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Joined faculty in 1976; specialist in organization behavior, personnel administration, statistics, and computer applications; D.P.A, University of Georgia, 1976; M.P.A., Auburn University, 1972; M.S. Troy State University, 1971; M.L.S. Georgia Peabody college, 1968; B.A., University of Massachusetts (Amherst) 1967.

Degrees
Bachelor of Arts (History), University of Massachusetts, 1967
Master of Library Science, George Peabody College, 1968
Master of Science (Education), Troy State University, 1971
Master of Public Administration, Auburn University, 1972
Doctor of Public Administration, University of Georgia, 1976, Dissertation: "Upward Communication in a Large Organization," 1976

Primary Teaching Areas and Experiences
Teaching Areas: Organization Theory and Behavior; Computer Applications

Assistant Professor (1976-1982), Associate Professor (1982-1988), Professor (1988-present), Wichita State University

Publications
"The Index of the International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice: Volume 1 (Spring, 1977) thru Volume 23 (Fall, 1999)", International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice 24, pp. 175-264.

"Index of the Municipal Finance Journal: Volumes 11-20," Municipal Finance Journal 21:1 (Spring 2000), pp. 36-146.

"Index of the Municipal Finance Journal: Volumes 1-10," Municipal Finance Journal 20:3 (Fall 1999), pp. 83-171.

"Classic Methods In Public Administration Research." In Jack Rabin, Gerald J. Miller, and W. Bartley Hildreth (Editors), Handbook of Public Administration. 2d edition. New York: Marcel Dekker, 1998, pp. 807-918.

Index of the Public Administration Review 1940-1994. Bratton-Yeager Publishing, Inc., 1995. 902 pp.

"Index of the Journal of Health and Human Resources Administration: Volumes 1/1 (August, 1978) through 15/1 (Summer, 1992)." Journal of Health and Human Resources Administration, 15:4 (1993), pp. 379-615 (entire double sized issue).

"Index of the Public Administration Quarterly: Volumes 1 (June, 1977) Through 14 (Winter, 1991)". Public Administration Quarterly, 16:1 (1992), pp. 4-156 (entire issue).

"Index of the International Journal of Public Administration: Volumes 1 (1979) through 13 (1990)." International Journal of Public Administration, 14:3 (1991), pp. 439-498.

Author or co-author of 40 refereed articles, 3 chapters in books, 3 other publications and 35 consulting reports.

Research
Index of the American Political Science Review: 1906-2001. Work on 1906 - 2000 is completed. Version A: Camera ready copy for 1906-2000, 815 dual column pages, set in 11 point Times New Roman.

Index of the Journal of Public Administration Education. In process.

Analysis of Wave IV of the National Longitudinal Study of Graduates of Political Science, Public Administration and Public Affairs Programs:

"Does Professional Association Membership Make a Difference? Implications for Public Sector Organizations."

"How Do MPA’s Find Jobs? A Second Look."

"Career Development: Impacts of Internships, Mentors, and Professional Associations."

"How Do MPA’s Find Jobs: A Second Look."

Significant Practioner Activity
USAF, 1968-1972, Captain.

Academic and Professional Activity
American Society for Public Administration, (1976-present), former Wichita chapter president, three years on board of Section of Public Administration Education (SPAE).

Academy of Management, (1976-present),

American Political Science Association (1976-present).

NASPAA, principal representative, attended half a dozen national meetings member of research committee for three years.

Public Service Activities
Training: participate in annual training programs of the Center for Urban Studies. Topics: Motivation, Communications, Organization Politics, Performance Assessment, Productivity Improvement, Time Management, Ethics, Organization Structure.

Editorial Boards: review about 20 manuscripts /year for Journal of Public Administration Education/JPAE (1995-present); Public Administration Quarterly (1983-present); International Journal of Public Administration (1988-present); Journal of Health and Human Services Administration (1985-present); Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management (1989-present); Administration and Management: An Interactive Journal (1996-present); Public Administration and Management (1996-present); International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior (1997-present).

Past Editorial Board Service: Journal of Management Research in Nursing and Public Health, Social Science Microcomputing Review.

Ad hoc reviewer for other journals and professional conferences: Academy of Management, American Society for Public Administration, Academy of Management Journal, Psychological Reports, Public Personnel Management Journal Review of Public Personnel Management, State and Local Government Review.

University/College/School Service: University Graduate Council (1996-2000, 2001-Present, Awards Committee, 1996-2002, Chair, 1998-present); Faculty Senate (15 years former service, re-elected for 2001-2004); Faculty Support Committee (1980-Present Chair, 2 years; Patent Policy Subcommittee, Chair); Senate Library Committee (1994-present, Chair, 3 years); College Tenure and Promotion Committee, (2 terms, current term 1999-2002); Graduate Coordinator, Master of Public Administration Degree Program (1994-present).

Consulting Activities
City of Derby, Kansas. An Economic Development Survey, 2000, funded.

Previous consulting with more than two dozen government agencies and businesses.

University Administrative Evaluation Project, Chair, created and administered the surveys, wrote and presented the report the report assessing the university administration, 1996.

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