Faculty & Staff

DEPARTMENT CHAIR and INSTRUCTOR

Nicky González Yuen :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1), Political Thought (Poli 5), Grassroots Dem: Race, Politics and the American Promise (Poli 15), Grassroots Dem: Social Movements Since the 1960s (Poli 16), Grassroots Democ: Leadership and Power (SOSC 17)
Office: F-21-L Hours: Monday 11:50-12:20, 2:30-3:30, 5:15-5:45; Wednesday, 2:30-3:30; 5:15-6:15
YuenNicky@fhda.edu
(408) 864-8535
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BA, Political Science, Carleton College
JD, Boalt Hall, UC Berkeley
Ph.D, Jurisprudence and Social Policy, UC Berkeley

I love being a teacher! My first job in this role is helping students succeed at De Anza and to reach their own goals in life. I do this in part by introducing them to an engaged and populist politics centered on issues that matter to them personally. I am also an active participant in local and state politics, serving as an elected official in the East Bay since 2004. My main areas of scholarship are social movements, civil rights, and more recently, environmental politics.

FACULTY

Office: Check Website Hours: check website
danopoulos@comcast.net
(408) 924-5555
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BA, MA, Political Science, SJSU
BA, Economics, SJSU
Ph.D, Political Science, Univ. of Missouri

Constantine Danopoulos' specialties are comparative politics and international relations. He is the author or editor of a number of books and numerous articles. Professor Danopoulos served as the editor of the Journal of Political and Military Sociology and the president/chair of the Research Committee on Armed Forces of Society of the International Political Science Association

Elena Dorabji :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1), Comparative Politics (Poli 2)
Office: Check Website Hours: check website
elenadorabji@juno.com
(408) 924-1356
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Ph.D, Comparative Politics, UC Berkeley

Elena Dorabji received her Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley when it was a hotbed of radicalism. Her major area of specialization was comparative politics with emphasis on Africa, especially South Africa. Her present areas of research and focus are the study of comparative political cultures, America's social values, especially as they affect women and children

Greg Druehl :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1) (Winter terms only)Office: TBA Hours: Call for appointment
DruehlGreg@deanza.edu
408-864-5721
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BA, Political Science, Stanford Univ.
MA, International Relations, SFSU.
Ed.D, Education, Univ. of San Francisco

After many years serving De Anza in a range of administrative posts, in 1999 Greg chose to become a full-time faculty member in political science. One of Greg's goals as a teacher is to impart to his students a love for learning and a desire to participate in the democratic process. "I look forward to coming to teach every day. There is a sense of community among many faculty members here that is empowering and rewarding...."

Scott Heffner :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1), Comparative Politics (Poli 2), Political Thought (Poli 5)
Office: F-21-O Hours: check website
heffnerscott@fhda.edu
(408) 864-8805
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BA, Radio and TV News, SJSU
MA, Counseling and Psychology, Santa Clara Univ.
MA, Political Science, SJSU

Since 1993, I have been teaching in the Political Science Department at De Anza College and served as the Chair for three years. My first seventeen years (prior to the above) were spent teaching specialized classes and performing counseling services for senior citizens also within the Foothill-De Anza Community College District.

Jim Ngyuen:: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1), Asian American Experience in History (ICS 20), Asian American Community Issues  (ICS 22)
Office: L-13 Hours: TBA
jv_nguyen@yahoo.com
408-864-8999 x3720

AA, Social Sciences, College of San Mateo
BA, Political Science, U.C. Berkeley
JD, Santa Clara University

Prior to teaching Political Science at De Anza, I have worked in legal aid organizations as an advocate and as a policy analyst for a local member of Congress. My areas of focus include American Politics, California Politics, and law and politics. I support internships and experiential learning as a way for students to work in the community, to gain experience and to enhance classroom learning. As a community college graduate myself, I am committed to student success and will do everything I can to help you reach your goals at De Anza and beyond. 

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BA, Politics, UC Santa Cruz
MA, Education, Stanford University
MA, Political Science, SFSU

Ever since my youth I have been fascinated by the drama of politics. Whether it is trying to make sense of election outcomes or trying to come to terms with the major social upheavals of our day, political science has helped me better understand my place in the world and in our society. When not digesting my daily dose of the news, I can be found running, biking, skiing, making music or on a plane to some remote corner of the planet

Al Schendan, MA :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1)
Office: L-13 Fall Office Hours: 3-3:00pm M/W or by appt.
alschendan@yahoo.com
(408) 382-9117

BA, Political Science, SFSU
MA, Political Science, SFSU

Albert Schendan recieved his MA in Political Science from SFSU, 2004. His major area of specialization is American government and political theory. He also has a strong interest in political ideology and comparative politics.

Bob Stockwell, MA, Ph.D :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1), Comparative Politics (Poli 2), International Relations (Poli 3), Political Thought (Poli 5)

Office: F-21-P Hours: Check website
StockwellRobert@fhda.edu
(408) 864-8382
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BA, Political Science, UC San Diego
MA , Political Science, New School For Social Research
Ph.D., Political Science, UC Irvine

Bob Stockwell’s master’s work focused on the politics of land privatization in Hawai'i and his doctoral dissertation examined democratization and ethnic conflict in developing states. His current academic interests include democratic theory/democratization, ethnic conflict, constitutional engineering, and electoral systems.

Ishmael Tarikh :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1), Comparative Politics
Office: L-13 Hours: TBA
TarikhIshmael@fhda.edu
(408) 408-8999 x3668
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BA, Political Science, UCLA
MA, Afro-American Studies, UCLA
JD, Univ. of CA, Hastings College of the Law

Ishmael Tarikh’s academic focus is on fundamental change and social justice. He is the sole proprietor of Tarikh Consulting Services. He has taught on the postsecondary level at Chico State University, Berkeley City College, Merritt College, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, and San Jose State University.

Dave Tully :: American Govt. and Politics (Poli 1)
Office: L-13 Hours: TBA
TullyDavid@fhda.edu
(408) 864-8770

BA, Political Science, Westmont College
MA, American Govt., CSU Sacramento

I have taught at De Anza College since 1996. In addition, I worked briefly for both the District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Senate in the late 1980s and have also participated in American University's Foreign Policy Consortium program, an especial area of interest. Other areas of focus include the U.S. Constitution and the American Presidency. I am a third generation teacher and I drink my coffee black.

STAFF

Leslie Nguyen, Division Assistant 
Office: L-13 Hours: M-F, 9-5 (except lunch hours and breaks)
NgyuenLeslie@deanza.edu
(408) 864-8770