Political Science Educator: volume 25, issue 1 Featured Essays William O’Brochta, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Louisiana Tech University Bryant J. Moy, PhD Student, Washington University in St. Louis Teaching for the first time involves many personal and philosophical decisions, however, it is difficult for new teachers to have successful experiences as teaching assistants and…
Political Science Educator: volume 25, issue 1 The Teacher-Scholar Column Elizabeth A. Bennion, Indiana University South Bend. As a teacher-scholar, I am always seeking new ways to improve my teaching and research, and to connect with others who can help me develop as a teacher, scholar, and engaged member of my community. I also seek…
Excellence in teaching political science is essential to the discipline. This interview series highlights campus teaching award winners who have been recognized by APSA for their achievements. Learn more about the campus teaching award recognition program here. Ñusta Carranza Ko won the University of Baltimore’s 2020-2021 Mentor of the Year Award. View a complete list of…
Aaron Ettinger, Carleton University I’d never laughed with joy at a student presentation before. Usually, any amusement while grading arises from some malapropism or logical leap that only an undergraduate could construct. But this was different. My delight came from an exquisitely selected YouTube clip that was embedded in online presentation, submitted as part of…
Kerry F. Crawford, James Madison University Leah Cathryn Windsor, The University of Memphis Colleges and universities in the United States are desperate to “return to normal” after three semesters of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty, staff, and students have weathered all the disruptions, challenges, and stress that accompany the effort to carry…
Steven Rathgeb Smith • American Political Science Association Click Here to Download the complete Department Chair Quarterly. Greetings! I hope you and your family are healthy and OK in these challenging times. I am grateful for the opportunity to update you on programmatic developments at APSA, especially as it pertains to the concerns and priorities…
Robin Kolodny • Temple University Click Here to Download the complete Department Chair Quarterly. I’ve been asked to write about how chairs might best use their time over the summer. This suggests you have free time (!). Still, most of us do have a moment when the email requests slow down, and you can take…
Phillip Ardoin • Appalachian State University Click Here to Download the complete Department Chair Quarterly. Completing the annual evaluation of faculty is one of the most important responsibilities of a Department Chair. The annual evaluation impacts faculty merit pay and is a critical role in a faculty member’s tenure and promotion process. While the role…
Melissa Michelson • Menlo College Patricia Stapleton • RAND Corporation Click Here to Download the complete Department Chair Quarterly. The discipline of political science and academia more generally continue to evade fully realizing gender equity. Women are disproportionately burdened with service commitments, experience systematic bias in their student evaluations of teaching (SETs), and face institutional…
Cammy Shay • Houston Community College Click Here to Download the complete Department Chair Quarterly. The shocks of the pandemic can color the way we reflect on the experiences of the past 16-months. Still, without sounding too Pollyannaish, I’ve considered the constructive lessons we’ve learned in my department after being thrust into the new—and completely…