Political Science at Truman State University Kirksville, MO 63501 660.785.4636 Announcements Congrats also to Dr. John Ishiyama, a finalist for 2001 Truman Educator of the Year. This was his second year in a row as a finalist; he is the fourth political science faculty to make it to the semis, or beyond. Dr. Hagerty won the award in 1999, and Dr. Young won the award in 1993. I. Curriculum II.