Polisci Home at The University of West Georgia

UWG Logo

Faculty

The University of West Georgia political science faculty is a leader among the four-year institutions in the state. Their doctoral training represents a variety of areas and approaches to the discipline. The faculty is engaged in ongoing research and takes an active interest in state, regional, and national political science organizations. Quality teaching is particularly emphasized. The student may expect small classes and individual attention in the major courses. 

Our Faculty Members

Dr. Robert Schaefer
Chair, Department of Political Science/Planning
Professor of Political Science

Dr. Stan Caress
Professor of Political Science

Dr. Louis Howe
Professor of Political Science

Dr. Robert Sanders
Professor of Political Science

Dr. Donald R. Wagner
Professor of Political Science

Dr. Gregory Dixon
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Dr. Thomas R. Hunter
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Dr. Sooho Lee
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Dr. Heather A.D. Mbaye
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Dr. J. Salvador Peralta
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Dr. Paul Rutledge
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Other Faculty

John Van Doorn
Limited Term Instructor

Mr. Sheikh Drammeh
Limited Term Instructor

Dr. Shun Waymon
Lecturer

Mr. Mitchell Moody
Limited Tem Instructor


Part-time Instructors

Mr. Adam Edge
Part-time Instructor

Ms. Carmen Lawrence
Part-time Instructor

Dr. Charles Lopeman
Part-time Instructor

Mr. Matthew Sorensen
Part-time Instructor