Public Administration

Leslie Roberts, J.D.

Prior to joining the faculty at UNT in 2011, Ms. Roberts practiced law for over 20 years in both the U.S. and overseas. She has more than 8 years experience working as a mediator in business, probate, employment, education, and family disputes.

Courses 

  • PADM 4000, Mediation
  • PADM 4010, Family Mediation 
  • PADM 4050, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • PADM 4060, Practicum in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • PADM 4610, Topics in Community Service

Education 

Laura Keyes, Ph.D., AICP

Laura Keyes, Ph.D., an AICP-certified planner, holds the position of Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator in Nonprofit Leadership Studies and Urban Policy and Planning for the Department of Public Administration at the University of North Texas. She teaches courses on community development, nonprofit management, and program evaluation. Her research interests include local government, age-friendly cities, livable communities, undergraduate education, and service learning. Dr.

Bob Bland, Ph.D.

Robert L. (Bob) Bland is the Endowed Professor of Local Government in the Department of Public Administration and Faculty Director of the Center for Public Management in the College of Health and Public Service. He teaches courses in public economics, governmental accounting, and budgeting. He has been on the faculty at UNT since 1982 and served for 22 years as the department’s first chair. In 2019-20, he served as interim chair of the Department of Criminal Justice.

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