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About Political Science

The Department of Political Science is a dynamic, research-intensive and teaching-oriented department, offering students an effective and engaging learning environment.

Faculty are leading experts who engage with students to develop their ability to understand and analyze the complex relationships between power, authority and governance, and how they shape the lives of individuals and groups around the world.

The department has particular expertise in exciting fields such as digital democracy, law and public policy, development, and comparative politics. Faculty are proud members of the Canadian Political Science Association and Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration.

Mailing Address

MacKinnon Building, 5th floor
University of Guelph
50 Stone Rd E, Guelph ON N1G 2W1

Phone: 519-824-4120, ext. 56505

Contacts

Chair

Troy Riddell
Office: MacKinnon Building, Room 525
Email: POLS.chair@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 56503

Assistant to the Chair

Rachael Flucker
Office: MacKinnon Building, Room 524
Email: POLS.chair@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 56505

Graduate Program Assistant

Renee Tavascia
Office: MacKinnon Building, Room 523
Email: POLS.graduate@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 56973

Undergraduate Program Assistant

Natasha Bell
Office: MacKinnon Building, 527
Email: POLS.undergrad@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 52184

IT Coordinator

Janice Hicks
Office: MacKinnon Building, Room 631
Email: janice.hicks@uoguelph.ca
Extension: 53541