2007 Conference Program - Midwest Political Science Association

Presenter Arab American Representation in the U.S. Senate
(Board 17)
Nadia N. Aziz, Clemson University
Overview: While the literature has examined representation of
other minority groups, to date no literature has considered
representation of Arab-Americans. The current research fills this
void by analyzing Arab-American representation in the U.S.
Congress.
Presenter Escaping the Trap for Good: Toward a Sustainable Peace for
Northern Uganda
(Board 18)
Kenneth S. Ferenchak, Ohio State University
Overview: Field observations from northern Uganda reveal the
shortcomings of the Reintegration component of the DDR
program of civil conflict resolution and recovery, namely failure
to extend beyond ex-combatants and neglect of factors such as
political voice.
Presenter Isolation as a Cause of Voting Decline
(Board 19)
Philip Babler, Marquette University
Overview: This paper argues that the increasing isolation of the
individual—socially, spatially, economically, and temporally—is
the cause of the declining turnout in US elections over the past 45
years.
57-105 ROUNDTABLE: SURVIVE AND THRIVE:
SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES FOR TENURE
Room Monroe, 6 th Floor, Sat at 12:45 pm
Chair Elizabeth A. Bennion-Turba, Indiana University, South Bend
Panelist Kathleen Dolan, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Ann Lin, University of Michigan
Joanna Scott, Eastern Michigan University
Staci Rhine, Wittenberg College
Overview: Panelists from diverse institutions will provide advice
on building a successful case for tenure and promotion.
59-103 ROUNDTABLE: TEACHING LGBT COURSES AND
STUDENTS (Co-sponsored with Teaching Political
Science, see 55-102)
Room Adams, 6 th Floor, Sat at 12:45 pm
Chair Charles Smith, University of Miami
Panelist Jami Taylor, North Carolina State University
Shawn Schulenberg, University of California, Riverside
Overview: TBA
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