Meet the Faculty

Political Science


FULL TIME FACULTY


Beck, Linda J
Title: Associate Professor of Political Science
Degrees: 1996 PhD University of Wisconsin; 1991 MA University of Wisconsin; 1985 BA Skidmore College
Areas of Expertise: Comparative Politics (Africa, Muslim World)

Erb, Scott D
Title: Professor Political Sciences
Degrees: 1994 PhD University of Minnesota; 1984 MA John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; 1982 BA Augustana College (Sioux Falls)
Areas of Expertise: International Relations; Comparative Politics

Hanstein, Walter
Title: Lecturer II Law
Degrees: 1979 JD University of Idaho College of Law; 1975 BGS University of Michigan
Areas of Expertise: Criminal Law

Melcher, James P
Title: Associate Professor of Political Science
Degrees: 1995 PhD University of Minnesota; 1985 BA University of Wisconsin
Areas of Expertise: American Presidency; Elections; New England and Midwestern U.S. Politics; State Politics; Political Parties; Constitutional Law; Pre-Law Advisor; Advisor to the College Democrats; Political Science Club

Saviello, Thomas B
Title: Associate Professor-Part Time
Degrees: 1978 PhD University of Maine; 1974 MS University of Maine; 1972 BS University of Tennessee
Areas of Expertise: Environmental regulations and compliance, forestry and forest management, Maine politics.

Sell, Louis Davies
Title: Lecturer III Russian History
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