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Faculty Profile
Name: Scott Henson
Title: Assistant Professor of Political Science Courses Taught: International Politics, Contemporary Global Issues, East Asian Studies. This year Henson began teaching a special topics class, International Organizations and Law.
Education: B.A., Gardner-Webb University; M.F.A., Queens University; M.B.A., The Fuqua School of Business, Duke; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
At Maryville College since: 2006
When it came time to begin his academic career, Dr. Scott Henson chose Maryville College because “my vision of academic life was a small, liberal arts college where relationships run deep, mentoring is possible, and interdisciplinary work is encouraged.”
He himself brings a significant background in many disciplines, with interests ranging from philosophy of religion (his undergraduate major) to videography and journalism to political science with a particular interest in international issues and globalization.
Of the courses he is teaching, he has this to say: “International Politics is a core component of the Political Science major and is in the center of my research. I really enjoy the class; it is a headline a minute. I also appreciate the opportunity to teach theContemporary Global Issues class. It doesn’t have a home in a major, but is very interdisciplinary. I get to bring in so many interesting things from international climate change to the International Monetary Fund. I also teach East Asia World Cultures, which is a favorite of mine because we delve into so many facets of culture and how this impacts areas such as politics and views of globalization. This year I am teaching a new special topics class, International Organizations and Law. This draws on my research in international law, concerns about justice, and human rights projects. I am really excited about this class. It meshes so well with Maryville College’s purpose: to create leaders who will make a difference in the world.”
This summer Dr. Henson and five MC students will spend time in two rural villages in China, doing research under the auspices of an Asian Network/Freeman Foundation grant. They’ll be studying the impact of globalization on rural areas.
In his work with these students and others, Dr. Henson hopes to empower students for their future, and expects them to change the world.
Quick fact:
Sherry Kasper, Maryville College, presents "The Legacy of Keynes as Public Intellectual" at the 13th Annual Summer Institute for the History of Economic Thought conference at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies on June 30, 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nCdAaWSJIg
Social Sciences Faculty
 | Dr. Susan Ambler Associate Professor of Sociology Education: B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., PH.D., The Ohio State University Thaw Hall 203C (865) 981-8232 susan.ambler@maryvillecollege.edu My Website |
 | Dr. Tricia Bruce Assistant Professor of Sociology Education: B.A., Southwestern University M.A., Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara Thaw Hall 203A (865) 981-8129 tricia.bruce@maryvillecollege.edu My Website |
 | Dr. Scott Brunger Professor of Economics Education: B.A., Yale University Ph.D., New School for Social Research Thaw Hall 203B (865) 981-8262 scott.brunger@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. John Gallagher Professor of Management Education: B.A., Boston College; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee Thaw Hall 213D (865) 981-8235 john.gallagher@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Jenifer Greene Associate Professor of Management, Chair, Division of Social Sciences Education: B.S,. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University Thaw Hall 205 (865) 981-8047 jenifer.greene@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Frances Henderson Assistant Professor of Political Science Education: B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Cornell University; Ph.D., Washington University Thaw Hall 213B (865) 981-8219 frances.henderson@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Scott Henson Associate Professor of Political Science Education: B.A., Gardner-Webb University; M.F.A., Queens University; M.B.A., The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University; M.A., M.L.A.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Thaw Hall 213 A (865) 981-8260 scott.henson@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Sherry Kasper Professor of Economics Education: B.A., DePauw University; M.P.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Thaw Hall 212 (865) 981-8231 sherry.kasper@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Dr. Sharon May Associate Professor of Economics Education: B.A., Wilson College; M.A., Maxwell School, Syracuse University; M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University Thaw Hall 213C (865) 981-8343 sharon.may@maryvillecollege.edu My Website |
 | Dr. Victoria Messman Assistant Professor of Management Education: B.S., M.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Tennessee Thaw Hall 204B (865) 981-8234 victoria.messman@maryvillecollege.edu My Website |
 | Dr. Mark O'Gorman Associate Professor of Political Science, Coordinator of Environmental Studies Program Education: B.A., St. Lawrence University M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University - The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Thaw Hall 203D (865) 981-8048 mark.ogorman@maryvillecollege.edu My Website |
 | Mr. Clay Shwab Visiting Instructor of Management Education: M.S., B.A., University of Tennessee Thaw Hall 204A (865) 981-8261 clay.shwab@maryvillecollege.edu |
 | Ms. Rebecca Treadway Associate Professor of Management Education: B.S., University of Tennessee; M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University; Certification in Internal Accounting; Certification in Public Accounting, TN Thaw Hall 218B (865) 981-8341 rebecca.treadway@maryvillecollege.edu |
Social Sciences Extended Staff
 | Ms. Paula Orr Administrative Assistant Thaw Hall 205 (865) 981-8236 paula.orr@maryvillecollege.edu |