Aruna Michie

Vita

Ph.D. Political Science, Michigan State University

Dr. Michie is Associate Professor of Political Science. She received A.B. Cum laude, Smith College, Department of Government, a M.A. Michigan State University, Department of Political Science, and a Ph.D. Michigan State University, Department of Political Science. She has been at K-State since 1976 teaching in the Department of Political Science. She also was an Associate Director, American Peace Corps in Northern India.

Policy Analysis and Evaluation: policy analysis and evaluation methods.Public Policy: environmental, agricultural and rural development policy; secondary emphasis on social policy. Comparative Politics and Administration: South Asian politics, some experience with Europe, Africa and Latin America; development policy and administration Secondary areas of training: development economics and macroeconomics Additionally, have taught introductory courses in political science, comparative politics, international relations and public policy and administration. Tools available: policy analysis and evaluation (usual methods), survey research.

Languages: Hindi (fluent), French (moderately fluent), Urdu (speak fluently), Russian (very basic)