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Degrees

• Masters of Public Administration, West Virginia University 2008
• PhD (ABD) in Political Science 2107 (Area of Specialization- American Political Institutions & Public Administration) 

Biography

Hipps moved to Dalton, GA from Morgantown West Virginia in 2010. He studied Political Science at West Virginia Wesleyan College, earned his Masters of Public Administration and a Masters in Political Science from West Virginia University and is currently ABD in Political Science (with concentrations in Race & Politics, Public Administration and American Political Institutions) from West Virginia University. Hipps currently serves as an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Center for Student Transitions at Dalton State College. Due to a passion for helping students to become the most successful version of themselves, Hipps spends most of his academic time helping to establish curriculum that helps students to achieve their full academic and personal potential. Hipps teaches courses in American Government, Constitutional Law, State & Local Government and several special topics courses related to political behavior and social issues. Hipps is an American Association of State Colleges & University National Global Scholar and National Economic Inequality Scholar. In his free time, Hipps spends time with his wife Katie, his two sons Garrett (5) and Benjamin (3) and their dog and 2 cats. 

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