Keith Bolte
Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Department
Email:kbolte@jessup.edu
Education
B.A., Political Science – Huron University
M.A., Political Science—University of South Dakota
M.Ed., Education—South Dakota State University
M.A., History—American Public University
Courses Taught
Principles of Public Administration
State & Local Government
Management & Organizational Behavior
Qualifications:
Keith brings over thirty years of executive level management experience in government and business to the classroom. In addition to serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Social Services for the State of South Dakota, Keith has served as President & Chief Executive Officer for a large manufacturing company, Administrative Director of offshore operations for a large semiconductor corporation and Chief Operating Officer for several large West Coast law firms. Keith continues to work with law firms interested in establishing operational strategic plans for growth and stability. Keith is the recipient of Science Management Corporation’s (WoFac) prestigious Joseph P. Quick award for Excellence in Management.
Timothy Capron
Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Department
Email: tcapron@jessup.edu
Education
B.A., English - Midwestern University
M.A., Psychology, Guidance & Counseling - University of Northern Colorado
Ph.D., Criminal Justice Administration - Sam Houston State University
Courses Taught
Criminology
Violence and Terrorism
Qualifications:
Tim is a leading educator and expert on criminal justice and public administration. He teaches Criminology for the Public Policy Department in the fall and Principles of Public Administration in the spring. Tim has previously served as Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Violence Division at California State University-Sacramento. He has also served as Program Director of the College of Continuing Education Criminal Justice and Fire Service Management Online Programs. His diverse professional experiences include serving as General Manager of the Camellia Symphony Orchestra in Sacramento and as Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator for ITT Systems. Tim has also had a distinguished military career reaching the rank of Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. His assignments have included serving as the planning officer for the Defense Nuclear Weapons School and as a military police officer in the Army and Air Force Exchange Service in Europe. Tim is also regular guest speaker and a widely published academic who has spoken on and written articles about a range of topics including deviant behavior, e-sourcing, fire service management systems, and computer security.
Matthew Hooper
Past Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Department
Email: mhooper@jessup.edu
Education
B.A., CSU Northridge
J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Courses Taught
Constitution & Civil Rights
Qualifications:
Matthew is teaching the Constitution & Civil Rights class. Matt is a talented attorney with experience in law, media, and business. While at McGeorge School of Law, he was awarded the “Top Advocate” of the Ben Frantz Mock Trial Competition and was a distinguished member of the McGeorge National Mock Trial Team. Matt is the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the CASA, a non-profit organization that represents the interests of abused and neglected foster children in juvenile court. He is also a movie producer with Z3 Entertainment and acted as CEO of YRN, Inc, a technology and entertainment corporation.
Spencer Mills
Past Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Department; Business Department
Email: smills@jessup.edu
Education
B.A., History -- University of California-Berkeley
M.A., Public Policy -- Regent University
M.B.A., Management -- Regent University
Courses Taught
Political Economy
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Qualifications:
Spencer not only has expertise in economics and business, but also legislative process and public policy. In addition to teaching, Spencer is engaged in a number of business ventures. He previously served in a prestigious Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship through California State University Sacramento, Center for California Studies.
Richard Robinson
Past Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Department
Email: rrobinsons@jessup.edu
Education
B.A., Political Science -- California Polytechnic Institute
M.A., Education -- Stanford
Courses Taught
American Government
Campaign Organizing
Qualifications:
With over 17 years of experience, Richard is regarded as one of the most widely respected public affairs and political professionals in northern California. Richard most recently served as Congressman John Doolittle’s Chief of Staff, helping him become the sixth ranking Republican in the House of Representatives. While at Stanford, Richard taught Advanced Placement Government and Economics at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. In 2002, he was awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award by the Santa Clara County Council for the Social Studies. Currently, Richard serves as the Director of Public Affairs for Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest employers in the Sacramento region.
Wade Teasdale
Adjunct Professor, Public Policy Department
Email: wteasdale@jessup.edu
Education
B.A., Govt/Journalism -- California State University-Sacramento
M.A., Communications Studies -- California State University-Sacramento
Courses Taught
Political Research & Policy Analysis
Legislative Process
Qualifications:
With 25 years in diverse leadership positions, Wade ranks among the most senior of the California State Legislature's staff members. He currently serves as senior policy analyst with a portfolio that includes oversight of the state's energy and telecommunications policy, veterans affairs, and legislatively directed audits of state agencies. In addition, Wade is a former military intelligence officer, retired after nearly thirty years of duty in the Regular Army and active Army Reserve. His military experience includes a broad array of assignments, including strategic intelligence operations officer for the joint U.S. Special Operations Command, electronic warfare officer for I Corps, psychological operations officer, and exercise controller/observer. Wade has also taught communications theory and practice at California State University, Sacramento.