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 鈥� 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鈥檚 world of politics and public administration.
tcollins@wcu.edu
828.227.3898
Dr. Todd Collins
Department Head
Professor
kmckeel@wcu.edu
828.227.3854
Mina McKeel
Administrative Support Associate
dabankwa@wcu.edu
828.227.3740
Dr. Daniel Abankwa
Assistant Professor
ibego@wcu.edu
828.227.3899
Dr. Ingrid Bego
Director of the Office of National and International Awards
Associate Professor
rcboylan@wcu.edu
Bob Boylan
Director of Local Government Training Program LGTP
ccooper@wcu.edu
828.227.3861
Dr. Christopher Cooper
Director of Haire Institute for Public Policy
Robert Lee Madison Distinguished Professor
cjfagan@wcu.edu
828.227.3862
Dr. Charles Fagan
Director of International Studies
Associate Instructor
agrandage@wcu.edu
828.227.3855
Dr. Andrew Grandage
Assistant Professor
jpgreear@wcu.edu
828.227.3687
Dr. Jake Greear
Associate Instructor
judsonv@wcu.edu
828.227.2980
Veronica Judson
Visiting Assistant Professor
michelsen@wcu.edu
828.227.3336
Dr. Niall Michelsen
Professor
hnrimes@wcu.edu
828.227.3494
Dr. Heather Rimes
Director of Master of Public Affairs
Associate Professor
jsschiff@wcu.edu
828.227.3860
Dr. Jennifer Schiff
Director of Institutional Accreditation
Professor
jsshafran@wcu.edu
828.227.2526
Dr. JoBeth Shafran
Associate Professor
ewager@wcu.edu
828.227.3860
Dr. Emily Wager
Assistant Professor
swhyard@wcu.edu
828.227.3463
Dr. Sean Whyard
Visiting Assistant Professor
| Part-Time Faculty | |
| M.E.M.; (MPA), Environmental Policy | |
| John Connet | MPA; (MPA), Public Administration |
| Paul Dezendorf | Ph.D.; (MPA), Public Administration |
| Wes Milner | Ph.D. Political Science; Director of the Office of Global Engagement |
| Brenda Mills | MPA; Public Affairs Faculty |
| Laura Jeffords | MPA; (MPA); Nonprofit Management and Leadership |
| Caroline Long | MPA; Public Affiars Faculty |
| Emeritus Professors | |
| Don Livingston | Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus; American Government |
| Gordon Mercer | Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus; Public Administration |
