Political Science Faculty and Staff

John Bing
Professor of Political Science and Anthropology, Chairperson (Political Science, Criminal Justice and Anthropology)
Dr. John Bing earned his B.A. from Yale University, his Diploma in Education from the University of East Africa, his M.A. from Northwestern University and his Ph.D. from Washington University. Areas of expertise include American government, research methods, African affairs and international conflict. He can be contacted at 419-448-2067 or jbing. His office is located at 200G Aigler.
 
Kathryn Bradie
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Dr. Kathryn Bradie earned her B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University. Her areas of expertise include political philosophy and ethics. She can be reached at 419-448-2114 or kbradie. Her office is located at Pfleiderer 204.
 
Rita Barga
Associate Professor of Business and Political Science
Professor Rita Barga earned her B.A. from Brooklyn College, her M.A. from George Washington University and her J.D. from the University of Toledo. Areas of expertise include law and society, business law and Constitutional law. She can be contacted at 419-448-2626 or rbarga. Her office is located at 118 College Hall.
 
Marc O’Reilly
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Chairperson (International Studies Committee)
Dr. Marc O’Reilly earned his B.A. from McGill University, his M.A. from Ohio University and his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. Areas of expertise include the Middle East, human rights and American foreign policy. He can be contacted at 419-448-2208 or moreilly. His office is located at 307 Campus Center.
 
Tom Newcomb
Professor of Criminal Justice and Political Science
Professor Newcomb earned his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Minnesota. Areas of expertise include U.S. government and national security, intelligence, and African politics. He can be reached at 419-448-2897 or tnewcomb. His office is located at 200A Aigler. 
 
Arnold "Skip" Oliver
Professor Emeritus of Political Science
 
Mary Puffenberger
Administrative Assistant
Mary Puffenberger serves as the administrative assistant for the Anthropology, Business, Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Psychology Departments and the Center for Historic and Military Archaeology. She can be contacted at 419-448-2280 or mpuffenb. Her office is located at 100 Aigler.