Mark Kruzan

Mark Kruzan is an Adjunct Instructor at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, teaching courses including Leadership & Ethics (V412, 2018-present), Urban Government Administration (V340, 2012-present), and Indiana Politics & Policy (V450, Fall Semesters 1990-2012).

His educational background includes:

• J.D., School of Law, Indiana University-Bloomington, 1985
• B.A., Journalism/Political Science, Indiana University-Bloomington, 1982

Professional experience encompasses:

• Mayor, City of Bloomington, Indiana (January 2004 - December 2015)
• State Legislator, Indiana General Assembly (November 1986 - November 2002)
• Majority Leader, Indiana House of Representatives (November 1996 - November 2002)
• Minority Whip, Indiana House of Representatives (November 1994 - November 1996)
• Indiana Legislative Council (November 1991 - November 2002)
• Environmental Policy Service Council (November 1994 - November 2000; Chair 1998)
• State Environmental Policy Commission (November 1987 - November 1996; Chair 1991-1994)

His research interests in Government, Politics, and Civil Engagement directly reflect his decades of public service and pedagogical focus on state and local governance structures.