A map of UAM, including presentation rooms for the conference, is available at: Facilities Map.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Registration (12:00-4:00 p.m.)
Location: School of Forestry & Natural Resources Conference Center
Lobby (Look for directional signs on the first floor)
American Politics: Roundtable
The 2024 General Elections in Arkansas and its Effect on, and Implications for Public Policy
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A101
Chair: Andrew Dowdle, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Participants:
Hal Bass, Ouachita Baptist University
Joseph Giammo, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Heather Yates, University of Central Arkansas
International Relations / Comparative Politics: Paper Panel
Immigration, Peacekeeping and Elections in the World
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: Gizachew Tiruneh, University of Central Arkansas
Papers:
“Workplace Diversity and Immigration Policy Preferences.”
David H. Bearce, Texas A&M University, and Brendan J. Connell, Lyon College.
“Third-Party Peacekeeping Missions in Intrastate Disputes, 1946-2022: Recent Trends and Patterns.”
Mark Mullenbach, University of Central Arkansas, and Jaylan Harris, University of Central Arkansas.
“Outgroup Trust and Cross-Ethnic Voting in the Sub-Saharan Context.”
Hyo-Won Shin, University of Central Arkansas.
Graduate Research: Paper Panel
Issues of Christian Fundamentalism, Partisanship and Leadership
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: Williams Yamkam, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Papers:
“Christian Fundamentalists’ Influence on Policy Agendas: State-Level Analysis Controlling for Professionalization.”
Madeline Kittler, University of Missouri
“Term Limits and Partisan Motive”
Nathaniel T. Reeves III, Arkansas State University
“A Case Study of Leadership in Public Administration”
Dylan McClain, University of Arkansas – Monticello
Meet the Author: Roundtable
The Palgrave Handbook of Teaching and Research in Political Science
Moderator: Michael Rogers, Arkansas Tech University
Participants:
Kevin Brennan, Ouachita Baptist University
Jaeyun Sung, Lyon College
Donald Gooch, Stephen F. Austin State University
Hans Hacker, Arkansas State University
Matt Evans, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Political Theory: Roundtable
A Critical Discussion of Demagoguery and Democracy by Roberts-Miller
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A101
Moderator: Mary Beth Sullivan, University of Central Arkansas
Participants:
Clay Arnold, University of Central Arkansas
Matt Evans, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Mike Rogers, Arkansas Tech University
Carol Strong, University of Arkansas – Monticello
Hans Hacker, Arkansas State University
Public Policy: Paper Panel
Issues of Public Service and Pedagogy
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: Amber Overholser, Southern Arkansas University,
Papers:
“Public Service as a Profession: Encouraging Undergraduates to Pursue Public Service Careers.”
Kim Hoffman, University of Central Arkansas, Joe Howard, University of Central Arkansas, Kisha Hardwick, University of Central Arkansas.
“Technology Pedagogy in Public Administration Graduate Programs.”.
James McQuiston, Southern Arkansas University.
“Navigating the World of State Government: The Value of Undergraduate Internships.”
Katherine Hindsley, University of Arkansas – Monticello.
Undergraduate Research: Paper Panel
Issues of Foreign Policy, Social Media, and Digital Language in World Politics
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: Dylan McClain, University of Arkansas – Monticello
Papers:
“The Impact of Social Media upon Voters’ Foreign Policy Preferences.”
Joshua Archer. Lyon College
“Digital Terrorism: The Connection Between Conspiracy and Social Media.”
Madeline Cleaves. Lyon College
“Importance of Translators and Wikipedia in Digital Language Hierarchies within Europe.”
Kolya Souvorin. Hendrix College
Business Meeting (4:45-5:45 p.m.)
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A101
Student ‘Meet and Greet’ with Victoria DeFrancesco Soto (4:45-5:15 p.m.)
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A101
Reception and Dinner (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
Location: UAM Student Center, Capitol Room
Networking Reception (6:30)
Light Refreshments and Musical Entertainment by Chris Prior.
Dinner (7:00)
Welcome: Dr. Carol Strong, 2024 ArkPSA Conference Chair
Keynote Speaker: Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Dean, Clinton School of Public Service
Post-Dinner Gathering off the Old Town Square
Location: Bella Luna, 200 North Main Street, Monticello Arkansas
Website: www.twobrothersrestaurant.net
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Registration (8:15-10:15 a.m.)
Location: School of Forestry & Natural Resources Conference Center Lobby
Political Theory: Paper Panel
The Art of Deception in Politics
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: TBA
Papers:
“Lukács, Deception, and American Populism.”
Matt Evans, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and Mike Rogers, Arkansas Tech University.
“John Salisbury on Deception.”
Mary Beth Sullivan, University of Central Arkansas.
“Machiavelli and the Challenge of Deception.”
Clay Arnold, University of Central Arkansas.
“Machiavellianism and Interdisciplinary Synthesis: From Political Theory to Psychological Science and Back.”
Eric Prichard, University of Arkansas – Monticello, and Carol Strong University of Arkansas – Monticello.
Public Administration and Policy: Paper Panel
Issues of Veteran Homelessness, State Taxation and Fair Use
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: James McQuiston, Southern Arkansas University
Papers:
“A State-level Approach to Veteran Homelessness and the Potential Role of State Capacity.”
Eric Button, University of Arkansas – Fayetteville.
“State Taxation of Vaping & Vaping Products.”
Catherine C Reese, Arkansas State University, Dean L. MacDonald, Jr., Arkansas State University.
“Searching for Help in Times of Crisis: A Systematic Review of Arkansas Domestic Violence Shelter Websites”
Amber Overholser, Southern Arkansas University and Cortney Sherman, Southern Arkansas University, .
“Place Your Bets! A Political History and Analysis of Casino Gambling in Arkansas.”
Chris Housenick, Arkansas Tech University.
Undergraduate Research: Paper Panel
Issues of Student Loan Forgiveness, Term Limits and Acceptance of Refugees
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: Walter Everett, University of Arkansas – Monticello
Papers:
“An Analysis of Student Loan Forgiveness.”
Brooks J. Braugh, Northwest Arkansas Community College
“Effects of Term Limits in Arkansas.”
M.K. Duffield. Zoe Papazoglou, Lyon College
“What Explains Americans’ Attitudes towards the Acceptance of Refugees?”
Kourtney Thompson. University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
Roundtable: International Relations / Comparative Politics
Geopolitical Uncertainties: Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the China Straits
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A101
Chair: Gizachew Tiruneh, University of Central Arkansas, (gtiruneh@uca.edu)
Participants:
Kevin Brennan, Ouachita Baptist University, (brennank@obu.edu)
Christopher Housenick, Arkansas Tech University, (chousenick@atu.edu)
Mark Elrod, University of Central Arkansas, (melrod@uca.edu)
Carol Strong, University of Arkansas – Monticello, (strong@uamont.edu)
American Politics / Arkansas Politics: Paper Panel
Issues of Partisanship, Polarization, Term Limits and Gambling
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: Michael Rogers, Arkansas Tech University, mrogers6@atu.edu
Papers:
“Polarization in the US Counties.”
Donald Gooch, Stephen F. Austin State University, (goochdm@sfasu.edu).
“Creating Opportunities: Leadership Diversity in Term-Limited State Legislatures.”
Jordan Butcher, Arkansas State University, (jordanmbutcher@gmail.com)
“Partisan Realignment among White Working-Class Voters,”
Curtis Sullivan, University of Missouri – Columbia
“An Orange Prince, Time with Andy, and a Disgruntled Photographer: A Little More than Fifteen Minutes worth of the Supreme Court Ruling on Fair Use.”
John Sutherlin, University of Louisiana – Monroe, (sutherlin@ulm.edu).
Undergraduate Research: Paper Panel
Issues of Pirates and Colonial Legacy
Location: SFNR Conference Center, A102
Chair: Dr. Reagan Bijou, Associate Research Director, YouGov
Papers:
“Pirates, Famine, and Sheep: Why Somalia Remains Divided.”
Matthew Daniel Outlaw, University of Arkansas – Monticello
“Colonial Legacy: A Comparative Analysis of the Modern Status of former French and British Colonies on the African Continent.”
Garrett Marks, University of Arkansas – Monticello
Luncheon (12:00-1:30 p.m.)
Location: UAM Student Center, Capitol Room
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Reagan Bijou, Associate Research Director with YouGov’s Scientific Research Group