Dr. Wendy Rohleder-Sook
Dr. Wendy Rohleder-Sook
Chair, Department of Communication Studies, Law, & Political Science
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of Pre-Law/Legal Studies
Rarick Hall 329
(785) 628-4467
To schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/wmrohledersook
Education:
B.A. University of Kansas
J.D. KU School of Law
About Wendy:
Welcome, Tigers! My name is Dr. Wendy Rohleder-Sook. I am the Chair of the Department of Communication Studies, Law, & Political Science and a faculty member in the Political Science Program. In addition to overseeing the administrative operations of the Department, I teach pre-law/legal studies courses like Introduction to the Law, Legal Research Methods, Legal Advocacy, and the Supreme Court.
As the Director of Pre-Law/Legal Studies, I coordinate pre-law and paralegal programs and serve as a pre-law advisor for FHSU students thinking about careers in law or applying to law school. I am committed to helping address the attorney shortage problem in rural Kansas through programs for our FHSU students, as well as middle school and high school students in our area. In addition, I serve on the Kansas Supreme Court Rural Justice Initiaive Committee that works to resolve rural access to justice issues in the state. My research interests include women in the law and the challenges of moving sexual assault cases through the justice system.
I am a native Kansan and grew up on a ranch about 20 miles northeast of Hays. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Kansas, and my Juris Doctor (law degree) from the KU School of Law. After graduating from law school, I coordinated the undergraduate pre-law advising program at KU and then served as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the KU School of Law. When our family moved back home to Hays, I worked in the FHSU Financial Assistance Office, serving as Director before joining the Political Science Program.
My husband, Chris, is a local attorney, and my son, Marshall, is a current college student. After growing up with dozens of farm cats, I added “dog person” to my resume when we welcomed two lovable goldendoodles, Copper and Finn, to our family. When I’m not walking my dogs, I enjoy exercising, crafting, and shopping.
I love engaging with students – in the classroom, in co-curricular activities, or in casual conversation in Rarick Hall. Stop by my office, 329 Rarick, anytime. I’d love to meet you!