Karen Swenson
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Coleman Hall 2321
Department of Political Science
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL 61920
Tel: (217) 581-6964
Fax: (217) 581-2926
Email: kbswenson@eiu.edu
Dr. Swenson (J.D. Vanderbilt University; Ph.D. Ohio State) teaches courses in constitutional law and judicial politics. Her research interests focus on politics and the legal process. Her recent publications include "Understanding the Publication Process for District Court Opinions" Justice System Journal. 25:121-142 (2004) and "School Finance Reform Litigation: Why are Some State Supreme Courts Activist and Others Restrained?" Albany Law Review. 63:1147-1182 (2000). Her current research agenda includes measuring the implementation of Republican Party of Minnesota v. White. Dr. Swenson is also the pre-law advisor.
