Ismaila Odogba

Ismaila Odogba is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with extensive experience in urban planning across Nigeria, South Carolina, and Kentucky. He earned a Ph.D. in Urban and Public Affairs from the University of Louisville-Kentucky, an MCRP in City and Regional Planning from Clemson University, and a B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.

• Co-Director, Center for the Small City
• Global Affiliate Scholar - Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
• Commissioner, City of Stevens Point’s Board of Zoning Appeals

His research focuses on urban planning, government restructuring, city-county consolidation, and small city development. He serves on the advisory board for the Center for the Small City and the University Personnel Development Committee. Professionally, he is affiliated with the Association of American Geographers, American Planning Association, Association of the Collegiate Schools of Planning, and Urban Affairs Association.