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Ethel Williams
Director, School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska Omaha
Location: Omaha, NE United States
Joined: Sep 9th, 2013
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Ethel Williams, Ph.D. is the Reynolds Professor of Public Affairs and Director of the School of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska Omaha. In 2011 she was elected to the National Academy of Public Administration and in 2012 received the Chancellor’s Medal for outstanding service to the university and her profession. She was elected as President-elect of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and will assume the presidency in 2013. Dr. Williams has more than three decades of experience in the field of public administration with particular expertise in the area human resource management and social equity. Her research interests include social equity, health disparities as a policy issue, diversity and cultural competency, and workforce planning with an emphasis on succession planning. In addition to her teaching and research she has served, and continues to serve on numerous professional and public boards and commissions including two terms on the National Council for The American Society for Public Administration, the Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation for NASPAA, the Personnel Board for the City of Omaha, the Environmental Quality Council and the Judicial Nominating Commission for the state of Nebraska. Dr. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Talladega College, a master’s degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Education   (request update)
Talladega College class of 1996
Undergrad Major: History
Claim To Fame:
Elected Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration Recipient of Women's Center for Advancement's Tribute to Women Award
Experience
I currently work with University of Nebraska Omaha as Director, School of Public Administration
I have years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.
Director | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From May 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
 Directs School of Public Administration operations and academic programs.
Professor | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
 Teaches courses in urban studies, diversity management, public administration, leadership, and human resources.
Acting School Director | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From August 2011 to May 2013 • 2 year(s)
 Served as interim director overseeing school operations and academic programs.
Associate School Director | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 2009 to January 2011 • 2 year(s)
 Assisted with school administration and academic program oversight.
MPA Program Chair | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 2002 to January 2011 • 9 year(s)
 Led MPA program development and student academic affairs.
Associate Professor | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 2002 to January 2008 • 6 year(s)
 Taught public administration courses and conducted research.
Adjunct Professor | Metropolitan Community College
From January 2006 to January 2007 • 1 year(s)
 Taught personnel management courses in Business Division.
Assistant Professor | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 1996 to January 2002 • 6 year(s)
 Taught courses and developed curriculum in public administration.
Instructor (part-time) | School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 1988 to January 1996 • 8 year(s)
 Provided part-time instruction in public administration courses.
Adjunct Professor | Metropolitan Community College
From January 1988 to January 1990 • 2 year(s)
 Taught personnel management courses in Business Division.
Recruiter, Goodrich Scholarship Program | University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 1980 to January 1981 • 1 year(s)
 Recruited students for scholarship program while serving as adjunct professor.
Community Service Associate, Coordinator of HUD '701' Program | University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 1975 to January 1980 • 5 year(s)
 Coordinated HUD planning program and served as adjunct professor.
Director, University Cooperative Education Program | University of Nebraska-Omaha
From January 1976 to January 1977 • 1 year(s)
 Directed cooperative education programs and taught as adjunct professor.
Director, Human Relations Department | City of Council Bluffs
From January 1973 to January 1975 • 2 year(s)
 Led municipal human relations department operations and programs.
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