Mittie Davis Jones

Mittie Davis Jones holds a Ph.D. in political science and her Master of Urban Planning from Wayne State University. She holds a a B.A. from Michigan State University. Dr. Jones has been a practitioner, student, and researcher in the field of urban affairs for over 30 years. Her previous work experience includes positions in city planning, public housing management, and housing program development. She has served on the boards of and as technical advisor to a number of community-based organizations in Detroit and Cleveland. Her research interests include urban politics, public policy analysis, housing and community development, public housing, fair housing, and race relations. Dr. Jones' book, Urban Homesteading: Programs and Policies, was published by Greenwood Press. Her articles have appeared in Policy Studies Review, Journal of Planning Education and Review, and Housing Policy Debate. She is currently engaged in research on the 21st Century Community Learning Center and preschool literacy programs.

Sample Syllabi:

• UST 200: Introduction to Urban Studies - Fall 2004
• UST 616/716: Systems and Processes of Policy Development
• UST/PDD 662: Urban Housing Policy

Fall 2004 Powerpoint Presentations:

• Systems and Processes
• Explanations for Current Circumstances
• Urban Politics
• Causes and Consequences of Racial Segregation