Darrell A. Lovell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: Old Main 406B
Email: Dlovell@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-2588
Home Page: https://dlove3000.wixsite.com/darrelllovell
Office Hours:Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00PM - 3:00PM, Wednesdays 12:30PM - 3:00PM
Quote
“Don’t start chasing applause and acclaim. That way lies madness.” – Ron Swanson
Professional Profile
Dr. Lovell joined the College of Education and Social Sciences in 2019. He received a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Central Missouri in 2003, an M.P.A. in Policy from the University of Colorado Denver in 2011 and a DPA in Public Policy and Administration from the West Chester University in 2018.
Teaching and Related Service
Dr. Lovell teaches Public Policy Formulation, Municipal Government, Latino/x politics, Public Administration, Administrative Theory, and State and Local Politics. He also teaches a course in education policy in the WTAMU Ed.D. program
Dr. Lovell is the author of “Lone Star Politics: Theories, Concepts, and Political Activity in Texas.” He has authored several publications and has presented his research on education policy, housing policy, pedagogy, and public management at numerous conferences, both nationally and regionally.
Dr. Lovell is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Political Science Education.
Research and Creative Activity
Dr. Lovell's research interests are currently focused on state education takeover policy, performance funding in higher education, and the impact of pandemics (COVID-19) on faculty and staff. These projects represent his research in public management and policy in higher and K-12 education.