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Curriculum Vitae
Mark Andrew Kelso
Positions: Professor of Political Science, Queens University of Charlotte
Pre-Law Program Coordinator, Queens University of Charlotte
Home Address School Address
1115 Scaleybark Road, Apt. C MSC 1399
Charlotte, NC 28209 Department of Political Science
(704) 578-3301 and International Studies
[email protected] Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274-0001
(704) 337-2599
Personal Information
Born: March 30, 1964
Knox, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Education
Phd, Political Science, 1992 Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Comprehensive Exam Fields:
1. American Politics
2. Comparative Politics
3. Political Theory and Methodology
Grade Point Average: 2.84/3.00 scale
BA, Political Science, 1986 Murray State University
Summa Cum Laude Graduate Murray, KY
Grade Point Average: 3.83/4.00 scale
Dissertation Title
"Voters, Elections, and Social Policy: The Impact of Electoral Participation on Public Policy Changes"
Publications
Book Review. Green Talk in the White House: The Rhetorical Presidency Encounters Ecology. Edited
by Tarla Rai Peterson. Presidential Studies Quarterly. March 2007
"Environmental Priorities and the President as Legislative Leader". Co-authored with Glen Sussman. Chapter 5
in Dennis Soden, ed., The Environmental Presidency (SUNY Press, 1999), pp. 113-146
"Environmental Justice and Equity". Chapter 12 in Soden and Steel, eds., Global Environmental Policy and
Administration (Marcel Dekker, 1999), pp. 225-242
Conference Papers and Participation
Chair. Panel on Continuity and Change in Presidential Leadership. Section on Executive Politics. 2012
Western Political Science Association Meeting, March 23, 2012, Portland. Oregon.
Chair. Panel on National Environmental Policy. Section on Environmental Politics. 2012 Western Political
Science Association Meeting, March 23, 2012, Portland. Oregon.
“Green Democracy: Political Participation and Environmental Protection”. Presented at the Western Political
Science Association Meeting, April 23, 2011, San Antonio, Texas.
Discussant. Panel on Presidential Rhetoric. 2011 Western Political Science Association Meeting, April 23,
2011, San Antonio, Texas.
Discussant. Panel on Presidential Leadership. Section on Executive Politics. Chaired by Jeff Cummins.
2008 Western Political Science Association Meeting, March 21, 2008, San Diego, California.
“Democracy and Environmental Protection: Exploring Possible Links”. Presented at the Western Political
Science Association Meeting, March 17, 2006, Albuquerque, New Mexico
“State Innovations in Environmental Policy: North Carolina’s “Clean Smokestacks Act”. Presented at the 2005
Southern Political Science Association Meeting, January 6, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana
“More Than a Dime’s Worth of Difference: Democrats, Republicans, and Environmental Policy Making”.
Presented at the 2003 Western Political Science Association Meeting, March 28, 2003, Denver, Colorado.
“The Ecowarriors: Presidents, Appointments, and Environmental Agencies”. Presented at the 2000 Southern
Political Science Association Meeting, November 11, 2000, Atlanta, Georgia.
“The American Clean Air Acts: Past Successes and Future Challenges”. Presented at the Center for Peace
and Development Studies, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, August 4, 1999.
Chair. Panel on The History and Evolution of the Presidency. Organized Section on the Presidency. 1998
Southern Political Science Association Meeting, October 29, 1998, Atlanta, Georgia.
"Keeping Our Word: Presidential Influence and International Environmental Agreements". Presented at the
1998 Western Political Science Association Meeting, March 20, 1998, Los Angeles, CA.
"The Chief Legislator and Environmental Policy". Co-authored with Glen Sussman. Presented at the 1997
American Political Science Association Meeting, August 28, 1997, Washington, DC.
Chair. Panel on Political Culture and Eastern Europe. Organized Section on Political Culture. 1997 Midwest
Political Science Association Meeting, April 11, 1997, Chicago, Illinois.
"Individualism Triumphant: Political Values and Social Welfare Policies in the United States". Presented at the
1997 Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April 11, 1997, Chicago, Illinois.
"U.S. Health Care Reform: An Idea Whose Time Has Not Come". Presented at the 1996 Southern Political
Science Association Meeting, November 8, 1996, Atlanta, Georgia.
"Presidents and Environmental Policy: Republican 'Demons' and Democratic 'Angels’?” Presented at the 1996
Western Political Science Association Meeting, March 15, 1996, San Francisco, California.
Discussant. Panel on "Developments in the Political Economy of Advanced Industrial Democracies". Chaired
by Christopher S. Allen. 1994 Southern Political Science Association Meeting, November 3, 1994, Atlanta,
Georgia.
"Participation, Democracy, and Social Policy: Welfare State Development in the United States and Sweden".
Presented at the 1992 Southern Political Science Association Meeting, November 5, 1992, Atlanta, Georgia.
"Ideology, Social Class, and Women's Rights: The American Case". Presented at the 1991 Pennsylvania
Political Science Association Meeting, April 12, 1991, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
"Ideology, Social Class, and Women's Rights: A Comparative Analysis". Co-authored with A. Paige Baker.
Presented at the 1990 Southern Political Science Association Meeting, November 9, 1990, Atlanta, Georgia.
"Electoral Outcomes, Voter Participation, and Social Policy Expenditures: A Comparative Analysis". Presented
at the 1990 Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April 6, 1990, Chicago, Illinois.
"Presidential Elections, Economic Policy, and Economic Performance in the United States". Presented at the
1989 Southern Political Science Association Meeting, November 3, 1989, Memphis, Tennessee.
Discussant. Panel on Social Policy. Chaired by Arnold J. Heidenheimer. Conference on German and
American Elections, September 30, 1989, Cologne, Germany.
Other Presentations, Panel Discussions, Interviews
Myers Park Presbyterian Church. “Political Conflict in Modern America” January 20, 2013.
Peer Leadership Class. “Political Leadership”. November 13, 2012.
Panelist. Mike Collins Radio Show. WFAE 90.7. “Role of the President” October 22, 2012.
Television Interview. WBTV. “North Carolina Governor’s Debate” October 3, 2012.
Queens University of Charlotte. DNC Seminar Lecture. “History of Political Conventions” August 30, 2012.
Consulting. Met with Judge Ty Hands, July 30, 2012. Gave advice on her upcoming campaign
North Mecklenburg High School International Baccalaureate Class “North Carolina Primary 2012”, May 3, 2012.
Senior Scholars. “North Carolina Primary 2012”, April 10, 2012.
Providence Day High School. “Election 2012”, November 21, 2011.
.
Television Interview. WBTV. “Starbucks Boycotts Campaign Funding.” August 15, 2011.
Television Interview. Fox Charlotte. “Democratic National Convention.” April 25, 2011.
Senior Scholars. “The New Congress: Politics and Policy in the 112th Congress.” March 15, 2011.
Panelist. Mike Collins Radio Show. WFAE 90.7. “States Rights and Federalism” February 17, 2011.
Television Interview. WBTV (Live). “Democratic National Convention” February 3, 2011.
Newspaper Interview. Charlotte Observer. “Democratic National Convention” February 3, 2011. Story picked
up and ran in 29 other newspapers.
Television Interview. Fox Charlotte. “Democratic National Convention” February 1. 2011.
Television Interview. WSOC. “Democratic National Convention” February 1. 2011.
Television Interview. WBTV. “Democratic National Convention” February 1. 2011.
Providence Day School. “Europe’s Economic Crisis and Its Implications.” Global Speakers Series. November
15, 2010.
.
Newspaper Interview. Mecklenburg Times. “Midterm Elections” November 3, 2010.
Peer Leadership Class. “Political Leadership”. November 2, 2010.
League of Women Voters, “Midterm Elections.” September 15, 2010
PS Journal. Article Reviewer, August 5, 2010.
Senior Scholars. “The Two Party System in the United States: Do We Need Another?” February 9, 2010.
Peer Leadership Class. “Political Leadership.” November 3, 2009.
Television Interview. News 14 Carolina. “Health Care Reform”. October 13, 2009.
Television Interview. News 14 Carolina. “Obama’s School Speech”. September 8, 2009.
Radio Interview. WFAE, 90.7. “Corruption and the Governor’s Wife”. June 9, 2009.
.
Peer Leadership Class. “Political Leadership.” April 14, 2009.
Television Interview. WCCB, Channel 18, Fox. “Majority-Minority in Charlotte”. April 8, 2009.
Television Interview. News 14 Carolina. “Obama’s Virtual Town Hall”. March 26. 2009.
Providence High School. “Corporatism, Clientelism and the Rentier State”. March 12, 2009.
Television Interview. WSOC, Channel 9., ABC. “Challenges Facing the Obama Administration.” January 19,
2009
Interview with Celeste Smith, Charlotte Observer. “Obama and the Youth Vote”. January 13, 2009.
Quoted by Jameson, Tonya, in “Stop Grandstanding and Help the Automakers”, in Charlotte Observer,
December 8, 2008.
Horace Williams Philosophy Discussion Group. “Politics of Identity.” November 20, 2008
Television Interview. WCNC, Channel 36, NBC. “Results: Election 2008.” November 5, 2008
Television Interview. WCCB, Channel 18, Fox. “Results: Election 2008.” November 5, 2008
Television Interview. WCNC, Channel 36, NBC. “Election 2008.” October 29, 2008
Sages Luncheon. “Election 2008.”, October 27, 2008
STAND Advocacy Workshop. “Political Advocacy.” Queens University of Charlotte, October 26, 2008
Panel Discussion. “Election 2008.” Queens University of Charlotte Alumni Function. October 21, 2008
Peer Leadership Class. “Political Leadership.” October 21, 2008
Senior Scholars, “Election 2008: The Homestretch.” Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Presentation, “Election 2008”, with Margaret Commins, Night at the Debates, Queens University of Charlotte,
October 2, 2008
Television Interview. WCNC, Channel 36, NBC. “Vice Presidential Debate.” October 2 2008
Television Interview. News 14 Carolina. “Vice Presidential Debate” October 2, 2008
Television Interview. WBTV, Channel 2, CBS, “North Carolina Primary.” April 28, 2008.
European-American Business Forum. “European Union and Global Migration: Implications of Expansion.”
February 4, 2008
Great Decisions. “European Union and Global Migration: Implications of Expansion.”.
Charlotte Country Day School, January 22, 2008
Television Interview. WCCB, Channel 18, Fox. “South Carolina Primary.’ January 8, 2008
Belk Breakfast, “The European Union and Global Migration: The Implications of Expansion”, November 2007
Global Speakers Series, Providence Day School, “Presidential Elections and Foreign Policy Choices,” October
2007
World View Partners Workshop. “Global Environmental Challenges.” Myers Park High School,
August 21, 2007
Senior Scholars, “The Problem of Political Leadership.” Wildacres Retreat, May, 2007
Senior Scholars, “Political Parties: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” Wildacres Retreat, May, 2007
Senior Scholars, “Election 2008: Change Versus More of the Same,” Wildacres Retreat, May, 2007
Senior Scholars, “How We Vote, Why We Vote and Why It Matters,” Wildacres Retreat, May, 2007
Senior Scholars, “The European Union and Global Migration: The Implications of Expansion.” March, 2007
Mecklenburg Senior Democrats, “2008 Election.” March, 2007
Presentation,. “2006 Election.” To Armenian Delegation in coordination with International House; Queens
University of Charlotte, with Leanne Pupchek, September 2006
Facilitator, “911 Town Hall Meeting.” Queens University of Charlotte, with Andrea Thomas, September 11,
2006
Shepherd’s Center. “European Union and Global Migration: The Implications of Expansion.”
October 2, 2006. .
Television Interview. WCCB, Channel 18, Fox. “Ports Deal with UAE.” February 24, 2006
Television Interviews: WCNC, Channel 36, NBC, “Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush Visiting Charlotte,”
February 22, 2006
Radio Interview. WBT Radio. “Samuel Alito nomination to US Supreme Court.” January 6, 2006
Global Speakers Series, Providence Day School, ”The EU and Global Migration: Implications
for Expansion.”. November 3, 2005.
Radio Interviews. WBT Radio. “John Edwards’ Visit to Iowa for Fundraiser..” September 16, 2005
Mini-Class. Admissions Open House. April 2005
Panel Discussion. “What the Election Means to Your Business.” Charlotte Chamber of Commerce,
January 26, 2005
Mecklenburg County Senior Democrats, “Election 2004”, November 12, 2004
Presentation, “Election 2004”, Night at the Debates, Queens University of Charlotte, September 30, 2004
Television Interview, News14 Carolina, “1st Presidential Debate.” September 30, 2004
WorldView Partners’ Workshop, “Global Environmental Citizenship.” August 12, 2004.
Panel Discussion. “2004 Election.” Alumni Weekend, April 2004
Panel Discussion. “Current Legal Issues.” National Organization for Women, November, 2003
Radio Interviews. WBT Radio. John Edwards Campaign.” Monday, September 8 and
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Mecklenburg County Senior Democrats, “Election 2004.” September 12, 2003
Interviews to the Queens Chronicle on Iraq War, Presidential Nomination Process
WorldView Partners Workshop, “Keynote Address.” August 2003
WorldView Partners Workshp. “World Population.” August, 2003
Panel Discussion. “Conflict in the Middle East”, Queens University of Charlotte Reunion 2003, April 26, 2003.
Opening Remarks, “Civility Forum with Representatives Sue Myrick and Mel Watt”, Institute for Civility,
Queens University of Charlotte, April 5, 2003
Radio Interview. WBT Radio. “John Edwards Campaign.” April 3, 2003.
Television Interview. WCCB, Channel 18, Fox. “John Edwards Campaign.” January 2, 2003.
Honors Conversation, “Law, Terror, and the State”, October 21, 28, and November 5, 2002.
Faculty Forum. “Reflections on 911”, Queens University of Charlotte, September 11, 2002.
Presentation on “Abraham Lincoln: Truth or Myth?”, The Living History Association of Mecklenburg County,
Inc., July 16, 2002.
Presentation on “Abraham Lincoln: Hero or Villain?”, Piedmont Civil War Roundtable, April 9, 2002
Book Club Presentation on John Adams by David McCullough, January 16, 2002
Presentation on “Environmental Ethics”, CORE 410, November 27, 2001.
Quoted by Morrill, Jim, in “Vote for Mayor Split Largely on Racial Lines”, in Charlotte Observer, November 11,
2001, pages 1B, 6B
Honors Conversation, “American Justice: Fact or Fiction?”, October 2, 9, 16, 2001
Presentation, “Attack on America: Where Do We Go From Here”, with Dr. Billy Wreman and Dr. Loren
Fauchier, Queens College, September 26, 2001---Named Best Educational Event of the Year, Queens College
Student Organization Honors, 2002
Presentation, “Attack on America”, Family Weekend, Queens College, September 22, 2001
Presentation, “Electoral College”, Dilworth Rotary Club, April 6, 2001
Panelist, “The Campaign and the Nation: Major Issues of the 2000 Election”, Great Aunt Stella Center,
Charlotte, North Carolina, October 31, 2000
Honors Conversation, “Campaign 2000: Issues and Themes”, October 16, 23, 30, 2000
Panel Discussion with Harry Wu, Chinese Dissident, Johnson C. Smith University, February 22, 2000
Presentation, “Election 2000: The Continuing Quest for Leadership in the Modern Age”, Dilworth Rotary Club,
Charlotte, North Carolina, Friday, June 11, 1999
Honors Conversation, “Technology and Progress in the 21st Century: Too Much of a Good Thing?”, with Reed
Perkins, January 27, February 3, and February 10, 1999
Quoted by LaTorre, David, in “Black Agenda Raises Concern”, in York (Pa) Sunday News, January 24, 1999,
pages A1, A9
Presentation, “1998 Elections”, with Tom Kazee and Susan Roberts, Queens and Davidson Alumni Reception,
Queens College, October 27, 1998
Presentation, “Crisis in the White House: Should the President Be Impeached?”, Family Weekend, Queens
College, October 10, 1998
Panelist, “Crisis in the White House”, Queens College, September 30, 1998
Presentation, "The Mass Media and Political Leadership", Family Weekend, Queens College, October 25,
1997
Presentation, “Ethical Issues and the Death Penalty”, CORE 410, Queens College, September 25, 1997
Presentation, "1996 Election", Family Weekend, Queens College, November 2, 1996
Moderator, "The Clinton-Dole Election", Queens College, October 24, 1996
Panelist, "Clinton's First 89 Days", St. Francis College, April, 1993
Speaker, "The Civil Rights Movement Reconsidered", St. Francis College Black History Celebration, February,
1993
Panelist, "Turmoil in Europe", St. Francis College, October, 1992
Teaching Experience
1996-present Queens University of Contemporary Political Questions
Charlotte US Government
Charlotte, NC The American Experience
Modern Citizenship
Global Citizenship
CORE 210 Honors
Honors Seminar: Political Conventions
Honors Seminar: Truth, Lies and Community
Honors Seminar: Great Ideas that Have Changed the World
Comparative Politics
Model United Nations
Politics of the Welfare State
European Politics
African Politics
Political Parties and Voting Behavior
Campaigns and Elections
Constitutional Law and the Judicial System
Moot Court
Congress and the Presidency
Ethnic, Minority, and Gender Politics
Politics and Society in Ireland
Environmental Politics
Research Methods Seminar
Directed Study in Political Science: Washington Project
CORE Ethics
Major Issues in Politics: Democracy
John Belk International Program: Preparatory Courses for
Alpine/Central Europe, Italy, Celtic Britain, Grand Tour of Great Cities,
South Africa and Tale of Two Cities
1995-1996 University of Introduction to American Politics
Nevada, Las Vegas Introduction to Political Science
Las Vegas, NV Environmental Politics
Ethnic and Minority Politics
1995 Penn State University Introduction to Comparative
Altoona Campus Politics
Altoona, PA
1990-1994 St. Francis College Introduction to Political Science
Loretto, PA American National Government
World Politics
Politics of Race and Gender
Comparative Politics
Politics of the Third World
International Relations
U.S. Foreign Policy
Politics and the Environment
Political Behavior
Public Policy Analysis
International Communist Systems
Western Political Theory I
Foundations of Political Theory
Western Political Theory II
Issues in Political Theory
1990 Vanderbilt University Introduction to American Government
Nashville, TN
1987-1990 Teaching Assistant at Various Courses
Vanderbilt University
Teaching Evaluations (see Appendix)
Teaching Awards and Other Recognitions
Nominee, Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens University of Charlotte, 2009.
Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens University of Charlotte, 2007. Award given to
“a faculty or staff member who is visible at events, shows uninhibited school spirit, and consistently goes above
and beyond his or her duties”
Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens University of Charlotte, 2006. Award given to
“a faculty or staff member who is visible at events, shows uninhibited school spirit, and consistently goes above
and beyond his or her duties”
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004-2005 Edition. Nominations made by former students who
recommended the teacher in question because, "he or she made a difference in my life".
Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Outstanding Faculty Award, April, 2004
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2003-2004 Edition. Nominations made by former students who
recommended the teacher in question because, "he or she made a difference in my life".
Joseph W. Grier, Jr. Distinguished Professor Award, 2003. Queens University of Charlotte. Awarded to a
professor who has “made an outstanding contribution to Queens University of Charlotte and the teaching and
learning process”. Includes $2500 cash award.
Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens University of Charlotte, 2003. Award given to
“a faculty or staff member who is visible at events, shows uninhibited school spirit, and consistently goes above
and beyond his or her duties”
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2002 Edition. Nominations made by former students who
recommended the teacher in question because, "he or she made a difference in my life".
Nominee, Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 2002
Nominee, Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 2001
Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 2000. Award given to “a faculty or
staff member who is visible at events, shows uninhibited school spirit, and consistently goes above and beyond
his or her duties”
Nominee (with Dr. Emily Seelbinder), Spirit of the Community Award, Queens College, Fall 1999
Faculty Advisor of the Year, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 1999. Award given to “a faculty or
staff member who is essential as an advisor to an organization because his or her appropriate support of
student leaders and dedication to the club’s purpose”
Nominee, Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 1999
Nominee, Spirit of the Community Award, Queens College, Fall 1998
Honorable Mention, Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 1998.
Recognition for “outstanding leadership and service to the Queens College Community”.
Nominee, Best Faculty Advisor, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 1998.
Honorable Mention, Faculty/Staff Enthusiast, Student Organization Honors, Queens College, 1997.
Recognition for "outstanding leadership and service to the Queens College Community".
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 1994 Edition. Nominations made by former students who
recommended the teacher in question because, "he or she made a difference in my life".
1993 Student Government Association Outstanding Educator Award, St. Francis College. Awarded "in
recognition of distinguished service to the student body of St. Francis College".
Finalist, 1993 St. Francis College Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award
Grants Received
McColl Faculty Award, 2000-2001. $2000 awarded for research project involving student interviews of
members of environmental interest groups regarding environmental policy-making.
McColl Faculty Award, 1998-1999. $1450 awarded for research project involving student interviews of
members of Congress regarding environmental policy-making.
Other Research Experience
2001 Utilizing the McColl Award noted above, took ten students to Washington, DC to interview members
of Congress and/or their staffs on their approaches to environmental policy-making. In two days of
interviews, we spoke to 10 people, including 8 congressional staff members, 1 interest group
representative, and 1 vice admiral at the Pentagon
1999 Utilizing the McColl Award noted above, took seven students to Washington, DC to interview members
of Congress and/or their staffs on their approaches to environmental policy-making. In two days of
interviews, we spoke to 16 people, including 12 staff members, 2 representatives, and 2 senators.
1988 Research Assistant for Professor Jean Bethke Elshtain.
Assisted in the production of the following article: "Issues and Themes in the 1988 Campaign", in The
Elections of 1988, ed. Michael Nelson (Washington: Congressional Quarterly Press, 1988).
Student and Other Service
At Queens University Chair, Department of Political Science and International Studies, 1998-2005,
of Charlotte 2007-2013
Pre-Law Advisor and Program Coordinator, 1996-present
Academic Advisor to Departmental majors
Chair, Social Sciences Division, 2005-2007; 2010-2012
General Education Taskforce, 2013-2014
Chair, University Faculty Personnel Committee, 2012-2013
University Faculty Personnel Committee, 2012-2015
Team Leader, CORE 412 Preparation Team, Fall, 2013
Faculty Advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Beta Upsilon Chapter, 2004-2013
Faculty Parliamentarian, 1998-2012
Member, Athletics Hall of Fame Committee, 2009-present
Member, Athletics Committee, 2012-2013
Member, CORE 122 Preparation Team
Participant, Admissions Scholarship Interviews, 2013
Faculty-Deans Council, 2009-2010
Dean’s Council, 2005-2007
CAS Curriculum Committee, 2005-2007
Director, Honors Program, 2002-2005
Faculty Council, 1999-2002, 2007-2010
Recording Secretary, Faculty Council, 2000-2002
Faculty Personnel Committee, 2002-2003, 2007-2010
Chair, Faculty Personnel Committee, 2007-2008, 2009-2010
Member, General Education Committee, 2009-2010
Member, CAS Dean Search Committee, 2004 and 2010
Chair, various Developmental Evaluation Committees
Member, various Developmental Evaluation Committees
Peer Mentor Program, 2007-2008
Main Advisor, Honors Projects, 1998, 2004, 2006 (three), 2008, 2012
Faculty Mentor, American Studies Thesis, 1999, 2002, 2004
Member, Diversity Council, 2006-2010
Member, Green Team, 2007-2008
Chair, Athletics Committee, 2006-2007
NCAA Representative, 2006-2007
Hayworth College Awards Presenter, 2005
Honors Program Curriculum Revisions, 2003
Creation of Ethnic and Minority Studies Concentration, 2003
Self-Scheduled Exams Revisions, 2009
Faculty Liaison for Self-Scheduled Exams, 2009-2010
Admissions Faculty Focus Group, 2009
Careers and Internships Faculty Focus Group, 2009
Guatemala Mission Trip, Faculty Leader, 2005
Guatemala Mission Trip Faculty Leader, 2004
John Belk International Program Study Tour Leader, Tale of Two Cities, 2012
John Belk International Program Study Tour Leader, Alpine Central Europe, 2011
John Belk International Program Study Tour leader, South Africa, 2010
John Belk International Program Study Tour leader, Alpine Central Europe, 2009
John Belk International Program Study Tour leader, South Africa, 2008
John Belk International Program Study Tour leader, Celtic Britain, 2005
John Belk International Program Study Tour leader, Grand Tour, 2004
John Belk International Program Study Tour leader, Italy, Winter 2004
International Experience Program Study Tour leader, Basketball Tour, May 2003
International Experience Program Study Tour leader, Celtic Britain, May 2002
International Experience Program Study Tour leader, Italy, May 2001
International Experience Program Study Tour leader, Italy, May 2000
International Experience Program, Study Tour Leader, Central and Alpine Europe,
May, 1998
Participant, Faculty Exchange Program in China, 1999
Coordinated Moot Court Competitions with Johnson C. Smith University, 1997,
2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
Faculty Advisor, North Carolina Student legislature, 2005
CORE 410, Coordinated Service Learning at Catawba Lands Conservancy, 2005-2007
Room in the Inn (overnight), 1997-2012 (twice in 1999)
Internship Presentation Evaluator, 2006, 2007
Chair, Search Committee for Political Science Faculty Member, 2003, 2005, 2008,
2010, 2012
Academic Excellence Strategic Planning Committee, 2006-2007
Ad-Hoc Committee on Interdisciplinary Courses, 2006
Chair, General Education Assessment Committee, SACs Accreditation, 2000
Member, General Education Review Committee, Citizenship and Service
Subcommittee, 2004
Member, General Education Task Force on the CORE Program, 2004
Member, Law School Advisory Committee, 2003-2004
Member, Search Committee for Men’s Basketball Coach, 2003-2004
Member, Search Committee for Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Coaches, 2003
Member, Presidential Scholars Final Selection Committee, 1998-2001, 2006-2007
Member, Presidential Scholars Preliminary Selection Committee, 2002
Member, Faculty Athletics Committee, 2005
Member, Selection Committee, Sodexho Classic All-Tournament Team, 2003
Member, American Studies Advisory Committee, 1998-present
Member, Environmental Studies Committee, 2005-present
Faculty Advisor, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 2002-2009
Participant, Pi Kappa Phi Empathy Training Dinner, 1999, 2000, 2002
Member, Selection Committee, Study in Ireland Program, 2000, 2003, 2004
Judge, Talent Show, 2005
Judge, Battle of the Bands, SpringFest 2003
Judge, Inter-Greek Council Toga Contest, 2000
Judge, Miss Panhellenic Contest, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004
Judge, Slam Dunk Contest., Midnight Madness, 2001, 2006
Guest Coach, Women’s Soccer, 2006, 2010
Guest Coach, Women’s Basketball, 2007
Spring Carnival, Pie the Professor Contest, 2005
Participant, World Quest competition, 1997-2003, 2009
Observer/Evaluator, Peer Resource Organizer (PRO) Training, 2001
Member, Selection Committee, SGA Homecoming Poster Contest, 2000
Chair, Political Conventions Selection Committee, 1999, 2003, 2011
Member, Selection Committee for Guatemala Mission Trip, 1999-2002, 2004-2006
Member, International Internship Selection Committee, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003
Member, Athletic Committee for SACs Accreditation, 1999-2001
Faculty Representative and Advisor, Campus Judicial Board, 1996-1999
Advisor, Justinian Society (Pre-Law), 1996-present
Co-Advisor, Campus Environmental Outreach Program, 1998
Faculty Escort, Honors Program Trip to Washington, DC, Spring 1999
Co-Team Leader, CORE 210 Preparation Team, Fall 2005
Team Leader, CORE 410 Preparation Team, Spring 2002
Team Leader, CORE 210 Preparation Team, Fall 1998 and 1999
Coordinator, CORE 210 Honors Section, Fall 2001 and 2002
Member, CORE Steering Committee, 1998-2000, 2001-2002, 2005
Member, CORE 222 Course Preparation Team, 2008, 2009
Member, CORE 122 Course Preparation Team, 2008, 2010
CORE 210 Course Preparation Team, 1996-2006
Member, CORE 410 Course Preparation Team, Spring 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004-2007,
2010
Member, CORE 120 Planning Group, Spring 1997
Member, Athletic Program Evaluation Committee, Spring 1999
Member, Honors Committee, 1997-1999
Member, American Studies Advisory Committee, Hayworth College, 1997-present
Member, Dean of Students Search Committee, 1997-1998
Member, Library Committee, 1996-1997
Faculty Liaison, Men’s Basketball Team, 1998-2007
Participant, Administrative Hearings, Fall 1997, Fall 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 1999,
Spring 2002
Precinct Captain, Kids Voting, 1996-2003
Reader, Hi-Q Competition, Queens College, 1998 and 1999
Participant, Alcohol Awareness Week, Controlled Drinking Experiment, Fall 1997 and
Spring 1999
Dealer, Casino Night., Fall 1996-1999, 2001, 2004
Participant, Exam Break Breakfast, 1996-2003, 2005, 2004, 2006
Reader, Moravian Lovefeast, Fall 1998
Participant, Honors Council Hearing, Spring 1998, Spring 2009
Faculty Judge, Applicants for Hong Kong Study Abroad Program, Spring 1998
Participant, Prospective Student Calling Session, Spring 1998
Panel on Women and Minorities in the Law, with Johnson C. Smith University, 1998
At St. Francis College: Advisor, Current Affairs Club
Advisor, Model United Nations Program
Co-Chair, 1992 Mock Democratic National Convention
Advisor, Phi Kappa Theta Social Fraternity
Academic Advisor to Approximately 20 Political Science Majors
Faculty Mentor, 2 Student Honors Theses, Spring, 1993
Graduate School Advisor, Department of Political Science
Member, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Search Committee
Other Awards and Honors
Nominated for the Brooks-Cole Award, 1989. This award is given to the best paper presented by a graduate
student at the annual meeting of the Southern Political Science Association
Dwight D. Eisenhower/Clifford Roberts Graduate Fellowship, 1989-1990
Teaching Assistantship, Vanderbilt University, 1987-1990
University Graduate Fellowship, Vanderbilt University, 1986-1987
U.S. Senate Intern, Office of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, 1986
Outstanding Student in Political Science, Murray State University, 1986
President, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Murray State University, 1985-1986
Member, Alpha Chi Honor Society
Professional Memberships (Note : Some may have lapsed in recent years)
American Political Science Association
Midwest Political Science Association
Southern Political Science Association
Western Political Science Association
Special Skills
SPSS statistical package
Multiple regression techniques
Written and spoken French (limited knowledge)
Main Research and Teaching Interests
Environmental Policy
American Presidency
Ethnic, Minority, and Gender Politics
References
Available on request
APPENDIX
TEACHING EVALUATION SUMMARY---FALL 1997 THROUGH PRESENT
Q5—Excellent Course Q16---Excellent Instructor
Q20---Demanded more Than Most Courses at Queens (change to Best Work possible question—Q12; Spring
2011)
Spring 2013 Q5 Q16 Q12
CORE 122: Modern
Citizenship
4.40 4.80 4.60
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.50 4.90 4.80
POLS 320: Ethnic,
Minority and
Gender Politics
4.60 4.90 4.50
Fall 2012 Q5 Q16 Q12
POLS 250:
Comparative
Politics
5.00 5.00 4.80
POLS 309:
Campaigns and
Elections
4.80 5.00 4.90
CORE 412: Ethics 4.10 4.80 4.50
POLS 460: Major
Issues in Politics
4.30 4.80 4.50
Summer 2012 Q5 Q16 Q12
POLS 201: US
Government
4.80 4.80 4.80
Spring 2012 Q5 Q16 Q12
CORE 122:
Modern
Citizenship
4.47 4.88 4.47
POLS 250:
Comparative
Politics
4.80 4.80 4.66
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.86 4.91 4.78
HONR 220:
Political
Conventions
5.00 4.85 4.85
Fall 2011 Q5 Q16 Q12
POLS 250:
Comparative
Politics
4.89 4.86 4.86
POLS 315:
Congress and the
Presidency
4.72 5.00 4.63
CORE 412: Ethics 4.76 5.00 4.75
JBIP 210: Tale of
Two Cities
4.50 4.62 4.75
Spring 2011 Q5 Q16 Q12
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.81 4.68 4.50
POLS 302: African
Politics
5.00 5.00 5.00
POLS 320: Ethnic,
Minority and
Gender Politics
4.78 4.89 4.84
Fall 2010 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 250:
Comparative
Politics
4.68 4.80 3.40
POLS 309:
Campaigns and
Elections
4.66 4.83 3.66
CORE 412: Ethics 4.45 4.80 NA
POLS 460: Major
Issues in Politics
3.79 4.87 4.05
Spring 2010 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 122:
Modern
Citizenship
4.36 4.75 NA
POLS 298: Moot
Court
4.90 4.95 4.85
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.95 5.00 4.72
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.93 5.00 4.66
JBIP 210: South
African
Adventures
5.00 4.57 NA
Fall 2009 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 222: Global
Citizenship
3.76 4.41 NA
POLS 250:
Comparative
Politics
4.76 4.81 4.00
POLS 315:
Congress and the
Presidency
4.75 5.00 3.85
Spring 2009 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.75 4.91 4.37
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.87 4.93 4.73
POLS 302: African
Politics
4.92 5.00 3.80
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
5.00 5.00 4.33
FALL 2008 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 222: Global
Citizenship
4.05 4.84 NA
POLS 250:
Comparative
Politics
4.80 4.95 4.13
POLS 309:
Campaigns and
Elections
4.83 4.83 4.20
POLS 460: Major
Issues in Politics
4.62 5.00 4.62
SPRING 2008 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 122:
Modern
Citizenship
4.06 4.59 NA
POLS 298: Moot
Court
4.83 5.00 4.00
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
5.00 5.00 4.50
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.84 5.00 4.40
FALL 2007 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 250:
Comparative
Politics
4.80 4.88 4.25
POLS 299: Model
UN
NA NA NA
POLS 315:
Congress and the
Presidency
4.87 5.00 4.50
INTS 325: Politics
and Society in
Ireland
4.70 4.90 4.41
SPRING 2007 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 298: Moot
Court
4.69 4.84 4.08
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.94 5.00 4.46
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.59 4.86 4.42
CORE 410: Ethics 4.40 4.85 NA
FALL 2006 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American Issues
4.40 5.00 NA
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.76 4.85 4.41
HONR 210: Truth,
Lies and
5.00 5.00 NA
Community
POLS 309:
Campaigns and
Elections
4.88 4.94 3.76
SUMMER 2006 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 101:
Contemporary
Political Questions
4.61 4.85 4.07
POLS 320: Ethnic,
Minority and
Gender Politics
5.00 5.00 4.25
SPRING 2006 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 299: Moot
Court
4.83 5.00 4.33
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.66 4.86 4.35
CORE 410: Ethics 3.76 4.82 NA
FALL 2005 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American Issues
(9am)
4.27 4.83 NA
CORE 210:
American Issues
(11am)
4.09 4.81 NA
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.65 4.86 4.13
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.73 4.94 4.23
SPRING 2005 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 299: Moot
Court
4.92 4.92 4.35
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.57 4.68 4.38
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.57 4.57 4.00
POLS 315:
Congress and the
Presidency
4.92 5.00 4.64
CORE 410: Ethics 4.09 4.65 NA
FALL 2004 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210: 4.33 4.94 NA
American Issues
HONR 210: Great
Ideas
4.33 4.66 4.83
POLS 309:
Campaigns and
Elections
4.91 4.95 4.08
SPRING 2004 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.57 4.75 4.04
POLS 299: NCSL 4.88 4.87 4.85
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.59 4.75 4.28
CORE 410: Ethics 3.66 4.50 NA
FALL 2003 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American Issues
4.14 4.80 NA
HONR 210: Great
Ideas
4.76 4.84 4.30
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.92 5.00 4.57
SPRING 2003 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 201:
American Politics
(DAY)
5.00 5.00 4.00
POLS 201:
American Politics
(NIGHT)
4.85 4.90 4.59
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.83 5.00 4.33
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.81 4.90 4.33
FALL 2002 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American issues
(10am)
NO EVALUATIONS
DUE TO ICE
STORM
NA NA
CORE 210:
American Issues
(11am)
NA NA NA
POLS 309:
Campaigns and
Elections
NA NA NA
SPRING 2002 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.77 4.76 4.00
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.81 4.90 4.18
POLS 315:
Congress and the
Presidency
5.00 4.85 4.33
CORE 410: Ethics
4.31 4.53 NA
FALL 2001 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American Issues
4.21 4.85 NA
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.88 5.00 3.88
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.00 4.40 4.50
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.75 4.62 3.80
SPRING 2001 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 201:
American Politics
5.00 5.00 4.00
POLS 299: Moot
Court
4.80 4.80 4.00
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.20 4.59 3.66
POLS 320: Ethnic,
Minority and
Gender Politics
4.52 4.75 4.41
POLS 350:
Washington
Project
4.25 4.50 2.57
FALL 2000 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American Issues
3.46 4.73 NA
POLS 101:
Contemporary
Political Questions
4.52 4.76 3.76
POLS 309:
Campaigns and
Elections
5.00 5.00 3.16
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.40 4.59 3.85
SPRING 2000 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.85 4.85 4.23
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
5.00 4.81 4.00
POLS 460: Major
Issues in Politics
3.50 4.50 4.00
CORE 410: Ethics 4.47 4.94 NA
FALL 1999 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American Issues
4.76 4.78 NA
POLS 101:
Contemporary
Political Questions
4.20 4.40 4.11
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.76 4.78 4.38
POLS 315:
Congress and the
Presidency
3.50 4.68 3.20
SUMMER 1999 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 320: Ethnic,
Minority and
Gender Politics
4.90 4.90 4.00
SPRING 1999 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.50 4.62 4.83
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
5.00 5.00 3.36
POLS 320: Ethnic,
Minority and
Gender Politics
4.57 4.85 3.85
POLS 460: Major
Issues in Politics
4.16 4..66 4.83
FALL 1998 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210: 4.00 4.63 NA
American Issues
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.30 4.69 3.29
POLS 340:
Environmental
Politics
4.76 4.92 4.09
SPRING 1998 Q5 Q16 Q20
POLS 313:
Constitutional Law
4.66 4.58 4.00
POLS 308: Parties
and Voting
Behavior
3.71 4.28 3.57
CORE 410: Ethics 4.45 4.45 NA
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.45 4.51 4.58
FALL 1997 Q5 Q16 Q20
CORE 210:
American Issues
3.84 4.69 NA
POLS 201:
American Politics
4.33 4.48 3.36
POLS 301:
European Politics
4.12 4.77 3.25
MEANS MEAN 4.50 and
above
4.00-4.49 3.99 and
below
COURSE 4.5779 67.2% (82) 25.4% (31) 7.4% (9)
INSTRUCTOR 4.8136 95.1% (116) 4.9% (6) 0.0% (0)
WORKLOAD 4.2308 34.0% (34) 46.0% (46) 20.0% (20)