Dr. Sussman and his diminutive companion Hootie at Graves Mountain, Virginia.

Glen Sussman Professor of Political Science Glen Sussman received his Ph.D. in political science from Washington State University. He joined the faculty at Old Dominion University in 1992 where he teaches courses in the field of American politics.  His  research focuses on the American presidency, environmental politics and policy, and political behavior. Dr. Sussman's scholarship includes three books and over eighty journal articles, book chapters and professional papers.  He served two terms as chair of an eighteen member department, 2000-2006.