2007 Conference Program - Midwest Political Science Association

Paper Labor Union Revitalization: The Missing Dimension in
Models of Unionization
Susan E. Orr, University of Florida, Daytona Beach
Overview: This paper creates a more complex model of unionism,
than the extant dominant theories provide. In addition to external
factors, I argue that attention to internal mechanisms that foster
democratic accountability would aide union revitalization.
Paper What Price Equality? Women in the United States Military
Mary Lou Kendrigan, Michigan State University
Overview: Women are playing an increasingly important role in
the Armed Services. Will they achieve increased political equality
as a result of their experiences? To answer this question, we must
better understand equality and political equality.
Paper Civics 101: Political Engagement at the University
James R. Simmons, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Overview: This paper will examine the extent to which
contemporary American colleges and universities add to or
subtract from their students' understanding of political institutions
and promote active engagement with politics.
Disc. David M. Jones, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
64-102 ROUNDTABLE: SETTING AN AGENDA FOR THE
SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE
PRESIDENCY (Co-sponsored with Presidency and
Executive Politics, see 38-102)
Room Monroe, 6 th Floor, Thur at 12:45 pm
Chair Bert A. Rockman, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Panelist Brandice Canes-Wrone, Princeton University
David E. Lewis, Princeton University
Terry M. Moe, Stanford University
Andrew Rudalevige, Dickinson College
Richard W. Waterman, University of Kentucky
Overview: TBA
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