Grant Neeley received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Tennessee in 1996 after receiving his BA in Political Science (1989) and his MPA (1991) from Texas A&M.  Grant teaches and conducts research in several public policy fields, public administration, state politics and political behavior. Prior to joining UD, Grant was on the faculty at Texas Tech, the University of Cincinnati, and Ball State.  He also serves as a Public Affairs Officer in the Navy Reserve.  Dr. Neeley has also played on and coached several collegiate club lacrosse teams.  Dr. Neeley has been serving as the Director of the MPA program since May 2007.