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Political Science and Public Affairs Faculty
Our committed and highly respected faculty are dedicated to modeling how to research practical solutions for existing challenges. Professionally active and representing a diverse and broad range of interests and backgrounds, our faculty are determined to provide you with a world-class education that will prepare you to compete and find success in the fields of political science and public administration … anywhere!
Leading locally, within the Western community and across the region, our faculty members are committed to your education. Leaders in their disciplines, they are widely respected for their research and dedication to their fields.
Their real-world knowledge translates into the classroom by providing you with a depth of academic experience and practical understanding that will prepare you to excel in today’s world of politics and public administration.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Faculty | |
| Andy Coburn | M.E.M.; (MPA), Environmental Policy |
| John Connet | MPA; (MPA), Public Administration |
| Paul Dezendorf | Ph.D.; (MPA), Public Administration |
| Ashley Fay | MPA; Public Personnel Management |
| Brian Hardt | PhD.; International Relations, Formal Theory |
| Laura Jeffords | MPA; (MPA); Nonprofit Management and Leadership |
| Hayden Smith | PhD; International Relations, Political Psychology |
| Emeritus Professors | |
| Don Livingston | Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus; American Government |
| Gordon Mercer | Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus; Public Administration |
