Staff
Daniel M. Shea, Director
Professor of Political Science Daniel M. Shea received his doctorate from the State University of New York at Albany in 1993. He taught for several years at the University of Akron and Lafayette College, before coming to Allegheny in the fall of 1999. Shea teaches an array of courses in American government and has written extensively on the legislative process, campaigns and elections, political parties, electoral participation, and the politics of the media. He lives in Meadville, Pa. with his wife, Christine, and three young children.
Brian Harward, Research Fellow
Professor Harward has been an associate political science professor at Allegheny College since August 2010. He joined the CPP staff as a research fellow soon thereafter, bringing with him his expertise in Constitutional law. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College, and his master’s and doctorate from the University of Georgia. He lives in Meadville with his wife and young daughter.
Mary Solberg, Program Coordinator
As program coordinator of the CPP, Mary Solberg is responsible for planning, organizing and developing myriad programs for the CPP, including conferences and workshops. She also edits the CPP’s annual magazine, Soapbox, and oversees the popular Model Campaign USA program that teaches the art of campaigning to high school students. Having earned a journalism degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, she has worked for many years as a daily newspaper reporter, columnist, copy editor and managing editor at various publications.
The Student Fellow Program
The Center for Political Participation relies heavily on student involvement. Several work-study students are hired each semester to do important research. Also, a Student Fellowship Program has been established. These fellows are selected to help run the Center…from organizing various events and implementing programs, to creating innovative strategies for promoting politics and the democratic process.
