Christiansen studies political communication/rhetoric. Her scholarly efforts have focused on the language of war and the rhetoric of social movements. She is also drawn to visual persuasion, particularly as manifested in political editorial cartoons and in the role political monuments play in maintaining conflict in Cyprus.

Dolan is interested in women and politics, presidential campaigns and elections. She is currently working on a book about Senator Hillary Clinton. Her research and teaching interests include bureaucratic politics, women and politics, public policy, research methods and Congress.

Harris is an interdisciplinary scholar whose general area of interest is Twentieth Century African American political history. Harris also recently completed her J.D. at the William Mitchell College of Law. She is the author of Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Obama, and co-editor of Racially Writing the Republic: Racists, Race Rebels, and Transformations of American Identity.

Knutson's areas of interest are American politics, political communication and public policy. Her research focuses on the impact of religious interest groups on public, mediated deliberation and on policymaking. She teaches courses on American politics, Congress, the presidency, public policy, interest groups, and political communication.

Lynch’s primary areas of expertise are international relations and the international political economy and particularly trade, including globalization, the World Trade Organization and regional trade agreements. He has written a book on trade and globalization and contributed chapters to many international trade publications.

Oxendine is an expert on public policy, American government, civic involvement, urban politics, political psychology, political research methods and wealth inequality in the U.S.

Petersen's research interests include presidential inaugurations and especially first ladies. She is engaged in research on the rhetoric of first ladies, and received a grant to conduct research at the Eleanor Roosevelt archives in Hyde Park, N.Y. She also conducts research on women and politics, including women engaged in international political communication.

Rosenthal studies political theory, reconciliation studies, constitutional law and feminist theory. At Gustavus she teaches courses in ancient and modern political theory, constitutional law, political and legal thinking civil rights and liberties and feminist theory. She is completing work on two books including Liberal Bodies: Bodily Invasion and Political Theory.

Schier is one of the nation's preeminent political media commentators. His most recent works include editing The Postmodern Presidency: Bill Clinton's Legacy in American Politics (2000) and authoring Panorama of a Presidency: How George W. Bush Acquired and Spent His Political Capital (2008). He has taught widely in American politics — courses on Congress, the presidency, parties and interest groups, political rhetoric, America's future and public policy.

Underhill teaches courses in international relations theory, political empowerment and civic engagement, sustainable development and environmental politics, including a course on the Mississippi River and study abroad courses in Central America and Africa. His research and published work concerns local and global environmental politics (with particular focus on water resource issues), peace and conflict studies and critical pedagogy.

Woodward has expertise in political and historical commentary, observation, and analysis. He has been a “political junkie” his entire life and taught history and political science since 1991. His professional portfolio includes published articles and book reviews in academic journals. On occasion, Woodard has served as a political commentator on local TV news programs.