Political Science-Winthrop University

An understanding of the political process has become even more important in today's complex and ever-changing world. At Winthrop, the Department of Political Science has built a flexible program which exposes the student to the major fields of political inquiry while also allowing for concentration in areas most suitable for his or her intellectual and career goals.

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Political Science faculty photo Spring 2007

Standing (L-R): Tim Boylan, Stephen Smith, Jennifer Leigh Disney,
Chris Van Aller, Karen Kedrowski and Melford Wilson.
Seated (L-R): Scott Huffmon, Adolphus Belk, Jr., and Michael Lipscomb.

The political science faculty at Winthrop has been consistently recognized as an outstanding group of highly motivated and dedicated professionals. The faculty have received numerous awards. All of the faculty demonstrate a high level of knowledge in their specialty areas and a commitment to effective teaching.

The deadline to register to vote in the November 4, 2008 election in South Carolina has passed. Students who wish to register to vote in South Carolina at this point, may still do so. However, they will not be eligible to vote in the November 4 general election. http://www.scvotes.org/south_carolina_voter_registration_information

Be properly attired at the polling place on Election Day! South Carolina Election Law prohibits any display of campaign materials at the polling place. This INCLUDES articles of clothing such as t-shirts and hats, or buttons and stickers worn by voters.

Any voter who shows up at the polling place wearing any campaign paraphernalia will be asked to remove it, or to cover it up. For more information, see: http://www.scvotes.org/2008/09/25/display_of_campaign_material_not_allowed_at_polls

Can’t get to your polling place on Election Day? Find out how to get your South Carolina absentee ballot here: http://www.scvotes.org/how_to_register_absentee_voting.

Are you registered to vote in another state? Most states accept the national voter registration form. This form and detailed instructions are available here:
http://www.fabnit.com/nvra_update.pdf.

Contact information for election agencies for all states and the District of Columbia is here: http://www.eac.gov/voter/how-to-contact-your-state-election-office.

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