Speakers and Panelists :: John Hudzik
John Hudzik has had a long and distinguished academic career at Michigan State University. He currently serves as the acting provost and vice president for academic affairs. Prior to this appointment, he was dean of International Studies and Programs, a university-level office that supports and encourages international activities throughout the institution.
He began his teaching career at MSU in 1974 with an appointment in the School of Criminal Justice.
In addition to his teaching duties, he served as assistant dean for special projects and lifelong education in the College of Social Science, as well as the college's associate dean for finance and personnel.
In 1987, he earned a Fulbright Award that took him to Australia to study that nation's criminal justice system.
His research interests include organizational and system planning, budgeting and personnel administration. He is a leading national and international expert in court administration, especially financial management and strategic planning, and in continuing judicial education for judges and court system personnel.
He is frequently a consultant to courts and judicial agencies in the United States and in numerous other countries, and publishes regularly on budgeting, resource management and judicial education.
Originally from Holland, Mich., Hudzik earned three academic degrees from MSU - a bachelor of arts in economics, history and political science (1966); a master's in political science (1968); and a doctorate in political science (1971).