Dwight Vick has 15 years of experience leading program development and evaluation in government, academic, and non-profit organizations. He has a strong track record of revitalizing underperforming projects and implementing new ideas. Vick received his Ph.D. in Public Administration from Arizona State University and has held positions at Governors State University and West Texas A&M University, where he rebuilt struggling programs and increased enrollment. Vick is an energetic leader focused on practical solutions and has received recognition for his work, including co-chairing a national conference for the American Society of Public Administration.

1. DWIGHT VICK, PH.D.
6624 South University Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 ♦ 773-559-6418 ♦ dwight12vick@msn.com
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Project Management / Growth Strategies / Planning / Administration / Finance & Budgeting
Startup & Turnaround / Not-For-Profit / Policy Development / PR / Recruiting & Team Building
Fifteen years experience and many contributions in leading program development & evaluation at all levels of
government, academic, non-profit and community organizations. Have a strong track record in revitalizing
underperforming projects & programs, implementing new, creative ideas and building a firm foundation for future
success and growth. Substantial writing, editing and publication experience. Can contribute immediately by:
 Developing and executing effective public, academic and government programs
 Evaluating program effectiveness and implementing key improvements
 Creating high-impact volunteer, community affairs and public relations activities
 Maximizing the acceptance and reach of public service & community programming
Energetic and hardworking, I have a collaborative leadership style focused on analyzing the root cause of an issue
and then, finding a practical solution. Received a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Arizona State University
and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Memphis with Post-Doctoral Studies in Substance
Abuse at the University of New Mexico. Former Intern, Domestic Policy Council, The White House, Wash, D.C.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Expanded Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. MPA program at Governors State University (GSU)
had been in decline for several years. Converted program to 80% online with upgraded content, increased student
diversity and re-connected curriculum to other universities. Student enrollment increased 50%.by second year.
Rebuilt 40-year old undergraduate Public Administration program. West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) had
reputation for training city managers but program was struggling. Created four-pronged marketing program to
increase enrollment, developing new course content and more visible public posture. Increased enrollment six-fold.
Evaluated effectiveness of county-level Drug Court in Iowa. Woodbury County, IA had formed novel community
panel approach to drug court. Gathered 10 years of local drug court records and compared findings/histories with
non-participants. Innovative program had lower rates of recidivism and had many positives for the local community.
Revitalized Emergency Management Administration (EMA) program. WTAMU’s Program Director for EMA
abruptly retired. Quickly rebuilt student confidence, upgraded 10-year old curriculum and created state-wide
marketing program to build stronger student pipeline. Increased enrollment from 90 to 320 in 18 months.
Named Program Evaluator for innovative literacy program. Joined novel children’s reading program in Chicago.
Enlisted GSU graduate student for support, encouraging writing graduate thesis on the program as a non-profit
organization. Formalized organizational structure with Board of Directors and features to allow for growth.
Co-Chaired American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) national conference. Asked by President of
national society to serve as National Co-Chair for 2010 annual conference. Worked with ASPA national office to
plan conference program. Success led to election to serve on ASPA National Council for three years.
CAREER HISTORY
Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Governors State University, 2013-Present. Instructor in Masters
and Doctoral-level public administration & non-profit management curriculum. Led initiatives to rebuild MPA
program and convert to online education. Served on various committees to conduct research & enhance learning.
Also, serve as Program Evaluator for Leading with Literacy, a Chicago community-based program.
Assistant Professor of Public Administration, West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), 2007-2013. Served as
coordinator for three programs in Public Administration (PA) and Emergency Management Administration (EMA).
Built a coalition between WTAMU and Texas police and fire fighter organizations and made many contributions to
program development and growth. Concurrently, Lead Program Evaluator for an anti-hunger program for children
in Texas and a novel drug court program in Iowa.
Earlier: Former Intern, Domestic Policy Council at The White House, US House of Representatives and the US
Dept of Health and Human Services. Held honorary rank of Lt. Colonel in the US Air Force.

2. Personal: Married, one child. Enjoy volunteering/community service, writing, Cajun cooking and regular workouts.