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Bruce Bordner, PhD

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Educator and experienced public policy professional

“Government, public administration, and public policy impact so many aspects of our lives. I want to help students understand the theories and applications of these topics so that they can make contributions that support us all.”

Dr. Bruce Bordner began teaching at Capella in 2010 and brings extensive academic and professional experience to his courses. With a deep understanding of how both the state and federal governments function and a commitment to helping others achieve the same, he inspires his students to reach their academic potential in every course. In addition to his experience teaching political science and public policy courses, Dr. Bordner has also served as a legislative assistant and government relations project manager.

Educational Background
  • BA in Government, focus on Foreign Affairs and Strategic Studies, Claremont McKenna College, California
  • MA in Public Policy, The Claremont Graduate School, California
  • PhD in Government, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Career Highlights
  • More than 20 years experience in government affairs and education
  • Teaches political science, public administration, and public policy courses at the university and community college levels
  • Worked in government affairs professionally designing and managing legislative strategies, and completing federal appropriations requests for both corporations and municipalities
  • Worked in the United States Congress and California State Senate
Teaching Philosophy

"I am a student-focused professor, and my teaching philosophy is driven by two goals. My first goal is simply: “Learners first!” The learners are my reason for being in the courseroom. As such, I am committed to seeing that all of my learners master course concepts and objectives. My second goal focuses on applied learning. I believe strongly that learners need to do more than simply study theories of political science and public administration. Theories provide learners with backgrounds in their fields, but learners also need to be able touch this information by taking academic theories and applying these same theories to real world situations. This is one of the many strengths of Capella’s programs, and just one of the reasons why I really enjoy teaching here."


Areas of Expertise
  • Applied Government and Public Policy
  • The Federal Regulatory Process
  • Legislative Politics and Lobbying
  • Federal Campaign Finance Law
  • Legislative Redistricting
Research Interests
  • Government Institutions
  • The Law and Public Policy
  • Federal Campaign Finance Law and Enforcement these laws
  • Government Regulation and Regulatory Decision-Making
  • Google Earth Mapping of campaign contributions
  • Legislative Redistricting and the Role of the Federal Courts

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