Dominic D. Wells
@dominicdwells.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Political Science
Director, Fire Administration Program
Bowling Green State University
Author of From Collective Bargaining to Collective Begging (Temple University Press)
www.dominicdwells.com
Director, Fire Administration Program
Bowling Green State University
Author of From Collective Bargaining to Collective Begging (Temple University Press)
www.dominicdwells.com
Can you believe we teach a class about Congress and it’s not taught by a member of Congress? Outrageous. Anyway, I’ll be teaching chemistry next semester because I’m made up of elements from the periodic table.
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Can you believe we teach a class about Congress and it’s not taught by a member of Congress? Outrageous. Anyway, I’ll be teaching chemistry next semester because I’m made up of elements from the periodic table.
New BGSU Political Science shirts! I know you’re jealous!
October 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New BGSU Political Science shirts! I know you’re jealous!
“The World Wide Web is the only thing I know of whose shortened form takes three times longer to say than what it’s short for.”
— Douglas Adams
— Douglas Adams
October 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
“The World Wide Web is the only thing I know of whose shortened form takes three times longer to say than what it’s short for.”
— Douglas Adams
— Douglas Adams
Browns victory Monday!
September 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Browns victory Monday!
I had a great time presenting research with my colleague, David J. Jackson, at the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists conference in Dayton this weekend. We had a great discussion about redistricting following the presentation. Photo credit: A. Lee Hannah.
September 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I had a great time presenting research with my colleague, David J. Jackson, at the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists conference in Dayton this weekend. We had a great discussion about redistricting following the presentation. Photo credit: A. Lee Hannah.
Overall headcount at BGSU is at 20,383 students, up 3.5 percent over last year... It is the university's largest enrollment in 18 years.
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BGSU, UT release fall enrollment numbers
The University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University are both celebrating fall enrollment numbers, but for different reasons.
BGSU spokesman ...
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September 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Overall headcount at BGSU is at 20,383 students, up 3.5 percent over last year... It is the university's largest enrollment in 18 years.
www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...
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My spouse and I got the chance to see Eric Larson, author of multiple NYT bestselling historical nonfiction novels, speak in Bowling Green this evening. He was fantastic. I read his book The Devil in the White City while I was in college and loved it.
September 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
My spouse and I got the chance to see Eric Larson, author of multiple NYT bestselling historical nonfiction novels, speak in Bowling Green this evening. He was fantastic. I read his book The Devil in the White City while I was in college and loved it.
Happy Labor Day!
September 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Happy Labor Day!
Another great start to the semester in POLS 1100 American Government!
August 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Another great start to the semester in POLS 1100 American Government!
Great momentum here at BGSU! www.sent-trib.com/2025/08/19/b...
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August 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Great momentum here at BGSU! www.sent-trib.com/2025/08/19/b...
Working on labor related research? Consider applying for the LRAN grant! www.lranetwork.org/news/labor-r...
Labor Research and Action Network New Scholars Research Grants Call for Proposals (2025)
LRAN is pleased to announce a competition for seed grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 for those who are engaged in research as activists, policymakers, and academics.
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August 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Working on labor related research? Consider applying for the LRAN grant! www.lranetwork.org/news/labor-r...
Congratulations to all of our Fire Administration graduates! Photographed here is graduate Joshua Harrison.
August 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to all of our Fire Administration graduates! Photographed here is graduate Joshua Harrison.
Congratulations to Andrew Carter, a 2020 graduate of the Fire Administration program, on his new position as Chief of the Middleton Township Fire Department bgindependentmedia.org/middleton-to...
Middleton Township hires Andrew Carter as new fire chief; Asmus retiring after 46 years on department – BG Independent News
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July 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Congratulations to Andrew Carter, a 2020 graduate of the Fire Administration program, on his new position as Chief of the Middleton Township Fire Department bgindependentmedia.org/middleton-to...
"When I saw that they offered a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration (FIAD), I jumped at the opportunity to improve my skills as a leader."
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BGSU prepares Ohio firefighter for leadership role through 100% online fire administration degree program
After earning his bachelor's degree in fire administration from BGSU, Neal Ressler was eligible for the position of battalion chief.
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June 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"When I saw that they offered a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration (FIAD), I jumped at the opportunity to improve my skills as a leader."
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Reposted by Dominic D. Wells
Amazon Teases Next James Bond Will Face Off Against Threat Of Collective Bargaining theonion.com/amazon-...
June 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Amazon Teases Next James Bond Will Face Off Against Threat Of Collective Bargaining theonion.com/amazon-...
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President of @aaup.bsky.social, Todd Wolfson, joins @mrsethharris.bsky.social in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast to discuss the attack on college campuses by the Trump administration. Visit poweratwork.us/trumps-attac... to hear about Trump's policies, the threat to academic freedom, & more
May 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
President of @aaup.bsky.social, Todd Wolfson, joins @mrsethharris.bsky.social in @poweratwork.bsky.social's new blogcast to discuss the attack on college campuses by the Trump administration. Visit poweratwork.us/trumps-attac... to hear about Trump's policies, the threat to academic freedom, & more
“The final contract reflects a mutual understanding of what’s needed to support the department while being mindful of the city’s financial responsibilities.”
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Unprecedented raises for Sandusky union
It's among the details publicized in new deal for city firefighters
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May 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“The final contract reflects a mutual understanding of what’s needed to support the department while being mindful of the city’s financial responsibilities.”
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Congratulations to all of our Fire Administration graduates today! Photos here are of graduates Eric Pinkham, Samuel Johnson, and Brooks Ross.
May 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Congratulations to all of our Fire Administration graduates today! Photos here are of graduates Eric Pinkham, Samuel Johnson, and Brooks Ross.
Congratulations to our BGSU graduates today! Today’s commencement speaker is Orel Hershiser. Hershiser is a World Series MVP, Cy Young Award Winner, and broadcaster for the LA Dodgers.
May 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Congratulations to our BGSU graduates today! Today’s commencement speaker is Orel Hershiser. Hershiser is a World Series MVP, Cy Young Award Winner, and broadcaster for the LA Dodgers.
“Hey, we all make mistakes. I just became a season ticket holder for the Cleveland Browns. You all chose to go to grad school.” -Me to my graduate students last night.
April 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“Hey, we all make mistakes. I just became a season ticket holder for the Cleveland Browns. You all chose to go to grad school.” -Me to my graduate students last night.
My review of Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States in the Journal of Economics and Politics.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
My review of Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States in the Journal of Economics and Politics.
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Great to meet up with one of my former graduate students from Clayton State!
April 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Great to meet up with one of my former graduate students from Clayton State!
If you run into me at MPSA, be sure to say hi!
April 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If you run into me at MPSA, be sure to say hi!
