Department of Political Science Faculty

Dr. Clayton Wukich (Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh)

Assistant Professor

Dr. Wukich’s research interests include intergovernmental relations and collaborative governance, particularly within the policy domain of disaster and emergency management. His recent work examines curricula in emergency management and suggests strategies to develop more effective decision making under conditions of uncertainty. Dr. Wukich teaches courses on American politics, state and local government, emergency management, policymaking, and research methods. Prior to teaching, Dr. Wukich worked in politics (on a presidential campaign and in a governor’s office). He serves as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve and has taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Dr. Wukich received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2011.