Joe Gardner

Joe Gardner is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Political Science at Gonzaga University, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He joined Gonzaga in 2011, bringing experience from prior roles as an Assistant Professor at Northern Arizona University and a Visiting Professor at the University of Montana.

Education:

• Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005
• M.A., Political Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998
• M.A., International Studies, Claremont Graduate University, 1994
• B.A., Political Science, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1991

His research and teaching focus on American political institutions, constitutional law, civil liberties, American foreign policy, and the dynamics of political deliberation, particularly within high-level policy-making bodies like the Federal Open Market Committee. He explores how transparency impacts the quality and equality of deliberation in closed governmental settings.

The recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on deliberative democracy and institutional transparency within U.S. monetary policy. Both articles analyze the Federal Open Market Committee, employing qualitative and quantitative methods to assess how openness influences decision-making processes and participant equality.

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Advising and Grants:
No information is available regarding graduate students advised or external research grants received. His leadership role as Department Chair suggests administrative responsibilities in addition to teaching and research.

Labs and Teams:
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