Carolyn Arcand

Carolyn has a master’s degree in Public Policy & Management from USM’s Muskie School of Public Service and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research interests include care work, labor policy, and the impact of public policy on women’s working lives. She has published in journals including Labor Studies, the International Journal of Care and Caring, and the Community College Journal of Research and Practice.

Prior to joining the faculty at USM, Carolyn taught Public Policy and Public Administration at the University of New Hampshire for 10 years. Her teaching experience includes courses in applied research methods, statistics, public finance, management techniques, and policy analysis.

Before going back to school for her PhD and entering academia, Carolyn worked in the private and nonprofit sectors in accounting and financial management. She appreciates having examples from this professional experience to bring into the classroom. When she is not working, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her family.