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Dr. Victoria Williams
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Director of the Alvernia Honors Program
Francis Hall 407
610-796-5511
victoria.williams@alvernia.edu
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Dr Williams grew up in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Twin Valley High School. She graduated magna cum laude with honors in political science from Lynchburg College, in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she participated in the College's Westover Honors Program.
Moving to Waco, Texas, she attended Baylor University. There she earned her M.A. in International Relations, with a focus on former-Soviet Central Asia and comparative development. She went to the University of Kentucky where she recieved her M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science, with concentration in international relations and comparative politics. Her dissertation explored the theory of diversionary war (think "Wag the Dog").
Dr. Williams is interested in all aspects of international security, especially causes of war, arms control, terrorism, and multilateral conflict management/intervention. In addition, she has researched interestes in human rights, international law, refugees, comparative political development, women's development issues, and international organizations. Her comparative research focuses on the developing world, in particular the Former Soviet Union, South Asia, the Middle-East, and Africa.
Dr. Tim Blessing
Associate Professor of History
Francis Hall 231
610-796-8235
Tim.blessing@alvernia.edu
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Dr. Blessing, while teaching primarily in the area of History, also teaches political science courses on the Presidency, the legislative process, and political parties.