Statement from the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences and Board of Directors

Journal of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences

Volume 19 Issue 1 Article 1

2016

JIASS Staff

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Established in 1929 and incorporated in 1937, the Academy exists to foster communication and collaboration among social scientists across the public and private colleges and universities of Indiana. The Academy is dedicated to the objectives of supporting social science research and dialogue and to promoting the value and visibility of the social sciences in Indiana while providing an environment in which social scientists across the state can interact in cooperation and friendship. The Academy holds an annual meeting and produces Endnotes (IASS Newsletter) and publishes the Journal of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences.

The Academy currently recognizes the following social science disciplines: anthropology, business, criminology, economics, history, geography, psychology, political science, and sociology. Environmental studies, gender studies, urban studies, and international studies utilizing social science perspectives and methods are also represented by the Academy. Others may be added by approval of the Board.

iii BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2015–2016

Executive Directors At-Large Members

• Jonathan Swarts [President] • Bruce Bigelow Purdue University North Central Butler University (2013–2016) (2013–2016)

• Jaishankar Raman [Vice President] • Katharine Bohley Martin Valparaiso University University of Indianapolis (2013–2016) (2013–2016)

• Diane Wille [Administrative Secretary] • Christie Byun Indiana University Southeast Wabash College (2014–2018) (2013–2016)

• Nirupama Devaraj [Executive • Chuck Gallmeier Secretary] Indiana University Northwest Valparaiso University (2013–2016) (2014–2018) • Ethan Hollander • Jim Thomas [Treasurer] Wabash College Indiana University Northwest (2013–2016) (2014–2018) • Young Kim • Ken Colburn [Senior Editor in Chief of University of Evansville the Journal] (2013–2016) Butler University (2015–2020) • Dulce Maria Scott Anderson University • Surekha Rao [Past President] (2013–2016) Indiana University Northwest • Kathleen Tobin Purdue University Calumet (2013–2016)

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