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Renee Scherlen



Current Position

Associate Professor of Political Science
Chair, Political Science Curriculum Committee
Faculty Advisor, International Relations Association

 

Areas of Expertise & Interest                                                   
Latin American Politics
Comparative Politics
US Foreign Policy
War on Drugs

Phone and Email
(828) 262-6094
scherlenrg@appstate.edu

Campus Mailing Address
Appalachian State University
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
ASU Box 32107
Boone, NC  28608

Office Location 2056 Old Belk Library Building

Website
www.pscj.appstate.edu/faculty/scherlen2.html

Education

Ph.D. (1992) Government, University of Texas, Austin
M.A. (1986) Latin American Studies, University of Texas
B.S.F.S. (1984) Comparative Politics, Georgetown University

 

Courses Taught

Introduction to Comparative Politics
Global Conflict & Mediation: The UN
US Foreign Policy
Pro-Seminar in Comparative Politics
Globalization
Latin American Politics
War on Drugs

 

Publications

Dr. Scherlen co-authored a book with Dr. Robinson, Lies, Damned Lies and Drug War Statistics. In addition she has published articles and chapters on US foreign policy, Mexican politics, and Cuban foreign policy.