Crisp ideas and fresh perspectives are abundant as the leaves turn and as a new season begins our Government Contracting & Procurement Program is growing right along with it. 

This fall brings fresh perspectives, exciting program updates, and opportunities to connect. Between welcoming a new faculty member, alumni achievements and preparing for our biggest events of the year, we’ve been busy and we can’t wait to share it all with you!

We’re glad you’re part of our growing community and we’re excited to continue shaping the future of government contracting together.

Warm regards,

Sabra Tomb, Esq.

Director of Training Programs and Strategic Business Development

University of Dayton School of Law

Welcome Professor Singleton!

This fall, we are proud to welcome Professor Steve Singleton to our Government Contracting & Procurement program. Steve brings a wealth of real-world program management experience and a genuine passion for teaching adult learners.

“About 15 years ago, I had my first experience teaching adult learners—and I was hooked,” Steve shared. “Joining the GovCP faculty gives me the opportunity to help shape the next generation of professionals in Government Contracting and Program Management.”

Steve’s path into program management began during his active duty service, where he discovered his strength for building high-performing teams and navigating complex environments. Today, he’s eager to help students tackle real-world challenges, like managing stakeholder expectations in fast-moving environments.



Outside the classroom, Steve enjoys time with his wife and young son, plus outdoor adventures like snow skiing and scuba diving. He also has a unique hobby—restoring and displaying antique stationary flywheel engines from the early 1900s.

Professor Singleton joins Dr. David Morgan in strengthening our Acquisition Program Management (APM) specialization this semester.

Together, they’re leading exciting updates to better equip students for leadership roles across government and industry:

• uCertify Training Pilot 
  Students in LAW 2009 and 2010 now have access to a PMI-endorsed uCertify course, included in tuition, to prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). Fully integrated into UD’s CANVAS LMS, this training provides targeted, industry-standard preparation with no extra steps or outside costs.

• FlexCourse Options
  As of this Fall, PPM II and PPM III are now offered in our flexible hybrid format, blending live online sessions with asynchronous learning for working professionals—continuing our commitment toward more inclusive and accessible learning. 

These enhancements ensure our Acquisition Program Management M.S.L. and certificate options remain practical, flexible, and career-focused to best serve our community. 

Curious to learn more about a career in Acquisition Program Management?

Check out Dr. David Morgan’s deep dive on the topic to give you all the information you need to start your journey. Read the full article here.

Make the most out of your time and money … fast-track your M.S.L. in Government Contracting or Acquisition Program Management while finishing your bachelor’s.

100% online, start as early as junior year, and earn up to 10 graduate credits with a 20% tuition scholarship.

Students: connect with your advisor to see if you qualify.

Partner schools: contact Sabra Tomb (stomb1@udayton.edu) to explore opportunities.

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Ethical decision-making is at the heart of public trust in government work.

While federal employees are required to complete ethics training, many contractors, vendors, and agencies working alongside the government don’t receive the same structured guidance—yet they’re held to the same rules.

That’s why the University of Dayton School of Law developed the Government Employees & Ethics training.

This 2-hour, fully online, self-paced course is designed to help professionals navigate gray areas with confidence.

Participants gain insight into the most common risk areas, including:

• Conflicts of interest
• Post-government employment restrictions
• Engaging with industry appropriately
• Gift acceptance rules

This course is CLE and CEU eligible—a quick, affordable way to earn credits while meeting your year-end requirements. It’s a compliance-ready solution that benefits both individuals and organizations.

Through the end of September, save between 10-20% with our exclusive discounts. save 10% on single course purchases with code ETHICS10, or save 20% on group purchases with code ETHICS20.

(We’ll share the results in a future update — and in the meantime, explore our course to strengthen your confidence in these areas.)

And this is just the start. Stay tuned for more CLE offerings from the University of Dayton School of Law, designed to give government contracting and procurement professionals timely, practical training you can apply right away.

We’re proud to recognize Earle Johnson, GovCP alum, for his continued thought leadership in NCMA’s Contract Management Magazine.

His latest co-authored article introduces Phased Intellectual Property Conveyance—a collaborative model designed to balance contractor rights with government investment.

The approach has the potential to:

• Reduce costly sole-source reliance
• Strengthen innovation and tech readiness
• Build trust between public and private sectors

This isn’t Earle’s first feature.

 Earlier this year, his debut article explored Performative Contracting—a bold rethinking of how government contracts can be evaluated based on collaboration and real impact, not just lowest price.



👏 Congratulations to Earle for his innovative contributions to the field and for representing GovCP with excellence.

We love celebrating the achievements of our Government Contracting community ... and that means you, too!



Our prospective students, current students, alumni, and faculty have all expressed interest in knowing more about our community's successes and accomplishments.

If you have a new position, accolade, or professional achievement you'd like to share, please let us know.

• September 30^th: Last Chance to Save on the Employee & Ethics training
• October 5^th: World Teacher Day (Thank a professor!)
• September 25^th: Defense on Tap 
• October 23^rd: GovCon Symposium
• November 24^th: Last Day of Classes & Spring Priority Deadline
• November 27^th-28^th: Thanksgiving Break 🥧
• December 2^nd - 8^th: Final Exams
• December 12^th: Spring Standard Deadline
• December 12^th - Jan 11^th: Christmas Break 🎄

Did you know our Government Contracting Program offers three convenient start dates each year—Fall, Spring, and Summer?

While we're in the midst of the Summer Term, it's never too early to plan ahead for Spring 2026, beginning January 12th! 

Keep an eye out for more details about our upcoming term and stay connected with us on LinkedIn for the latest updates, insights, and program highlights.