Education
Ph.D., George Washington University
M.A., University of California, San Diego
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Jennica Larrison is the Executive Director of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and an Associate Professor.
Her research examines the distinctions between how migration is experienced, portrayed, and legislated. Her work appears in several scholarly publications, including the Journal of International Migration and Border Studies, Public Policy and Administration, World Affairs, and the International Journal of Public Administration. She co-edited a book on The Role of Migration in Poverty Reduction and has written extensively on the relationship between public administrators and unaccompanied migrant children in the United States.
Dr. Larrison teaches graduate courses in the Global Affairs and Human Security Program and undergraduate courses in Public Policy and International Affairs. She has been honored to receive multiple teaching awards, including:
- The 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Baltimore Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Technology
- The 2022 University System of Maryland Excellence in Teaching Award
- The 2022 University of Baltimore President's Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service
The latter two represent the highest honors bestowed upon faculty members by the University System of Maryland and the University of Baltimore, respectively.
Before leading SPIA, Dr. Larrison directed the Global Affairs and Human Security Program for five years. Prior to joining the University of Baltimore, she worked as a Human Development Specialist with the World Bank in Washington, DC, focusing on migration and social protection in East Asia, Europe, and Central Asia. She has previously taught at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Dr. Larrison earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from George Washington University, a Master's in Pacific International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego, and undergraduate degrees in Government and History from the University of Texas at Austin.
Migration Policy and Practice, Social Protection Policies, Scholarship in Teaching
Global Affairs, Migration Studies
Refereed Journal Articles
Edlins, M., & Larrison, J. (2020). Street-level bureaucrats and the governance of unaccompanied migrant children. Public Policy and Administration. 35(4), 403-423.
Larrison, J., & Raadschelders, J. C. (2020). Understanding Migration: The Case for Public Administration. International Journal of Public Administration. 43(1), 37-48.
Other
Larrison, J., & Raadschelders, J. C. (2023). Governance of Migration. Springer International Publishing. 1-6.
Research Report
Alaryess, D., Larrison, J., & Moraes, G. (2022). Jobs Action Plan Special Topic: Smart Admissions System. The World Bank.
Working Paper
Hou, D., Acevedo, K., De Laat, J., & Larrison, J. (2021). Defining the Challenge: Proficiency of Literacy Skills, Numeracy Skills, and Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments.
Research Report
Hou, D., Acevedo, K., de Laat, J., & Larrison, J. (2020). Building the Right Skills for Human Capital. The World Bank.
Larrison, J. “Global Perspectives on Immigration: A Panel Discussion”, The Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement and The Office of Diversity and International Services, University of Baltimore. (2024).
Larrison, J. American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Annual Conference, "“Building and Implementing Immigration Systems”," American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Minneapolis, MN. (2024).
Larrison, J. etwork of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) Annual Conference, "“Assessing NASPAA Global Expansion”," etwork of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), Pittsburgh. (2023).
Larrison, J. Presenter, Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) Annual Conference, "“Public Service Education at the University of Baltimore”," Presenter, Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), Pittsburgh, PA. (2023).
Larrison, J. Baltimore Council For Foreign Relations, "“Humanitarian Negligence: Turning a Blind Eye to the Forced Migration Catastrophe”," Baltimore Council For Foreign Relations, Baltimore, MD. (2023).
Larrison, J. Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Annual Conference, "Building a Comprehensive Admissions System: Recruiting, Retaining, and Returning Migrants Safely," Washington, DC. (2022).
Larrison, J. American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), "Is Anyone Out There? International Organizations’ Response to Asylum Seekers at the United States/Mexico Border," Virtual. (2021).