Faculty: Roger L. Kemp

Roger L. Kemp, PhD.

Title(s):

Distinguished Adjunct Professor

School(s):

Business

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Campus(es):

San Francisco

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Roger attended night school on the GI Bill®, and received a BS and MPA degree from San Diego State University. He returned to school to earn an MBA and PhD degree from Golden Gate University. He began his career in the City of Oakland, CA, and served as a City Manager in California, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He is now an author, consultant, and speaker.

COURSES TAUGHT

PAD 105: Public Budgeting Techniques and Processes
EMPA 300: Theory, Ethics and Practice in Public Service
EMPA 305: Budgeting and Financial Management

RESEARCH INTERESTS & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Town and gown relations
Budgeting options
Financial management
Strategic planning in the public sector
Economic development
Inner-City and Urban Renewal

EDUCATION

MBA, PhD, Golden Gate University
BS, MPA, San Diego State University
Diploma, Executive Program in State & Local Govt, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

PROFESSIONAL & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Distinguished Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University
Practitioner in Residence, University of New Haven.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

The Inner City: A handbook for Renewal. McFarland, 2001
The Municipal Budget Crunch: A handbook for Professionals. McFarland, 2012
Privatization: The Provision of Public Services by the Private Sector. McFarland, 2007
Town and Gown Relations. McFarland, 2013
Small Town Economic Development. McFarland, 2017
Immigration and America's Cities. McFarland. 2016
Eminent Domain and Economic Growth. McFarland, 2018
Privatization in Practice. McFarland, 2016
Corruption and American cities. McFarland, 2016

Find a complete listing of Roger's publications here.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member, International City/County Management Association
Member, Government Finance Officers Association
Member, American Society for Public Administration
Member, Urban Land Institute
Member, World Future Society
Member, The Academy of Political Science
Member, International Town & Gown Association

HONORS & AWARDS

Alumni of the Year Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Public Administration, School of Public Affairs, San Diego State University
Legacy Leader and Mentor, Emerging Leaders Development Program, International City/County Management Association
Honorary Member, Pi Alpha Alpha, National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration
Designed as a ICMA-CM (Credentialed City Manager)
Designed as a Fellow, The Academy of Political Science
Presidential Excellence Award, International Town & Gown Association
Distinguished Alumni Award (since schools formation in 1968), School of Public Affairs, San Diego State University