Professor of Political Science and Public Administration
| Office: | 168-B Jewett Hall Augusta Campus |
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| Phone: | (207) 621-3287 |
| Toll-Free: | 1-877-862-1234 ext. 3287 |
| Fax: | (207) 621-3293 |
| E-mail: | john.nickerson@maine.edu |
Educational Background
- B.A., University of Maine, 1959
- M.A., Washington State University, 1966
- Ph.D., University of Idaho, 1971
My greatest teaching reward is to assist students’ learning and to encourage their pursuit of excellence by developing in them analytical skills with which they can think critically, creatively and conceptually about many worldly topics. The output of good papers or a graduation exercise is good. The outcome of knowledge, jobs or other personal satisfactions is better. Best, however, is the impact that each one can have upon others and upon the world. A dynamic classroom and personal interaction are central to my effort.
Professor Nickerson is Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Maine at Augusta. Professor Nickerson earned his B.A. at the University of Maine at Orono, his M.A. at Washington State University and his Ph.D. from The University of Idaho.
He is a lifetime member of the American Civil Liberties Union, Kennebec Historical Society, Kennebec Valley Humane Society and the Maine Civil Liberties Union. Professor Nickerson is also a Member of the Maine Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration and a member of the Governing Council, Maine Chapter of the American Society of Public Administration. In addition, he is on the Leadership Council of the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
