Political Science Prof. Participates in NetVUE Seminar
JoyAnna S. Hopper, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at The University of Scranton, seen speaking in this file photo, attended the recent 2025 Teaching Vocational Exploration Seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana. She and other participants will use lessons learned at the event to develop a new course or redesign an existing course at the University.JoyAnna S. Hopper, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, recently participated in the 2025 Teaching Vocational Exploration Seminar at The Alexander in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Hopper was one of 16 participants — chosen from a competitive field of more than 35 applicants — who gathered at the four-day event (June 2-6) offered by the Council of Independent Colleges through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE).
The seminar was organized in hopes of strengthening the teaching of vocational exploration. As part of her work for the seminar, Dr. Hopper will develop a new course or redesign an existing course with a greater focus on vocational exploration.
Dr. Hopper, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Missouri, joined The University of Scranton faculty in fall of 2020. Her areas of specialization include public administration and policy and American politics.
NetVUE, which supports and enriches vocational exploration and discernment among undergraduate students, has a national network of 325-plus colleges and universities.
