Karen E. Dean
Ruth Badger Pixley Professor of Social Sciences and Professor of Political Science | Director of the Al Habtoor
Leadership Center
Professor Dean teaches courses in American politics and a variety of interdisciplinary courses that put the study of politics in interesting contexts (e.g., Race and Politics, Politics in the Arts). Students benefit from the many forms of experiental learning that Professor Dean integrates in her classes.
Winston R. Wells, Chair
Associate Professor of Political Science |
Coordinator of International Studies
B.A. Northwestern University; M.A., Ph.D.
University of California-Los Angeles
Professor Wells offers courses in international studies, international relations, and comparative politics. He is also the pre-law advisor and coordinates the Model United Nations program.
Sabbatical Leave: Spring 2013
Heather Yates
Visiting Instructor in Political Science
B.A, The University of Kansas, M.A.,The University of Missouri-Kansas City