The Department of Political Science at The University of Akron has a strong faculty dedicated to teaching and scholarship in the field of political science. Our faculty has published over: 28 books 245 articles and book chapters 322 professional conference papers 100 governmental and corporate reports The faculty is equally dedicated to excellence in teaching. Many employ various modes of multi-media instruction, service learning, internships, and other innovative teaching exercises. The department emphasizes its practical orientation toward career planning, and personnel are available to provide such advice and counseling.