JESSE L. LUTABINGWA
Professor and
Associate Vice Chancellor for International Programs
Phone: (828) 262-2046
(work) or (828)
262-3985
(home)
Email: lutabingwajl@appstate.edu
or jesse.lutabingwa@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (1996)
Public Policy & Administration
(Policy Analysis), Jackson State
University,
Jackson,
MS
M.I.A. (1992)
International Development Management and
Training, School for
International Training, Brattleboro,
VT
B. A. (1986)
Business Administration (Management),
Economics, and Political
Science, Wartburg
College,
Waverly, IA
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Teaching and
Training: Taught graduate and
undergraduate course in Introduction to Public Administration, American
National Government, Scope and Methods, Senior Research Seminar, and
Political
Inquiry and Research. Served as guest
lecturer for numerous classes at Jackson
State University
and University of Zululand in South Africa.
Served as mentor and advisor to
undergraduate
and graduate students. Trained
international professionals under USAID and U.S. Department of State
programs.
Research: Conducted research and published in areas
of
non-governmental organizations, local governments, and micro-enterprise
development. Experienced in mass surveys
and elite
interviewing. Knowledgeable of statistical
and computer applications, as well as qualitative research methods. Supervised master’s theses and doctoral
dissertations in the U.S.
and abroad.
Marketing: Developed, nurtured and maintained
relationships
with funders -- governments, foundations, corporations, and private
individuals. Attracted international
participants to short-term international programs developed by the
Mississippi
Consortium for International Development (MCID). Attracted
international students to Florida
A&M
University,
Jackson
State University,
Alcorn
State
University,
and Tougaloo
College. Developed institutional linkages with
numerous universities abroad.
Program Development
and Grant Writing: Written
more than 300
funded international project proposals.
Developed FAMU, NFIVC, and MCID
strategies to work in various countries
abroad. Developed in-country multi-year
programs in Mexico,
Bolivia,
South Africa,
Cambodia,
Tanzania,
Angola,
Namibia,
Nigeria,
Romania,
Russia,
Armenia,
and Belarus. Founded the North
Florida
International
Visitors
Center
(NFIVC) in Florida. Reviewer of international project proposals
for the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of State,
Association
Liaison Office (ALO) for University Cooperation, and Academy for
Educational
Development (AED).
Management: Managed local and international staff and
consultants. Directed project
implementation of international projects in the U.S.
and abroad in Mexico,
Bolivia,
South Africa,
Cambodia,
Tanzania,
Angola,
Namibia,
Nigeria,
Romania,
Russia,
Armenia,
and Belarus. Managed the Office of International Education
and Development at Florida A&M University (FAMU) and NFIVC, a
Tallahassee-based international development, training and exchange
organization. Supervised a unit of 12
staff with an
operating budget of more than $800,000.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ASSOCIATE
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Division
of Academic Affairs, Appalachian State
University,
Boone,
North Carolina
July 2006
to Present
PROFESSOR
OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
College of
Arts and Sciences, Appalachian State
University,
Boone,
North Carolina
July 2003
to Present
ASSISTANT
VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
AND DEVELOPMENT
Division
of Academic Affairs, Florida
Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida
July 2003
to June 2006
ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
College of
Arts and Sciences, Florida
Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida
July 2003
to June 2006
FOUNDER AND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
North
Florida International Visitors Council, Tallahassee, Florida
June 2000
to July 2006
ASSOCIATE
DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Office of
International Programs, Florida
Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida
October
1999 to June 2003
ADJUNCT
PROFESSOR
Political
Science and Public Administration
Department, Florida A&M University,
Tallahassee,
Florida
Spring
2000 to Spring 2003
DIRECTOR,
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING
Mississippi Consortium for International Development
(Jackson State
University,
Alcorn
State
University,
and Tougaloo
College),
Jackson,
Mississippi
August
1992 - September 1999
VISITING
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Political
Science Department, Jackson
State University,
Jackson,
Mississippi
Fall 1996
to Spring 1999
INTERNATIONAL
INTERN
Africa
Office of Church World Service, Inc., National
Council of Churches in the USA,
New
York City
June
1991-July 1992
DIRECTOR,
TRAINING AND SOCIAL MOTIVATION DIVISION
Planning
and Development Directorate, Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
in Tanzania,
Arusha,
Tanzania
June 1986
to February 1991
CONSULTANT
AND AFRICA
REPRESENTATIVE, Youth Desk, Lutheran World Federation
Geneva, Switzerland, 1988-1990
CONSULTANT,
Office of Research and Social Action,
Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, Switzerland, 1987-1991
PUBLICATIONS
Lutabingwa, Jesse and
Auriacombe, Christelle. (Forthcoming,
February 2008). Social Research
Methods: A Practical Handbook. Cape
Town: JUTA.
Lutabingwa, Jesse and
Khoza, Makhosi. (Forthcoming). “Application of Total Quality Management in
the Public Sector: The Case of Local
Governments
in South Africa.” South African Journal of Public
Administration
and Management.
Mouton, John, Auriacombe,
Christelle C., and Lutabingwa, Jesse.
(2006). “Problematic
Aspects of
the Research Design and Measurement Process in Public Administration
Research: Some Conceptual Considerations.” Journal of Public Administration (South Africa),
Vol. 41, No. 3.1.
Lutabingwa, Jesse,
Tlhoale, C., and Jarbandhan, B.D.
(2006). “Fundamentals
of Index
and Scaling Techniques.” Journal of
Public Administration (South Africa), Vol. 41, No.
3.1.
Lutabingwa, Jesse and
Nethonzhe, T. (2006).
“Ethical Issues in Social Research.” Journal of Public Administration (South Africa),
Vol. 41, No. 3.1.
Lutabingwa, Jesse,
Vokopola, Zana, and Bejtja, Ilir. (2005). “Citizen Perception of the Decentralization
Process in Albania: The Case of the City of Elbasan.”
Central European Political Science
Review, Vol. 6, No. 19.
Lutabingwa, Jesse,
Sabela, Thabo, and Mbatha, S’fiso.
(2006). “Traditional
Leadership
and Local Governments in South Africa:
Shared Governance is Possible.” Politeia:
Journal for Political Science and Public Administration, Vol. 25,
No. 1.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. (2006).
“Internationalization in Higher
Education in Africa:
The Role of the Central International
Office.” South African Journal of
Higher Education, Vol. 19, No. 6.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. (June
1998). Cultural Pluralism, the Cold War,
and Africa=s Integration in the World Economy B a Commentary.” International
Journal of World Peace,
Vol XV, No. 2:
35-57; 65-66.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. (June
1998).
“Inheritance Laws Violate Women=s Rights in Tanzania.”
Global Education and Advocacy,
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Anniversary Issue,
20-21.
Lutabingwa, Jesse and
Kenneth Gray. ( September 1997). “NGOs in Sub-Saharan Africa:
Developing Critical Capacity for Policy
Advocacy.” International Journal of
World Peace, Vol XIV, No. 3: 35-57;
65-66.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. (December
1996). “Africa
and
the PLO-Israel Peace Initiative B
A
Commentary.” International
Journal on World Peace, Vol.
XIII No.
4: 46-49.
Gray, Kenneth, R.,
William Cooley, and Jesse Lutabingwa. (January 1997).
“Small-Scale Manufacturing in Kenya.” Journal of Small Business Management,
Vol. 35, No. 1: 66-72.
Gray, Kenneth, R.,
William Cooley, and Jesse Lutabingwa.
(Fall 1996). “Entrepreneurship
in
Manufacturing in Kenya: Characteristics, Problems, and Sources of
Finance.” Journal of Small Business
Strategy Vol 7, No. 3: 69-85.
Gray, Kenneth R., William
Cooley, Jesse Lutabingwa, Bertha M. Kaimenyi, and L.A. Oyugi.
1996. Entrepreneurship
in
Micro-Enterprises: A Strategic Analysis
of Manufacturing in Kenya; Textiles, Woodwork,
and
Metalwork. Lanham, M.D.: University Press of America.
Gray, Kenneth, R.,
William Cooley, and Jesse Lutabingwa. “Small
Scale Manufacturing in Kenya:
Characteristics, Problems, and Sources of Finance.”
U.S. Association
for
Small Business and Entrepreneurs, 1996 Conference Proceedings.
Gray, Kenneth, R.,
William Cooley, and Jesse Lutabingwa. “Women as Entrepreneurs in
Small-Scale Manufacturing
in Kenya.” Eastern Academy of Management,
1995 Conference Proceedings.
SELECTED
PRESENTATIONS
Lutabingwa, Jesse. June
2005.
“Internationalization of Higher
Education in Africa:
Role of the Central International
Office.” Paper to be Presented at the
2005 Conference of the South African Association of Higher Education
Research
in Durban, South Africa.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. March
2003.
“Institutional Partnerships in Higher
Education for International Development.”
Presentation at Grants
Resource
Center
of the American Association of State
Colleges
and Universities’ Spring 2003 Meeting, Alexandria, VA.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. March
2003.
“Proposal Writing: Building Your Coffers
and Your Clout.” Presented at
the National Conference of the National Councils of International
Visitors, Washington,
D.C.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. October
2002.
“Scaling-up: New
Funding
Opportunities for International Visitors Councils.” Presented at the
Florida Conference
of International Visitors organized by the International Affairs Office
of the Florida
Department of State, Tampa,
FL.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. September
2002. “International Education and
Internationalization of HBCU Campuses: The Imperative,” Keynote Address
at the
Conference, “Going Global: Savannah
State University
Engages the World,” Savannah,
Georgia.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. October
1999.
“Hands Across the Waters,” Presentation
at the National Forum for Black Public
Administrators’ 3rd Annual Florida
Conference, Tallahassee,
Florida.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. October
1999.
“Development and Social Change in the
Era of Globalization.” Presentation
at the Oxfam America’s Strategic Planning Retreat in Boston.
Oxfam America
is a
non-profit development organization based in Boston, MA.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. April
1998.
“The Development Assistance/Trade
Dichotomy: An Examination of the U.S.
Economic Relations with Africa.” Paper presented at Jackson State
University=s International
Week Symposium.
Agharo, Steve and Jesse
Lutabingwa. June 1994.
"The Export-Led Economic Growth
Model: A Critique of the BWIs'
Structural Adjustment Programs in Africa." Paper presented at the 1994 International
Conference of the Academy of Business Administration, London, England.
Lutabingwa, Jesse. July
1992.
"International Economic Constraints to
the Democratization Process
in Africa." Presented at the World
Ministries of the United Church of Christ, USA
Annual Conference, Philadelphia,
PA.
LONG-TERM
FUNDED & MANAGED INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
·
“Bringing
Offshore Outsourcing Management to the Carolinas
(BOOM-Carolinas),” a Business and International Education (BIE) project. Funded by the U.S. Department of
Education
(Global). $169,000 (2007-2009).
·
“Global
Opportunities on I-10 (GO I-10),” a Business and International
Education (BIE)
project. Funded by the U.S.
Department of Education
(Global). $177,451 (2005-2007).
·
Enhancing
Journalism Education and Training at Gyumri State
Pedagogical
Institute. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of
Educational
and Cultural Affairs (Armenia).
$200,000 (2003-2006).
·
Enhancing Public
Administration and Management Capacity at the University
of Zululand and the KwaZulu Natal Province. Funded by the Association Liaison Office for
University Development and USAID (South Africa). $125,000
(2003-2005).
·
“Promoting
Women’s Political Leadership in Bolivia.”
Funded by the U.S.
Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Bolivia).
$59,120 (2002-2003).
·
“Enhancing the
Institutional Capacity of Central and Eastern European Roma
Organizations to
Provide Services to Roma Communities.” U.S. Department of State, Bureau of
Educational
and Cultural Affairs (Bulgaria,
Hungary,
Poland,
& Slovakia).
$150,000 (2002-2003).
·
“Enhancing the
Capacity of Local Governments in Kagera Region in Tanzania.”
Funded by the U.S.
Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Tanzania).
$222,242 (2002-2003).
·
“Domestic
Violence Prevention Program in Mexicali,
Mexico.” Funded by the U.S.
Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Mexico).
$40,000 (2001-2002).
·
"Community
Connections: Training Program for Russian and Ukrainian Business
Entrepreneurs
and Professionals." Funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of
Educational
and Cultural Affairs (Russia
and Ukraine).
$446,057 (2001 - 2004).
·
“An International
Development Partnership between Florida
A&M
University
and University of Phnom Penh: Development of an Environmental
Studies
Program (Cambodia).” Funded by the College Fund/UNCF and USAID.
$200,000 (2001-2004).
·
“An International
Development Partnership between Florida
A&M
University
and University of Dar es Salaam: Integrating New Technologies
and
Information Systems into Transportation Education in Tanzania
(Tanzania).” Funded by the College Fund/UNCF and USAID.
$200,000 (2001-2004).
·
“An International
Development Partnership between Florida
A&M
University
and Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico).”
Funded by the Association Liaison Office
for
University Development and USAID. $100,000 (2000-2003).
·
“Capacity
Building
in Environmental Sciences and Policy Research: A Partnership between
Florida
A&M University/Spelman College, Iowa
State University
and Mangosuthu Technikon (South Africa).”
Funded by the College Fund/UNCF and
USAID/South Africa.
$460,000 (2000-2003).
SHORT-TERM FUNDED & MANAGED INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
·
“Training Program
on Comprehensive
School
Reform Models for Egyptian
Educators.” Funded by the U.S.
Agency for
International Development (USAID) through Academy for Educational
Development.
$209,433 (December 2007 -- May 2008).
·
“Fulbright
Teacher Exchange Program: Training
Program for Pakistani Biology Teachers.”
Funded by the U.S.
Department of State through the International Institute of Graduate School,
USDA. $130,000 (March – September 2007).
·
“Training Program
on K-12 Accreditation for Egyptian Ministry of Education Officials.” Funded by the U.S. Agency for
International
Development (USAID) through Academy for Educational Development.
$100,097
(April -- June 2007).
·
“Training Program
on K-12 Accreditation for Egyptian Ministry of Education Officials.” Funded by the U.S. Agency for
International
Development (USAID) through Academy for Educational Development.
$61,871 (July
2006).
·
“Fulbright
Pre-Academic Training Program (Global).”
Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s
Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs through the Institute of International
Education.
$75,016 (June – August 2006).
·
“Training Program
on Court Files and Records Management
for Albanian Judicial Officials.” Funded by USAID/World Learning
Participant Training Program (Albania).
$19,144 (January/February 2005).
·
“Training Program
on Tax Administration Modernization
for Albanian.” Funded by USAID/World Learning Participant
Training
Program (Albania).
$10,780 (September/October 2004).
·
“Training Program
on Asset Declaration for Albanian
Officials.” Funded by USAID/World
Learning Participant Training Program (Albania). $21,246 (May/June
2004).
·
“Training Program
on Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
Management for Tajikistan Officials” conducted in Hungary. Funded by USAID/World Learning Participant
Training Program (Tajikistan).
$24,011 (April 2004).
·
“Training Program
on Improving Municipal
Social Services to Citizens in Bulgaria
for Local Government Officials and NGO Managers.” Funded by USAID/World
Learning Participant Training Program (Bulgaria). $34,525 (October 2003).
·
“Anti-Corruption
Training Program for Albanian Public and Civil Society Officials.” Funded by USAID/World Learning Participant
Training Program (Albania).
$22,660 (May 2003).
·
“Training Program
on Improving Communication between Local Government and Civil Society
to
Improve Public Service Delivery.” Funded
by USAID/Academy for Educational Development. $55,174 (March 2002).
·
“2002
International Awareness Week at Florida A&M
University.” Funded by the Leon County
Tourist Development Council, $3,000 (April 2002).
·
“Volunteer
Recruitment Training for Civil Society Organizations in Macedonia.” Funded by USAID/World Learning
Participant
Training Program (Macedonia).
$39,603 (August - September 2001).
·
“Training Program
in Local Government Administration of the Tbilisi City
Council Members.” Funded by
USAID/Academy for Educational Development (Republic of Georgia).
$53,297 (January - February 2001).
·
“Economic Reporting
Training Program for Armenian Journalists.”
Funded by USAID/Academy for Educational
Development (Armenia).
$113,566 (October -
December, 2000).
·
“Aquaculture
Training Program for Managers and Owners of Aquaculture Farms.” Funded by USAID/World Learning Participant
Training Program (Bulgaria).
$11,810 (October 2000).
·
“Taxpayer
Education and Information Training for Officials Responsible for
Drafting a
Taxpayer’s Charter for Georgia.”
Funded by the Academy for Educational
Development (Republic
of Georgia).
$12,071
(August - October 2000).
OTHER
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES & SERVICE
·
Member, Boone Sunrise Rotary Club
(August 2006 – Present)
·
Charter Member, Tallahassee Southside
Rotary Club and Member of the Executive Board – Director of
International
Service (April 2005 – June 2006)
·
Member, Executive
Board, Tallahassee Northside Rotary Club – Director of International
Service
(2002 – 2004) and member of the Tallahassee Northside Rotary Club (2002
– March
2005)
·
Member, City of Tallahassee’s International
Affairs Council (2002 – 2005)
·
Executive Board Member,
NAFSA: Association for International Educators, Region VII, HBCU
Representative
(2001 – 2003)
·
Served on a
citywide committee initiated by the City of Tallahassee
to develop a program for welcoming international students and scholars
to the
City of Tallahassee
(2001)
·
Served on
international project review panels for the U.S. Department of
Education, U.S.
Department of State, Academy for Educational Development, and
Association
Liaison Office (ALO) for University Development (2000 – Present)
·
Served on student
selection committees for various programs, including NSEP, Fulbright,
and FLAWI
·
Co-chair, Local Arrangements
Committee, NAFSA: National Association of International Educators,
Region VII
1998 Annual Conference in Jackson,
Mississippi
(550 international
educators attended)
OTHER
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
·
Supervised
doctoral dissertations at the University
of Zululand in South Africa:
·
Khoza, Makhosi
Busisiwe, Total Quality Management in a
Developmental Local Government Environment in South Africa: A Case of KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities,
April 2005.
·
Mbatha, Joel
Sphiso, The Ethical Dilemma of
Whistle-Blowing and Corruption in South African Public Sector, July
2005
·
Sewnath,
Heralall, The Role of Black Economic
Empowerment as a tool in Transforming the Traditional Business
Landscape in South
Africa,
Ongoing.
·
External Examiner
for Public Administration Dissertations and Theses at the University
of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa,
August 2005 to Present
·
Visiting
Professor of Public Management, Department of Public Governance, University of Johannesburg
in South Africa,
July 2006
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIP
·
NAFSA:
Association of International Educators
·
Association of
International Education Administrators
·
American
Political Science Association
·
American Society
of Public Administration
AWARDS
AND RECOGNITIONS
·
2005 – 2006
International Who’s Who of Professionals
·
MCID 1994 &
1996 Employee of the Year Award
·
1994 Doctoral
Academic Achievement Award, Public Policy and Administration
Department, Jackson
State University
(recognition for academic excellence)
·
1994
International Doctoral Student Award, Public Policy and Administration
Department, Jackson
State University
(recognition for academic excellence)
·
1992-1996 MCID
International Management Fellowship (full four-year doctoral
scholarship)
·
1991-1992 LWF
Socioeconomic Justice Fellowship (full two-year graduate scholarship)
·
1984 & 1985
International Student of the Year, Wartburg College
(recognition for
academic excellence)
·
1982-1986
Wartburg College International Student Scholarship Award (full
four-year
undergraduate scholarship)
INTERNATIONAL
TRAVEL
·
Africa: Angola, Benin,
Botswana, Kenya, Zambia,
Namibia, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Cameroon, South Africa,
Swaziland, Togo,
the Gambia, Senegal, Egypt, Nigeria, Rwanda, Malawi, Tanzania, and
Madagascar
·
Asia:
Cambodia,
Malaysia,
Singapore,
South Korea,
and Thailand
·
Latin America and the Caribbean: Brazil,
Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago,
Suriname, Mexico,
Peru, Argentina, Chile, Bahamas, and Jamaica
·
Former Soviet Union: Armenia,
Ukraine,
Russia,
Belarus,
Kazakhstan,
Krygyzstan, and Uzbekistan
·
Central and Eastern Europe: Albania, Macedonia,
Bulgaria,
Hungary,
Romania,
and Slovakia
·
Western Europe:
Britain,
Switzerland,
Spain,
Germany,
the Netherlands,
and France
·
North America:
Canada
LANGUAGE
CAPABILITY
·
English -- Fluent
·
