I joined the department of social sciences, human services, and criminal justice in January of 2001. I lecture in political science, specifically American government. Over these twenty odd years it has become increasingly clear to me that little or no attention is paid to our political system in either primary or secondary education.
My challenge has always been to show students the impact that government has on their lives, and the impact that they can have on government. I have been reasonably successful in the the first endeavor but, alas, results have been less than satisfying in the second.
It is my hope that, in partnering to create and complete their courses, students will gain a sense of empowerment. Yes, I’m also hoping that such empowerment will enable them to fight for the political system that they deserve.
