Political Science Education

The purpose of this section is to promote exemplary undergraduate teaching within the political science discipline.  The section is especially dedicated to increasing the use of innovative teaching methods, particularly those rooted in experience (internships, service learning, simulations, and study abroad).

Website: www.iupui.edu/~ueweb/

Section Journal: Journal of Political Science Education, www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/15512169.asp

2008 - 2009 Officers

Chair:
Michelle D. Deardorff
Jackson State University
Political Science
Box 18420
Jackson MS 39217
michelle.d.deardorff@jsums.edu

Vice-Chair:
Karen M. Kedrowski
Winthrop University
Political Science
346 Bancroft Hall
Rock Hill SC 29733
kedrowskik@winthrop.edu

Secretary/Treasurer:
Quentin  Kidd
Christopher Newport University
Government
1 University Place
Newport News VA 23606-2949
qkidd@cnu.edu

2009 Program Chair:
Johnny Goldfinger
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
Political Science
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis IN 46202-5140
jgoldfin@iupui.edu

The Journal of Political Science Education:
John Ishiyama, Editor-in-Chief
Truman State University
Social Science
207B McClain Hall
Kirksville, MO 63501
jishiyam@truman.edu

Political Science Educator (Newsletter):
Michelle D. Deardorff, Editor
Jackson State University
Political Science
PO Box 18420
Jackson, MS  39217
michelle.d.deardorff@jsums.edu

Council:
Bernard L. Bray, Talladega College
William Ball, College of New Jersey
Jeffrey F. Kraus, Wagner College
Allison Rios Millett McCartney, Towson University
Charles Turner, California State University Chico

Awards

• Previous Award Recipients 

The Best Presentation Award is given for the best presentation (be it in a paper, poster, or roundtable format) delivered in a session sponsored by the Undergraduate Education Section at the Annual Meeting. Nominations are due to Jeffrey Bernstein the Award's Committee Chair at jeffrey.bernstein@emich.edu by April 15, 2009.

Award Committee Members:
Danny Damron, Brigham Young University
Jocelyn Shadforth, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Craig L. Brians, Virginia Tech

The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a person whose lifetime contribution to political science have had a significant impact on undergraduate education.

The McGraw-Hill Award for Scholarship and Teaching on Civic Engagement in Political Science recognizes political scientists who advance civic engagment through the study of engagement and participation.  The award seeks to honor a wide range of unique and new approaches to the scholarship and teaching of civic engagement, but in particular scholars who raise political awareness, involvement, and participation of undergraduate students.  Nominations can be made by anyone, although self-nominations will not be accepted.  Award winners will be chosen by a committee apointed by the Chair of the Undergraduate Education section of the American Political Science Association on behalf of McGraw-Hill.  The award carries a smaill cash stipend and the winner will be announced at the annual Awards Reception at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting.  Please send nominations with supporting documentation to: Dr. Brigid Harrison, Montclair State University, chair harrisonb@mail.montclair.edu. Nomination deadline is April 15, 2009.