Don Dugi

Don Dugi is a Professor of Political Science at Transylvania University since 1975. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active student engagement, rejecting passive learning models. He was honored as Kentucky Professor of the Year (2003) and held the Bingham-Young Professorship (1999-2002), which examined race in pedagogy. His research focuses on U.S. politics, public policy, and political theory.

Education:

• Ph.D., Purdue University, 1981
• M.A., St. Mary’s University, 1971
• B.A., St. Mary’s University, 1969

Teaching & Mentorship: Developed a law school prep workshop aiding students in gaining admission to top law schools. Served as advisor to Student Government Association, College Democrats/Republicans, and supervised legislative internships. Courses span constitutional law, public policy, political theory, and American political institutions.

Impact: Advocates for student ownership of learning, stating his mission is to 'leave people better off.' His Bingham-Young initiative influenced Transylvania's curricula and faculty pedagogy.