Education
Ph.D., Political Science, Wayne State University, 2000

Experience
Associate Professor, Political Science, University of St. Thomas, 2006 to present
Director, Service-Learning Program, University of St. Thomas, 2001 to present
Director, QEP, University of St. Thomas, 2008 to 2011
Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of St. Thomas, 2000 to 2006

Teaching Areas
American Political Institutions
American Political Processes
Political Methodology
Russian Government and Politics

Research Areas
Civic Engagement
Congress
Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
Social Movements and Pressure Groups
The American Presidency