Penelope Schmidt
Adjunct Professor
- Doctor of Public Administration
Valdosta State University - Master of Public Administration
Valdosta State University - BS Psychology
Valdosta State University
Credentials:
- Regional Leadership and Economic Development Certificate (ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Academy for Economic Development)
- Nonprofit Management Certificate (ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Center for Nonprofits)
- DUI Risk Reduction Instructor (ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Department of Driver Services)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board)
Statement of teaching and research interests:
- Dr. Schmidt primary teaching and research interests are in the area of local economic development. This includes the interplay of businesses, workforce education, infrastructure, and both government and non-government relationships as they impact local areas.
Most recent publications or scholarly output
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Since 2021, my scholarly work has been service on completed and ongoing dissertation committees for ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ's DPA program, along with the research, development, and continual review of political science courses in ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Online College for Career Advancement.
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Schmidt, P. (2016, October). [Review of the book Communities and Workforce Development by Edwin Melendez (ed.)]. Community Development: The Journal of the Community Development Society]. 47(5), 747-748. DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2016.1230304.