EIU Department of Political Science

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The Department of Political Science provides critical knowledge and understanding of politics, governments, and public policies to students and the EIU community. Through classes and applied learning, students gain essential research, writing, communication, and professional skills, preparing them for careers in government and the public sector, nonprofits, legal fields, higher education, and the corporate world. We are committed to diversity and inclusive excellence as we strive to prepare students to be responsible citizens in a diverse world.

Melinda A. Mueller

Department Chair and Professor, Political Science
mamueller@eiu.edu | 217-581-2523 | 2341 Coleman Hall | View Profile

Kevin R. Anderson

Professor and Department Honors Coordinator, Political Science
kranderson@eiu.edu | 217-581-2619 | 2335 Coleman Hall | View Profile

Jeffrey S. Ashley

Professor and Undergraduate Advisor, Political Science
jsashley@eiu.edu | 217-581-8418 | 2345 Coleman Hall | View Profile

Daniel K. Banini

Instructor, Political Science
dkbanini@eiu.edu | 2331 Coleman Hall | View Profile

Ryan P. Burge

Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Political Science
rpburge@eiu.edu | 2020 Coleman Hall | View Profile

Paul Janssen Danyi

Instructor and Diplomacy Lab Coordinator, Political Science
pddanyi@eiu.edu | 217-581-7283 | 2010 Coleman Hall | View Profile

John S. Morris

Instructor and Undergraduate Advisor, Political Science
jsmorris@eiu.edu | 217-581-5989 | View Profile

Karen B. Swenson

Professor and Pre-Law Coordinator, Political Science
kbswenson@eiu.edu | 2321 Coleman Hall | View Profile

Ryan C. Hendrickson

L. M. Hamand Dean of the Graduate School, Vice Provost of Sponsored Research, Acting Dean of Booth Library Services, and Professor of Political Science
rchendrickson@eiu.edu | 217-581-2220 | 1201 Blair Hall | View Profile

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