Policy Studies

Leadership, Staff and Faculty

Professor Bill Coplin with students outside of Maxwell Auditorium

The policy studies faculty and staff are more than just experts in their field, they are deeply invested teachers, mentors and connectors. Learn about our dedicated staff and the program’s award-winning faculty members who are drawn from across Maxwell’s social science departments and top-ranked graduate professional program in public affairs.

Peter Wilcoxen

Peter Wilcoxen

Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs Department

Ajello Professor in Energy and Environmental Policy

Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence

225 Eggers Hall
315.443.0268 | wilcoxen@syr.edu

Michelle A. Walker

Michelle A. Walker

Director of Community Programs, Policy Studies

225 Eggers Hall
315.443.4683 | mawalker@syr.edu

Shannon Botsford

Shannon Botsford

Administrative Specialist, Policy Studies

225 Eggers Hall
315.443.2348 | sbotsfor@syr.edu

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