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Joseph J. Seneca, Ph.D. |
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Contact Information
Civic Square Building, room 388
Phone (732) 932-2993 x757
Fax (732) 932-1771
E-mail Seneca@rci.rutgers.edu
Research Interests
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- State and Local Economic Development
- Government Regulation of Business
Courses
Publications and Activities
- Biological Effects and Subsequent Economic Effects and Losses from Marine Pollution and Degradations in Marine Environments," with Douglas D. Ofiara, Marine Pollution Bulletin, No. 52, (2006), pp. 844-864
- Short-Term Questions and Long-Term Concerns. James W. Hughes and Joseph J. Seneca, Sitar-Rutgers Regional Report, Volume 9, 3 (August 2006): 1-4.
- Economic Losses From Marine Pollution: A Handbook for Assessment, with Douglas D. Ofiara, Island Press, 2001, Washington, pp.388
- America's Demographic Tapestry, Edited by James W. Hughes and Joseph J. Seneca, Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick, 1999, pp.228
Profile
Joseph J. Seneca is a University Professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy. He is Chairman of the New Jersey Council of Economic Advisors. The Council prepares semi-annual economic outlooks and advises the Governor and Legislature on economic policy and government regulation as it affects such areas as environmental protection, housing, and business, as well as on all aspects of the New Jersey economy. He has taught at all levels of instruction throughout his career at Rutgers and has received numerous awards for exemplary teaching and contributions to public service. Most recently, he has been selected to receive the 2002 Educator of the Year Award from the Research and Development Council of New Jersey. Between 1991 and 2003 he served as University Vice President for Academic Affairs. In this capacity he was the University's chief academic officer responsible for overseeing and coordinating all academic policies and programs across the University. His responsibilities included degree program development, faculty appointments and promotions, and academic program review. He directly supervised the Deans of the eleven degree-granting colleges and schools on the New Brunswick campus.