Dr. Barsha Damron Assistant Professor of Political Science 706-233-7234 bdamron@shorter.edu

Barsha Damron earned a B.A. in History and Political Science from Carson-Newman College and her M.A. in Political Science from the University of Tennessee. She earned her Ph.D. in Government from the University of Virginia, with specialization in the areas of American government and political theory. Her teaching interests include the American Presidency, the U.S. Early National Period, Civil Rights and Liberties, Judicial Process and Behavior, American Political Thought, and Modern and Contemporary Political Thought. Her research is currently in the area of judicial behavior and court reform.