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Department Chair
Carlo Prato
Deputy Chair
Allison Carnegie
Director of Graduate Studies
Chiara Superti
M.A. Program Director
Shigeo Hirano
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Michael Ting
American politics
John Marshall
Comparative politics
Jack Snyder
International relations
Turkuler Isiksel
Political theory
Donald P. Green
Methods
Director of Undergraduate Studies
The Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Shigeo Hirano, oversees the department's undergraduate programs. He is available during his office hours and by appointment. While students should first seek advising at the undergraduate advising office, the Graduate Student Advisers or Academic Affairs Coordinator will refer students in exceptional situations to the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Graduate Student Advisers
Beatrice Montano, Nat Rubin, and Sally Son are the Graduate Student Advisers for the Spring 2024 semester. To arrange an appointment, please send an email request to them at [email protected].
Economics-Political Science Adviser
Economics-Political Science majors may consult Professor Carlo Prato during his office hours and by appointment. Economics-Political Science majors should also consult an Undergraduate Adviser for program planning and planning form approval.
Political Science-Statistics Adviser
Political Science-Statistics majors may consult Professor Andrew Gelman during his office hours and by appointment. Political Science-Statistics majors should also consult an Undergraduate Adviser for program planning and planning form approval.
Academic Affairs Coordinator
Eleanor Cannon is available to provide general help and information regarding the department's undergraduate programs, policies, and processes.
Kay Achar
Director of Academic Administration and Finance
Betty Howe
Administrative Assistant
Sonnie Kirschbaum
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Emily Prince
Business Manager
Michael Scott
Financial Assistant
Prince Serna
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