
Sam Larson
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About me
Associate Professor of Public Administration | MPA Director | Interim Director of the Whitburn Center
Education

North Dakota State University
2008 - 2011MS SociologyActivities and Societies: Pride Network, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Sociology Club, Graduate Student Association, Sustainability Task Force

University of Colorado at Denver
2013 - 2017Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Public Affairs
The University of North Dakota
2002 - 2005BA Social ScienceActivities and Societies: Disability Support Services, The Dakota Student Newspaper, Theatre Arts Department Performer, Chester Fritz Auditorium Staff, Pacesetter Scholarship
Experience

Trollwood Performing Arts School
Apr 2007 - Aug 2008Customer Service Manager
North Dakota State University
Aug 2008 - Aug 2011Research Assistant
FutureBuilders in support of Trollwood Performing Arts School
May 2009 - Aug 2010Program and Development Associate
North Dakota State College of Science
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011Adjunct Instructor
Community Resource Center
Mar 2012 - Jan 2013Rural Philanthropy Days Program Associate
Transportation Solutions
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013Program Fellow
University of Colorado Denver
Aug 2013 - May 2017MPA Instructor
Jun 2016 - May 2017Graduate Research Assistant
Aug 2013 - May 2016

Red Rocks Community College
Feb 2015 - Jul 2017Research Analyst
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Sept 2021 - nowInterim Director, Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research
Mar 2025 - nowDirector, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program
Aug 2024 - nowAssociate Professor
Jul 2023 - nowDirector, Fire & Emergency Response Management (FERM) Program
Feb 2024 - Mar 2025Research Director, Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research
Aug 2023 - Mar 2025Assistant Professor
Sept 2017 - Jul 2023Deputy Director, Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research
Sept 2021 - Jun 2023
Licenses & Certifications

Certificate of Mastery in Human Health and Global Environmental Change
HarvardX
College Teaching Certificate
North Dakota State University
Community Development Practice and Application Certificate
Community Development Society
Preparing Future Professionals Teaching Certificate
Rural Sociological Society
Principles of Green Building Certificate
North Dakota State University
Online Teaching Best Practices Certification
University of Wisconsin OshkoshJan 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sam LarsonQueer and Trans Faculty/Staff Award University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Sep 2021
- Awarded to Sam LarsonPi Alpha Alpha Honor Society Member University of Colorado Chapter May 2016
- Awarded to Sam LarsonCenter for Accountability and Performance (CAP) Fellowship American Society for Public Administration and National Academy of Public Administration Jan 2015
- Awarded to Sam LarsonNational Residence Hall Honorary Member National Residence Hall Honorary May 2011 The National Residence Hall Honorary consists of the top 1% leaders living on campus. NRHH recognizes four pillars. They are Leadership, Recognition, Academics, and Recognition.
- Awarded to Sam LarsonTapestry of Diverse Talents North Dakota State University Dec 2010 The Tapestry of Diverse Talents, a program of the Memorial Union, is a pictorial mosaic that recognizes students, faculty, staff and alumni for the diversity and contributions they bring to North Dakota State University.
- Awarded to Sam LarsonSustainability Proposal Award NDSU Memorial Union May 2010 The goal of this campaign is to seek active participation from students (and only students) at NDSU in the shift toward a more sustainable campus. This is an opportunity to make your voice heard within the campus community on the things that are encountered on campus daily. Areas that when effectively reorganized contribute to increasing resourceful stewardship of the environment.
- Awarded to Sam LarsonLaurie Loveland Scholarship NDSU Women and Gender Studies Program Apr 2009 Laurie Loveland (BA, NDSU, 1980) was a lawyer instrumental in drafting and negotiating the Master Settlement Agreement between the nation’s tobacco companies and 46 states, five US territories and the District of Columbia. She also served as Assistant Attorney General and Solicitor General for the State of North Dakota and as a Supreme Court Fellow. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Laurie Loveland was an advocate for women's rights, for adult literacy, and a friend and… Show more Laurie Loveland (BA, NDSU, 1980) was a lawyer instrumental in drafting and negotiating the Master Settlement Agreement between the nation’s tobacco companies and 46 states, five US territories and the District of Columbia. She also served as Assistant Attorney General and Solicitor General for the State of North Dakota and as a Supreme Court Fellow. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Laurie Loveland was an advocate for women's rights, for adult literacy, and a friend and champion of children. She influenced co-workers, friends and family to make the world a better place. One of a truckdriver's seven children, Laurie was an academic star at Minot High School, NDSU and Yale Law School, but she remembered and honored her modest beginnings. This $5000 scholarship proposes to provide funding for North Dakota women who want to make a difference in the world as she did. Show less
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION THEORY NETWORK on Jun 2022
Associated with Sam LarsonLGBTQIA Advocacy Council
Issued by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh on Sept 2021
Associated with Sam LarsonAdvisory Board Member
Issued by Midwest Public Affairs Conference on Jan 2019
Associated with Sam LarsonBoard Member
Issued by Oshkosh Food Co-op on Jan 2018
Associated with Sam LarsonAdvisory Commission for an Inclusive Community
Issued by City of Lakewood on Aug 2013
Associated with Sam LarsonStudent Mentor
Issued by NDSU Communications Department on Jan 2012
Associated with Sam LarsonAmeriCorps Intake Assistant
Issued by Frontier Asset Building on Jan 2012
Associated with Sam LarsonCo-Organizer and Co-Producer
Issued by V-Day on Sept 2008
Associated with Sam LarsonBreakout Session Instructor
Issued by NDSU Department of Sociology on Jan 2009
Associated with Sam LarsonBoard Member
Issued by Women's Network of the Red River Valley on Jul 2010
Associated with Sam LarsonAmeriCorps Backcountry Crew Member
Issued by Montana Conservation Corps on May 2008
Associated with Sam LarsonFundraising Organizer
Issued by Preservation North Dakota on Aug 2006
Associated with Sam Larson
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