Thomas Greitens, Ph.D.

Anspach Hall 301A
phone: (989)774-3862
email: greit1t@cmich.edu
Vita

Thomas Greitens joined the Department in Fall 2007 as an Assistant Professor. He received his Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University.

His research areas include information and communication technology, public budgeting, program evaluation, and agri-environmental policy.

In the past, Thomas has worked with American Farmland Trust, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on outcome based program evaluations and online performance measurement tools.

He is currently researching the benefits of using public license software in governmental programs and examining the impact of governmental performance requirements on program funding.

EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University
Ph.D. in Political Science (August 2007)
Public Administration and Public Policy
Dissertation: Bargaining of Beliefs:  Agencies, Advocacy Groups, and the Evolution of Pesticide Regulatory Reform

Arkansas State University
Master of Public Administration (May 2001)

Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science (May 1996)

METHODOLOGICAL SKILLS

Research Methodology Skills

  • Multiple Regression Analysis
  • Poisson Regression Analysis
  • Categorical Dependent Variable Regression Analysis (Logit, Probit, Multinomial Logistic, Ordinal Logistic Regression)
  • Time Series Analysis (ARIMA)
  • Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling
  • Trained in qualitative interviewing by Dr. Irene Rubin (Received an A in her Qualitative Research class).
  • Trained in program evaluation.
  • Trained in the use of the "logic model concept" for program evaluation.

 

Statistical Programs

  • SPSS
  • STATA
  • LISREL
  • AMOS
  • ARIMA
  • Limited knowledge of SAS