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John G. Speer, Ph.D.
Department Chair of Government and Criminal Justice
Contact Information
Office Phone: 713.718.7846
E-mail: john.speer@hccs.edu
Postal Address: 10141 Cash Rd.
Stafford, TX 77477
Short Bio
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Ph.D and M.A. from University of Kentucky in Political Science
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B.A. from Pan American University in Political Science and History
I have been on the Southwest College faculty since 1993. Before that, I taught at University of Houston, Lexington Community College, and University of Kentucky. Along with my colleague Dr. Larry Gonzalez, I founded the Southwest College Service Learning Program. My research has focused on the politics of Mexico and Central America, particularly Nicaragua where I have conducted extensive field study. In 2006, I went to southern Brazil on a faculty exchange program and lectured at three universities.
Outside of work, I enjoy camping, canoeing, live music, and poetry. I lead a creative writing workshop at a nearby Texas prison unit. My first book, Uncommon Community: One Congregation's Work with Prisoners will be released by Skinner House Press in May 2008.
My Courses for Spring 2008
Second Start -- Government 2302, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 pm - 3 pm, CRN # 27653, Stafford 121B
