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John Aughenbaugh, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in the College of Humanities and Sciences, Department of Political Science. His work bridges judicial branch dynamics with administrative law and public teaching innovation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech (2008)
- M.A. in Political Science, Virginia Tech (1992)
- B.A. in Political Science & History, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (1989)
Research focuses on the administrative philosophy of retired Supreme Court Justice Byron White, comparative impacts of Justices Jackson, White, and Scalia on U.S. administrative law, judicialization of public administration processes, and organizational dynamics of the judicial branch. He also explores political science pedagogy, including public teaching and podcast-based civic education tools.
Recent publications analyze Governor Youngkin’s administration and qualified immunity reform debates, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with law, policy, and education. His podcast, Civil Discourse, co-produced with VCU Cabell Librarian Nia Rodgers, earned the ALA Documents to the People Award.
Scientific Awards:
- ProQuest/GODORT/ALA Documents to the People Award (2023)
- Affordable Course Content Award to eliminate textbook costs for POLI 313 (2022)
- Multiple Outstanding Teaching Award nominations (2019–2023)
He teaches courses in constitutional/administrative law, courts and politics, law and public policy, and film-based political science analysis.
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