Call for Papers
Conference Dates: February 25-26, 2021
Program Chair: Dr. Williams Yamkam, williams.yamkam@uafs.edu
Conference Host: Virtual through University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Theme: An Unnatural State of Affairs: Governing in Uncertain Times
The COVID-19 pandemic and other social protests seem to have caused many political, social, economic, and international disruptions. As a consequence, local, state, federal, and international governing entities were compelled to make necessary adjustments to try and address those disruptions. How has the Natural State fared in dealing with this new situation? What if anything can the Natural State learn from history, from other states, from the federal government, and from other countries on how to best govern in uncertain times?
The association invites submissions of proposals of posters, papers, panels, and roundtables related (and unrelated) to the theme from scholars and students of Political Science and related disciplines. All proposals should include the information requested under the “Proposals Submission” sub-heading below. If you are uncertain about the placement of the proposal, please contact the Program Chair for clarification on the appropriate section. Individuals willing to serve as Panel Chairs or Discussants should send such requests to the appropriate Section Chair.
Please e-mail proposals to the appropriate section chairs (see below) with the following information by the deadline of Sunday, December 13th:
- Type of Proposal (paper, panel, roundtable)
- An Abstract Title of Submission
- Name, position, and institutional affiliation
- Mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address
Section Chairs
- American Government & Politics: Dr. Donald Gooch, Stephen F. Austin State University, goochdm@sfasu.edu
- Arkansas Politics/State Politics: Dr. Janine Parry, University of Arkansas, parry@uark.edu
- International Relations/Comparative Politics: Dr. Mark Elrod, University of Central Arkansas, melrod@uca.edu
- Political Theory: Dr. Steven Thomason, Ouachita Baptist University, thomasons@obu.edu
- Public Administration/Public Policy: Dr. David Harding, Arkansas State University, drharding@astate.edu
- Undergraduate Student Research: Dr. Amy Buzby, Arkansas State University, abuzby@astate.edu
- Undergraduate Student Poster Presentations: Dr. Jaeyun Sung, Lyon College, jaeyun.sung@lyon.edu
Conference Program
The Conference Program for the 48th Annual Meeting of the ArkPSA is now available. Please note that the annual meeting is taking place virtually on Thursday, February 25th and Friday, February 26th. The business meeting shall take place asynchronously. You will find more information about the business meeting in the program. The Zoom link for the annual meeting will be emailed to individuals who register for the conference (see below).
Conference Registration
The registration Fee for the 48th annual ArkPSA (virtual) meeting is free for undergraduate and graduate students. The registration fee for faculty members is $30. The fee can be paid online and includes association membership for the year. Undergraduate and graduate students that register for the conference will receive one free year of ArkPSA association membership. Faculty members who register for the conference (and renew their annual membership) will be mailed a copy of the latest volume of the Association’s journal, MPSR.
Business Meeting
Here is a message from Dr. Karen Sebold, ArkPSA president, about new developments in the association. A link for secret ballot form for ArkPSA officer candidates and other open board positions will be sent to your email. Per the ArkPSA Constitution, only faculty will be eligible to vote for and serve on the board. The voting will open on Thursday, February 25th at 3:00pm and close on Sunday, February 28th at 11:59 pm. Questions or issues about the business meeting or secret ballot can be emailed to Dr. Matt Evans, ArkPSA secretary, at mevans8@nwacc.edu.
2021 ArkPSA Recognition
The Arkansas Political Science Association would like to recognize the association’s officers and board members for their service this pandemic year that made the conference and the existence of the association possible with the following certificates of achievement:
Kevin Brennan (Ouachita Baptist University) for his service on the ArkPSA Board
Matt Evans (Northwest Arkansas Community College) for his service as the ArkPSA Secretary
Melanie Gallagher (Harding University) for his service on the ArkPSA Board
Matthew Gross (Henderson State University) for his service as ArkPSA Vice President
Hans Hacker (Arkansas State University) for his service as ArkPSA Past President Ex-officio
Amber Overholser (Southern Arkansas University) for her service on the ArkPSA Board
Mike Rogers (Arkansas Tech University) for his service as ArkPSA Treasurer
Karen Sebold (University of Arkansas-Fayetteville) for her service as ArkPSA President
Williams Yamkam (University of Arkansas-Fort Smith) for his service as 2021 Conference Program Chair
Heather Yates (University of Central Arkansas) for her service on the ArkPSA Board