Homepage for Dr. J. Philip Rogers

Welcome!  This is the homepage for Dr. J. Philip Rogers, Associate Professor of Government at San Antonio College.  On this page you can find links to all of my courses: both internet courses and traditional classroom courses. 

On this page you will also find information as to how to contact Dr. Rogers. If you are interested, there is also a bio of Dr. Rogers for your perusal. If you are enrolled in any of my classes - internet or traditional - send me an email as soon as possible to jphiliprogers@yahoo.com  so that I can put you on a list where you will receive any announcements I send out.

 Govt. 2301 Sections 090/091

Govt. 2301 Sections 098/099 Maymester

 Govt. 2301 Sections 090 Spring Semester

Govt. 2301.003  MWF 9:00-9:50 CAC 220

Govt. 2301.104 T/Tr 1:40-2:55 CAC 220

Govt. 2302.101  T/Tr 12:15-1:30 CAC 203

Govt. 2378.01 Intro. To International Relations  MWF 11:00-11:50 CAC 205

Contacting Dr. Rogers

 How To Contact

• Email:  Email is always the best means of contacting me.  My email is  jphiliprogers@yahoo.com  Please do not use my accd email.
• Office: CAC 210
• Office Hours By Appointment: My official Spring office hours are MWF 10-11, 1-2 and T/Tr: 10-12. However since I sometimes have to schedule meetings during those times please contact me in advance to schedule an appointment.  I am happy to talk in person with anyone who wishes to do so and will work with you to find a meeting time of mutual convenience.  Please call me at 288-3112 or email jphiliprogers@yahoo.com to schedule a meeting. 
• When All Else Fails: Cell Phone: I want to ensure that you can contact me immediately if you need to or if you are having problems contacting me by email.  For those times when you must reach me immediately or you can not reach me by email,  you may call my cell phone:  210-288-3112.  Please do not call my office phone..

 What To Contact Dr. Rogers About

• Courses: I am here to help.  I want you to feel free to contact me whenever you have a question or concern about any of the courses - internet or classroom.   These questions can be of a procedural or a substantive nature.   I can tell you what is expected if you are considering taking the courses. I will assist you if you are having difficulty understanding a course of mine that you are currently taking.  I will try to respond to your queries as soon as possible.  If you have any questions on courses - get in touch.
• New Course: Introduction to International Relations   Every Fall & Spring the Political Science Department will offer a course entitled Introduction to International Relations.  This course will count toward Core Curriculum Behavioral Science Hours at SAC or towards a Political Science or International Studies Major at SAC or towards International Studies Certificate.  Importantly, the course will also transfer for credit to universities in Texas.  If you are interested in finding out more - get in touch.
• University Recommendations and Careers in Political Science:  For those of you who are interested in what careers you might pursue with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Political Science - I am happy to discuss this with you.  I am also pleased to discuss the relative merits of different undergraduate programs in Political Science.
• Debating/Discussing Politics: I also love to debate/discuss politics - especially international politics and US Foreign Policy. If we want to chat about them - get in touch.
• Sports:  Finally, if you want to talk about the UT Longhorns, the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Astros or you have any suggestions on how to improve the Dallas Cowboys (beyond the obvious need to get rid of Jerry Jones)- get in touch.   

Biography

I received my Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1986.  My specialization was International Relations/US Foreign Policy (National Security & Arms Control) & American Institutions (Presidency & Congress).  I was awarded post-graduate fellowships at Stanford University and Harvard University where I specialized in European security and arms control. Later I was awarded a fellowship as a researcher and guest lecturer at the Russian Diplomatic Academy in Moscow where I lectured on Arms Control and US foreign policy after the cold war.  My publications have been in the fields of US foreign policy, arms control, European security, and environmental politics.  I have taught a number of places including: George Washington University, American University, and Central European University in Budapest, Hungary.  As a result of what I learned from my students at Central European University, some of whom witnessed human rights abuses, I plan to direct all my research and policy efforts in the future to human rights and foreign aid issues. I love to read (e.g. Fyodor Dostoevsky, Umberto Eco, Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, Alan Furst), play chess w/ my son, play racquetball (always looking for partners - contact me if interested), and listen to music (e.g. Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, James McMurtry, Marc Cohn). If interested, you may consult my vita for more information on my professional background.  I love to teach & look forward every semester to teaching.

Dedication

I dedicate these courses, as I do all my work, to my son,  Benjamin Philip Rogers.

Ben is a true child of the internet generation. His wit, often at my expense, keeps me humble.

His very existence -  gives my life meaning.

SAC Internet Courses

 Government Faculty Homepage