My name is Christopher Olds. I am an interdisciplinary social scientist. My educational background includes a Ph.D. in Political Science at Texas A&M University, as well as completed B.A. degrees in Political Science (with Honors) and History from the University of California San Diego. Having been a first-generation college student that has overcome many family challenges, I am appreciative of the fruitful career that academia has afforded me.

Effective fall 2023, I have been tenured and promoted to associate professor rank as faculty in political science, public administration & public policy at a public four-year university in Kansas called Fort Hays State University. The department of my appointment is Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science (previously known as the Department of Political Science prior to a university reorganization). I have contributed meaningful teaching, research, and service to Fort Hays State University since my initial appointment in August of 2018. This website serves as a professional portfolio with a CV, publications, and prior course syllabi.

From Fall 2023 to Spring 2025, I was elected to serve as co-chair of an initiative based at FHSU to assist with recruitment and retention of faculty and staff at the institution from a diverse variety of backgrounds. The initiative was known as the Faculty and Staff Diversity Support Community, and currently operates as the Faculty and Staff Community.

I am interested in new opportunities and techniques to better serve the needs of leaners through the application of innovative technology and collaborative approaches. Feel free to get in touch with me using the information provided on the "Contact Me" page. Thanks!