Celebrating a career marked by service and scholarship, Bob Miller, a faculty member in CSUSB's public administration program, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Educator by the Inland Empire Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (IE ASPA).

The award was presented on July 24 at IE ASPA’s Annual Scholarship and Service Awards Banquet held at the historic Victoria Club in Riverside. The event brought together regional leaders in public service and higher education to celebrate excellence in the field.

Presented annually, the Outstanding Educator Award honors a local academic who demonstrates exceptional commitment to public service education, scholarly achievement, and student mentorship within the Inland Empire. This year’s award recognized Miller for his dedication to classroom instruction, leadership in the public administration community, and tireless support for student development and civic engagement.

Bob Miller, a faculty member in the Public Administration program, was recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Educator by the Inland Empire Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration on July 24.
Bob Miller, a faculty member in CSUSB's Public Administration program, was recognized on July 24 as the 2025 Outstanding Educator by the Inland Empire Chapter of the ASPA.

“I was honored to receive the Educator of the Year award from IE ASPA,” said Miller. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity I have had to work with amazing students, faculty and staff at CSUSB. I want to thank Dr. Sharon Pierce for nominating me for the award and Dr. Bob Stokes for his continued support. Our Public Administration Department’s commitment to advancing education with passion and dedication has made my job enjoyable.”

A longtime leader in both education and public service, Miller previously served as CSUSB’s police chief and later as chief of police for the city of Colton. He currently serves as a member of the Yucaipa City Council. His professional experience and academic leadership have made a lasting impact on students and the broader Inland Empire community.