SUMMARY BACKGROUND
Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Oregon, 2001, with specialization in International Relations, Comparative Politics and Environmental Policy
SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS
- Innovative higher education teacher, researcher and leader with over 25 years of higher education work experience
- Demonstrated record of creative engagement with students, faculty, administrators and community
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and integrate diverse members of the institution and community into broader initiatives of the university
- Track record of delivering effective presentations to diverse audiences in a variety of settings
- Excels at instruction, program management, international collaboration, grant writing, research and analysis, stakeholder communications, event coordination, community outreach
- Ability to engage in complex management and decision making processes involving budgeting, personnel, curriculum development, policy design and implementation
- Experienced in using technology to deliver dynamic presentations, manage data, coordinate events, track records, market activities, design newsletters, fliers, announcements, press releases
- Skilled in html code, MS Office Suite, Blackboard, CRM, iModule, iTunesU, Ingeniux CMS, Banner, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Extensive experience working, researching, teaching and living abroad
- Intelligent, enthusiastic and profoundly experienced to work in the field of international education; German fluency
- Forward thinking, highly collegial, team builder, works well independently
ACADEMIC SPECIALIZATIONS
Research and Teaching Interests: International Relations, Global Environmental Politics, International Political Economy, European Politics, Comparative Politics, Environmental Politics and Policy, Public Policy and Administration, International Law and Organization, Model United Nations, Women and Politics, Art and the State, Film and Politics, Music and Politics
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science, University of Oregon (2001)
Dissertation Title: International and Domestic Sources of Environmental Protection: A Study of EU Enlargement
Master of Arts, Political Science, University of Oregon (1996)
Master’s Thesis Title: Uncovering Determinants on International Environmental Cooperation: The Disjuncture between Treaty Signing and Treaty Ratification
Bachelor of Arts, German and Political Science (double major), Willamette University (1993)
Bachelor’s Thesis Title: Political Asylum Rights in Germany and the United States: A Comparative Analysis
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2001-2017
Director, International Security Research, Chancellor's Office, UCCS
Research Associate Professor, Chancellor's Office, UCCS
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, UCCS
1994-2001 (University of Oregon)
Graduate Instructor, Department of Political Science
Graduate Teaching Fellow, Department of Political Science
Graduate Research Fellow, Department of Political Science
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Much of my research interest lies at the intersection of ecological and economic challenges and opportunities, with a focus on multi-level policy harmonization and international coordination in such issue areas as: biodiversity/habitat/wildlife protection, food politics, water security, and climate change. I also have interest in human rights, conflict resolution and peace studies. My current research projects focus on food security policies across various political arenas; climate change in American pop culture; and wildlife protection policy dilemmas in Europe.
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Select publications in: International Organization, Global Environmental Politics, Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy, and by Cambridge University Press and Ashgate Press. Commissioned author of complete Interactive Instructor's Manual for the 7th, 8th and 9th editions of the most widely used textbook on topic, World Politics: The Menu for Choice
COURSES TAUGHT TO DATE
University of Colorado courses:
PSC 1010 Introduction to Global Politics
PSC 2500 Introduction to Political Inquiry
PSC 4210 International Politics
PSC 4280 International Political Economy (cross-listed with ECON 4280)
PSC 4290 International Environmental Politics (cross-listed with PSC 5290 & PAD 6600)
PSC 4420 Political Ideas
PSC 4500 Senior Research Seminar
PSC 4530 Model United Nations
PSC 4980 European Politics
PSC 4980 Film and Politics (cross-listed with FILM 3900)
PSC 4981 Gender in International Politics (cross-listed with WMST 5981)
HUM 3990 Art and the State
ID 1010 Freshman Seminar
University of Oregon courses:
PS 101 Modern World Governments
PS 250 Political Ideologies
PS 240 Public Policy and Administration
PS 297 Environmental Politics and Policy
PS 301 Art and the State
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
Extensive administrative leadership and service to the college, university, community and discipline. Instrumental in the development and expansion of several important programs on campus, and in the innovation of dynamic learning opportunities for students. Elected and appointed to numerous leadership positions and providing ongoing professional service, creative direction, collaborative engagement and mentoring support in the discipline and beyond.
Appointed Member, Chancellor's SWAT Team for Student Retention (2007-2012)
Program Director and Faculty Advisor, Model United Nations (UCCS: 2002-2010)
Faculty Representative, Faculty Assembly, Elected Representative from the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (UCCS: 2008-2009)
Committee Chair, Social Science Symposium Series, (UCCS, 2004-2010)
Academic Associate, The Atlantic Council, (UCCS Representative to Washington, D.C.: 2004-2012)
Section Officer, Environmental Studies Section, Elected to the Sprout Award Committee, (International Studies Association; 2007-2009)
Committee Member, Social Science Symposium Series, (UCCS, 2001-2004)
Manuscript Reviewer, International Studies Quarterly (2005-present)
Webmaster, Department of Political Science Webpages (UCCS, 2001-2008)
Committee Member, Undergraduate Research Awards and Conference Committee, (UCCS: 2004-2006)
Section Officer, Environmental Studies Section, Elected to the Nominations Committee, (International Studies Association; 2005-2007)
Committee Member, Reappointment Committee of Tenure-Track Faculty Member, (UCCS, Fall 2008)
American Politics Search Committee, Replacement Hire, (UCCS, November 2006-February 2007)
Committee Member, UCCS Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies Faculty Advisory Committee, (UCCS: 2004-2006)
Faculty Advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha, Founding Faculty Advisor of the UCCS Alpha Beta Psi Chapter, (UCCS 2003-2009)
Academic Advisory Board Member, Rocky Mountain Model United Nations, (University of Denver: 2003-2006)
Association Faculty Member, Pikes Peak Chapter of United Nations Association, (Pikes Peak Region: 2004-2010)
Vice Chair, Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, Elected to the College International Programs Board, (Colorado Springs: 2005-2007)
Committee Chair, Information Technology Committee/Academic Computing, Committee Chair (UCCS: 2001-2005)
Faculty Representative, Faculty Assembly, Elected Representative from Academic Computing (UCCS: 2001-2005)
Committee Member, Rosa Parks Scholarship, (UCCS: 2003-2004)
Department Steward, Elected as Department Steward representing Political Science, Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (University of Oregon: 2000-2001)
SELECT AWARDS, APPOINTMENTS AND HONORS
- Panel Chair, International Studies Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 2013; Montreal, 2011; Boston, 2008; Chicago, 2007; San Diego, 2006
- Student’s Choice for Educator of the Year Award (finalist), UCCS, 2009
- Conference Travel Grants, International Studies Association, New Orleans, 2010; San Diego, 2006; Montreal, 2004
- Outstanding Contributions Award, Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, 2006
- Panel Discussant, International Studies Association Annual Meeting, New York, 2009; Chicago, 2007; Honolulu, 2005; Washington D.C.,1999
- Research Grant, European Union Commission, 2005
- Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (finalist), UCCS, 2004
- Fulbright Scholar Award, Lithuania, 2003-2004
- Conference Travel Grants, Central and Eastern European Studies Association, Estonia, 2006; Hungary, 2003
- Research Grant, Center for the Study of Government and the Individual, UCCS, 2006-2007
- Research Grant, Committee for Research and Creative Works, UCCS, 2002
- Curriculum Transformation Grant, Women’s Studies Program, UCCS, 2002
- Dissertation Fellowship, Institute for the Study of World Politics, 2001
- Outstanding Graduate Instructor Award (finalist), University of Oregon, 2001
- Instructor of the Year Award, Lambda Chi Alpha (winner), University of Oregon, 2000
- Graduate Research Grant, Graduate School, University of Oregon, 2000
- Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Department of Political Science, University of Oregon, 1996-2001
- Graduate Research Fellowship, Department of Political Science, University of Oregon, 1994-1996
- Collins Scholarship, Willamette University, 1991-1993
- Foreign Language Award, Willamette University, 1992
- Legislative Intern, Oregon State Legislature, 1991
- International Peace Studies Faculty - Germany, 1996; Lithuania, 1994; Poland, 1992
- International Peace Studies Conference Head Delegate, Linn-Benton CC, Hungary, 1990
Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Oregon, 2001, with specialization in International Relations, Comparative Politics and Environmental Policy
SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS
- Innovative higher education teacher, researcher and leader with over 25 years of higher education work experience
- Demonstrated record of creative engagement with students, faculty, administrators and community
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and integrate diverse members of the institution and community into broader initiatives of the university
- Track record of delivering effective presentations to diverse audiences in a variety of settings
- Excels at instruction, program management, international collaboration, grant writing, research and analysis, stakeholder communications, event coordination, community outreach
- Ability to engage in complex management and decision making processes involving budgeting, personnel, curriculum development, policy design and implementation
- Experienced in using technology to deliver dynamic presentations, manage data, coordinate events, track records, market activities, design newsletters, fliers, announcements, press releases
- Skilled in html code, MS Office Suite, Blackboard, CRM, iModule, iTunesU, Ingeniux CMS, Banner, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Extensive experience working, researching, teaching and living abroad
- Intelligent, enthusiastic and profoundly experienced to work in the field of international education; German fluency
- Forward thinking, highly collegial, team builder, works well independently
ACADEMIC SPECIALIZATIONS
Research and Teaching Interests: International Relations, Global Environmental Politics, International Political Economy, European Politics, Comparative Politics, Environmental Politics and Policy, Public Policy and Administration, International Law and Organization, Model United Nations, Women and Politics, Art and the State, Film and Politics, Music and Politics
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science, University of Oregon (2001)
Dissertation Title: International and Domestic Sources of Environmental Protection: A Study of EU Enlargement
Master of Arts, Political Science, University of Oregon (1996)
Master’s Thesis Title: Uncovering Determinants on International Environmental Cooperation: The Disjuncture between Treaty Signing and Treaty Ratification
Bachelor of Arts, German and Political Science (double major), Willamette University (1993)
Bachelor’s Thesis Title: Political Asylum Rights in Germany and the United States: A Comparative Analysis
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2001-2017
Director, International Security Research, Chancellor's Office, UCCS
Research Associate Professor, Chancellor's Office, UCCS
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, UCCS
1994-2001 (University of Oregon)
Graduate Instructor, Department of Political Science
Graduate Teaching Fellow, Department of Political Science
Graduate Research Fellow, Department of Political Science
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Much of my research interest lies at the intersection of ecological and economic challenges and opportunities, with a focus on multi-level policy harmonization and international coordination in such issue areas as: biodiversity/habitat/wildlife protection, food politics, water security, and climate change. I also have interest in human rights, conflict resolution and peace studies. My current research projects focus on food security policies across various political arenas; climate change in American pop culture; and wildlife protection policy dilemmas in Europe.
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Select publications in: International Organization, Global Environmental Politics, Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy, and by Cambridge University Press and Ashgate Press. Commissioned author of complete Interactive Instructor's Manual for the 7th, 8th and 9th editions of the most widely used textbook on topic, World Politics: The Menu for Choice
COURSES TAUGHT TO DATE
University of Colorado courses:
PSC 1010 Introduction to Global Politics
PSC 2500 Introduction to Political Inquiry
PSC 4210 International Politics
PSC 4280 International Political Economy (cross-listed with ECON 4280)
PSC 4290 International Environmental Politics (cross-listed with PSC 5290 & PAD 6600)
PSC 4420 Political Ideas
PSC 4500 Senior Research Seminar
PSC 4530 Model United Nations
PSC 4980 European Politics
PSC 4980 Film and Politics (cross-listed with FILM 3900)
PSC 4981 Gender in International Politics (cross-listed with WMST 5981)
HUM 3990 Art and the State
ID 1010 Freshman Seminar
University of Oregon courses:
PS 101 Modern World Governments
PS 250 Political Ideologies
PS 240 Public Policy and Administration
PS 297 Environmental Politics and Policy
PS 301 Art and the State
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
Extensive administrative leadership and service to the college, university, community and discipline. Instrumental in the development and expansion of several important programs on campus, and in the innovation of dynamic learning opportunities for students. Elected and appointed to numerous leadership positions and providing ongoing professional service, creative direction, collaborative engagement and mentoring support in the discipline and beyond.
Appointed Member, Chancellor's SWAT Team for Student Retention (2007-2012)
Program Director and Faculty Advisor, Model United Nations (UCCS: 2002-2010)
Faculty Representative, Faculty Assembly, Elected Representative from the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (UCCS: 2008-2009)
Committee Chair, Social Science Symposium Series, (UCCS, 2004-2010)
Academic Associate, The Atlantic Council, (UCCS Representative to Washington, D.C.: 2004-2012)
Section Officer, Environmental Studies Section, Elected to the Sprout Award Committee, (International Studies Association; 2007-2009)
Committee Member, Social Science Symposium Series, (UCCS, 2001-2004)
Manuscript Reviewer, International Studies Quarterly (2005-present)
Webmaster, Department of Political Science Webpages (UCCS, 2001-2008)
Committee Member, Undergraduate Research Awards and Conference Committee, (UCCS: 2004-2006)
Section Officer, Environmental Studies Section, Elected to the Nominations Committee, (International Studies Association; 2005-2007)
Committee Member, Reappointment Committee of Tenure-Track Faculty Member, (UCCS, Fall 2008)
American Politics Search Committee, Replacement Hire, (UCCS, November 2006-February 2007)
Committee Member, UCCS Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies Faculty Advisory Committee, (UCCS: 2004-2006)
Faculty Advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha, Founding Faculty Advisor of the UCCS Alpha Beta Psi Chapter, (UCCS 2003-2009)
Academic Advisory Board Member, Rocky Mountain Model United Nations, (University of Denver: 2003-2006)
Association Faculty Member, Pikes Peak Chapter of United Nations Association, (Pikes Peak Region: 2004-2010)
Vice Chair, Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, Elected to the College International Programs Board, (Colorado Springs: 2005-2007)
Committee Chair, Information Technology Committee/Academic Computing, Committee Chair (UCCS: 2001-2005)
Faculty Representative, Faculty Assembly, Elected Representative from Academic Computing (UCCS: 2001-2005)
Committee Member, Rosa Parks Scholarship, (UCCS: 2003-2004)
Department Steward, Elected as Department Steward representing Political Science, Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (University of Oregon: 2000-2001)
SELECT AWARDS, APPOINTMENTS AND HONORS
- Panel Chair, International Studies Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 2013; Montreal, 2011; Boston, 2008; Chicago, 2007; San Diego, 2006
- Student’s Choice for Educator of the Year Award (finalist), UCCS, 2009
- Conference Travel Grants, International Studies Association, New Orleans, 2010; San Diego, 2006; Montreal, 2004
- Outstanding Contributions Award, Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, 2006
- Panel Discussant, International Studies Association Annual Meeting, New York, 2009; Chicago, 2007; Honolulu, 2005; Washington D.C.,1999
- Research Grant, European Union Commission, 2005
- Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (finalist), UCCS, 2004
- Fulbright Scholar Award, Lithuania, 2003-2004
- Conference Travel Grants, Central and Eastern European Studies Association, Estonia, 2006; Hungary, 2003
- Research Grant, Center for the Study of Government and the Individual, UCCS, 2006-2007
- Research Grant, Committee for Research and Creative Works, UCCS, 2002
- Curriculum Transformation Grant, Women’s Studies Program, UCCS, 2002
- Dissertation Fellowship, Institute for the Study of World Politics, 2001
- Outstanding Graduate Instructor Award (finalist), University of Oregon, 2001
- Instructor of the Year Award, Lambda Chi Alpha (winner), University of Oregon, 2000
- Graduate Research Grant, Graduate School, University of Oregon, 2000
- Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Department of Political Science, University of Oregon, 1996-2001
- Graduate Research Fellowship, Department of Political Science, University of Oregon, 1994-1996
- Collins Scholarship, Willamette University, 1991-1993
- Foreign Language Award, Willamette University, 1992
- Legislative Intern, Oregon State Legislature, 1991
- International Peace Studies Faculty - Germany, 1996; Lithuania, 1994; Poland, 1992
- International Peace Studies Conference Head Delegate, Linn-Benton CC, Hungary, 1990