Dr. Blanc, has taught courses in public management, public service ethics, leadership, organizational behavior, and the MPA capstone. Her research interests include civic engagement, political behavior, and direct democracy. In addition to teaching full time, Dr. Blanc is a consultant and author with more than 25 years of experience providing research and consulting services to clients in both the public and private sectors. Her publications include: Denhardt, R. D., Denhardt, J. V., & Blanc, T. A., Public Administration: An Action Orientation (Seventh edition).