Thomas Greitens

Thomas Greitens serves as Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the School of Politics, Society, Justice & Public Service at Central Michigan University since 2007, previously directing the NASPAA-accredited MPA program for six years.

Educational background:

• Ph.D. in Political Science (Public Administration & Public Policy), Northern Illinois University, 2007
• Master of Public Administration, Arkansas State University, 2001
• Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University, 1996

His research examines privatization and citizen participation impacts on government, with emphasis on administrative capacity, collaborative governance, and Michigan-focused state/local dynamics. Recent work increasingly addresses technology policy implications and regional economic development strategies through empirical analysis of polarization mediators and institutional resilience.

Publication trends (2017-2022) reveal deepening engagement with governance challenges, moving from localized Michigan studies to broader theoretical frameworks on administrative capacity erosion. His scholarship maintains practical relevance through connections to performance measurement tools and policy implementation challenges.

As educator and administrator, Dr. Greitens teaches core MPA courses in budgeting, personnel management, and research methods while facilitating Washington Center internships. His pre-academic experience with EPA, USDA, and American Farmland Trust informs applied research on government effectiveness.