Susan B. Haire Head of Department of Political Science Professor of Political Science Susan Haire is Professor of Political Science and Head of the Department of Political Science. Prior to receiving her PhD in political science from the University of South Carolina, she earned a bachelor’s degree from UGA and an MPA from the University of West Florida. Dr. Haire joined UGA’s Department of Political Science in 1995 where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on American courts, gender, and research methods. Her research examines policy making in the US Courts of Appeals with a focus on judicial diversity. Education Education: Ph.D., University of South Carolina 1993, Political Science M.P.A., University of West Florida 1985 B.A, University of Georgia 1982, Political Science Courses Taught Courses Regularly Taught: POLS/SOCI 3700 Read more about Susan B. Haire
Bobby Jo Otto Lecturer Education Education: Ph.D., Sociology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2014. M.A., Applied Sociology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, 2006. B.A., Sociology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, 2003. Read more about Bobby Jo Otto
Talarico Public Service Leadership Award Read more about Talarico Public Service Leadership Award Each year the program awards the Susette M. Talarico Public Service Leadership Award to the student who has shown exemplary service to the community and on campus during their time in the program. This year, we had such excellent applicants that we awarded a winner and two honorable mentions! This year’s winner and honorable mentions demonstrate inclusive excellence in addition to public service leadership.
2023 Criminal Justice Studies Convocation Our 2023 CJ Studies Convocation will be held on Friday, May 12th at 10 AM, MLC Room 101. We look forward to meeting your family and friends and celebrating all of your accomplishments! Any questions regarding the convocation ceremony can be sent to Caroline Bryson at caelch@uga.edu Read more about 2023 Criminal Justice Studies Convocation
Inclusive Excellence Spotlight : Inside-Out @ UGA Read more about Inclusive Excellence Spotlight : Inside-Out @ UGA Dr. Sarah Shannon’s Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program class (SOCI 4470S) took place over eight weeks this spring semester at the Athens-Clarke County Jail. The course is an opportunity for a small group of students from UGA and a group of residents at the jail to exchange ideas and perceptions about crime and justice, the criminal justice system, and imprisonment.
2023 Susette M. Talarico Lecture Please watch the video lecture below Read more about 2023 Susette M. Talarico Lecture
2023 Inside-Out Program Graduation Graduation Day for our 2023 Inside-Out students! They shared a Zine containing drawings, stories and poems written over the 8 weeks the students met together at the ACC jail. Read more about 2023 Inside-Out Program Graduation
Inclusion Excellence Student Spotlight : Livia Epnett Read more about Inclusion Excellence Student Spotlight : Livia Epnett Livia Epnett is a Criminal Justice Studies major working on a Double Dawg in the UGA Master of Public Administration program. Livia’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her campus and community involvements.
Spring 2023 Intern Spotlight Caroline Duncan "I am the Mental Health Data Support Intern at the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. In this role, I assist the Behavioral Health Unit's Co-Responder teams with data collection and analysis. I also work on mental health special projects as assigned, which thus far have included coordinating mental health grant funding and working on community outreach efforts. Read more about Spring 2023 Intern Spotlight
