Inventory of Learning Resources
People, authors, experts.
Hadley-Ives, Eric: Associate Professor of Liberal Studies and Liberal and Integrative Studies
Degree: Ph.D. Washington University
Liberal and Integrative Studies
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza, MS UHB 3038
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Office: UHB 3028
Office Phone: 217-206-8207
E-mail:
Rationale: Presently serving as the coordinating chair of the online Liberal and Integrative Studies Program at UIS, Dr. Hadley-Ives has served as my graduate professor and graduate advisor. Eric Hadley-Ives has also served as my online instructor for: LNT 501 Graduate Colloquium.
Karl McDermott, Accountancy Professor, Ameren Endowed Professor
Degree: Ph.D. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Liberal and Integrative Studies
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza, MS UHB 4093
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Office: UHB 4090
Office Phone: 217-206-8468
E-mail:
Rationale: Professor McDermott’s area of expertise is public utility regulation. He has extensive experience in and knowledge of the field. I am in Professor McDermott’s “American Policy and Regulation Class.” He has agreed to guide me in an independent study. McDermott was a Commissioner in Illinois. He has served on presidential committees and collaborated with the National Resource Defense Council. Additionally, he is a lively and caring instructor.
Beverly Bunch, Associate Professor
Degree: Ph.D. Carnegie-Mellon University
Public Administration
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 420
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Office: PAC 476
Office Phone: 217-206-6080
E-mail:
Rationale: She has a PhD in Public Policy Analysis from Carnegie-Mellon University, an MPA from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and a BS in Business Administration from UIUC. She has many publications and presentations on public debt financing, capital budgeting, and alternative public financing of capital projects to her credit.
Junfeng Wang, Assistant Professor
Degree: Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Public Administration
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 420
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Office: PAC 414
Office Phone: 217-206-6310
E-mail:
Rationale: Her research interests focus on urban development policy, environmental policy, and comparative studies. Her most recent research is to assess the health impacts of brownfield redevelopment.
Yi-Sz Lin, Assistant Professor
Degree: Ph.D. Urban and Regional Sciences, Texas A&M University
Environmental Science
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 309
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Office Phone: 217-206-7805
E-mail:
Rationale: Yi-Sz’s interests include environmental hazard management, GIS applications in environmental planning and hazard management, and statistical/planning methods. He is certified in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Environmental Hazard Management.
Hua Chen, Associate Professor
Degree: Ph.D. Forest Ecology, Oregon State University
Biology
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza, MS HSB 223
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Office: HSB 230
Office Phone: 217-206-8339
E-mail:
Rationale: Dr. Chen is interested in effects of land-use change, climate change, and disturbance on terrestrial carbon and nitrogen dynamics across various spatial scales using a combination of field experiments, simulation modeling, remote sensing, and GIS.
Matthew Holden Jr., Political Science Professor
I have exchanged emails with Professor Holden, and he has sent me some helpful documents. I’m still getting to know him better before I ask him to serve on my committee.
Holden’s specialty is regulatory policy. He has worked for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Wisconsin Public Service Board.
Carl Peterson- another professor in the Center for Business and Regulation.
Michael R. Cheney- A professor with experience in economics and journalism. He might be a good fit since my background is in journalism, but I am exploring a field that requires more economics.
Hillary Anne Frost-Krumpf- A global studies professor, who might be able to guide me in comparative studies of international regulatory systems.
Texts, articles, seminal works.
Energy policy in the U.S.: politics, challenges, and prospects for change. Laurance R. Geri, David E. McNabb.
Alternating currents: electricity markets and public policy. Timothy J. Brennan, Karen L. Palmer, and Salvador A. Martinez.
Libraries
University of Illinois at Springfield
Conferences
Institute for Regulatory Policy Studies through Illinois State University Spring Conference April 26, 2012
Internet and library resources.
Our Energy Policy
ourenergypolicy.org
Our Energy Policy encourages discussion between professionals, and publishes research related to energy policy.
Public Utility Research Center
Warington College of Business Administration University of Florida warrington.ufl.edu/purc
PURC provides free resources related to public utilities. One of the most helpful resources is the “Regulatory Body of Knowledge.” This is a series of writings that outlines the utility field, starting at the most basic information and building to current policy issues.
Energy Information Administration
www.eia.gov
EIA publishes current information and analysis of issues related to energy.
Fora
www.fora.tv
Fora provides video of conferences and lectures. It is a resource I have used in classes, and features an entire section devoted to the environment.
Frontline Documentaries pbs.org
Frontline has documentaries on energy and the environment, many of which are free to view online.
Associations, organizations, conferences, periodicals, museums, etc.
American Public Power Association http://www.publicpower.org/
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners http://www.naruc.org/