pls spring 2014 newsletter
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Wright State University-ICP AlumPLS Spring 2014 NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Programs Located within the Department of Political Science
International Studies Program—Dr. December Green
Master of Arts Program in International and Comparative Politics—Dr. Laura Luehrmann
Model United Nations Program—Drs. Schlagheck & Shannon
Dr. Donna Schlagheck
Professor &
Chair Political Science
321 Millett Hall
(937) 775-2904
Special points of interest:
Spring 2014 Faculty Office Hours-Page 2
Summer 2014 Proposed Schedule-Page 3
Fall 2014 Proposed Schedule-Pages 4-5
Political Science Alumni News—Page 16
Political Science Faculty News– Page 20
Inside this issue:
News from Director of International Studies & Relevant Classes 6-7
Internship Opportunities 8-9
News from Director of M.A. in International & Comparative Politics 10-13
Upcoming Dates to Remember 14
On-line Graduation Instructions 15
Model United Nations Team News 17-19
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Spring
Semester 2014
Spring semester! Soon we’ll be past snow delays, frostbite and wind
chill warnings, planning for Spring break. Political Science prefers to
think of this as Olympics season, and an election year. Plenty of good
competition to keep us busy and warm.
Congratulations to the Model UN team for its work and performance at
the regional Dayton Model United Nations Conference (DAYMUNC).
All four committees were directed by Wright State students:
Andrea Jacoby, Economic and Social Council; Jon Maze, UN Habitat;
Josh Cummins, Security Council; and Jeff Kempton on Simulated Securi-
ty Council Crisis. Wright State delegates earned 8 awards, including
overall Best Position Paper, Outstanding Delegate and 5 honorable men-
tions. Head Delegate Kuyer Fazekas provided the photographs you will
see later in the newsletter.
Professor Vaughn Shannon will lead a team to the Model Arab League,
held at Miami University in a few weeks, as well as co-advising the Na-
tional Model UN team that will represent CANADA in New York at the
end of March. Good luck to the team!
Active and engaged learning also happens in our internships, and many
thanks to Professor Filipic who coordinated with Northrup Grumman and
the Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (WPAFB) to
secure 4 paid internships for WSU students. The College and department
have received $75,000 to support student internships starting July 1, with
stipends for students interning in Washington, DC or with a local elected
official. Students can expect to hear more directly from the department
shortly.
From the Department Chair
Congratulations to our alumnus Chad Monnin, who has completed a film based on his opportunity to
closely observe the presidential campaign of Senator John McCain in 2008. Available soon on DVD,
we expect to show the film at several venues.
Summer and fall class schedules are attached, and May 5 is the deadline to apply for summer gradua-
tion.
Warmest regards,
Donna Schlagheck
Allen, Dr. Kristen– Phone: (937) 775-2783
Office: 323 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: W 10:00-12:00 & by appt.
Anderson, Dr. Liam – Phone: (937) 775-3023
Office: 311 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: T 3:30-4:30 & W 12:00-2:00 & by appt.
Costa, Dr. Carlos—Phone: (937) 775-2915
Office: 319 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: MWF 9:30-10:30 & by appt.
Feldmeier, Dr. John – Phone: (937) 775-2229
Office: 315 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: T & R 10:00-11:00 & by appt.
Filipic, Dr. Matthew—Phone: (937) 775-2903
Office: 322 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: MWF 10:00-11:30 & by appt.
Fitzgerald, Dr. Edward – Phone: (937) 775-2284
Office: 305 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: M & W 4:00-6:00 or by appt.
Green, Dr. December – Phone: (937) 775-4817
Director of International Studies Program
Office: 317 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: T&R 1:00-3:00 & by appt.
Hussain, Dr. Rashida – Phone: (937) 775-2451
Office: 304 Millett Hall,
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: T R 9:00-9:30 & 12:30-1:45 & by appt.
Kantha, Dr. Pramod—Phone: (937) 775-2387
Office: 309 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: On Sabatical
Luehrmann, Dr. Laura – Phone: (937) 775-3197
Director of Master of International-Comparative
Politics Office: 313 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: M T 11:00-1:00 & by appt.
Schlagheck, Dr. Donna, Chair Phone: (937) 775-2904
Office: 321 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: M & W 10:00-12:00 & by appt.
Shannon, Dr. Vaughn – Phone: (937) 775-5767
Office 322 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: T R 1:00-2:00, W 9:30-10:30 & by appt.
Snipe, Dr. Tracy – Phone: (937) 775-3767
Office: 307 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: M 1:45-3:45 & by appt.
Wilson, Dr. Sean—Phone: (937) 775-4222
Office: 306 Millett Hall
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: T & R 2:30-4:30 & by appt.
It is important for you to contact your advisor each semester to make sure you are on track.
Faculty Office Hours for Spring 2014
SUMMER A SUMMER A SUMMER A (MAY 12(MAY 12(MAY 12---JUNE 20)JUNE 20)JUNE 20)
Course No.
Course Name
Time & Day
Instructor
I
W
PLS 4080/6080-A01 Radical Black Thought 1:30-3:10 M-R Snipe X
PLS 4100/6100-A01 Political Psychology 6:30-9:55 M&W Shannon X
PLS 4230-A01 Fin. Mgt. & Public Orgs. C/L URS 4230/6230-A01
4:40-8:05 M&W Choudhury X
PLS 4420/6420-A01 Criminal Justice System 8:00-11:25 M&W Feldmeier X
PLS 4700/6700-A01 Human Rights in Europe (Student Ambassador Prog.)
TBA Green X
RST 2710-A03 Regional Studies: Africa 11:40-1:20 M-R Snipe X
RST 2910-A01 Regional Studies: Mid. East 11:40-1:20 M-R Shannon X
SUMMER BSUMMER BSUMMER B
(JUNE 23(JUNE 23(JUNE 23---AUGUST 1)AUGUST 1)AUGUST 1)
Course No.
Course Name
Time & Day
Instructor
I
W
PLS 2000-B01 Political Life 11:40-3:05 T&R Hussain
PLS 2120 -B01 Am. National Government Online Allen
PLS 2220-B01 International Politics 11:40-3:05 T&R Anderson
PLS 3400/5400-B01 Law & Society 1:30-3:10 M-R Fitzgerald
PLS 4590/6590-B01 Contemporary Brazil 9:50-11:30 M-R Costa X
PLS 4620/6620-B01 US-India-Pak-Afghan. 6:30-8:10 M-R Kantha X
RST 2920-B01 Regional Studies: India 1:30-3:10 M-R Kantha X
Proposed Summer 2014
Class Schedule
Please see WINGS EXPRESS for the most current schedule
Course No.
Course Name
Time & Day
Instructor
IW
PLS 2000-01 Political Life 9:30-10:50 TR Hussain
PLS 2000-02 Political Life 11:00-12:20 TR Hussain
PLS 2000-03 Political Life 2:00-3:20 TR Hussain
PLS 2000-04 Political Life 3:30-4:50 TR Hussain
PLS 2000-05 Political Life 6:30-9:10 T Elkins
PLS 2000-06 Political Life 8:00-8:55 MWF Costa
PLS 2000-09 Political Life 6:30-9:10 T Elkins
PLS 2000-90 Political Life Online Morrisette
PLS 2100-01 Quantitative Methods 6:10-8:50 M Karason
PLS 2100-02 Quantitative Methods 6:10-8:50 W Karason
PLS 2120-01 American National Government 9:05-10:00 MWF Filipic
PLS 2120-02 American National Government 12:20-1:15 MWF Wilson
PLS 2220-01 International Politics 9:30-10:50 TR Shannon
PLS 2220-90 International Politics Online Morrisette
PLS 3020-01 Intro. Comparative Politics 10:10-11:05 MWF Costa
PLS 3150-01 Religion & Politics C/L REL 1:25-2:20 MWF Chamberlain
PLS 3210-01 Metropolitan Politics C/L URS 5:00-6:20 TR Levine
PLS 3250/5250-01 African-American Politics 4:40-6:00 MW Snipe X
PLS 3310-01 Political Parties 11:15-12:10 MWF Filipic
PLS 3350-01 The Presidency 3:35-4:30 MWF Wilson
PLS 3410/5410-01 Fund. Criminal Investigations 6:30-9:10 T Leal
PLS 3430/5430-01 Civil Liberties II: Due Process 12:20-1:15 MWF Fitzgerald
PLS 3440/5440-01 Police Procedures & Operations 4:40-6:00 MW Finnie X
PLS 3460-01 Public Personnel Admin. C/L URS 3460 3:30-4:50 TR Killian
PLS 3990/5990-01 Privilege, Race, Gender, Class, Nation
C/L AFS 4990-03, WMS 3005-01
4:40-7:20 T Ezekiel X
PLS 4030/6030-01 Campaigns & Elections 9:30-10:50 TR Allen X
PLS 4160/6160-01 Sex and The Law 11:00-12:20 TR Feldmeier X
PLS 4210/6210-01 American Constitutional Development 4:40-6:00 MW Wilson
PLS 4300/6300-01 Special Interest Groups 11:00-12:20 TR Allen X
PLS 4350/6350-01 Political Corruption 6:10-8:50 M Funderburk X
PLS 4360/6360-01 Criminal Law 2:30-3:25 MWF Fitzgerald
Proposed Fall 2014 SEMESTER Class Schedule
Please see WINGS EXPRESS for the most current schedule.
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Course No.
Course Name
Time & Day
Instructor
IW
PLS 4400/6400-01 Constitutional Law 9:30-10:50 TR Feldmeier X
PLS 4420/6420-01 Criminal Justice System 1:25-2:20 MW Wilson X
PLS 4440/6440-01 Multiculturalism in Law Enforcement 6:30-9:10 R Leal X
PLS 4450/6450-01 Advanced Police Procedure 3:30-4:50 TR Finnie X
PLS 4460-01 Public Budgeting C/L URS 4230-01 1:25-2:20 MWF Filipic X
PLS 4560/6560-01 Politics of Europe 12:30-1:50 TR Anderson X
PLS 4570/6570-01 Politics of Developing Nations 3:35-4:30 MWF Kantha X
PLS 4580/6580-01 Latin American Politics 5:00-7:40 T Costa X
PLS 4660/6660-01 Politics South Asia 6:10-7:30 MW Kantha X
PLS 4670/6670-01 Chinese Domestic Politics 1:25-2:20 MWF Luehrmann X
PLS 4720/6720-01 International Terrorism 2:00-3:20 TR Shannon X
PLS 4870/6870-01 Politics of Intelligence 6:10-8:50 M Elkins X
PLS 4880/6880-01 Conflict Resolution 6:10-8:50 M Ayres X
PLS 4930/6930-01 Women’s Movement Around the World 4:40-7:20 W Ezekiel X
PLS 4920/6920-1/3 Independent Field Research Staff X
PLS 4920/6920-09 Congressional Internship Filipic X
PLS 4920/6920-11 Campaign Internship Filipic X
PLS 4920/6920-12 Prosecutor’s Internship Filipic X
PLS 4920/6920-13 Washington, DC Internship Filipic X
PLS 7030-01 ICP Research 6:10-8:50 W Shannon
PLS 7200-01 Theory in International Relations 6:30-9:10 R Anderson
CST 2510-01 Non-Western Social Systems 10:10-11:05 MWF Luehrmann X
CST 2510-90 Non-Western Social Systems Online Morrisette X
RST 2710-03 Regional Studies: Africa 7:30-10:10 M Snipe X
RST 2710-04 Regional Studies: Africa 6:10-7:30 MW Snipe X
RST 2810-02 Regional Studies: Latin America 6:30-9:10 R Brads X
RST 2910-01 Regional Studies: India 12:20-1:15 MWF Kantha X
Proposed Fall 2014 SEMESTER Class Schedule
Please see WINGS EXPRESS for the most current schedule.
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Dr. December Green,
Director of International Studies
317 Millett Hall
(937) 775-4817
News for Undergraduate International Studies Majors & Minors
My Office Hours for Spring are:
T & R 1:00-3:00
and by appointment
Sometimes less is more. I know that you’re busy, so I’ll be brief:
Departmental Honors: It’s one more way for you to stand out from the pack. Students
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (and a 3.5 in the major) may qualify to graduate with depart-
mental honors in International Studies. See me early in your senior year if you are interest-
ed in finding out more about this opportunity.
Study Abroad: Contact the University Center for International Education (at 775-5745) to
learn about the assortment of trips available (to just about anywhere---for a few weeks, a
semester, or a year).
Internships: Do a Washington Center internship and spend a semester living in DC and
getting your foot in the door (while receiving credit toward graduation) in one of a wide
variety of governmental or non-governmental organizations. Impress your boss and you
could be another of our majors offered a job in DC upon graduation. Call Debra Wilburn in
Career Services (775-2556). She will coach you through the process.
Internships in the Dayton area are much more limited, although there is some opportunity
to work with refugee resettlement. It is best to contact me in your junior or senior year
about these possibilities.
Graduation: Seniors must get a grad check from me and apply for graduation months
ahead of time (for example, if you’re planning to finish up in August, you must apply in
May). At the time of the grad check, you must bring a copy of a research paper, which will
be analyzed (keeping your identity confidential) for assessment purposes.
The New IS Website: If you haven’t taken a look lately, check it out. It is chock full of
information and vastly improved.
Something I missed? Be sure to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Or just
drop in…I’m always glad to help.
ATH 2100 (A) Intro to Biological Anthropology Hubbard
ARA 1010 (A) Beginning Arabic I TBA
ARA 1020 (B) Beginning Arabic II TBA
CHI 1010 (A) Beginning Chinese I TBA
CHI 1020 (B) Beginning Chinese II Du
CLS 1500 (A & B) Intro to Greek and Roman Culture Wolpert, Laforse
CLS 2600 (B) Classical Mythology Edwards
CST 2210 (B) Comparative Non-Western Environments Manos
CST 2320 (A & B) Comparative Non-Western Religions Murray, Anastacio
CST 2410 (A) Comparative Non-Western Cultures Owens
CST 2420 (A & B) Comparative Non-Western Music Chaffee, Aldredge
CST 2430 (C) Comparative Non-Western Art Struthers
EC 2040 (A & B) Microeconomics Farmer, TBA
EC 2050 (A & B) Macroeconomics Fichtenbaum, Blair
EC 2900 (A & B) Global Economic, Business, and Social Issues Osborne, TBA
EC 3010 (A & B) Global Money Markets Shin, TBA
ENG 3010 (B) Stratford Shakespeare Festival Mejia-LaPerle
ENG 3010 (B) Survey of Women Writers Zaytoun
ENG 3210 (B) British Texts: Medieval to 17th Century Mejia-LaPerle
ENG 3230 (A) British Texts: Mid-19th Century-21st Century Milligan
ENG 3400 (A) Studies in African Literature Sharma
ENG 3420 (A) Post-Colonial Texts Sharma
ENG 4430 (A) Sex and Subversive Bodies Jennings
ENG 4460 (B) Shakespeare Performance Mejia-LaPerle
FR 3500 Study Abroad: Paris Halling and Abadie
FR 3990 Internship: Bordeaux Hallling and Abadie
FR 4030 (A) Cuisine et Cinema Francais Ould-Daddah
HST 3100 (A) Themes in Modern European History Pollock
HST 3400 (B) Modern China Meyer
ML 3990 Study Abroad: Paris Halling and Abadie
PHL 4720 (A) Philosophy of Social Science (for Research Methods) Orenstein
PLS 2220 (B) International Politics Anderson
PLS 4100 (A) Political Psychology Shannon
PLS 4590 (B) Contemporary Brazil Costa
PLS 4620 (B) US-India-Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations Kantha
PLS 4700 (A) Study Abroad: Human Rights in Europe Green
REL 3100 (A) Holocaust and Film Verman
RST 2610 (B) Regional Studies: Japan Schiller
RST 2710 (A) Regional Studies: Africa Eguaroje
RST 2810 (A) Regional Studies: Latin America TBA
RST 2910 (A) Regional Studies: Middle East Halabi
RST 2920 (B) Regional Studies: India Kantha
SPN 4030 (D) Advanced Studies: Language and Civilization Broughton
WMS 2000 (A & B) Approaches to Women’s Studies Kollman, Harris
WMS 3990 (A) Women in Film Richter
WMS 4890 (A) Sex and Subversive Bodies Jennings
Summer 2014: Relevant Courses for IS
It is not too soon to be planning internships for this summer
or fall. Professor Schlagheck has secured a funding com-
mitment from Dean Sobolik that will allow us to provide
some financial support for students who may incur the most
expense. Funds are limited, so do not delay.
2014 is a major election year, with Congressional seats,
state legislative seats, and statewide elected offices on the
ballot. There will be many opportunities for interested stu-
dents to get involved. This year we have a special oppor-
tunity because one of our students, Ryan Rushing, has been
named the Greene County co-chair of the Kasich-Taylor
reelection campaign. He is looking for volunteers for a
wide variety of roles.
For internships, we recommend students that we believe
will represent the University exceptionally well. A 3.0 GPA
is required.
Work on a campaign is a good way to earn internship credit.
Those interested in campaigns or other internship opportu-
nities should contact Professor Filipic at
[email protected] or at 775-2903.
Internship Opportunities
Dr. Matthew Filipic
322 Millett Hall
(937) 775-2903
Advisor
For
Internships
Jake Schierloh is pictured in this photo standing to the right of President Obama. Jake
was a White House Intern.
Spencer Brannon is a senior political science and economics student at Wright State and recent-
ly concluded an internship at the White House. For more information about Spencer’s intern-
ship, read: http://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2014/01/31/inside-the-white-house-4/
Recent Washington DC Internships
Greetings from the Director of the M.A. Program in International & Comparative Politics!
A few highlights from Fall Semester: We have approved two new “Major Fields” in the elective portion of the ICP Program of Study. Students may now di-
rect their work in the areas of “Global Gender Studies” or “Intelligence Studies,” in addition to the prior choices of Area
Studies, Peace and Security Studies, and International Organizations. The Global Gender Studies track, in which stu-
dents will earn a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies in addition to the ICP MA, was developed in conjunction with
Dr. Hope Jennings, Director of the WSU Women’s Studies Program. The Intelligence Studies field was developed in
close consultation with the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center for Human Capital Development (ATIC). Eligible
students pursuing this concentration have the opportunity to pursue a practicum and project in intelligence training, and
during the course of their study, acquire a Secret security clearance.
We were happy to co-host a visit to campus by Mr. Tom McCarthy, former director of studies at the international Insti-
tute of Human Rights in Strasbourg and a staff member of the U.N. Secretariat (responsible for Human Rights), where he
was senior advisor to the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights for six years.
We celebrated with Dr. December Green, who received the 2013 International Educator Award during the University’s
celebration of International Education Week.
We now have a completely redesigned ICP web page (wright.edu/icp), which is part of the re-mastered College of Liber-
al Arts webpage. Check us out!
We have also established a Twitter feed for our program, so please log in and follow us: (@WrightState_ICP)
Two of our students ran for local political offices. ICP Alum Carrie (Kellar) Arblaster ran for a position on Tipp City
Council. After completing her M.A. degree in International and Comparative Politics, Carrie served with the Ohio Leg-
islative Services Commission in Columbus. Current student Arch Grieve, who is pursuing a dual degree with the MPA
program, was elected to the Xenia school board. In addition to his graduate studies, he is a World History and Economics
teacher at the Dayton Regional STEM School.
The ICP program has multiple students working at DISAM, the Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management.
Three of our students are currently serving as research assistants, under contract with Lockheed Martin: first year stu-
dent Christopher Dias (AFRICOM, focusing on African initiatives), first year student Hannah Collins, (assigned to the
Indo-Asia Pacific region, focusing on Korea) and ICP alum Josh Cummins (CENTCOM, focusing on the Middle East).
The research assistants are attending lectures, setting up classes for guest speakers, and preparing journal articles for The
DISAM Annual, A Journal of International Security Cooperation Management. They are joining full-time DISAM staff-
ers and current ICP students Jeff Fourman and Benjamin McCullough.
Congratulations to our December 2013 ICP M.A. graduates:
December 2013 Commencement
Left to Right: Marcy Marzola, Dr. Luehrmann, Heather Atkinson and Charlene Preston
Heather Atkinson, “U.S. Human Trafficking Policy and Documentary Film” (directed by Dr. December Green)
Richard Hebblethwaite, “Little Brother Syndrome: Exploring the Psychological Dimensions of Pakistan and North
Korea’s Successful Nuclear Pursuit” (directed by Dr. Pramod Kantha)
Marcy Marzola, “China: Corruption and Economic Growth, 1995-2008” (directed by Dr. Laura Luehrmann)
Jill Pohl, “Al Qaeda’s Propaganda War: A War for Hearts and Minds” (directed by Dr. Vaughn Shannon)
Charlene Preston, “Rwanda: Effects of the First Female Parliamentary Majority in the World” (directed by Dr. Decem-
ber Green)
Some things to watch for this Spring Semester:
Students applying to the ICP M.A. program to begin in Fall Semester 2014 are advised to apply in advance of the
March 1st priority deadline. While applications received after this deadline are reviewed, during most years the pro-
gram is filled to capacity by applicants at the deadline, so that quality students applying after March 1st are usually
placed on a waitlist. Students who apply by the March 1st deadline will receive word of their status in the program by
April 15th. Applications for scholarship and assistantship support are due to the Department of Political Science office
by March 1st. Applications can be found on the ICP webpage (wright.edu/icp) under the “Graduate Assistantships and
Scholarship” tab.
Current ICP graduate students wanting to be considered for funding support for Academic Year 2014-2015 need to sub-
mit their application to the Department of Political Science by the March 1st deadline. Continuing students are required
to submit their approved Program of Study and their research plan along with the application page.
Watch for the Wright State Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities, scheduled for Friday,
April 11, 2014. Dr. Luehrmann will e-mail all current students once the call for papers is released. This is a fantastic
opportunity to present your research in a public forum and receive helpful feedback. We look forward to another strong
turnout from ICP students at this year’s conference.
Congratulations to the following students who defended their M.A. theses during Fall Semester 2012:
Currently in the ICP M.A. program, we have two sets of siblings who are connected to the
Department. The first is current student Brandon Boyd, whose sister, Hilari Boyd, grad-
uated in 2006. Brandon is an alum of Bowling Green State University and Hilari is an
alumna of Ohio University. Brandon is currently conducting research for his M.A. pro-
ject, “Assessing the Prospects of Turkey’s Accession to the European Union,” under the
direction of Dr. Donna Schlagheck.
The second sibling duo is ICP Alum Josh Cummins (Class of 2013) and his sister, Alex
Cummins, who joined the program in 2012. Josh completed his undergrad degree in His-
tory from Wright State, and Alex is an alumna of Wittenberg University. Josh and Alex
were able to visit with each other –far away from home – last December when Josh
“stopped by” in Japan to visit his sister after competing in the International Model United
Nations conference in South Korea. Alex was in Okayama, Japan completing a teaching
internship with the WSU TESOL program.
All in the family:
Alex and Josh Cummins in Tokyo,
December 2013
Congratulations to the following students who defended their M.A. theses during Fall Semester 2012:
We love to hear from our alums! Be sure to “like” the WSU ICP Alum page on Facebook
to check in on your graduate school classmates.
Kyleigh Clark (Class of 2009) recently moved to Brattleboro, Vermont, to take a posi-
tion with SIT Study Abroad as their Latin American and Caribbean Program Associate.
She is currently applying to Ph.D. programs along the East Coast, focusing on criminolo-
gy, justice studies and law and society. She describes her long-term goal to be a college
instructor, while continuing to do research in the areas of criminology and justice, both
domestically and internationally. While an ICP student, Kyleigh completed a thesis on
Mexican drug violence and the impact of prohibition policies on crime.
Fabiana Hayden (Class of 2012) recently began a position with Transparent Languages
as an Instructor of Portuguese. Fabiana and her family are currently living in Athens,
Georgia.
Ann Paul (Class of 2013) recently began a position with World Education Services, an
accreditation organization, in December. She is now living in New York City and enjoy-
ing her new job and home.
News from ICP M.A. Alums:
Congratulations to Dr. Caress (Abercrombie)
Schenck (ICP M.A. Class of 2005; Ph.D. Miami
University, 2010) on the birth of her second child,
Gus. Big brother Malcolm is happy to have a play
buddy, and we hear that Gus’ first major outing
was to the immigration office – fitting, since his
mother’s research is on immigration policies in the
former Soviet Republics. Dr. Schenck is an Assis-
tant Professor of Political Science at Nazarbaev
University in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Dayton Council on World Affairs If you are excited about world events, plan to attend lectures organized by the Dayton Council on World Af-
fairs (DCOWA). It is one of the best intellectual forums in the country and has been providing exciting pro-
grams for sixty years. World famous experts in a wide range of fields come to Dayton to present free lectures
on an array of vital interest areas.
These include the fields of international politics, economics, and social issues. DCOWA embraces people
“with common interests in understanding diverse points of view and cultures.” The atmosphere is warm and
welcoming.
For membership information and a list of upcoming events go to www.DCOWA.org .
Important Dates to Remember for Graduation Applications
Anticipated Graduation Date Application Deadline
April 2014 (Spring Semester) January 24
August 2014 (Summer Semester) May 23
December 2014 (Fall Semester) September 5
Please note, if you are a PLS Major/Minor, you will need to sign up for an appointment (just outside of 321
Millett) with Dr. Schlagheck for a Grad Check. For IS Majors/Minors, you will need to schedule an appoint-
ment with Dr. Green for this important step of the graduation process. You will be given a graduation slip at
your appointment that you will submit with the Graduation Application to the Office of the Registrar in E244
Student Union. See the following application filing periods:
CoLA Advising Office
New CoLA Advising Walk in Hours:
International Studies—Monday 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Political Science—Thursday 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This schedule is subject to change, please call to verify @ 937-775-2601.
In an effort to provide better service to our students, Wright State University, at the Dayton
Campus, now offers an online graduation application at both the under-graduate and graduate
levels. Effective immediately, this graduation application replaces the old paper forms; paper
forms are no longer accepted for Dayton Campus students.
To submit your online graduation application and payment, follow these steps:
1. Political Science students meet the department chair to confirm major requirements are com-
plete and receive a Grad Check.
2. Meet with CoLA Advisor to confirm completion of Core and CoLA requirements; remem-
ber to bring your Grad Check to 120 Millett Hall.
3. Go into WINGS Express.
4. Select the Student and Financial Aid tab.
5. Once there, select the Registration & Records menu link.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and select the “Apply for Graduation” link.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts students are required to obtain prior approval from CoLA
before accessing the online graduation application.
Students are still required to register for the Commencement Ceremony through Events
Services Commencement Information.
Note: Paper graduation applications are no longer being accepted. Please be sure to direct stu-
dents to the CoLA Advising Office, 120 Millett with a completed grad check. FYI the applica-
tion fee is $35 and is paid online, thanks!
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Eamon P. Costello is a judge on the Madison County Court of Common Pleas General/Domestic Rela-
tions Division in London, Ohio. He was appointed to the court by Governor John Kasich on October 23,
2013 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Robert D. Nichols. Costello assumed office on No-
vember 1, 2013. He must run for election in November 2014 to retain the seat for Nichol's unexpired
term, which ends on December 31, 2016.
Eamon Costello received his undergraduate degree from Wright State University and his J.D. from the
University of Toledo College of Law.
Career: From 1996 until his appointment to the Madison County Court of Common Pleas in 2013, Cos-
tello served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office.
Political Science Alumni News:
Brian DeGennaro is named PLS Alumni of the
Year! Brian received his B.A. in political science
in 1997, and was then commissioned as an officer
in the United States Air Force. He has subse-
quently earned a MS degree in Operations Man-
agement from the University of Arkansas (2005)
and a MA in Organizational Management from
the George Washington University (2006). Brian
served as Director of the AF Intelligence and
Analysis Branch (2002-2004) that developed the
first ever intelligence assessment of “non-state
actors” and authored the first Special Operations Brian DeGennaro and Dr. Donna Schlagheck
Forces Dynamic Targeting Concept of Operations which contributed to the surrender of Iraqi Forces in
northern Iraq in 2003. He was recognized in the AF Internship Program (2004-06) as one of the top 30
junior executive officers, and completed a six month rotation in the Office of the Secretary of Defense
for Policy.
In 2009, Brian became Chief of the USAF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Strategy
and Plans Division at Wright-Patterson AFB. Today, Brian lives in Lebanon, OH, where he is running
for election to the school board, and he now works for GE Aviation at the Dayton ELANO facility in
Beavercreek. We are delighted to have Brian teaching National Security Politics (PLS 4280) for the
department this Spring semester! Congratulations Brian!
Cliff Rosenberger is currently in his second term
and chairs the Ohio House Higher Education Finance
Subcommittee, and is a newly appointed member of
the powerful state Controlling Board.
Read more about his story here:
http://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2013/11/
08/political-action/
Rep. Cliff Rosenberger
Matt Piekenbrock (L) and Mike Gross (R)
Award winners in Security Council
WSU Model UN Team 2014, DAYMUNC XXI
We are very proud to report that the WSU Model UN Team did an
outstanding job at DAYMUNC held at Sinclair in late January!
Eric Allen (R) with U.S. delegate during crisis
simulation/Security Council
WSU Model UN Team 2014, DAYMUNC XXI
Nikki Webb (L), Samantha Hall (C) and
Jessica Loving (R) in ECOSOC
Nikki Webb, award winner, speaking in ECOSOC.
Andrea Jacoby (R) Committee Director
Voting in ECOSOC
Caroline Hoffman (right, front), Garrett Teets (far right)
Outstanding Delegate, UN Habitat
Ethan Hall (center), seated: Caitlyn Banis, Chair &
Jon Maze, Director
Simulated Security Council
(L) Jeff Kempton, Director with
Award winner, Angi Loyd
WSU Model UN Team 2014, DAYMUNC XXI
Secretary General, Nicole Wise
Nikki Webb receiving Outstanding Position Paper Award
Security Council: L-Josh Cummins, Director, Mike
Wise, Julia Stidham, Chair, Kelly Kempton, Rapporteur Jon Maze, Director, Stephanie Daugher, Award Winner,
Cait Banis, Chair
Congratulations MUN Team on your awards received at DAYMUNC XXI!
All the best of luck in New York as you represent Canada March 29-April 4!
Model UN Team goes to the Interna-tional meeting in South Korea and returned with multiple awards! Click here for the full story:
http://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2014/01/15/wright-states-model-
un-team-returns-from-south-korea-with-multiple-awards/
Angi Loyd, Hanna Tarbert, Jonas Kiessling and Josh Cummins
We are very pleased to announce that
Dr. December Green received the
International Education Award!
Congratulations Dr. December Green!
Dr. Donna Schlagheck Dr. December Green Dr. Laura Luehrmann
Chair Director of International Director of M.A. Program
Studies International & Comparative
Politics
To read more:
http://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/newsroom/2013/11/27/december-green-honored-with-2013-
international-education-award/12697-fran-keeley-international-education-week-reception-11-
20-13/