Eliot Jennings

Eliot Jennings is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Colorado Mesa University. He teaches courses in American Government, State and Local Government, Public Administration, Public Budgeting, Emergency Management, and Technology and Society, delivering both traditional and online instruction.

Education:

• PhD in Public Administration, University of North Texas
• MPA in Public Administration, University of North Texas
• BS in Emergency Administration and Planning, University of North Texas

Jennings' research focuses on disaster response technologies, emergency operations center design, technological hazards, and hurricane planning. He emphasizes an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach to teaching, integrating research articles and diverse perspectives to foster critical thinking among students. His teaching philosophy centers on passion for learning, student development, and real-world preparedness.

Although no publications are listed, his scholarly engagement appears focused on applied public administration and emergency management, particularly at the intersection of technology and societal resilience.

Professional Service:

• Member, Colorado Mesa University Social Research Center

Jennings advises students through his teaching and mentorship in public administration and political science. He has been instrumental in integrating practical emergency management training into academic curricula. Prior to joining Colorado Mesa University in 2013, he served as a lecturer at the University of North Texas and as an adjunct instructor for the State of Texas Division of Emergency Management, bringing over a decade of field experience as emergency manager for Galveston County and the City of Galveston.

He also draws on his earlier service in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service’s nuclear power program and as a nuclear power instructor, enriching his academic work with operational expertise.