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Thomas Mach, Assistant Vice President for Academics; Professor
of History. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1988; M.A.,
Cleveland State University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Akron, 1996.
At Cedarville since 2000.
Murray Murdoch, Senior Professor of History. Education: .,
Baptist Bible Seminary, 1960; M.A., Northwestern University, 1962;
History Faculty Fellow, Northwestern University, 1963; Ph.D.,
Northwestern University, 1971. At Cedarville since 1965.
Patrick Oliver, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. Education:
A.A., University of Cincinnati, 1977; B.A., Baldwin Wallace
College, 1981; M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace College, 1991; Ph.D.,
Antioch University, 2013; Penn State University Police Executive
School, 1989; FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development
School, 1993; Ohio Association Chiefs of Police Executive
Leadership College, 1994; Executive Management Institute, 1997.
At Cedarville since 2005.
Robert Parr, Senior Professor of Sociology. Education: B.R.E.,
Grand Rapids Baptist College, 1967; M.R.E., Grand Rapids
Baptist Seminary, 1970; M.A., Michigan State University, 1982;
M.S.W., The Ohio State University, 1990; Ph.D., The Ohio State
University, 1987. At Cedarville since 1980.
David Rich, Professor of Public Administration and Political
Science. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1983; M.P.A.,
University of Dayton, 1988; D.P.A., Western Michigan University,
2006. At Cedarville since 2000.
Kevin Sims, Professor of Political Science. Education: B.A.,
Cedarville University, 1974; M.A., University of Northern Iowa,
1978; Ph.D., The Claremont Graduate School, 1991. At Cedarville
since 1990.
Richard Tison, Assistant Professor of History and AYASS
Coordinator. Education: B.A., Oakland University, 1994; M.A.,
Baylor University, 1999; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2008. At
Cedarville since 2011.
Robert Vaughn, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice.
Education: B.A., The Ohio State University, 1993; J.D., Capital
University Law School, 1998. At Cedarville since 2009.
Emeriti
Joseph Halsey, Professor Emeritus of Political Science.
Education: B.A., Morehead State University, 1965; .,
Xavier University, 1969; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1990. At
Cedarville from 1970 to 2000.
James McGoldrick, Professor Emeritus of Social Science.
Education: B.S., Temple University, 1961; M.A., Temple University,
1964; graduate study, Dropsie University, 1962; St. Joseph’s
College, 1968; University of Arkansas, 1969; Ph.D., West Virginia
University, 1974; postdoctoral study, University of Scranton,
1977; Pennsylvania State University, summer, 1981; St. Joseph’s
University, summer 1982; University of Houston, summer 1984. At
Cedarville from 1973 to 2001.
Allen Monroe, Professor Emeritus of Social Science. Education:
B.A., Shelton College, 1957; graduate study, University of Florida,
1958; M.A., Montclair State College, 1965; Ph.D., The Ohio State
University, 1970; postdoctoral study, Westminster Theological
Seminary, 1978. At Cedarville from 1965 to 2002.
intercollegiate competition in which participants seek to deal with
complex global concerns such as the environment, economic
development, refugees, AIDS, disarmament, and human rights.
As representatives of UN member nations, team members
must master a great deal of detailed information about national
policies while remaining in character—responding to debates
and negotiations in the same manner as a UN delegate from that
nation.
Omega Mu
Omega Mu is the Cedarville University chapter of Pi Sigma
Alpha – the National Political Science Honor Society. The goal
of this honor society is to promote the scholarly investigation of
politics and to assist its members in developing their leadership
potential in their sphere of influence.
Renaissance Guild
Renaissance Guild increases learning and awareness of the
medieval and Renaissance eras and provides fellowship with like-
minded individuals.
Center for Political Studies
The Center for Political Studies at Cedarville University was
founded to articulate a biblical view of government through
the study of politics, law, history, and public policy; to educate
Cedarville University faculty, staff, students, and constituents; and
to engage and influence American political culture. The Center
sponsors, among other programs, regular lecture series and an
annual roundtable discussion of contemporary political issues.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the department have attended some of the
nation’s outstanding graduate and professional schools. Careers
pursued by graduates include:
• Administrator • Government worker
• Archaeologist • High school teacher
• Archivist • Historical researcher
• Attorney • Librarian
• Campaign Manager • Parole agent
• City Manager • Politician
• College Professor • Police officer
• Community developer • Prison caseworker
• Diplomat • Prison manager (warden)
• Federal law enforcer • Probation officer
• Forensic scientist • Public administrator
Faculty
Mark C. Smith, Chair; Professor of Political Science; Director,
Center for Political Studies. Education: B.A., Bryan College, 1992;
M.A., Trinity International University, 1995; M.A., University of
Georgia, 1997; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2001. At Cedarville
since 2004.
Marc Clauson, Professor of History and Law. Education: B.S.,
Marshall University, 1978; M.A., Marshall University, 1979; J.D.,
West Virginia University, 1982; ., Liberty University, 1993;
M.A., Liberty University, 1993; Ph.D., University of the Orange
Free State, South Africa, 2001. At Cedarville since 2002.
Glen Duerr, Assistant Professor of International Studies.
Education: B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2003; M.A.,
University of Windsor, 2005; Ph.D., Kent State, 2012. At Cedarville
since 2012.
Emily Ferkaluk, Instructor of Political Science. Education: B.A. ,
Cedarville University, 2011; M.A. , University of Dallas, 2014; ABD,
University of Dallas, in process. At Cedarville since 2016.
Frank Jenista, Professor of International Studies. Education:
B.A., Cedarville University, 1968; M.A., University of Dayton, 1970;
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1978. At Cedarville since 2000.
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