New chair announced for Political Science Department at UTM

March 17, 2011

Professor Edward Schatz has been appointed as Chair, Department of Political Science at UTM for a three year term, effective July 1, 2012. Effective July 1, 2011, Professor Graham White will be Acting Chair for one year while Prof. Schatz is on a research and study leave.

Professor Schatz, an expert on the ex-USSR, is a highly successful researcher and teacher who is known within the department for his good judgment and for the strong rapport he enjoys with his colleagues and with undergraduate and graduate students. His commitment to UTM, combined with his strong record of service at both St. George and UTM, will serve him well as he takes on his new role in 2012.

In the interim, Professor Graham White has kindly agreed to serve as Acting Chair for a year. His superb leadership as former chair, his wisdom, good nature, and standing in both the wider scholarly and the U of T community will be valuable assets during the upcoming year.

Congratulations to Professor Schatz and Professor White on these appointments.

As the outgoing Chair of the Department, Professor Ronnie Beiner should be credited for his dedicated service. Under his leadership, the department rose admirably to the challenges of enrolment growth and underwent a very positive departmental review.