Program Leadership

Renée de Nevers
Associate Professor, Public Administration and International Affairs Department
Chair, Social Science Ph.D. Program
Associate Professor by Courtesy Appointment, Political Science Department
351 Eggers Hall
315.443.7093 | denevers@syr.edu
The chair of the Social Science Ph.D. Program is a senior member of the Maxwell faculty appointed by the Dean. The chair oversees the administration of the program and typically serves as academic advisor to first year students prior to their choosing their Advisory Committee. Renée de Nevers is a professor in the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs. Her primary interests are in international security, international relations, and private military and security companies.
Program Administration

Tammy Salisbury
Administrative Assistant, Social Science Ph.D. Program
413 Maxwell Hall
315.443.2275 | mtsalisb@syr.edu
The Program Administrator is Tammy Salisbury. Please contact her for general information about the program and for help in the application process.