Brief Biography
Chalmers Brumbaugh joined the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Elon University in 1986. Throughout his career, Brumbaugh has devoted his energies to Elon’s model of engaged and experiential learning. In 1995 he was honored at Elon for his outstanding work in the area of Service Learning. In 2008, the University bestowed Brumbaugh with its Award for Excellence in Mentoring. In 2011 and 2012, he was named Advisor of the Year in North Carolina for his work with Elon’s chapter of the North Carolina Student Legislature. Currently, Brumbaugh oversees the International Studies program. During the traditional semester periods, Brumbaugh teaches courses in Latin American politics and American Government. During the winter term, Brumbaugh takes students to Costa Rica to study Latin American politics, history and culture.
Education
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. in Political Science and History, College of Wooster
Summer study, University of the Americas, Mexico City
Courses Taught
RECENT ELON COURSES TAUGHT:
American Government
Campaign Management
Internships
Latin American Politics
U.S. – Latin American Relations
Costa Rica Study Course (Winter Term)
North Carolina Student Legislature
Model United Nations
Britain in Transition (London semester)
Service Activities
Associate Director, International Studies Major, 2012-present
Interim Director, International Studies Major, Spring, 2012
Coordinator, Latin American Studies Program, 2004-2010
Chair, Department of Political Science, Elon University, 1998-2010
Professor of Political Science, Elon University, 1992-present
Associate Professor of Political Science, Elon College, 1986-92
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