Present Position:
- Assistant Dean for Student Success, College of Letters and Science
- Associate Professor, Department of Political Science
- Director, Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research
- Public Policy & Administration Program Coordinator
Education:
- Northern Illinois University, Doctor of Philosophy Degree 1998
- Northern Illinois University, Master of Arts Degree 1993
- DePaul University, Bachelor of Arts Degree (Cum Laude) 1991
Research and Teaching Interests:
- American Politics: Political Parties and Elections; Institutions
- Public Policy: Formation, Implementation and Evaluation; State Budget and Municipal Service Delivery in Wisconsin
- College Student Development: Effects of Exposure to Diversity on Cultural Awareness and Civic Engagement; Implementation of High Impact Practices in Curriculum; Effectiveness of Online Courses