Faculty and Staff
The Political Science program has exceptionally strong teaching faculty who offer many engaging courses. Faculty members teach courses in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International, Policy, Law, Terrorism, Political Philosophy and much more. The program runs its own study abroad programs and offers students the ability to gain political science credits while completing an internship. Feel free to contact any faculty member to learn more about our programs and political science at UW-Oshkosh!
Dr. Michael Jasinski, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Associate Professor
Dr. Jasinski’s research interests are in International Politics, Terrorism, and Methodology. Michael teaches Political Science 112, 115, 322, 328, 329, 336, 352, and 376; see the course catalog for titles and descriptions
Contact Email: jasinskm@uwosh.edu
Office: Sage Hall 4624
Vita: Jasinski Curriculum Vita
Dr. Amber Lusvardi, Ph.D., Purdue University
Associate Professor
Dr. Lusvardi’s research interests are in public policy, American politics, and gender and politics. Her current research projects examine how gender justice issues reach legislative agenda setting. Amber teaches Political Science 105, 231, 321, and 315; see the course catalog for titles and descriptions.
Contact Email: lusvardia@uwosh.edu
Office: Sage Hall 4630
Vita: Amber Lusvardi’s CV
Dr. Druscilla Scribner, Ph.D., University of California San Diego
Professor
Dr. Scribner’s research interests are in Comparative Politics, comparative judicial politics, and women and politics. Her current work focuses on gender equality in national constitutions, regional norm development, and litigation strategies. Druscilla teaches Political Science 101, 253, 303, 342, 379, and 386; see the course catalog for titles and descriptions
Contact Email: scribned@uwosh.edu
Vita: Scribner curriculum vitae
Dr. David Siemers, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Madison
Professor
Dr. Siemers’ primary research interest is American Political Thought, with emphases in the presidency, separation of powers, and constitutionalism. He is the author of four books, the most recent being The Myth of Coequality: Restoring the Constitution’s Separation of Functions (University of Missouri Press). David teaches Political Science 105, 108, 112, 324, 349, 351, 355, 365, 377, 378, and 401; see course catalog for titles and descriptions
Dr. Siemers is on sabbatical for 2024-2025
Contact Email: siemers@uwosh.edu
Office: Sage Hall 4622
Vita: Siemers curriculum vitae
Dr. Tracy Slagter, Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor
Dr. Slagter is a specialist in European/European Union politics and international law. Her research examines the different roles played by supranational courts (CJEU, ECHR, ICJ, ICC) and their impact on domestic laws and norms. She is also passionate about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), investigating new paths to student engagement in the discipline. Tracy teaches Political Science 101, 115, 116, 214, 301, 308, 309, 313, 343, 388, 393 and 401. As Interim Director of International Studies, Tracy teaches International Studies 205 and 402; see course catalog for titles and descriptions
Contact Email: slagtert@uwosh.edu
Office: Sage Hall 4626
Vita: Tracy Slagter’s CV
Dr. Jerry Thomas, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Associate Professor
Dr. Thomas researches sexuality law and politics. His most recent work interrogates the extent to which sexual and gender expression are protected under the First Amendment as expressive speech. Jerry teaches Political Science 105, 116, 253, 261, 305, 306, 307, 316, and 392; see course catalog for titles and descriptions
Contact Email: thomasj@uwosh.edu
Office: Sage Hall 4628
Vita: Thomas Curriculum Vita
Professor Emeritus - Mr. George Waller, M.A., University of North Dakota
Professor Emeritus
Mr. Waller’s research interests included American Government and Politics, Political Behavior, Public Opinion, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. George taught Political Science 101, 105, 215, 218, 231, and Criminal Justice 110. He is now a Professor Emeritus.
Contact Email: wallerg@uwosh.edu