
Timothy D. Sisk
Professor
303-871-2324 (Office)
https://korbel.du.edu/about/directory/timothy-d-sisk
SIE Complex, 2201 S. Gaylord St. Denver, CO 80208
What I do
Professor of International and Comparative PoliticsProfessional Biography
His research, teaching and policy-oriented work focuses on democratization and electoral processes in fragile and post-war contexts. Professor Sisk also researches the role of international and regional organizations, particularly the United Nations, in peace operations, peacemaking, and peacebuilding.
Prior to joining the University of Denver in 1998, Sisk was a Program Officer and Research Scholar in the Grant Program of the United States Institute of Peace in Washington. Sisk earned a Ph.D. “with distinction” in political science from The George Washington University, in 1992, and an MA in International Journalism (1984) and a BA in Foreign Service and German (1982) from Baylor University.
Degree(s)
- Ph.D., Political Science, The George Washington University, 1992
- MA, International Journalism, Baylor University, 1984
- BA, Foreign Service and German, Baylor University, 1982
Licensure / Accreditations
- CITI IRB Chair
Professional Affiliations
- International Studies Association
- Academic Council on the United Nations System
Research
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Awards
- Senior Fulbright Fellowship, Fulbright IIE/Norwegian Nobel Institute