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About the Institute

Faculty

Policy matters are shaped and created through a wide range of disciplines and across diverse fields.​ The Master in Public Policy degree at Jacksonville University emphasizes interdisciplinary study and the development of core skills. 

Our faculty reflects this interdisciplary approach, bringing expertise in  philosophy, economics, political science, law, leadership, communications, management, marine science, and more. 

In addition, classes are offered with lecturers who are currently active in their fields. These lecturers offer broad and diverse points of view and approaches that further and enhance students' learning.

Faculty Directory

Nicholas Allard

Biography

Randall C. Berg Jr. Dean of the College of Law

Education

  • J.D., Yale Law School
  • M.A., Oxford University
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Dr. Rody Borg

Biography

Dr. Rody Borg

Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Policy

Education

  • Ph.D., Economics, 1986, University of North Caolina at Chapel Hill
  • B.A., Economics, History, 1976, Hontingdon College

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Dr. Daniel S. Cronrath

Biography

Dr. Daniel S. Cronrath

Adjunct Professor of Public Policy

Education

  • Ph.D., Public Administration, Valdosta State University
  • B.S., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania
 
Dr. Julius Demps

Biography

Dr. Julius Demps

Associate Professor of Management

Education

  • Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Northcentral University
  • M.A., Human Resource Development, Webster University
  • B.S., Sociology Florida State University

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Dr. Marcel Dulay

Biography

Dr. Marcel Dulay

Adjunct Professor of Public Policy

Education

  • Ph.D., Public Policy (environmental focus), University of Texas at Austin
  • M.S. Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
  • B.S. Civil Engineering (water focus) University of Texas at El Paso


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Franks

Biography

Dr. Bryan Franks

Executive Director of the Marine Science Research Institute

Education

  • Ph.D., Drexel University
  • M.S., Drexel University
  • B.S., Villanova University


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Dr. Erich Freiberger

Biography

Dr. Erich Freiberger

Chair of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy and Public Policy

Education

  • Ph.D., Philosophy, Boston College
  • B.A., Philosophy, Georgetown University
 

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Prof. Jason Gabriel

Biography

Prof. Jason Gabriel, J.D.   

Adjunct Professor of Law and Public Policy

Education

  • J.D., Juris Doctor, Levin College of Law, University of Florida
  • B.A., Philosophy, University of Florida
Ju

Biography

Dr. Andrew Ju

Assistant Professor of Economics

Education

  • Ph.D., Economics, University of Connecticut, 2019
  • M.A., Economics, University of Connecticut, 2016
  • B.A., Economics, University of Florida, 2011
Kelley

Biography

Dr. Steven Kelley

Adjunct Professor of Public Policy

Education

  • D.B.A., Jacksonville University
Dr. Annmarie Kent-Willette

Biography

Dr. Annmarie Kent-Willette

Professor of Communication

Education

  • Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of North Florida, 2009
  • M.A., Communication, University of South Florida
  • B.A., Communication, University of South Florida

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Mullaney

Biography

Prof. Richard A. Mullaney, J.D.

Shircliff Executive Director of the Public Policy Institute

Education

  • J.D., Juris Doctor, Levin College of Law, University of Florida
  • B.A., Political Science, University of Florida
 
Dr. Charles Moreland

Biography

Dr. Charles Moreland

Adjunct Professor of Public Policy

Education

  • Ph.D., Doctorate of Education, Organizational Leadership/Conflict Resolution, Nova Southeastern University
  • M.S., Public Administration, Nova Southeastern University
  • B.S., Emergency Management, Barry University
Dr. Robert Tucker Omberg

Biography

Dr. Robert Tucker Omberg

Assistant Professor of Economics

Education

Collin Schumock

Biography

Dr. Collin Schumock

Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Policy

Education

  • Ph.D., Political Science, Yale University
  • M.A., M.Phil., Political Science, Yale University
  • BALAS, Economics and Political Science, University of Illinois Urban-Champaign

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Trajkov

Biography

Dr. Nevena Trajkov

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Education

  • Ph.D., Political Science, Florida International University
  • M.A., Political Science, Florida International University
  • M.B.A., Walsh College
  • B.S., Music, Eastern Michigan University