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Mary Hallock Morris

Associate Professor of Political Science

“This degree will give students strong analytical and communication skills that are valuable in any sector: public, private and nonprofit. These skills will help students step into organizational leadership.”

Mary Hallock Morris

Associate Professor of Political Science

Degrees Held:

PhD, Political Science, Indiana University, 2004
MLIS, Library Science, Indiana University Indianapolis, 2025
MA, Community and Environmental Education, Antioch University Midwest, 1997
BS, Communication Arts, 1991

Career Highlights:

Awards

2013 Bill and Helen Sands Professor of the Year | College of Liberal Arts, University of Southern Indiana
2010 USI Outstanding Academic Advisor Award | University of Southern Indiana
2009 USI Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching by New Faculty | University of Southern Indiana
2009 Faculty Member of the Year: Student Government Association | University of Southern Indiana
2008 Alumni Citation for Academic Excellence | The Defiance College, Defiance, OH
2005 Faculty Member of the Year | Student Government Association, University of Southern Indiana

Community Service

Evansville Redevelopment Authority 2011 – 2021
- Vice President 2013 – 2018
- Secretary, 2011-2012, 2019 - 2021

Professional Service

President | Indiana Political Science Association, 2012-2013 and 2006-2007
Vice President | Indiana Political Science Association, 2011-2012 and 2005-2006

USI Administrative Highlights

University Core Curriculum Director, 2014 - 2021
Department Chair, 2015 – 2019
Dean’s Executive Council, College of Liberal Arts, 2010 - 2011

Tell us something that your students might find interesting about you.
I make a pretty mean gumbo.
What is one book you think everyone should read?
Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court by Sarah Isgur (Crown, 2026)
Why did you start teaching?
I genuinely like students.
What advice would you give to those considering this online program?
This degree will give students strong analytical and communication skills that are valuable in any sector: public, private and nonprofit. These skills will help students step into organizational leadership.
What would you like students to take away from your classes?
- How to write professional memos and reports
- How to develop a policy proposal
- How to conduct a program analysis
- How to research and write a literature review
- Critical thinking skills
What types of projects can your students expect in these courses?
Case Studies, Policy Evaluations, Research Papers, Discussion Boards, Group Projects, Policy Memos
In which online courses/classes do you teach?
PA 632, PA 644, PA 645, PA 697
In which online program(s) do you teach?
MPA

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