On March 3-4, 2023, the Arkansas Political Science Association (ArkPSA) convened its 50th annual meeting at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Some 50 years earlier, the Department of Political Science at UCA, then known as State College of Arkansas, hosted the first meeting that resulted in the founding of the ArkPSA by political science faculty members in the state of Arkansas. The History of the Arkansas Political Science Association – including information about the annual meetings, the individuals who Read More …
Conference Information – 50th Annual Meeting of the ArkPSA
The University of Central Arkansas is pleased to welcome the Arkansas Political Science Association to campus for its 50th annual meeting. The full preliminary program is available at https://www.arkpsa.org/annual-meetings/50th-annual-meeting-of-the-arkpsa-march-3-4-2023/. The conference registration form is available at https://www.arkpsa.org/2023-conference-registration/.
Call for Papers – 50th Annual Meeting of the ArkPSA
Date and Location: March 3-4, 2023 University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas Deadline for Proposals: Thursday, December 15, 2022 Hotel Arrangements: Hilton Garden Inn (Conway, AR). Information forthcoming (see below) Program Co-Chairs: Heather Yates, University of Central Arkansas hyates@uca.edu Mary Sullivan, University of Central Arkansas marys@uca.edu This notification is the call for papers, panels, and roundtables for the 2023 conference of the Arkansas Political Science Association. The Arkansas Political Science Association is a professional association of university and secondary school Political Science educators, Read More …
Political Science in Arkansas (an interview series): Rebecca Glazier
The following story is the seventh installment of the Political Science in Arkansas interview series, where we profile political scientists throughout the state. Today we talk with Dr. Rebecca Glazier, who is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs and in the at University of Arkansas Little Rock, where she has worked since 2009. She did her Ph.D. at the University of California Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on religion, framing, and U.S. foreign policy. She has published articles and book chapters Read More …
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Call for Nominations for the Distinguished Scholar Award, 2021-2022
The Distinguished Scholar Award Committee of the Arkansas Political Science Association (ArkPSA) is accepting nominations for the award for 2021-2022. Any current (dues-paying) member of the Association may nominate one or more current or past members of the Association for the award. As stated in the guidelines, a nominee must have an exemplary teaching, scholarship, and/or service record in the areas of political science, public administration, or public policy, including at least ten years in the state of Arkansas. A Read More …
Call for PSE Newsletter Editor for APSA
The Political Science Education Section of the American Political Science Association is issuing a call for a new newsletter editor of The Political Science Educator. This position is open to any member of the section. The responsibilities of the editor include editing the newsletter, soliciting submissions on APSAConnect, and being a member of the PSE section board. No experience is necessary. The outgoing editor, Bobbi Gentry, will work with the new editor to learn the formatting and how to address challenges. This opportunity is especially helpful Read More …
UA-Little Rock Seeks Applications for the Assistant Director for the Survey Research Center
Send in applications ASAP online through the application portal. For more about the position, see the Assistant Director Survey Research Center UA Little Rock job description or contact Dr. Anne Williamson, the Director of the School of Public Affairs, by email (arwilliamson@ualr.edu) or phone (501-916-6060).
Call for Nominations – ArkPSA Distinguished Scholar Award, 2021-2022
The Distinguished Scholar Award Committee of the Arkansas Political Science Association (ArkPSA) is accepting nominations for the award for 2021-2022. Any current (dues-paying) member of the Association may nominate one or more current or past members of the Association for the award. As stated in the guidelines, a nominee must have an exemplary teaching, scholarship, and/or service record in the areas of political science, public administration, or public policy, including at least ten years in the state of Arkansas. A Read More …
Political Science in Arkansas (an interview series): Hans Hacker
The following story is the sixth installment of the Political Science in Arkansas interview series, where we profile political scientists throughout the state. Today, we talk with Dr. Hans Hacker, an expert in American jurisprudence, judicial process, and political theory. He is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Arkansas State University, where he has worked since 2007. From 2007-2019, he served as Co-director of the Phelps & Womack Pre-Law Center, and coached the award winning A-State Moot Court Team. Read More …
Obituary of Dr. Mary Susan Power
Former ASU-Jonesboro professor, Dr. Mary Susan Power, died on August 9, 2021. Dr. Power taught at ASU-Jonesboro from 1968 until 2000, and she was honored during the school’s centennial celebration in 2009-10 by the ASU Faculty Association as one of the First 100 Distinguished Faculty of the institution for her university service, as well as her impact on her field and her students. She was an active member of the Arkansas Political Science Association (ArkPSA), including serving on the Association’s Read More …