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♦ RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

“Dangerous Diplomacy is the result of superior scholarship. It is an outstanding book and this year’s undisputed prize winner … As many of us who have written professionally about this organization will agree, even though we believed that we understood the United Nations at a level of considerable sophistication, reading Salton, the reader will recognize how much more knowledge there is to take into account in order to understand the actual workings and political role of the United Nations”.

  • International Studies Association, Awarding the 2018 Chadwick Alger Prize for the Best Book on International Organization and Multilateralism, San Francisco, USA, 2018

“An extremely important and valuable work, Dangerous Diplomacy contributes substantially and impressively to understanding the pathologies of politics and power at the United Nations, specifically with regard to the organization’s actions before and during the Rwandan genocide…This book is a work of great ethical and intellectual depth, as well as of interpersonal and organizational insight, which is genuinely exceptional, original and of superlative quality…It is a major contribution to the UN literature”.

  • Dr. Noam Schimmel, University of Oxford, UK, and McGill University, Canada

“Outstanding research and writing…The best book on the United Nations published in the 2016-18 period…”.  Friends of ACUNS Biennial Book Award. Friends of ACUNS is directed by a Board of Officers (President: Jacques Fomerand; Vice-Presidents: Charlotte Ku and Jim Sutterlin; Treasurer: Jean Krasno; Members: Michael Doyle, Melissa Labonte, Richard Ponzio).

  • Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), Awarding the 2016-18 ‘Friends of ACUNS Biennial Book Award’ for Best Book on the United Nations System

“In this deeply researched and beautifully written book, Herman Salton has provided new insights on both the international politics of the Rwanda genocide and UN bureaucracy and power structures. Making use of a variety of archives, and particularly the papers of the late Sir Marrack Goulding, Under-Secretary-General at the UN from 1986 to 1997, Salton has produced a sombre and reflective study….As the author has demonstrated so admirably in relation to Rwanda, the UN can certainly exacerbate the problems when it is dysfunctional.”

  • Prof. Michael Newman, London Metropolitan University, UK

“Far and away the most sophisticated treatment of the UN’s handling of a major political disaster that I know about. The material is wonderful, the analysis original, and the verve considerable”.

  • Prof. Richard Rathbone, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK

♦ TEACHING AND LECTURING (Source: Promotion File)

“I must admit I did not have any interest in politics nor in international relations. However, after having been in Professor Salton’s classes, I have become more aware and more concerned about global ethics and world crises. He truly has inspired us and imparted significant knowledge upon us.”

  • Ms. C.D., Former Student from Bhutan, 2016

“None of the courses I took with Professor Salton was required for me, yet I chose to take them mostly because of his excellent teaching method and the encouragement he provides for his students in growing a personal interest in the subject. He never pushes his students to pick a side while discussing an international issue. He encourages being inquisitive yet constructive both in class discussions and in assignments. His devotion to education and mentoring makes him a valuable member of the university”.

  • Ms F.M, Former Student from Bangladesh, 2016

“Professor Salton is extremely hard-working and organized, and I feel privileged to have attended his courses. I respect him immensely for his professionalism as well as for his knowledge of the subject matter, ranging in breadth from history and politics, to ethics and international law. His teaching style is original and effortlessly delivered. He is always well-prepared, resulting in classes that run smoothly. He encourages student participation and is flexible in the direction of class discussions, while also being able to relate those discussions back to the core of the lesson which is being discussed. I also found him exceptionally fair in his assessments”.

  • Ms M.K., Former Student from Bangladesh, Class of 2015

“Although I always thought I was not a good writer, Professor Salton made me understand that I can do better in my writing. As a result of his effort, I started his classes by getting a ‘B’ grade and ended up with an ‘A’ grade. This was due to the interesting course materials and to his excellent command on delivering lectures…He treated each of us equally and made sure we all participated in his class. He valued whatever [we] had to say.”

  • Ms B.Y., Former Student from Pakistan, Class of 2016

“Prof. Salton is not only incredibly accomplished; he is one of the most kind, organized, supportive, and invested professors I’ve known. As his [former] teaching assistant, I was able to witness how he interacted with students in and outside of class. Inside class he encouraged participation, facilitated nuanced discussions and debates, and challenged his students to look past the ideas and histories they grew up with as objective. Outside of class, he held some of the most well-attended office hours…From sitting in on his class and many discussions with students, I know he is not only an inspiration to them, but mentored and supported them in invaluable ways”.

  • Ms E.E., Former Teaching Assistant from the United States of America, 2015

“Prof. Salton played a most important role in helping me find my true interest and capability in terms of studies. As a student, I always loved his teaching style and classes. As a young and new lecturer myself, I am always in search of better ways to teach my students. Therefore, I try to duplicate all the ways Professor Salton used to adopt when I was his student, as they proved very beneficials to students like me. Apart from being his student, I had the honor of working with him as his research assistant. I was impressed with his abilities and work ethic”.

  • Ms D.P, Former Student and Research Assistant from Bhutan, 2015

Prof. Salton is an excellent teacher and it has been a great pleasure to working with him. His ability to explain difficult concepts in a broad variety of ways, to hold the attention of the class throughout a 90-minute session, to use both the board and slides effectively, and to engage a large class in discussion. He is particularly good at keeping the students thinking during the lecture and of inviting questions and comments. He responded generously and sensitively to questions, and always made extra sure that students understood the course materials clearly. Professor Salton is truly a standout professor because of his sheer dedication to his students…Without his assistance, I doubt I could take right decision for my career as well as post graduation.”

  • Ms I.N., Former Student from Bangladesh, 2015

“Prof. Salton motivated us to think very deeply about global issues related to politics and diplomacy. He also emphasized our presentation skills…We learned how to analyze academic literature very critically. We participated in several Security Council Simulations where we represented us very professionally in a professional environment. We were not only learning doing research, but also how to present important information in concise way to our audience. We were guided to submit written academic documents after extensive research…I had several appointments with Prof. Salton because I faced challenges [with] research materials. Whenever we submitted written documents, presented oral presentation, and attended classes, we got immediate response from him. When I got my grades on those two courses, I observed Prof. Salton explained my grades properly. He took time and in detailed he explained where I could improve in future”.

  • Ms S.A., Former Student from Bangladesh, 2015

♦ UNIVERSITY SERVICE (Source: Promotion File)

“Dr. Salton has proven himself to be a hardworking and dependable colleague, deeply committed to strengthening [the university] as an institution and community of learning. He has dedicated considerable time and effort to [the university] in various capacities: Chair of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Program (2014-2016), Member of the Dean of Faculty and Pro-VC Search Committee (2014-2015), Co-Director for the Center for International Programs (2014-2015), Coordinator for Ethical Reasoning Courses in the Core Program (2014-2016), University Parliamentarian (2013-2015), and Academic Advisor for the Model UN Club. Colleagues have expressed appreciation for the conscientiousness, professionalism, integrity, and collegiality with which Dr. Salton has served the university. In their evaluation of Dr. Salton as PPE Chair, PPE program members mentioned that he is “diligent,” “cooperative,” “inclusive,” “efficient,” and “organized.” In a letter of support, a colleague expressed appreciation for Dr. Salton’s ability to work with “any group of people,” and his willingness and ability to learn from others. Another colleague noted that the inclusive, collaborative, and respectful style of leadership that Dr. Salton used to guide the PPE program through a restructuring of its requirements. Dr. Salton was very open and transparent to faculty when he served as a member of the Dean of Faculty search committee. He updated faculty regularly. As University Parliamentarian, he always stood up for faculty rights and successfully mediated many critical situations through innovative solutions.”

  • Personnel Committee of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) Program, Recommending Promotion to Associate Professor, Asian University for Women (AUW), Bangladesh

“Dr. Salton is admired and respected by his students and colleagues alike. He is an excellent teacher, a productive scholar, and devotes a tremendous amount of time and energy to [the university]. He has served as the Chair of PPE, Faculty Parliamentarian, and Co-Director of Center for International Programs, and has remarkable teaching evaluations and references from alumnae and colleagues who have worked with him…”

  • Dean of Faculty, Asian University for Women (AUW), Chittagong, Bangladesh, Recommending Promotion to Associate Professor, Asian University for Women (AUW), Bangladesh