Faculty
Faculty members in the Department of Political Science offer a wide range of courses, conduct research at the local, state, national, and international level, and provide leadership for many college-wide programs and activities. They are also active in public life, providing media commentaries on politics and public policy, engaging in the political process, and working with others for policy improvement.
Faculty
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Kristina E. Thalhammer, Chair Associate Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103D 507-786-3528 thalhamm@stolaf.edu |
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Douglas Casson Assistant Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 303 507-786-3484 casson@stolaf.edu |
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Christopher Chapp Assistant Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103B 507-786-3530 chapp@stolaf.edu |
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J. Patrick Dale Associate Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103E 507-786-3723 dale@stolaf.edu |
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Dan Hofrenning Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103C 507-786-3128 dhofrenn@stolaf.edu |
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Michael Illuzzi |
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Anthony Lott Assistant Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103F 507-786-3343 lotta@stolaf.edu |
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Katherine Tegtmeyer Pak Freeman Assistant Professor of Asian Politics Holland Hall 103G 507-786-3655 ktp@stolaf.edu |
Staff |
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Shawn Paulson - Academic Administrative Assistant |
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Emeriti Faculty:
Charles Umbanhowar, Sr., 1978-
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