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J. Robert Baker is a Professor of Political Science at Wittenberg University, teaching since 1987. He chaired the Political Science Department (1996-2003), directed the Urban Studies Program (1994-1996), and served as Interim Faculty Director and Director of Community-Based Research at the Hagen Center for Civic and Urban Engagement.
His academic credentials:
- B.A., Central Methodist College (1982)
- M.A., University of Missouri (1984)
- Ph.D., University of Missouri (1987)
Professor Baker's research centers on American Politics, with emphasis on State and Local Government and Urban Politics. He investigates state bureaucratic rulemaking, political culture, urban neighborhood associations, and governance in small communities. Current projects analyze Ohio's legislative review of agency rules and governors' regulatory burden reduction efforts.
His accolades include:
- Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching (2011)
- Omicron Delta Kappa Award for Excellence in Teaching (1990)
- Melvin Laatsch Faculty Scholar Award (2005-2006, 2012-2013)
- Health Center Hero Award (2009)
- George R. Voinovich Fellowship (2016-2017)
Professor Baker co-founded the ICMA-Wittenberg Local Government Management Internship Program, earning a special citation from ICMA in 2005. He is a founding board member and former President of the Rocking Horse Community Health Center, instrumental in its transition to Federally Qualified Health Center status.
