Summary
Dr. Fisher was an associate professor in the Department of Political Science until 2015 when she retired from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research and teaching at UNR focused on the role of interest groups and their impact on legislative decision-making, publishing in some of the field's top journals. w88 casinoShe has written two books on interest groups and lobbying in California and, with Professor Robert Ostergard, she co-authored a text on how to succeed as a college student in the social sciences.
After leaving academia, she began working for the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and CCC Foundation. She currently oversees the development and implementation of systemwide student success reforms designed to improve equitable student outcomes in community colleges.
w88 casinoShe missed teaching after retirement and truly appreciates that she can still work with students in her online courses at the University.
Research areas
- American Government with a focus on legislative behavior and interest groups.
- Comparative Politics with a specific interest in comparative political behavior and institutions.
Education
American Government with a focus on legislative behavior and interest groups. Comparative Politics with a specific interest in comparative political behavior and institutions.
Professional certifications
- B.A. International Trade and Development, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1990
- w88 online casinoM.A. Political Science, University of California, Davis, 1990
- Ph.D. Political Science, University of California, Davis, 1997