Students learn best in diverse educational environments. Central to the depth and quality of intellectual life at Appalachian is a diverse faculty. The Faculty Fellows Program recruits and retains faculty members with life experiences unique to Appalachian's underrepresented student and faculty populations.

Their varied origins and perspectives enrich all of campus life while preparing students for active, global citizenship.

The Appalachian State University Faculty Fellows as of November 2007 are:

• E. Ike Udogu, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice

 

E. Ike Udogu

E. Ike Udogu is a professor in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice. He earned his B.A. in political science from Appalachian State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Udogu joined the faculty as a Faculty Fellow in 2003. He teaches international relations and comparative politics with special emphasis in international relations and African politics.

Since coming to Appalachian, he has published several books, book chapters, book reviews and articles. He has also co-authored works with graduate students.

Udogu is the recipient of several athletics and scholarly awards including NCAA All-American soccer player; inductee, Appalachian State University Hall of Fame; Who's Who in American Education; National Endowment for the Humanities; and 2000 Outstanding Scholars of the 21st Century Award.

He served as president of the Association of Third World Studies Inc.