Professor of Legal Studies
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Speech and Drama
- MPA, Governmental Management and Public Administration
- M.A., Development Communications, Public Information and Public Relations, Broadcast Communications and Journalism
- DPA, Public Policy, Development Administration, International Administration, University of the Philippines
ABOUT
Guthertz’ focus of research is on public policy and public administration on Guam and in the Western Pacific. She was raised and educated on Guam and has served the University of Guam and the Guam comnunity in various capacities, such as academic vice president, tenured full professor, chair of Public Administraiton and Legal Studies, director of Public Safety, acting chief of police, chair of the Board of Education, and commissioner of the Consolidated Commission on Utilities.
Program Manager, (Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center)
Office Location:
SBPA Bldg., Rm. 116
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Tel:
(671) 735-2596
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Fax:
(671) 735-5717
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Business Advisor/Training Coordinator, Guam SBDC
Office Location:
SBPA Bldg., Rm. 142
CREDENTIALS
B.S., Business - Management Information and Computing Systems, San Francisco State University
ABOUT
With a decade of owning his own business, Ken Hizon understands what it takes to be a thriving entrepreneur. Ken Hizon also possesses extensive experience in business management and supervision, particularly within the Information Technology (IT) field at several major financial institutions. His career trajectory demonstrates a steady progression from technical expertise to leadership roles with a focus on security and compliance.
Instructor of Legal Studies, Expert in Residence
Office Location:
SBPA 229
CREDENTIALS
- B.S., Chemistry, University of Guam
- M.S., Forensic Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
Assistant Professor of Management
Office Location:
SBPA 232
CREDENTIALS
- B.A., Asian American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
- PMBA, University of Guam
- MAT, University of Guam
- DBA, Management, Argosy University, Hawaii
ABOUT
Dr. James Ji Jr. officially joined the University of Guam in August 2020 but has taught courses at UOG since 2013. He is also a licensed realtor and the general manager of J.J. Pacific Development Corp. He previously served as an advisor to the Public Policy Institute under the speaker of the 35th Guam Legislature.
RESEARch interests
His previous research focused on cultural and generational distinctions regarding commitment levels in management. The primary focus of his research includes new forms of leadership and management with the intention of assisting the public and private sectors on Guam. Other research interests include technology-based education and management, an area that has become more relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor of Economics, SBPA Dean
Office Location:
SBPA 119
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Dr. Roseann M. Jones, Economics and Regional Policy
Roseann Jones is a tenured Professor of Economics at the University of Guam. She is a member of the faculty of the School of Business and Public Administration and is a member of the graduate faculty of College of Natural & Applied Sciences Environmental Science Program. Dr. Jones received her PhD in economics and regional planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Her area of specialization is in health and bioscience policy.
CREDENTIALS
- B.S., Education, West Chester University (Penn.)
- M.S., Statistics, West Chester University (Penn.)
- MGA, M.A., City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania
- Ph.D., Health Care Economics, University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor, Finance
Office Location:
SBPA 120
CREDENTIALS
- B.S., De La Salle University, Philippines
- MBA, De La Salle University, Philippines
- DBA, De La Salle University, Philippines
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF)
Academic Advisement & Assessment Coordinator
Office Location:
SBPA Bldg., Rm. 206
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Tel:
(671) 735-2502
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Fax:
(671) 734 5362
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Professor of Management
Office Location:
SBPA 226
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Dr. Wai K. Law is Professor of Management at the School of Business and Public Administration, University of Guam. He specializes in Information Systems Education and innovative course designs including simulation game, learner centered education, flipped course design, and curriculum innovations. He has completed numerous data analytics projects, web projects, journal publications and books.
CREDENTIALS
- B.S., Biology and Chemistry, Luther College (Iowa)
- M.S., Computer Science, Michigan State University
- Ph.D., Management Policy and Strategy, Michigan State University
Associate Professor of Public Administration
Office Location:
SBPA 136
CREDENTIALS
- Ph.D., Political Science - Public Administration Emphasis, Georgia State University
- MPA, Systems Administration, Georgia College
- B.S., Criminal Justice, West Georgia College
- Senior Professional in Human Resources
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Faculty Developer
Ron McNinch is chair of Public Administration and Legal Studies. His primary areas of concentration are public sector employment, research methods, fraud examination, and elections. McNinch’s research interests include administrative and civic behavior as well as aggregate data studies.
In addition to advanced credentials in human resources and fraud examination, McNinch is a specialist in local elections and opinion polling.
In 2009 he was named a “Distinguished Professor of Guam” by the Guam Legislature.
Since 1996, McNinch has served in a number of prominent government roles including:
- two appointments to the Guam Election Commission Board
- the Guam Organic Act 50th Anniversary Commission Board
- four years as executive director of the Guam Peace Officer and Standards and Training Commission
- two terms as the executive director of the Guam Dr. Martin Luther King Civil Rights Commission.
McNinch has also served as a two-term president of the Guam Chapter of the American Cancer Society and president of two different Rotary Clubs on Guam.
