Michael Dillard, MPA'10, EdD

Dr. Michael Dillard is an assistant teaching professor and director of the BA program in the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers University–Newark. Dr. Dillard previously served as the director of the Rutgers RU Ready (RUR) for Work Program, where under his leadership the program created a pipeline of students with 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rates, with about 60% of those students pursuing degrees at Rutgers-Newark. His research interests center around non-traditional students, particularly which services and programs are being created that enable them to thrive. He received SPAA's Sharon Stroye Community Engagement Award for outstanding contributions to the community through time, actions, talents, and dedication. 

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Education

• EdD: Rowan University, Higher Education Administration 
• MPA: Rutgers University–Newark, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Public Administration (2010)
• BS: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Business Management 

Courses Taught

• Ethical Public Service
• Leadership for the Service Professions
• Public Service Organizations
• Service-learning Internship I