University of New Orleans - Political Science

06/14/2024

The faculty and staff of the Department of Political Science and the MPA program are so proud of Don Marshall's impressive accomplishments! I remember him fondly; his high energy and ability to engage others in interesting discussions.
Here's what Don wrote to me recently:
I am proud to acknowledge that the University of New Orleans MPA program has significantly contributed to my professional and academic achievements since obtaining my MPA in 2012. Following graduation, I have been elected and re-elected as the Constable for the 8th Ward of Tangipahoa Parish, where I am responsible for the service of process, ex*****on of court orders, enforcement of laws, and administration of the Constable’s Office. Additionally, I recently graduated from Southern University Law Center with a Juris Doctor degree. I extend my deepest gratitude to Dr. Kiefer, Dr. Chervanak, and Dr. Licciardi (my classmate in the MPA program) for their unwavering support and guidance.
Way to go, Don, JD, Esq.!!

02/29/2024

This is just a reminder to current undergraduate students that this workshop is happening today in the Library!!!! Room 407, From 2-3 pm. University of New Orleans

04/02/2023

Please join me in congratulating Cooper Lemons, who will be awarded the Distinguished Professor Werner J. Feld Award for the graduating political science undergraduate major with the highest overall GPA. The award will be presented today by the dean at the college's Honors Recognition Ceremony in UNO's Performing Arts Center.

Also to be honored at the ceremony today are graduating MPA candidates Charles Brown, Sophia Davis and Sawsan Jaafreh for their perfect 4.0 GPAs.

Well done to all on your impressive accomplishment.

03/26/2023

Hey everyone, like you, I'm still awaiting a text or something to tell me what's going to happen with campus tomorrow. I'm hoping we get a text from the university later today telling us about the situation. In the meantime, don't stress too much. Your professors are reasonable people. Best, John Kiefer, Chair.

03/25/2023

The University has detected an indicator of compromise, prompting us to proactively bring down our campus internet system to operationalize security features. A total of five colleges and universities are conducting similar activities: UNO, LSU Agricultural Center, Nunez Community College, River Parishes Community College and Southern University at Shreveport. We are working closely with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, as well as the Louisiana State Police, to address the potential threat. As a result, the following network systems on UNO's campus that will be impacted include: campus internet, Wi-Fi, UNO email, Moodle, Workday, and PeopleSoft. The systems will be brought back online as soon as possible. To ensure that all students, faculty and staff receive the latest information, updates will be provided through Privateers Alerts and UNOs social media platforms. Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and we apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Keeping our campus safe is our top priority. The situation is being closely monitored, and teams are working diligently to restore network services soon. This is all of the information currently available for release.

12/20/2022

12/07/2022

We are very proud that one of our Political Science department's graduates is being considered for Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department! Jonette earned her MPA here in 2012.

A 20-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department is an unconventional contender for the role of top cop not only because of who she is—a woman in a role

12/05/2022

Here's a good discussion for some of you who are considering running for political office. This is from my friend Dr. Dallas Breen at the Stennis Institute of Mississippi State University.

Welcome to the "So You Want to Run for Office?" Video Series A welcome message from Dr. Dallas Breen, Stennis Institute Executive Director. Episode 1: Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson Michael Watson, Mississippi Secretary of State, talks about all things campaigning and how to be a cand...

11/06/2022

10/19/2022

PoliSci students, please see the email below from Char Dae Love-Jones, one of our outstanding graduates from the MPA class of 2009. Potential careers for students and alums!

Hello Dr. Kiefer,
I hope all is well. Long time since c/o 2009.
I wanted to connect with you on outreach engagement I’m trying to build at my agency. Specifically, we are interested in building relationships, where unestablished, with academic institutions to attract top talent to apply for jobs at the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). Our need to attract interested candidates requires us to think more strategically in our marketing and outreach strategies. Rather that is exploring career fairs, networking opportunities, social media, or referrals. What better place to start than with my Alma Mater?
Here’s a little bit about TIGTA. TIGTA is a bureau under the Department of the Treasury; we currently have approximately 730 employees located at both our headquarters office in Washington, D.C. and at over 60 field offices throughout the U.S. TIGTA provides independent oversight of IRS activities by performing audits, investigations, inspections, and evaluations. We are ramping up hiring and looking for top talent in our mission-critical occupations: Auditors; Law Enforcement Agents; Criminal and Forensic Investigators; IT Specialists in Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Data Analytics; Attorneys; Management and Program Analysts; HR Specialists; and Personnel Security Specialists. We have both permanent employment and volunteer opportunities at TIGTA. These occupations translate to students in the following degree programs and/or backgrounds:
Auditing;
Business Administration;
Public Administration;
Finance and Accounting;
Law Enforcement;
Forensics;
Systems Administration;
Applications Software;
Data Management;
Enterprise Architecture;
Network Services;
HR;
Communications;
Appropriations Law; and
Law and Litigation.
Can you connect me with any students you have in these areas (current or past)? We are also in contact with UNO Career Services, but any other program faculty you could connect me would be great. I and members of my team can make ourselves available to discuss more.
Recruit once and hire twice!
V/R,
Char Dae´ S. Love-Jones
Director, Human Capital & Personnel Security
Office of Mission Support
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
[email protected]
Desk: (202) 622-3687
Cell: (202) 309-4006

09/09/2022

I hope to see you all at the Department’s “Welcome Back” party tonight (Friday, Sept 9th), 5:30-7:30pm in Milneburg Hall 351!

Everyone is welcome. Meet your classmates and the faculty for an enjoyable evening with food and refreshments.

08/24/2022

Department of Political Science Welcomes New Faculty Member

Dr. Grace Reinke joined the UNO department of political science this fall as an assistant professor where she now teaches courses in public law and serves as the department's pre-law advisor. Dr. Reinke earned her PhD in political science from the University of Washington in Seattle in 2022 and is currently working on a book project based on her dissertation. Her research focuses on the many political dimensions of inequality, especially as they are mediated through systems of law and economics in the contemporary US context.