Timothy Meinke, PhD
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department Chair of International Relations and Political Science
Experience/Background
- 2009-present: Associate Professor of Political Science, Lynchburg College
- 2003-2009: Assistant Professor of Political Science, Lynchburg College
- 2000-2003: Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Towson University
- 1999-2000: Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Towson University
- 1995, 1998: Instructor of Political Science, University of Maryland
Degrees and Certifications
- 2002: PhD, Government and Politics, University of Maryland
- 1995: MA, Government and Politics, University of Maryland
- 1993: MA, Political Science, Case Western Reserve University
- 1993: BA, Political Science, Case Western Reserve University
Professional/Research Interests
- American Public Policy
- Public Administration
- American Federalism
- State and Local Politics
Honors and Awards
- 2005: Selected as a Wye Fellow
- 1998: Conley Dillon Award, University of Maryland
- 1995: Prince George's County Municipal Association Award for Outstanding Research and Service at the Local Level
Courses Taught
- The American Experiment: Introduction to American Politics
- American National Government
- American Public Policy
- Campaigns and Elections
- Congress
- State, Power, and Bureaucracy
- Environmental Public Policy
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to American Government
- Policy-Making in the American States
- Public Administration
- Political Science Research Methods
- State and Local Politics
- The Politics of the Presidency
- Quest for Justice I and II
- Urban Government
- Legislatures and Lobbyists
- Research Methods
Professional Associations
- American Political Science Association
- Southern Political Science Association





