Faculty members in the department possess a range of specializations as well as backgrounds. Bartholomew, Elza and Pufong offer valuable courses in paralegal studies, public and constitutional law. Baun, Glen and Peterson regularly provide courses in the comparative and international areas. Aldinger, Allen, Argyle, and McDonald teach the core courses in public administration at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Betka and all faculty members offer a variety of basic courses in the core curriculum.
Faculty members come from a number of interesting backgrounds.
In particular, many have international backgrounds. Others have significant international experiences. Dr. Elza spent and academic term at Syktyvkar in Russia, while Dr. Aldinger worked on academic projects for a term in Belize. Dr. Glen has led student groups from Georgia for summer study in The United Kingdom. Dr. Baun and Dr. Bamfo did similar work in France.