Drew Dolan
Dr. Drew Dolan is the Program Director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree and a Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science with an emphasis in the areas of public policy, public administration, and local government administration. Dr. Dolan also has earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Northern Illinois University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rockford College, and an Associate in Applied Science in Business degree from Rock Valley College.
Dr. Dolan's research interests at the local government level have included studies on rural local governments and schools, managing small cities and counties, and the impact of fragmented government. Research on the role of nonprofit organizations ranges from the training needs of nonprofit organizations to the impact of riverboat gambling revenues on nonprofits and the local governments within which they operate.
Dr. Dolan has served as a consultant to numerous nonprofit and local government organizations while concentrating on areas such as leadership, local government structure, program development, and staff development. He is currently offering courses in Leadership, Public Policy, and E-Government and Cybersecurity.
