Faculty Bio

David T. Polk, Ph.D.

Professor, Behavioral Science/Sociology

Education

• B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College (1970)
• M.A., Kent State University (1972)
• Ph.D., Catholic University of America (1981)

Credentials

• Institute for Applied Social Research - Co-Coordinator

Courses

• Research Methods I
• Research Methods II and Statistics
• Population Trends
• Criminology

Research Interests

• Professionalism in the Workplace, York College of Pennsylvania
• New Product Development, Case New Holland
• Police-Community Relations, York City, PA Police Department
• Orthopedic Patient Satisfaction Study, Susquehanna Health
• Who’s Who in the Susquehanna Valley, Innovative Designs & Publishing

Honors

• Rotary Foundation District Service Award, Rotary International, 2008
• Professional Service and Leadership Award, York College Alumni Association, 2007
• Citizen’s Commendation for Meritorious Service, York City, PA, 2000
• Service Award, Knights of Columbus, 2000
• Community Leader Award, York County Teen Pregnancy Coalition, 1998

Service

• Rotary Foundation Committee, Chair
• Rotary Club of York, Board Member