Profiles - College of Urban & Public Affairs

Is Portland's Pearl District living up to its claim that the neighborhood increases social capital for all its residents? Kate Washington lays the groundwork to answer that question in her study: "The Pearl District: An Urban Neighborhood."

Transportation Scholar

Transportation Scholar

Transportation Scholar

Transportation Scholar

Transportation Scholar

“We know we are having an impact and that makes everything worth it.”

Meg Merrick puts communities on the map.

Coming from hardworking, blue collar, supportive but poor families, the Yadens both received scholarships during their time at Portland State and remained integral to their future successes. This year two undergraduate students in the College of Urban & Public Affairs will be the first recipients of the Yaden family endowed scholarship; their goal for this endowment is to help students from similar backgrounds. “It makes me really happy to think that someone like me whose father had maybe finished 8th Grade could get a university degree with a little financial help.” Janice says.

Supporting fundamental and applied research relevant to the green building industry, and serving as a teaching resource for students studying building science.

At PSU, the Population Research Center is providing population-related data and research for the State of Oregon.

Providing the Portland metropolitan region with the tools and information policymakers and citizens need to advance the economic, environmental, and social goals of the region.

Director of Campus Planning and Design

The Center for Public Service supports innovation in the public and non-profit sectors.

The Initiative for Bicycle & Pedestrian Innovation combines research, education and knowledge to promote safe, convenient and accessible travel by walking and cycling.

Giving future generations investment power in our current economy is the concept behind Intergenerational Finance.

Danielle’s primary research area is in corporate-state crime, a major typology of white collar crime

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Collectively addressing big problems to find equitable solutions

Authored by: Douglas F. Morgan; Richard Green; Craig W. Shinn; Kent S. Robinson. Designed to serve as a basic text for an introductory course in Public Administration, this innovative work provides students with an understanding of the basic management functions that are covered in all standard textbooks with two important differences.

What would it be like to grow up Native American in our preK-12 school system? No one would know this better than Terri Reed, the first graduate of the American Indian Urban Teacher Program (AIUTP).

Examining food justice and urban political ecology.

Matthew Gebhardt knows how urban housing is development

Helping to understand and pursue sustainability

Bridging local and global planning practice.

Exploring the spatial implications of demographic change.

Tactical Response - Cracking cases with databases

Exploring labor markets and opportunity.

Good Living - Making healthy choices easier

Creating age-friendly cities

Diplomatic Assignment

Fathering hope in Ghana

Chris Owen works as an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Criminology and Criminal Justice

See how public policy is made in our nation's capital!

The Watershed Management Professional Program (WMPP) is designed for public and private resource professionals who want to deepen and broaden their knowledge base, expand upon and gain the full benefit of their own experience to further their personal effectiveness and careers.

The Executive Seminar Program is a professional education program for senior managers in public, private, tribal and non-profit organizations. The program uses live case studies of controversial natural resource issues as a focal point for leadership development.

Lisa Bates explains who lives where and why.

A guidebook to designing and planning bicycle boulevards

Power of the Pen - Advising the nation on executive power

Check out the annual CJPRI Newsletters, profiling Criminal Justice Policy today!

William is published extensively on topics such as race and its impact on processing in the justice system.

Pollution Prevention - Restoring stream banks with plants and people

Jennifer investigates how stress influences risk for behavior problems

Before the survey, commissioned by the California Energy Commission, "It was assumed," says Lutzenhiser, "that people would tar and feather you" if you suggested they do without modern conveniences such as air conditioning. "That was the received wisdom, but that's not what happened."

Interested in Global Leadership? What about traveling? If yes, Professor Ingle's Development Management in Vietnam class might be a good fit for you.

Students enjoy Dr. Harris' astute and practical insights in class, which are likely a result of her extensive experience in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development.

What do Bill Gates and Former President Jimmy Carter have in common? Professor Nishishiba has interpreted for both.

Professor Yesilada, Contemporary Turkish Studies Endowed Chair

Dr. Gilley's research centers on democracy, legitimacy, and global politics. He is a specialist on the comparative politics of China and Asia.

A specialist in distance education at PSU since 1996, Barbara Maidel oversees the day-to-day administration of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Online Program.

Professor Cooper has a strong commitment to students in addition to his wealth of academic and professional experience.

Professor Lindberg teaches exclusively in a groundbreaking online program.

As a professor and former chairperson, Dr. Jolin is committed to student and faculty excellence.

Lynn Weigand understands how urban environments promote physical activity.

Dynamic education taught by seasoned professionals in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Dynamic Education Taught by Seasoned Professionals

Jack Corbett gives students the opportunity to gain international experience with field-based courses in Mexico and Canada.

Dr. Kinsella's research areas include the global arms trade, interstate conflict, and international law and ethics.

Find out what major projects the Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute is working on.

An Office Specialist at PSU since 2004, Ms. Perrin manages the Criminology and Criminal Justice office.

See why 92% of graduating seniors are satisfied to very satisfied with this program.

Brian is helping students, criminal justice professionals, and communities understand the sources of local public safety problems to seek effective solutions.

Dr. Salisbury's research investigates risk and needs assessment of women offenders, gendered pathways of offending, and prison classification systems.

Angela's goal is to help the Criminology division and the online program run as effectively as possible so all students have every opportunity to succeed.

Chair of Public Administration Division, Professor of Public Health

As one of the university's pre-law advisors, Bob is helping students to understand the demands of law school and the legal profession.

Laura Hickman is engaged in research activities that help inform policymakers and the community about effective approaches to controlling crime and helping victims.

Jody's research addresses the effectiveness of correctional policy, religion in prison, and public attitudes toward crime and punishment.

As Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice Online, Kris is helping students across the country access PSU.

Dean Emeritus of the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Planning.

Program Director, The Initiative on Triple Bottom Line Development - College of Urban & Public Affairs

Assistant Director for Development and External Relations

Computer Labs Manager - College of Urban & Public Affairs

Office Coordinator - College of Urban & Public Affairs

Dean - College of Urban & Public Affairs

Assistant Dean - College of Urban & Public Affairs

Director of Development and External Relations - College of Urban & Public Affairs

Improving the lives of Nicaraguans

Tuition-free classes for Oregon's elders

PSU aids emerging countries

College Women becoming leaders

U.S. News and World Report ranks PSU program

U.S. News and World Report ranking

The College of Urban and Public Affairs

Using citizens' stories to highlight the need for comprehensive public involvement from a variety of Oregonians in order to reach an equitable solution for the divisive issues surrounding land use.

Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation

Jennifer H. Allen, Associate Professor of Public Administration and Acting Director of the Institute for Sustainable Solutions

Charles Rynerson knows numbers and can help you understand what they mean for your community.

Ed Sullivan is Oregon's leading expert on land use law

Integrating the science of sustainability with citizen engagement and decision making efforts

Risa Proehl helps communities demonstrate their needs for special programs.

Sheila Martin implements the ideal: Let Knowledge Serve the City.

Producing a development plan for Boeing Field in Seattle

Karen Gibson understands urban diversity.

Exploring how cities and people use energy.

Robert Liebman understands how communities change.

Changing the world one student at a time,

Exploring artisan economies in a global world.

Connie Ozawa knows how to help people make good decisions about their communities.

Educating for international urban communication and global citizenship.

James Strathman understands how to get you there.

Anthony Rufolo understands the regional economy.

Barry Messer knows why healthy rivers make healthy communities.

Nancy Chapman makes sense out of "helping networks" and the "sandwich generation."

Jennifer Dill researches how people make travel and location decisions.

Kenneth Dueker always finds a parking place.

Carl Abbott writes the history of urban development and planning in the 20th-century United States.