Thomas H. Chivens

Thomas H. Chivens is a Lecturer IV and Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on anthropological method and theory, undergraduate education innovation, technologies of policing and gender, and the politics of awareness in Poland and North America. He holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz (1994), a Certificate in Cultural Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004), and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from UNC Chapel Hill (2004).

• Education:
  • B.A., Anthropology & Psychology, UC Santa Cruz (1994)
  • Certificate in Cultural Studies, UNC Chapel Hill (2004)
  • Ph.D., Anthropology, UNC Chapel Hill (2004)

Chivens has received prestigious awards including the 2014 Excellence in Advising (LSA), Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (2004-2006), and multiple dissertation fellowships. His work intersects Eastern European studies through affiliations with the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and the Center for Emerging Democracies.

As an advisor, he supports students through structured appointment systems and curriculum development. His research bridges sociocultural theory with practical educational frameworks, emphasizing critical awareness in contemporary policing and gender dynamics.