Faculty
Faculty members in the Department of Political Science offer a wide range of courses, conduct research at the local, state, national, and international level, and provide leadership for many college-wide programs and activities. They are also active in public life, providing media commentaries on politics and public policy, engaging in the political process, and working with others for policy improvement.
For more complete information about each professor please click on the photo.
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Kristina E. Thalhammer, Chair Associate Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103D 507-786-3528 thalhamm@stolaf.edu |
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Jo Michelle Beld Professor of Political Science Administration 100B 507-786-3910 beld@stolaf.edu |
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Douglas Casson Assistant Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103A 507-786-3484 casson@stolaf.edu |
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J. Patrick Dale Associate Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103E 507-786-3723 dale@stolaf.edu |
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Shirin Deylami Instructor in Political Science Holland Hall 103B 507-786-3530 deylami@stolaf.edu |
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Dan Hofrenning Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103C 507-786-3128 dhofrenn@stolaf.edu |
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Anthony Lott Assistant Professor of Political Science Holland Hall 103F 507-786-3343 lotta@stolaf.edu |
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Jonathan Peterson Instructor in Political Science Holland Hall 103B 507-786-3530 petersoj@stolaf.edu |
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Katherine Tegtmeyer Pak Freeman Assistant Professor of Asian Politics Holland Hall 103G 507-646-3655 ktp@stolaf.edu |










