Ericka N. Covington

Dr. Ericka N. Covington serves as a tenured Associate Professor in Management and Dean of Graduate Studies at Coppin State University, concurrently holding the Management Department Lead position since 2022. Her leadership extends to university governance as former Faculty Senate President (2020-2022) and Vice President (2018-2020), plus service on the University of Maryland Council of University System Faculty Executive Committee.

Her educational foundation includes:

• 2021: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate (Cornell University)
• 2012: Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership (University of Phoenix)
• 1998: Master of Science in Criminal Justice (Coppin State University)
• 1992: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration (University of Maryland)
• 1990: Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies (Stevenson University)

Dr. Covington's research emerges from her dual expertise in corporate leadership and Baltimore-focused criminal justice. She investigates how leadership styles impact Baltimore City Police patrol officer motivation, develops sustainable business models for inner-city communities, and integrates DEI principles into organizational practices. Her work consistently bridges business management with social justice, emphasizing ethical leadership in urban contexts where economic and racial disparities persist.

Publication analysis reveals enduring focus on leadership dynamics across criminal justice and business sectors, with increasing emphasis on sustainability and DEI. Her Baltimore-centered police leadership studies (2012-2016) evolved into broader urban business sustainability research (2018) and recent international innovation models (2024), demonstrating consistent methodological rigor in organizational behavior while expanding into global sustainability contexts.

Professional recognition includes:

• Dean’s Faculty Innovation in Student Engagement Award
• Sloan C Certification in Online Teaching

As Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Covington oversees all graduate programs while mentoring students. Her university service includes Faculty Senate presidency and Management Department leadership. Externally, she contributes as Governor Appointed Board Member of The Maryland Public Private Partnership Marketing Corporation (2024), Board Member of The ARC Baltimore, and Board Member of Shriver Hall Concert Series, reflecting her commitment to community development.

Professional engagement includes associate editorship for the Journal of Leadership and Management, Eastern Academy of Management reviewing, and active Delta Sigma Theta Sorority membership through Progressive Maryland, demonstrating holistic integration of academic leadership with community advocacy.