Department of Political Science
Dr. Vandana Desai
Associate Professor of Political Science
Faculty profile
About Dr. Vandana Desai
Vandana Desai teaches sections of American National Government and Core Capstone, connecting institutional political science with community challenges. Her scholarship investigates municipal budgeting, neighborhood council engagement, and racial equity in local infrastructure delivery. She collaborates with municipal planning agencies across the Merrow Valley on citizen participation initiatives.
Dr. Vandana Desai is a member of the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Urban politics
- Local governance
- Civic engagement
- Municipal public policy
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 259
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Vandana Desai isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
In 2026–27 Dr. Vandana Desai teaches sections of CORE 400, POSC 101; your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub. Other teaching rotates by year. For the department's courses, see the Department of Political Science.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.