Rob Melnick
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Phone: 480-965-5233
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Global Institute of Sustainability, Box 875402 TEMPE, AZ 85287
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Rob Melnick is Director of International Programs and Presidential Professor of Practice in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. From 2008-2018 he was executive director/executive dean of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability and of the School of Sustainability. Prior to these positions, he served ASU as director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy from 1987-2008 and conterminously as associate vice president for economic affairs (2002-2008) and assistant vice provost for research (2001-2003). Dr. Melnick also holds academic appointments as research scientist in the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability and as affiliated faculty in ASU’s School of Public Affairs. Immediately prior to his work for ASU, Dr. Melnick was a senior fellow and vice president of the Hudson Institute where he was in charge of policy studies on employment and education. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Rob teaches courses in urban sustainability and sustainability policy. He is the co-author of three books and numerous policy research studies. Rob has a bachelor's degree Dartmouth College and earned his master's degree and Ph.D. from Arizona State University.
- Ph.D. Educational Technology, Arizona State University
- M.A. Media, Arizona State University
- B.A. Government, Dartmouth College
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Robinson, J. et. al. Melnick, R. “Odd couples: Reconciling academic and operational cultures for whole-institution sustainability governance at universities.” International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2022 (In press)
Jones-Crank, L., White, D., Aggarwal, R., Melnick, R. “An Assessment Framework for Integrated Food-Energy-Water Nexus Governance: Application to the Cases of Phoenix and Cape Town”, Society & Natural Resources, April 19, 2022
Suthirat, Kittipongvises, Melnick, et. al. “AHP-GIS analysis for flood hazard assessment of the communities nearby the world heritage site on Ayutthaya Island, Thailand,” April 2020, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 48:101612
Patterson, Van, Knott, Joseph, Melnick, Rob. 2016. “Achieving More with Less: Achieving more with less: Henkel’s Factor 3 strategy.” Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 37, Issue: 3,pp. 3-11
Wiek, A., Melnick, et al. 2015. “Sustainability Science in Action.” Sustainability Science, Vol. 10
pp. 17-31
Melnick, Rob, 1999. “University Policy Centers and Institutes: The Think Tank as Public Service Function.” Metropolitan Universities, Vol. 10, No. 1, Summer.
Melnick, Rob, Mary Jo Waits, and Tom Rex. 1998. “Cluster Analysis: A New Tool for Understanding the Role of the Inner City in a Regional Economy.” Metropolitan Universities, Vol. 8, No. 4, Spring, pp. 23-36.
Melnick, Rob. 1997. “Viewpoint: Urban Growth Lessons from San Diego.” Planning. Vol. 63, No. 3. March.
Melnick, Rob. 1996. “Politics and Growth in the Southwest.” McNeil-Lehrer Newshour Website Essay, September 12.
Gerlach, Vernon, Bill Hagen, and Rob Melnick, 1978. “Verbal Instructions, Mental Practice and Imagining: Effect on Skill Learning.” Audiovisual Instructional. April, pp. 23-27.
Melnick, Rob, 1972. “Kids, Why Can’t They Be Like We Were?” Audiovisual Journal of Arizona, pp. 19-20.
- Mayo, Judith, Melnick, Rob, Wolf, Shapard, Mayo, Judith, Melnick, Rob, Wolf, Shapard. The Status of Minority Students at Arizona State University: Report on the ASU Minority Student Survey. (1990).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Batalden,Stephen K, Gratton,Brian. Peer Review Evaluation and Standards for Georgian Think Tanks. EWMI(1/9/2014 - 9/15/2014).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Batalden,Stephen K. Peer Review Evaluation and Standards for Georgian Think Tanks. EWMI(12/13/2012 - 3/1/2014).
- White,Dave Douglas*, Melnick,Robert A., Sabo,John L. Assessment and Evaluation of the WaterMatch Initiative for Linking Industrial and Agricultural Water Users and Municipal Wastewater Treatment Faciliti. INTEL CORP(3/23/2012 - 2/28/2014).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Graduate Certificate in Sustainability (GCSL). Polu Kai(1/1/2012 - 9/30/2012).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership (GCSL). (6/28/2011 - 4/1/2012).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Bryan,Harvey John, Fraser,Matthew P, Fraser,Matthew P, James,Timothy Jon, Kuby,Michael, Ledlow,Susan Elizabeth, Phelan,Patrick E, Reddy,T Agami, Reddy,T Agami, Melnick,Robert A.*. Transforming Energy Efficiency and Energy Behaviors in Phoenix: Recovery and Retrofit along a Light Rail Corridor. CITY OF PHOENIX(8/1/2010 - 7/30/2015).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Golden,Jay Stuart. Sustainablity Consortium Bridge Funding - WASTE MANAGEMENT. Waste Management Inc(6/1/2009 - 5/15/2014).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Golden,Jay Stuart. Sustainablity Consortium Bridge Funding - PROCTOR GAMBLE DISTRIBUTING LLC. PROCTOR & GAMBLE(6/1/2009 - 5/15/2014).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Golden,Jay Stuart. Sustainablity Consortium Bridge Funding - Wal-Mart Foundation. Wal-Mart(5/1/2009 - 5/15/2014).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Melnick,Robert A.*. EPA SUSTAINABILITY CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP. USEPA-HQ(5/1/2009 - 5/15/2014).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Maracas,George Nicolas. ASU TUV PTL LLC Engineering Intern Agreement - Photovoltaic Module Research. TUV(11/15/2008 - 11/15/2009).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Melnick,Robert A.*, Maracas,George Nicolas, Maracas,George Nicolas. ASU TUV PTL LLC Student Intern Agreement. TUV(11/15/2008 - 12/31/2016).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Education and Economic Development. AZ COMM FOR POSTSECONDARY ED(8/18/2008 - 3/31/2009).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Insights on health Insurance: Costs, Benefits and Scenarios for Arizona. ST LUKES HEALTH INITIATIVES(5/1/2008 - 6/30/2009).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. A First Look at the Costs of Chronic Homelessness in Metro Phoenix. AZ DES-DEPT ECONOMIC SECURITY(4/18/2008 - 6/30/2008).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Healthcare in Gilbert: The Feasibility of a Preferred Company Environment Phase II. TOWN OF GILBERT(3/24/2008 - 8/1/2008).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Must Read Briefings on Arizona's Critical Issues. MACERICH CO(1/1/2008 - 12/31/2009).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Healthcare in Gilbert: The Feasibility of a Preferred Company Environment. TOWN OF GILBERT(8/30/2007 - 11/30/2007).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Next Moves for Chino Valley. CHINO VALLEY(8/1/2007 - 6/30/2010).
- Mariella,Patricia Sue*, Melnick,Robert A.. Proposal to Complete an Economic Impact Study for the San Carlos Apache Tribe. SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE(3/1/2007 - 6/2/2009).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Future Tense: Issues and Ideas for Pinal County. CNTY OF PINAL-BOARD OF SUPERVI(11/15/2006 - 10/15/2007).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. The Rest of the Story: Domestic Violence Outlooks and Outcomes in Arizona. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE-CHILDREN(8/1/2006 - 10/31/2007).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Arizonans' Trust in Their Police: Elements, Variation and Limits. AZ POST(2/21/2006 - 7/31/2007).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Arts Education in an Era of Mixed Messages. AZ COMM ON THE ARTS(2/1/2006 - 9/30/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Arts Education in an Era of Mixed Messages. MARICOPA PARTNERSHIP ARTS/CULT(2/1/2006 - 9/30/2006).
- Batalden,Stephen K*, Agadjanian,Victor, Artibise,Alan F J, Brokaw,David Paul, Denhardt,Robert Brown, Melnick,Robert A.. Building a New Public Strategies Center: A Public Policy Partnership in Workforce Development Linking ASU and the Moscow State University School of PA. DOS - USAID(9/9/2005 - 3/29/2009).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. The Voice of Latino Workforce Experience. DOL(4/1/2005 - 6/30/2010).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Fact Finding and Financing: Research for Arts and Culture in the Maricopa Region. MARICOPA PARTNERSHIP ARTS/CULT(3/29/2005 - 10/31/2005).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Superstition Vistas Study. SONORAN INSTITUTE(2/1/2005 - 1/31/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Supersition Vistas Study. CNTY OF PINAL-BOARD OF SUPERVI(2/1/2005 - 1/31/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Superstition Vistas Study. CITY OF MESA(2/1/2005 - 1/31/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Superstition Vistas Study. CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION(2/1/2005 - 1/31/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Superstition Vistas Study. CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT(2/1/2005 - 1/31/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Police Attitudes Toward Domestic Violence in Arizona. AZ DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY(1/1/2005 - 12/31/2005).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Superstition Vistas Growth Area Study. SRP-SALT RIVER PROJECT(4/1/2004 - 4/30/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Mandates, Limitations and AZ's Future. PHOENIX NEWSPAPERS(12/26/2003 - 3/31/2004).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. White Paper on Urban Redevelopment. VALLEY PARTNERSHIP(11/1/2003 - 6/30/2004).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Latino Education Policy. CTR FOR FUTURE OF AZ(7/1/2003 - 5/31/2006).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. Maricopa Regional Arts & Culture Task Force Study. BATTELLE COLUMBUS DIV(6/23/2003 - 10/31/2004).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT GOVERNANCE IN AZ. AZ DEPT OF COMMERCE(5/1/2003 - 4/30/2005).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. LIFE OPTIONS CENTERS BLUEPRINT. LIBRARIES FOR THE FUTURE(3/15/2003 - 8/30/2003).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CITY OF PHOENIX FIGHT BACK PROGRAM. CITY OF PHOENIX(7/12/2002 - 3/31/2003).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZING. FORDHAM INST(7/1/2002 - 4/30/2003).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. TEACHER SHORTAGE SURVEY. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(4/30/2002 - 6/30/2003).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. SCOTTSDALE CRITICAL ISSUES STUDY. SCOTTSDALE CHAMBER(4/1/2002 - 6/30/2003).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. PIMA COUNTY SDCP STUDY. CNTY OF PIMA(8/27/2001 - 4/11/2002).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CSG - SRI LANKA. COUNCIL OF STATE GOV(7/9/2001 - 9/30/2002).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. YAVAPAI COUNTY SENIOR INDUSTRY STUDY. AZ DEPT OF COMMERCE(6/1/2001 - 3/31/2002).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ASU/MOTOROLA FELLOWS - HUMPHREY. MOTOROLA, INC(5/15/2001 - 5/31/2003).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ASU/MOTOROLA FELLOWS COMMUNITY FELLOWS PROGRAM GRANTS. MOTOROLA, INC(5/1/2001 - 4/30/2005).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. GPEC REGIONAL AGENDA. GREAT PHX ECON CNCL(3/1/2001 - 8/31/2001).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. UNITED WAY INDICATORS PROJECT. VALLEY OF SUN UNITED WAY(10/1/2000 - 6/30/2001).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ASU/MOTOROLA FELLOWS-DONOFRIO. MOTOROLA, INC(8/21/2000 - 8/31/2002).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ASU / MOTOROLA FELLOWS - BARACY. MOTOROLA, INC(8/15/2000 - 9/1/2001).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ASU / MOTOROLA FELLOWS - LOGAN. MOTOROLA, INC(8/15/2000 - 8/31/2002).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. AZ PARTNERSHIP-NEW ECONOMY. COLLABORATIVE ECON(5/1/2000 - 9/30/2001).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA REGIONAL WATER. AZ DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES(12/16/1999 - 6/1/2001).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. AZ REGIONAL COMM POLICY INST. AZ PEACE OFFICERS STD TRNG BRD(12/1/1999 - 10/15/2000).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ASU COMMUNITY FELLOWS INITIATIVES (KINO FLORES). MOTOROLA, INC(11/1/1999 - 5/31/2003).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Waits,Mary Jo. BROOKINGS INSTITUTE STUDY OF METROPOLITAN PHOENIX. MISC LOCAL GOVERNMENT (AZ)(8/1/1999 - 12/31/2000).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. FLAGSTAFF TOURISM STUDY. CITY OF FLAGSTAFF(5/1/1999 - 1/31/2000).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. TOBACCO TAXES, SETTLEMENTS AND PUBLIC POLICY IN ARIZONA. ST LUKES HEALTH INITIATIVES(2/1/1999 - 1/31/2000).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Waits,Mary Jo. FOLLOW-UP TO GPEC'S ECONOMIC SUMMIT XII (SHORT NAME: ECON SUMMIT REPORT). GREAT PHX ECON CNCL(12/1/1998 - 3/31/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. FRIENDLY HOUSE JOB LINKAGES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. CITY OF PHOENIX(10/7/1998 - 10/31/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Melnick,Robert A.*. EXPANDING GPL'S CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC POLICIES. GREATER PHOENIX LEADERSHIP(9/1/1998 - 6/30/2007).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - SCHOOL-TO-WORK MODEL PROJECT. U S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(7/1/1998 - 11/30/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. AZ DEPT OF COMMERCE(7/1/1998 - 12/31/2000).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Waits,Mary Jo. PVPI/AZ SUPREME COURT FY 1998. AZ SUPREME COURT(2/1/1998 - 6/30/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRESS EVALUATION. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(1/1/1998 - 2/28/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. RPP SERVICES AGREEMENT. RPP INTERNATIONAL(11/7/1997 - 9/30/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EVALUATION MODEL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTENCE TO HEAD START. SW HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(11/1/1997 - 12/31/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EVALUATION MODEL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HEAD START. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE-CHILDREN(11/1/1997 - 5/28/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. JOB LINKAGES. CITY OF PHOENIX(11/1/1997 - 2/28/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY NEEDS ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION. VALLEY OF SUN UNITED WAY(9/1/1997 - 7/31/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CSG/US-AEP ARIZONA-PHILIPINE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE. COUNCIL OF STATE GOV(8/7/1997 - 3/31/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Campbell,Heather Elaine, Waits,Mary Jo. BEST BETS IN WATER CONSERVATION. AZ DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES(7/24/1997 - 7/31/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Waits,Mary Jo. PVPI LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERS. MARICOPA ATNY OFC(7/1/1997 - 4/30/1999).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. LABOR MARKET INFORMATION. CITY OF PHOENIX(7/1/1997 - 12/31/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. STATE CAPACITY IN ARIZONA - PART A. ST LUKES HEALTH INITIATIVES(3/1/1997 - 5/1/2001).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. RESEARCH & INFORMATION DISSEMINATION FOR THE MDCP GRANT. WORLD TRADE CENTER ARIZONA(2/1/1997 - 9/30/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. PHOENIX VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE. AZ SUPREME COURT(1/6/1997 - 6/30/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP CENTERS INSTITUTIONALIZATION. HUD(1/1/1997 - 12/31/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. DEVELOPMENT OF AN EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA. AZ ADULT LIT TECH RES CNTR(12/1/1996 - 9/30/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. KIDS COUNT. CHILDREN'S ACTION ALLIANCE(10/1/1996 - 9/30/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ANTI GANG INITIATIVE. CITY OF PHOENIX(9/27/1996 - 9/30/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. DOMESTIC VIOLOENCE. CITY OF PHOENIX(8/19/1996 - 9/30/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. SURVEY OF PHOENIX HOMELESS. CITY OF PHOENIX(7/1/1996 - 12/31/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. MARICOPA COUNTY CHARTER COMMITTEE. RICHARD W GARNETT(3/15/1996 - 9/30/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ARIZONA LIBRARY PROJECT. AZ DEPT OF LIBRARIES(2/19/1996 - 9/30/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. SCHOOL-TO-WORK TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. AZ DEPT OF COMMERCE(2/15/1996 - 6/30/2001).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. SENIOR LIVING CLUSTER. DEL WEBB DEVELOPMENT CORP(10/11/1995 - 2/15/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. SURVEY ON THE STATUS OF ARTS EDUCATION IN ARIZONA. AZ COMM ON THE ARTS(10/11/1995 - 10/31/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. PHOENIX EARLY HEAD START EVALUATION. SW HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(10/1/1995 - 12/31/2000).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. DESIGN & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. CITY OF PHOENIX(9/12/1995 - 6/30/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. US-AEP/CSG ARIZONA ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE. COUNCIL OF STATE GOV(8/14/1995 - 10/31/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. TRANSIT-PHOENIX CHAMBER. PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(7/1/1995 - 12/31/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EVALUATING NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES-BENCHMARKING. CITY OF PHOENIX(6/1/1995 - 9/30/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CITY OF PHOENIX FIGHT BACK PROGRAM. CITY OF PHOENIX(4/20/1995 - 12/31/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Waits,Mary Jo. ASIAN MARKET SURVEY. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA(4/1/1995 - 10/1/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. BEST BETS IN WATER CONSERVATION. AZ DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES(3/27/1995 - 12/31/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL ED EVALUATION. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(10/1/1994 - 9/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. SERVE AMERICA PROGRAMS. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(10/1/1994 - 9/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. COMPENDIUM OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN ARTS EDUCATION. NEA(9/30/1994 - 9/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. COPC-MASTER ROLL-UP ACCOUNT-RESEARCH. HUD(9/16/1994 - 8/29/1997).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP - MASTER ACCOUNT OUTREACH. HUD(9/16/1994 - 8/29/1997).
- Howard,Gail Lewis*, Melnick,Robert A., Shunk,Dan Louis. ARIZONA SONORAN VISION PROJECT. AZ DEPT OF COMMERCE(7/14/1994 - 6/30/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE-EMPL & TRN(7/1/1994 - 9/30/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. GRAPHIC DESIGN PROPOSAL. AZ COMM ON THE ARTS(7/1/1994 - 6/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. HOME TO OWN. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LA RAZA(7/1/1994 - 9/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. HEAD START HOMELESS PROJECT. SW HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(3/1/1994 - 11/15/1996).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. BEST BETS FOR ARTS & EDUCATION. NEA(1/1/1994 - 9/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. COUNTY VISIONING. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(1/1/1994 - 12/31/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK. MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE(10/18/1993 - 12/31/1993).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. KIDS COUNT FACTBOOK. MISC STATE AGENCIES (AZ)(8/1/1993 - 6/30/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROJECT. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1993 - 9/30/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CARE(COMPREHENSIVE AT-RISK EDUCATION). AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1993 - 9/30/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING. AZ DES-DEPT ECONOMIC SECURITY(4/15/1993 - 12/31/1993).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. BUILDING THE EDIC PROGRAM. AZ DEPT OF LIBRARIES(4/1/1993 - 12/31/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. BUSINESS BREAKTHROUGH. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE(3/15/1993 - 6/30/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ECONOMIC INCENTIVES PROJECT. AZ DEPT OF COMMERCE(2/1/1993 - 8/31/1993).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. REVIVE. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(12/18/1992 - 6/30/1993).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. MODERN RED SCHOOL HOUSE. HUDSON INST(9/1/1992 - 6/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. INJURY ISSUES. AZ DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES(8/17/1992 - 4/30/1995).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM DIRECTORY. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(8/1/1992 - 9/15/1992).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. DEVEL OF AN EISENHOWER ED HIGHER EDUCATION STRATEGIC PLAN. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(7/1/1992 - 9/30/1993).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. RESTRUCTURING PROJECT, YEAR 3. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1992 - 6/30/1994).
- Melnick,Robert A.*, Bierlein,Louann A. AZ HEAD START PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSITION PROJECT. SW HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(5/15/1992 - 11/30/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT. UNIV OF ALABAMA(5/15/1992 - 6/30/1998).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. PAPAGO SCHOOL'S PROJECT PRIDE. CREIGHTON SCHOOL DISTRICT(5/15/1992 - 9/1/1992).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. KIDS COUNT, YEAR 2. CHILDREN'S ACTION ALLIANCE(3/16/1992 - 1/31/1993).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. CREATING ECONOMIC DEVEL INFO CNTRS. AZ DEPT OF LIBRARIES(3/1/1992 - 10/1/1992).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. REGIONAL AIRPORT FEASIBILITY STUDY. APOGEE RESEARCH, INC(11/1/1991 - 5/10/1993).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON EDUCATIONAL REFORM. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE(10/1/1991 - 12/31/1991).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. AZ STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. LANL(9/13/1991 - 6/30/1992).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. AT RISK EVALUATION, YEAR 3. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1991 - 6/30/1992).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. LIBRARY DOCUMENT ANALYSIS. AZ DEPT OF LIBRARIES(6/21/1991 - 12/31/1991).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. PROJECT AND RESEARCH COORDINATION FOR THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FO. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(5/30/1991 - 12/31/1991).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. KIDS COUNT. CHILDREN'S ACTION ALLIANCE(1/1/1991 - 1/31/1992).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. AT RISK PROJECT, YEAR 2. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1990 - 6/30/1991).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VISION TEMPE. TEMPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(7/1/1990 - 6/30/1991).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VOC ED POLICY RESEARCH. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(10/1/1989 - 6/30/1990).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VOC ED FUTURES RESEARCH. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(8/1/1989 - 6/30/1990).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EVALUATION OF HB2217 PROJECTS (7-12) AT RISK PILOTS PROJECTS. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EVALUATION OF HB2217 PROJECTS (K-3) AT RISK PILOT PROJECT. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VALLEY CITIZENS LEAGUE YEAR TWO. VALLEY CITIZENS LEAGUE(6/1/1989 - 9/4/1990).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. EVALUATION WORKSHOP. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(5/26/1989 - 7/18/1989).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION YEAR TWO. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(10/1/1988 - 9/30/1989).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. RESEARCH SERVICES FOR VALLEY CITIZENS LEAGUE. VALLEY CITIZENS LEAGUE(7/1/1988 - 6/15/1989).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. MARICOPA COUNTY GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION. MARICOPA ASSN OF GOVERNMENTS(1/4/1988 - 9/30/1989).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. RESEARCH SERVS FOR THE PHX COMMISSION ON EXCELLENCE IN EDUC. CITY OF PHOENIX(11/12/1987 - 12/31/1988).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. ARIZONA VOCATIONAL EDUCATION: POLICY ANALYSIS. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/1987 - 6/30/1988).
- Melnick,Robert A.*. JOINT UTILIZATION AMOUNG EAST VALLEY GOVERNMENTS. MISC PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS(7/1/1987 - 10/1/1987).
Courses
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 792 | Research |
| SOS 323 | Sustainable Urban Dynamics |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SOS 799 | Dissertation |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 792 | Research |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 323 | Sustainable Urban Dynamics |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 494 | Special Topics |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
| SOS 598 | Special Topics |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 323 | Sustainable Urban Dynamics |
| SOS 493 | Honors Thesis |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 323 | Sustainable Urban Dynamics |
| SOS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 599 | Thesis |
| SOS 323 | Sustainable Urban Dynamics |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 323 | Sustainable Urban Dynamics |
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
| SOS 590 | Reading and Conference |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 592 | Research |
| SOS 323 | Sustainable Urban Dynamics |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SOS 596 | Capstone: Scientific Paper |
- Sustainability section editor: City and Environmental Interactions (Elsevier)
2017-Present Board of Advisors, Global Locust Initiative, ASU
2015-Present Board of Advisors, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, ASU
2009-2018 Board of Directors, TUV Rheinland Solar Energy Technology Assessment
Laboratory (TUV-PTL, LLC)
2009-Present Board of Directors, The Sustainability Consortium
2008-2012 Sustainability Tourism Council, Arizona Department of Tourism, Member
2007-2010 Governor’s Arizona-Global Network, Member
2005-2008 Rodel Foundation of Arizona, Advisory Board, Member
2003-2008 Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Board of Directors and Executive Committee
2002-2007 Flinn Foundation/Battelle Research Institute Arizona-Biosciences Roadmap Strategy
2001 Governor’s Task Force on Education Effectiveness and Efficiency, Member
1998-2002 Governor’s Workforce Development Policy Council, Member
1998-2005 Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee (Arizona)
1998-2003 Tempe Union High School District Policy Review Council, Member
1998-2002 Girl Scouts of Arizona, Inc., Community Advisory Board
1998-2005 Corona del Sol High School Site Council, Member
1996-1997 WorkForce 2020, National Board of Advisors
1996-1997 Governor’s School-to-Work Council, Member
1996-2000 Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc., Vice President
1995 Governor’s Review Board on Program Authorization, Member
1995-1996 Citizens for Better Government/County Home Rule Committee, Member
1994-1996 Educational Excellence Network, Inc., Board of Advisors
1993-1997 Children’s Action Alliance, Inc., Fiscal Policy Committee, Member
1993 Governor’s Task Force on Employment and Training, Member and Facilitator
1993 State Superintendent’s Task Force on School Violence, Member and Facilitator
1992-1994 Work Force Solutions for America’s Future, Inc., Board of Directors.
1991-1995 Flinn Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, Member
1991 Governor’s Task Force on Education, Member and Moderator
1990-1992 Institute for Educational Leadership of Arizona, Board of Directors
1990-2001 Arizona School-to-Work Partnership, Inc., Board of Directors and Secretary
1990-1993 Fiscal Accountability and Reform Committee, Member
1990-1992 Arizona Town Hall Research Report, Co-Director
1990 Vision Tempe Task Force, Member
1990 Arizona Select Committee on Education Reform, Member
1989-1992 Phoenix Commission on Education, Member
1988-1992 Kyrene Community Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors and Treasurer
1988-1991 Phoenix Futures Forum Policy Committee, Member
1987-1995 Phoenix Center for Law-Related Studies, Board of Directors
1986 Noble Centers, Inc., Board of Directors
1986 National School Recognition Committee, U.S. Department of Education, Member
1986-1987 National Review Panel, U.S. Department of Education, Member
1985-1986 1987 Pan American Games X, Policy Committee
1985 Indiana State Curriculum Advisory Committee, Member
1985 Indiana State Research Policy Committee, Member
1984 Arizona Education and Training Policy Committee, Member
1983 State of Arizona Textbook Adoption Committee, Member
Consultant in the areas of policy analysis, public information, and program evaluation for numerous government, corporate, and educational organizations, including: American Mortgage Bankers Association; Allied Signal; Arizona Supreme Court; Arizona Public Service Corporation; AT&T; Billboard Magazine; Charles Schwab; Concor Corporation; Dairy Council of California; Facts on File; Federal Emergency Management Agency; Flinn Foundation; Fordham Foundation; Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC); I.B.M.; Intel Corporation; International Management and Development Group, Indiana Economic Development Council; Miller Research Foundation; National Automotive Dealers Association; Navajo Tribe; public schools in Utah, Arizona, California, New York, Illinois, Connecticut, Michigan, Indiana, North Carolina, and Ohio; Raytheon; Salt River Project; St. Joseph’s Hospital Group; Synergistic Educational Systems; the Departments of Education, Economic Security, Radiation Regulation, and Corrections for various states; U.S. Department of Education; University of California System; Valley Partnership; Waltham Foundation.