The Department of Political Science at the University of Maine has a legacy of outstanding teaching, advising, research, and service that continues today. We offer courses in all major subfields of Political Science – American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. Click on a professor’s faculty web profile to learn more their research and teaching interests.
Current Faculty & Staff
Robert A. Ballingall
Associate Professor of Political Science
robert.ballingall@maine.edu
207.581.1876
111 Boudreau Hall
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Mark Brewer
Professor and Department Chair
mark.brewer@maine.edu
207.581.1863
113A Boudreau Hall
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Cora Caton
Assistant Professor of Political Science & International Affairs
cora.caton@maine.edu
207.581.1871
Boudreau Hall
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Timothy Cole
Associate Professor of Political Science & Associate Dean, CLAS
tmcole@maine.edu
207.581.3844
100 Stevens Hall
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Patrick Downey
Adjunct Assistant Professor
patrick.downey@maine.edu
207.581.1871
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Robert W. Glover
Associate Professor of Political Science & Honors
robert.glover@maine.edu
207.581.1880
113B Boudreau Hall
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Deborah Grant
Administrative Specialist
dlgrant@maine.edu
207.581.1871
229 Boudreau Hall
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Annette A. LaRocco
Dan ’63 and Betty Churchill Associate Professor in Climate Policy & International Affairs
annette.larocco@maine.edu
207.581.1871
Boudreau Hall
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Ryan LaRochelle
Senior Lecturer, Cohen Institute for Leadership & Public Service
ryan.m.larochelle@maine.edu
207.581.1873
245 Boudreau Hall
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Richard J. Powell
John Mitchell Nickerson Professor of Political Science & Director of the Cohen Institute for Leadership & Public Service
rpowell@maine.edu
207.581.1795
243 Boudreau Hall
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Professors Emeriti
Howard Cody
Professor Emeritus
cody@maine.edu
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Amy Fried
Professor Emerita
amyfried@maine.edu
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Kenneth T. Palmer
Professor Emeritus
kpalmer@maine.edu
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Michael Palmer
Professor Emeritus
mpalmer@maine.edu
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James W. Warhola
Professor Emeritus
warhola@maine.edu
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