Brenda Kauffman
Faculty

Brenda Kauffman

Associate Professor of Political Science & International Studies, Director of International Studies, FlagSHIP Coordinator

Professional Profile

Dr. Kauffman earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Auburn University, a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts and Philosophy from Spring Hill College, a Bachelor's in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Georgia State University, and an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Penn State University.  Her areas of specific interest include environmental politics, international organizations and international political economy. 

Teaching

Courses Taught

  • Environmental Politics
  • Political Economy
  • Political Theory
  • American Government
  • International Relations
  • Comparative Politics
  • Flagler
  • First Year Seminar

Faculty advisor to the Flagler College Model United Nations Team

Director of the Flagler College FlagSHIP Program

Director of the Political Science Program

Director of the International Studies Program

Current Vice chair of the Faculty Senate

Previously taught at

  • Auburn University
  • University of South Alabama
  • Spring Hill College

Research

Currently researching global environmental governance and ecological economics in international political economy.

More Information

Has led study abroad courses to places like Costa Rica, Brazil, the Azores, Spain, Italy, Trinidad, Colombia, Poland, Czechia, Dominica

Office Hours (On Campus):

  • Monday: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM