Dr. Nancy Haanstad, Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Ph.D. University of Utah, 1984
Nancy Haanstad teaches the POLS International Politics courses and serves as coordinator for the new International Politics Minor. In addition, she is the campus advisor for the non-partisan human rights organization Amnesty International (1977 Nobel Peace Prize recipient) and the Model United Nations program.
Dr. Robert Fudge, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Ph.D. Syracuse University, 2001
Robert Fudge's teaching and research interests are in the areas of ethics and aesthetics, with a special interest in the moral significance of empathy. His publications have appeared in several journals and edited collections. He also serves as the philosophy program advisor.
Dr. Richard Greene, Associate Professor of Philosophy Ph.D. The University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998
Richard Greene has published in numerous journals in the areas of epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics and has co-edited the volumes The Sopranos and Philosophy, The Undead and Philosophy, Quentin Tarantino and Philosophy, and the forthcoming His Dark Materials and Philosophy.
Dr. Frank Guliuzza, Professor of Political Science Ph.D. Notre Dame University, 1990
Frank Guliuzza is on sabbatical during the 2008-2009 academic year.
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Dr. Gary Johnson, Associate Professor of Political Science Ph.D. University of Kansas, 2001
Dr Johnson has published in Public Administration Review, Journal of Urban Affairs, and the Municipal Finance Review. His co-authored book The Adapted City was published in 2003 by M.E. Sharpe. His research focuses on state and local government, public policy, and public administration.
Dr. Thomas Kuehls, Professor of Political Science Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University, 1992
Thom Kuehls' area of specialization in political science is political theory. He is the author of Beyond Sovereign Territory: The Space of Ecopolitics, as well as several essays in edited collections. He is constantly working on his American Government, American Ideals (unpublished), which he uses in his American National Government courses, and he serves as the academic advisor for political science majors and minors.
Dr. Leah Murray, Assistant Professor of Political Science Ph.D. University at Albany-SUNY, 2004
Leah Murray's primary research interests are in American politics: the presidency, Congress, elections and youth and politics. She teaches courses on all aspects of American politics, especially the national institutions, and serves as the department's internship supervisor.
Dr. Paul Pope, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science D.A. Idaho State University, 2008
Paul Pope teaches courses on public and constitutional law, and his research interests include separation of powers, civil liberties, and the language and culture of the law. He also serves as the coach of the Mock Trial and Moot Court teams, both of which compete in national tournaments.
Dr. Peter Vernezze, Associate Professor of Philosophy Ph.D. University of Washington, 1989
Dr. Vernezze has published articles in Ancient Philosophy, Skepsis, and The Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. He is the author of Reason and the World: A Critical Thinking Textbook and Don't Worry, Be Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Troubles Times. In addition, he has co-edited the volumes The Sopranos and Philosophy and Bob Dylan and Philosophy.