David Flaten Ph.D.

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    Professor, History

    B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College
    M.A., Fordham University
    Ph.D., Fordham University

     

    Awards and Honors

    Chancellor’s/Trustees’ Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2009

    Contact: dxf@tompkinscortland.edu

Background

Dr. Flaten earned his Ph.D. in political history at Fordham University in 1999 and joined the College's teaching staff in 2003. He teaches a wide variety of history and political science offerings.

Special projects

Dr. Flaten is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Guatemala 1987-1990. He has a continuing interest in international study abroad courses. Each January he conducts a two week course and travels through Guatemala. He also leads a two week trip to Colombia each May.