RHODES COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF

Political ScienceSUMMER 2017 NEWSLETTER

From the Chair’s Corner This past academic as “What happens next?” a perfect fit for a Rhodes student! We year, 2016-2017, was Beyond the election, with are working to expand our connections a HUGE year for conflict surrounding free between our political science alumni politics and political speech across the country, and current or prospective political science. At this time we examined “Free Speech, science majors. If you are interested in last year, we had yet Diversity and Inclusion – Is sharing your career path, please email to experience the fall There a Balance?” We also me. You may follow our activities in real presidential campaign. saw impressive efforts from time on Facebook, Twitter (@Rhode- Through our class- our students across a range sPoliSci), and via our website. es (The American of co-curricular activities. If you plan to return to campus for Presidency, Campaigns Please enjoy all of the high- Homecoming (Oct. 27-29), we invite & Elections, and Media & Politics, lights reflecting the outstanding efforts you to our Friday afternoon event. to name just a few) as well as campus and dedication of many over the course Please email Professor Wirls to let him activities highlighted in this newslet- of this year. know if you are willing to sit on the ter, the department actively engaged The fascinating political dynamics of panel and talk to students about your students in the campaign, partnering this campaign year catalyzed interest in careers—he is still looking for a couple with the College Democrats and Repub- political science. The numbers of polit- of participants—[email protected]. licans and our political science honor ical science majors are growing and our Also, please come by the department to society, Pi Sigma Alpha. We celebrated courses are in high demand. In other see us! (Consider picking up a Rhodes Constitution Day by learning “How to interdisciplinary efforts, we partnered Political Science long-sleeve T while you Watch the Presidential Debates” and with Educational Studies to propose a are here! See more information below). hosted debate watches and an Election teacher licensure program in Govern- Sincerely, Night Party in Lynx Lair. While stu- ment. As we look forward, we welcome dents interested in politics naturally President Marjorie Hass to Rhodes and have strong feelings about candidates we are excited to embrace the changes and parties, they made us proud by ahead. Finally, we invite alumni to keep working together across differences to in touch! Please send news you would process the unfolding events with each like us to share, whether it is a personal Amy Jasperson other. Collectively, we considered the Department Chair update, work update, or information [email protected] question of “What happened?!” as well about an internship or job that could be @RhodesPoliSci

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1 Political Science Highlights 2016-2017 (Sponsored and co-sponsored)

GEORGE GALSTER: THE TRUMP DRIVING DETROIT TURNING A PRESIDENCY SO Driving Detroit POLITICAL FAR: A CONVER- showed how the SCIENCE MAJOR SATION WITH geography, local INTO A CAREER JAMES W. CEASER government struc- Political Science How did Donald ture, and sociolog- alumni talked to Trump defy the ical forces created Political Science odds and become a housing develop- majors and those America’s 45th ment system that interested in ma- president? What has led to the joring in Political can we expect— abandonment of Science about their careers and the paths in addition to the unexpected—from the the city core. Reac- they took after graduation. Trump presidency? And what are the conse- tions to the stresses produced by the region’s quences, now that both the Democratic and automotive economic base and housing CONSERVATISM IN THE AGE OF TRUMP Republican parties have been Trumped? development system led to the individual Students attended a panel discussion on the and collective adaptations that characterize state of conservative political philosophy ELECTION 2016: the place. and politics featuring Daniel Cullen, Ste- HOW THE HECK phen Wirls, and Sir Roger Scruton. DID THAT CONSTITUTION HAPPEN? DAY: How to WHAT’S GOING Marc Hether- Watch the Presi- ON? CAMPAIGN ington of Van- dential Debates RHETORIC, derbilt University Prof. Michael POLITICAL examines the Nelson asked how BEHAVIOR, polarization of well the presidential AND THE 2016 public opinion in debates foster rea- ELECTION the . soned discourse and What are we to His book, Why Washington Won’t Work, addressed the best make of the last won the Alexander George Award as the way to listen to and 18 months, and best book in the field of political psychology learn from them in the course of making an what can that tell published in 2015. informed choice. us about the next few weeks, the next FREE SPEECH, PRESIDENTIAL, four years, and beyond? Professor Andra DIVERSITY, VICE PRESIDEN- Gillespie and grassroots organizer Tami INCLUSION: TIAL DEBATE Sawyer sorted through the noise. IS THERE A WATCH EVENTS BALANCE? Students gathered WHAT COMES NEXT? How can students in Burrow to PRESIDENTIAL strike the appro- watch the 2016 POST-ELECTION priate balance presidential cam- PANEL between protest paign debates. The 2016 election and tolerance when was arguably one of their educators disagree on which is most the most tumultuous important? Daniel Cullen moderated a ELECTION NIGHT elections America conversation with Keegan Callanan, Noelle WATCH PARTY has experienced. Chaddock, and James R. Stoner, Jr. Students and Pi Sigma Alpha, faculty watched Rhodes’ political the election returns science honor society, hosted a post-election in Lynx Lair while panel with insights from Professors Keith competing in politi- Gibson, Amy Jasperson, Michael Nelson, cal trivia contests. and Robert Saxe. Support the Department of Political Science. rhodes.edu/gift

2 Alumni News By: Ben Griffith

Robert “Bobby” Donachie ’15 became Alex McGriff ’13 is attending Harvard Law the Capitol Hill reporter this August after School. serving as the “finance, health care, and cro- nyism” reporter for The Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) in Washington, D.C. since July 2016. Bobby regularly appears on television as a guest on One America Network. Sean Evins ’08 left Twitter after 4 years and moved to Facebook in August 2016, where Maddie Alagia ’17 is working as an he leads Facebook’s Government and Poli- assistant for Senator Feinstein’s Judiciary tics Outreach for Europe, the Middle East, Committee staff. She spends her days field- and Africa. The focus of his role is to advise Pat Morgan ’91 was honored at the Wom- ing phone calls, researching issues, drafting government officials, agencies, candidates, en’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis’ Leg- memos, and doing anything she can to parties, and campaigns on best practices. end Award Luncheon in recognition of her support the counsels. Samantha Fetzer ’17 is working in Talent three decades of work to break the cycle of Benjamin Bentley ’17 is headed to law Acquisition for Eye Specialty Group in homelessness locally, statewide and national- school at the University of Pittsburgh School Memphis. ly. She is author of the award-winning book, of Law. The Concrete Killing Fields, a memoir about Sam Holder ’17 is attending Emory Law her battle to break the cycle of homelessness. School. Carrie Archie Russell ’97 was selected for Lisa Hughes ’91 currently works as Direc- EmergeTennessee's inaugural class. The tor of Strategic Partnerships and Projects organization was founded in 2016 as the for Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) premier training program for Democratic and National Patient Advocate Foundation women in the state. Carrie serves as Director (NPAF). Her role is within policy, patient of Pre-Law Advising at Vanderbilt University advocacy and communications. after earning her law degree from the Uni- Charles “Charlie” Kelley ’16 is currently versity of Tennessee College of Law, and her a law student at the University of Alabama. PhD in Political Science at Vanderbilt. He is in the top 25% of his class, earned Laura Sellers ’08 is a Ph.D. candidate in Annelise Blair ’16 serves as Coordinator at “best paper” in Contracts, and made Law Political Science at Vanderbilt University, The Pew Charitable Trusts, supporting the Review. He is most interested in trans- writing her dissertation on expatriate voting organization’s fiscal federalism team. On actional/corporate/business law and will in the Americas. She served as a teaching as- February 22, they released the report, “How be looking for a summer position in these sistant for alum, Prof. Carrie Archie Russell. areas next summer. Governments Support Higher Education Breanna Summers ’17 is teaching 7th grade Through the Tax Code,” linked below: Humanities in Massachusetts and will be http://bit.ly/2r07bdk a part-time graduate student at the Boston Susanna Dean ’17 was hired by the Cook University College of Education. Political Report. http://cookpolitical.com/ Winn Decker ’15 graduated with a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration in May and will pursue his Ph.D. in Public Administration at North Carolina State University. His research focus Shawn McCarthy ’03 passed level 2 of the includes education Test Of Proficiency In Korean (TOPIK) policy and admin- which enabled her to apply for and success- What news do YOU have to share? istration and the fully obtain residency in Korea. She won a We would love to hear from you! policy process. Best Teacher award and married her British Please send your updates to boyfriend, Harry Halmshaw, in Asheville, [email protected]. North Carolina surrounded by friends and family.

3 ELECTION 2016: Student Views By Ciara Johnson

With all the buzz on campus following the Sam Holder 2016 presidential election, we asked some Predicted Winner: of our very own political science majors to weigh in on the situation. Here, a few of those students offer their perspectives on the Hillary Clinton was an election and what it means for the country. establishment candi- Rhodes College Democrats: date. Her campaign By: Jolie Grace Wareham Robert Brooks centered on her expe- rience while Donald Predicted Winner: Trump’s was rhetorical. “We see it as our duty to unite, Donald Trump organize, and mobilize as we He played on people’s fear and anti-estab- In the days following lishment stance toward the government. work to fight for what we believe the 2016 election, Trump blew a dog whistle for people and in and gear up for 2018 mid- the Rhodes College organizations with racist values and beliefs. term elections. We must work Republicans published Donald Trump is not the traditional model to place individuals who share a statement in The for the Republican Party: he’s been divorced our values in positions of pow- Sou’wester that said multiple times, is proven not to be very reli- er including elected office. We the most important and most exciting part gious, and does not have any political expe- of the election was the Republican retention rience. Clinton was not a perfect candidate truly are #StrongerTogether, and of Congress. I still stand by this sentiment but some of her “scandals,” like her emails, the Rhodes College Democrats and I think that Republican Congressional were blown out of proportion. are eager to continue our work leadership is in a special position to restore Trump promised immediate results with to ensure that we all live in a America’s faith in their legislative bodies. immigration and refugee intake but it is a country where our differences are A great many voters across the country more complicated process than he assumed welcomed and celebrated.” disliked the candidate that referred to Amer- it to be. Mexico is not going to pay for the icans as “deplorable,” who thought herself wall and banning people of a certain religion above the law and who represented a deeply from entering the country is unconstitu- unpopular status quo as opposed to change. tional. His administration is also becoming I personally did not support Donald Trump authoritarian; he attacks the legitimacy of for President but I deeply sympathize with democratic institutions. Trump attacks the the idea of disliking Hillary Clinton more media; he labels news outlets he does not than you might dislike Donald Trump. agree with as “fake news.” An independent Has Trump’s election emboldened hateful media is one of the cornerstones of a de- people within our country and even in our mocracy. When a court ruled against him he community? Yes it has. Must we ensure questioned and attacked their authority. He that Trump himself actively denounce these created a positive feedback loop with news Rhodes : hateful aspects? There is no doubt. At the outlets that agree with him. Donald Trump By: Robert Brooks, Christian Roberts, same time, however, many people (news will be a problematic president. and Alex Schramkowski outlets included) are not treating him and Thomas Mitchell “We encourage students who his administration fairly. We must give Predicted Winner: hold conservative views to reach credit where credit is due and be objective Hillary Clinton in our criticisms. We must be sure our out, and make their voice heard criticisims are rooted in facts instead of The primaries were in campus-wide initiatives and emotions.When we play fast and loose with very chaotic on the chapter events. We encourage all accusations of bigotry, racism and un-consti- Republican side and students, regardless of political tutionality, we not only ignore opportunities made it difficult to to hear out our fellow citizens but we also vote. Hillary Clinton affiliation, to be willing to engage was the more estab- in impactful dialogue with mem- desensitize our collective community to real racism, real discrimination and real viola- lished nominee and it was clear she was bers of our organization and our tions to the laws of our nation. going to win against other candidates. A lot executive board. Moreover, we of factors led to Trump’s victory. The main encourage campus-wide unity.” thing is he spoke to the people, he was not “politically correct.” Clinton played it too safe.

4 Methods of Political Inquiry By Sarah Ryan

While POLS 270 Research Methods is Elizabeth Bender: For Trump has shown his inability to execute the required for the Political Science Major, many my Research Methods job of president; he is unprepared. His agen- students appreciate this class as much more project, I studied factors da is more attacking news media, not policy. than just a mandatory credit. Most students that influenced abortion For the future it’s a wild card. His Muslim enjoy many aspects of the class and identify the laws and policies across all fifty states. I was immigration ban failed. The country might semester-long independent research project as their favorite component. For this assignment, interested in studying see more obstruction, the White House is students are challenged to conduct their own why states have intro- unsure of what to do. Infrastructure building research on a topic of their choosing. Students duced policies that are will be difficult, his immigration policy will are asked to analyze the data and to come to increasingly restricting also be difficult to execute. Fighting ISIS will some conclusions regarding their research access to abortion. I created my own data also be difficult, he did not realize there is topic. Students from Dr. Johnson’s Research Methods class last fall researched a wide variety set based on the field’s previous research and more to declaring war. of topics and recognize the positive impact of current abortion policy trends. I specifically Jolie Grace this course on their academic careers. Several studied the latest date states prohibit abortions, students share their research findings and when public funding is available for abortions, Wareham thoughts on the course: and whether counseling is required before the abortion procedure. Overall, I learned that Predicted Winner: despite the hours I spent extensively research- Hillary Clinton Mackenzie Vaughn: My ing to create my own dataset there are certain In the Democrat research project explored limitations in any research project. If given the the effect of labor unions chance again, I would have liked to examine primaries I voted on political participation abortion policies and laws over several years to for Hillary Clinton, in modern U.S. elec- see what the overall changes and trends were. she best represented tions. The primary focus I liked the class because I chose a topic to what I wanted for the was on evaluating the study that I was interested in and wanted to country. The Republican primaries were degree to which union- learn more about. Also, Research Methods ization influenced turn- combined research topics that I learned in entertaining to watch, it was like politics out among households transformed into a reality television show. my political science courses and my business with at least one union marketing and management courses. I used the I thought a standard Republican, like Jeb member in the 2012 election. The results of concepts I learned in these courses and directly Bush, would win the nomination. It is the regression model confirmed that there was applied them to my research. obvious in hindsight that Trump’s ability to a statistically significant, positive relationship between union membership and turnout at mobilize voters was underestimated. Clinton the household level in 2012. The results also Sarah Greenbaum: An did not reach out to states where polls confirmed that unionization increased the log interest in educational showed her winning; polls were also not odds of voting when interacting with decreas- studies led me to research conducted in rural areas, which mostly voted ing levels of family income. Therefore, I was early childhood education for Trump. Democrats took advantage of able to conclude that there was a union vote policies and programs. effect in 2012, and that the union vote effect states that usually vote blue and turnout was The purpose of my study was more profound among families who made was to determine what not what was expected. Trump played into less money. factors may affect early people’s anti-establishment feelings toward childhood learning gains politics. This election exposed the hidden and levels of enrollment Ried Roshong: I was fears of Americans. in preschool programs, in excited about taking this order to determine what One amazing thing about the aftermath of class because it afforded policymakers should consider when crafting the election is people are coming togeth- me the opportunity early education policy. I found that how well to research a topic of children learn is highly correlated with levels er. As long as people keep protesting and fascination to me: the marching in solidarity against things like of parental involvement and family finances. rationale behind Chris- There were also correlations between enroll- Trump’s Muslim ban, it will not be easy tian views concerning ment in early education programs and a fami- for Trump to pass orders like that. Trump’s homosexuality. I was able ly’s income, as well as the quality and availabil- executive orders are not working because the to analyze survey data ity of program choices. These findings suggest and determine: 1) wheth- policy-makers should definitely consider the White House does not gather the informa- er Christians at-large condemn homosexuality; tion regarding the Constitutionality of the accessibility of preschools—in terms of both and 2) if only certain Christians condemn cost and location—if they hope to increase orders. Hopefully people realize change takes homosexuality, are there alternative motiva- enrollment in early education programs, and in time and keep pressuring the state and local tions – outside of the Bible – which motivate turn improve early childhood learning. governments for victories. Also, organizing this “Modern Crusade” against homosexuality. My goal in this project was to demonstrate and getting ready for the 2018 election for that the motivations for this movement are not the House and some seats in the Senate is founded in the word of God, but rather in the important. political constructs of man.

5 Mock Trial Ranks 3rd in the Nation By: Daniel Elliott

TENNESSEE INTERCOLLEGIATE STATE LEGISLATURE

Appearing at the National Championship Tour- Championship Tournament hosted by UCLA. nament for the 31st year in a row, Rhodes Mock After almost a year with a civil age discrimina- TISL Highlights tion suit, the teams had only 25 days to learn an Trial continued their streak of excellence by Rhodes College had a great performance entirely new case, this time involving copyright finishing tied with the best record in the nation. at the state-wide TISL conference this With this incredibly strong performance from infringement. Despite the time crunch, Rhodes faced teams from the University of Arizona, Cin- year. Every part of our team (AMC3, a team with no graduating seniors, Rhodes “A” legislature, lobbying, and media) had Team is now ranked number 3 out of more than cinnati, Fordham, and eventually the National outstanding achievements and repre- 650 teams in the nation! Champions UVA with ferocity! Winning their first three rounds, Rhodes “A” team went head- sented our school with the diligence In the fall, Rhodes again fielded 5 teams to com- to-head with UVA for a spot in the Champi- we deserve. Our lobbying team was petitive tournaments in places like D.C., Atlanta, onship Final Round and missed out by a single successfully able to push multiple bills and Chicago. Notably, Rhodes went undefeated point. This earned Rhodes “A” team second place for their firms, and our lobbying direc- and placed first at Benedictine University, ap- in division and saw Jennifer Bitterly ’18 earn her tor and graduating president of TISL, peared in the Championship Round at Vander- second All American Attorney award, the highest Emily Hanson, had her bill receive the bilt University, and earned fifteen individual award given to collegiate mock trial attorneys. title of priority legislation. This means Outstanding Witness and Attorney awards. Rhodes “A” team also got to celebrate Meredith her bill, which creates a tax credit for At the beginning of 2017, Rhodes appeared in Clement ’18 for her highly successful witness businesses that give paternal leave to Topeka, KS, Dallas, TX, and Louisville, KY for role, earning her very own All American Witness their employees, will be reviewed by the regional competitions. Across five Rhodes teams, award. Throughout all of their spring competitive governor of Tennessee. Our legislative not one lost a single round during the regionals season, Rhodes “A” team only lost one round. team produced many well-written and fight. For the first time in Rhodes history, the Rhodes “B” team faced a grueling line-up at insightful bills that were well received program earned five bids to the Open Round Nationals, competing with UVA, University of by other TISL members. Our rising Championship Series (ORCS), hosted right here Tennessee at Chattanooga, UC Berkeley, and president, Ben Rosenberg who was a in the Bluff City! Hannah Hornsey ’18, Daniel University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Senator for our school, received the Elliott ’19, Corbin Eilmes ’19, and Jeena Piriano competition. Despite the tough schedule, Rhodes Carlisle Award for his performance this ’20 were named All-Region Attorneys for their “B” team still earned itself an All-American year. Additionally our very own Faith excellence in competition, while Devin Dunkley Attorney, Kelsey McClain ’19! With two new Udobong, who was a House represen- ’19, Christian Roberts ’20, and Matthew Brous- All-Americans and one notable repeat winner, sard ’20 were named All-Region Witnesses. tative for Rhodes, was elected to be the Rhodes Mock Trial has now earned over 50 House Speaker pro-tempore. We are Advancing out of regionals, Rhodes could only individual All Americans in the last 31 years, a also ecstatic to announce that Rhodes’s send two teams to ORCS. After assembling the remarkably achievement for the students and very own Anne Healy was elected to be strongest teams of students possible, Rhodes took coaches! Secretary of State. Rhodes undoubtedly the Shelby County Courthouse by storm, again Rhodes Mock Trial wants to thank our dedicat- took on more leadership positions this winning bids to the National Championship ed coaches, wonderful parents, and incredible year in TISL, and we are incredibly Tournament for both Rhodes teams. Even more seniors, including Zach Monroe and captain proud of Faith and Anne’s willingness impressive, Rhodes “A” team won the entire Sam Holder who both competed at Nationals to take on such a large commitment. By ORCS tournament with the best record present, for Rhodes “B” team. While we will miss our and neither team lost a single round of competi- the end of the conference, Rhodes was seniors, the returning competitors are excited to awarded Best Delegation in West Ten- tion. Daniel Elliott ’19 and Jamarr McCain ’19 begin work next fall on a criminal case involving were celebrated as Outstanding ORCS Attorneys nessee, continuing our legacy of one of a murdered spouse and a dating app. Catch the the most dominate teams at TISL. We while Sean Mattheisen ’18 and Matthew Brous- teams next year on the #RhodetoMinny as they sard ’20 were recognized as Outstanding ORCS are excited for next year as we continue chase another historic appearance at the 34th to build on all of our achievements! Witnesses. Annual National Championship Tournament in With such amazing victories, Rhodes travelled Minneapolis! to Los Angeles for the 33rd Annual National

6 Political Science Film Club: Politics, One Film at a Time By: Connor Hurley For two years, the third floor of Buckman has Through discussions on the rise of anti- our outgoing Vice-President, Conner Hurley ’19 hosted the Political Science Film Club on the intellectualism in politics through films such our incoming President, and Daniel Elliott ’19, last Tuesday of every month. What began as an as Idiocracy, to learning first-hand about the who will continue his position as Secretary. We extension of Professor Dolgoy’s class “Imaginary campaign and election process in The War welcome Jeanne Wilkinson ’19 as Vice President Commonwealths” has grown into a space to Room, we continued in the mission we and Corbin Eilmes ’19 as Treasurer. discuss the world of politics, one film at a time. established two years ago. We look forward to many years of delicious food, Despite different backgrounds—and political Many thanks to our founding members Sam good movies, warm fellowship and engaging affiliation—the Political Science Film Club has Holder ’17, our outgoing President, and Han- discussions! We hope to see you at one of our served as a means to further political discourse nah Selner ’16, as well as Jacob Hill ’17 meetings! and bond over pop culture. ‘Healthy Cities Maymester’ By: Gillian Wenhold ’18

In the past couple of years, the Political Science ence, and of course Department has been able to develop its very to learn how to own ‘Maymester’ available to all Rhodes students. ride the Tube. I The program is directed by Dr. Johnson (Political think I can safely Economy and Political Science) and Dr. Hossler say my tube-rid- (Urban Studies) and is called “Healthy Cities” ing abilities have because it gives students the opportunity to study progressed from urban economic beginner to development, novice/interme- and health care diate — so long by traveling to as I remember to mind the gap. And as for this NHS also sparked a newfound curiosity for how London, Glasgow, “life-changing experience,” unbelievable is the public health is related to issues of inequality and and Edinburgh only word that comes to mind. poverty, and inspired me to follow this interest to observe the Just as I was always skeptical during the college to an externship with a Rhodes alumna working implications of such search when people told me, “When you get in a public health facility in Philadelphia. It even policies in action. there, you’ll just know,” until I came to Rhodes prompted me to take a leadership position and Here, Gillian Wen- and had that realization for myself, I never strengthen my commitment to The Bridge; a hold ’18 reflects on quite understood what made studying abroad Rhodes street paper aimed at combating hunger her experience as a so special. Now I get it. Not only did I diversify and homelessness here in Memphis. participant in the my academic interests, but I also broadened my But the personal benefits of participating in this program’s first year: personal horizons as I learned to better under- Maymester extended far past the intellectual. Two summers ago, stand each new culture we encountered. I could Even with filled schedules, our group still found our class had the unique opportunity to partake actually feel my perspective changing as I learned the time to slow down and make memories in the inaugural year of the Political Economy to challenge my own assumptions and even together. We climbed to the top of Arthur’s Seat Maymester, and I think we would all agree it was question the epistemological basis for knowledge in Edinburgh. We rode the London Eye and a great success! Each day was filled with activity itself. explored the streets of Glasgow. And while I was and constant movement, and over the three-week Professors Johnson and Hossler developed an no stranger to Europe before the program (since period of time we traveled through London, Ed- engaging curriculum that provided us with the most of my extended family lives in Germany), I inburgh, and Glasgow. Each place brought a new opportunity to travel to amazing places and learn had never had the opportunity to explore a dif- experience; a new culture to acclimate to. from experts in each respective field of study. ferent country with such autonomy. Believe me Upon arriving in London, our first homework Being able to hear the first-hand testimony of a — it truly was nothing less than life-changing, assignment asked us to identify goals for ourselves general practitioner working in the Deep End and being able to share this journey with people in the following weeks. Being the admittedly of Glasgow was an invaluable experience — who would become some of my best friends was un-creative person I am, I chose the most cliché one that could never be recreated through the a privilege I will be forever grateful for. goals in the book: to have a life-changing experi- words of a textbook. Our in-depth study of the

7 2016-2017 Department Student Awards SENIOR SEIDMAN AWARD FIRST-YEAR SEIDMAN AWARD ABE FORTAS AWARD Samuel S. Polzin Savanna A. Kurz Samuel J. Holder Nikita P. Smith MIKE CODY AWARD Charles R. Tammons CHARLIE COOK AWARD Kristen G. Shackleford Jolie Grace Wareham Kirkwood M. Vangeli Honor Society Inductees

Anna Baker-Olson ’19 Breanna R. Sommers ’17 (POLS, PSYC) – Iota Iota Iota Mary Gunning ’18 (EDUS, POLS minor) Joye Fourmy Cobb Corena Hasselle ’17 (POLS) – Iota Iota Iota (PSYC, POLS minor) – Pi Sigma Alpha Romeiser Award in Education Casey Myers-Morgan ’18 Christopher Meadows ’18 Kirkwood M. Vangeli ’17 (POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha, Iota Iota Iota (POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha (POLS) The Louise & Ward Archer Sr. Samuel Polzin ’17 Ried Roshong ’18 (POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha Award for Creativity (POLS, INST) – Phi Beta Kappa Dulcie Trottier ’18 (POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha Anna D. Baker-Olson ’19 (POLS, PSYC) Brooks Lamb ’17 Daniel Elliott ’19 (POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha Margaret Ruffin Hyde Award in Psychology (HIST, POLS minor) – Pi Sigma Alpha Fisher Smith ’19 Emily R. Mitchell ’18 Meghan Brule ’17 (IS/POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha (PLEC) Bob Buckman/Joyce Mollerup (FREN, POLS minor) – Pi Sigma Alpha Lillie Stephens ’19 Scholarship for Study Abroad Award Sam Polzin ’17 (SPAN, IS/POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha Devin J. Dunkley ’19 (POLS, INST) – Pi Sigma Alpha (POLS, EDUS) Bob Buckman/Joyce Mollerup Elizabeth Shearon ’17 Other Awards Scholarship for Study Abroad Award (ENGL, POLS minor) – Pi Sigma Alpha Thomas A. Mitchell ’18 Mortar Board Inductees Emily Buddy ’18 (POLS, EDUS) – Truman Scholarship Emily Buddy ’18 (ENGL, POLS) Jon L. Hedges ’17 (ENGL, POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha Kara McCord ’18 (IS/POLS) Alexa Calomiris ’18 (PLEC) – Thomas M. Garrott Award in Christopher Meadows ’18 (POLS) (POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha Political Economy Virginia Carr ’18 (POLS) – Pi Sigma Alpha Dulcie Trottier ’18 (POLS)

Selected Faculty Publications: Liberal Democracy and Liberal Education. Daniel E. Cullen, editor. (Lexington Books, 2016). Author of “Intro- duction” and “Liberal Education and Liberal Democracy.” Political Communication in Real Time: Theoretical and Applied Research Approaches. Amy E. Jasperson, co-edi- tor with Dan Schill and Rita Kirk. (Routledge, 2017). Co-author of “Polarization in the 2012 Presidential Debates: A Moment-to-Moment, Dynamic Analysis of Audience Reactions in Ohio and Florida.” 42: Inside the Presidency. Mike Nelson, coeditor with Barbara A. Perry and Russell L. Riley. (Cornell University Press, 2016). Author of Chapter 1, “Redividing Government: National Elections in the Clinton Years and Beyond,” and Chapter 6, “Clinton and Welfare Reform: An Oral History.” Debating the Presidency: Conflicting Perspectives on the American Executive, 4th ed., Mike Nelson, co-editor with Richard J. Ellis (Congressional Quarterly Press, 2017). The Elections of 2016. Mike Nelson, editor (Congressional Quarterly Press Press, 2018). Author of Ch. 1, “Diversify- ing the Presidential Talent Pool—for Better and Worse,” pp. 1-28. Erin Dolgoy, “The Scientific and the Scientistic: Roger Scruton on the Consequences of Modern Science,”Perspectives on Political Science 45:4 (2016). Steve Wirls, “Roger Scruton’s Conservatism and the Liberal Regime.” Perspectives on Political Science 45:4 (2016). Steve Wirls, “Jefferson’s Education as a Constitution of Liberty,” in Liberal Democracy and Liberal Education (Lexing- ton Books, 2016).

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