Director
Faculty Member In:
College of Medicine
Political Science Department
College of Law
Expertise:
Campaign Finance
Energy Policy
Health Care Policy & Regulation
Higher Education Policy
Human Resources
Illinois Politics
Leadership & Public Service
Legislation and the Legislative Process
Politics & Political Campaigns
Universal Health Insurance Access
| Biography | Research | Contact Information |
Dr. Rich has been Director of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs since 2005. He is in his second tenure as director after also leading the institute from 1986 to 1997. He is the founder and former director of the Office of Public Leadership at IGPA, which offers educational programs to elected and non-elected local government officials. In addition, he serves as the coordinator for the local and state government strategic initiative of the Partnership Illinois Program. Before joining the faculty of the University of Illinois in 1986, he served on the faculties of the University of Michigan, Princeton University, and Carnegie-Mellon University.
