Theo Arapis

Financial management strategies that enable public organizations to offer continuous service even in the most tough circumstances such as recessions, natural disasters, or other unplanned contingencies is Dr. Arapis’ specialty. An expert of fiscal policy, Dr. Arapis has devoted himself to preparing the next generation of public administrators for an ethical, accountable, and transparent public service career. His research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Public Administration and Theory, The American Review of Public Administration, Public Budgeting and Finance, Public Finance Review, the Journal of Public Budgeting Accounting and Financial Management, Government Finance Review, and the Journal of Government Financial Management.

Education

• 2011 - Ph.D., Public Administration and Policy, Auburn University
• 2006 - M.P.A., Kennesaw State University
• 2004 - B.S. in Economic Science, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece
• 2017 - Education Policy Fellow, Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC)

Companies

• Associate Professor Villanova University (2012)
• Adjunct Professor Auburn University (2012 — 2012)
• Research Assistant Center for Governmental Services (CGS) (2009 — 2011)
• Associate Research Director American State Administrators Project (ASAP) (2008 — 2011)

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding International Graduate Student Award for Academic Excellence in the College of Liberal Arts, Auburn University, 2010-2011

Area of Expertise

• Government and Non-profit Financial Management
• Budgeting
• Performance Measurement
• Research Methods