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Honors
and Activities for Political Science Majors
Ongoing
activities, clubs and honor societies available to Political
Science majors include:
KSU
Political Science Club
This
organization is dedicated to providing students an opportunity
to get involved in politics. The club provides a forum
for discussion of political, economic, and social issues.
Students are encouraged to organize programs and sponsor
events designed to stimulate interest and awareness of
politics. Some examples of activities include voter registration
drives, luncheons featuring guest speakers invited to
campus, and the publication of a club newsletter. Open
to any KSU student with an interest in political science,
the Club meets in tandem with the KSU Chapter of Pi Sigma
Alpha. All KSU students are encouraged to join. Contact
the Political Science Club via email.
Faculty
Advisor: Dr. Kerwin Swint, 770-423-6633
Pi
Sigma Alpha
The
Political Science and International Affairs Department
is the home of the Nu Tau Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the
National Honor Society for Political Science. Candidates
for membership are selected from graduate and upper class
students, faculty members, and persons of notable achievements
and contributions in Political Science, government, and
international affairs. Criteria for student membership
include: at least 15 hours in Political Science courses,
of which 5 hours encompasses 300-400 level courses, a
"B" average in political science courses, an
overall cumulative average of 3.0. The Chapter functions
as an integral part of the Political Science and International
Affairs Department in the promotion of worthwhile extra-curricular
activities related to public affairs.
Faculty
Advisor: Dr. Kerwin Swint, 770-423-6633
Society
for Legal Studies
The
Society for Legal Studies is open to any KSU student who
has an interest in legal studies. Meetings are held once
each quarter. Programs focus on meeting law school requirements
and understanding significant legal-related issues. The
Society is the sponsor for the Kennesaw State University
Mock Trial Teams and publishes a quarterly newsletter,
"The Legal Beagle."
Faculty
Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Gordon, 770-423-6601
Mock
Trial
KSU
students participate in Intercollegiate Mock Trial regional
and national competition sponsored by the American Mock
Trial Association. KSU is the host site for the Southeastern
Mock Trial Regional Competition. KSU teams also participate
in invitational tournaments. Mock Trial is sponsored by
the Society for Legal Studies and is open to all students.
The Department offers a course in fall quarter that is
the prerequisite and it is from this class that the teams
are chosen.
Academic
Coaches:
Dr. Elizabeth Gordon, 770-423-6633
Dr. William Gillespie, 770-499-3534
Global
Society
The
goal of the Global Society is to educate Kennesaw State
students, faculty and staff about trends and issues in
the international arena. The i02-Jul-2008 4:50 PMss is stressed. This is accomplished
mainly by participating and competing in Model United
Nations, Model Arab League, and Model Organization of
African Unity Conferences that are held at regional, national,
and international levels. Also, on various occasions,
the Global Society will invite speakers to campus as part
of its International Awareness Lecture Series.
Faculty
Advisor: Dr. Chien-pin Li, 770-423-6227
The
following organizations are part of the Global Society...
- Kennesaw
State University Model United Nations
The
KSU Model U.N. program is designed to give students hands-on
experience about the nature and essence of international
relations in a simulation context. Specifically, students
learn about the difficulties and complexities of international
diplomacy and global issues through participation in various
Model U.N. Conferences that replicate the operations of
the United Nations. As representatives from different
governments, students work with one another to arrive
at solutions to the problems facing the globe. In the
processes of debating, caucusing, and resolution writing,
students experience both the thrill and the frustration
of international diplomacy. It is truly an interesting
and stimulating experience.
Faculty
Advisor: Dr. Chien-pin Li, 770-420-4386; Mr. Stephen McKelvey, 770-499-3542
The
Model League of Arab States offers students an unparalleled
opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the contemporary
Arab world. By playing the role of real life diplomats,
Model participants learn through doing, and in the process
refine the leadership, analytical, and communication skills
to manage the global challenges of the 21st Century. Participation
in the Model Arab League opens the door to the National
Council on U.S. - Arab Relations's academic and professional
development programs for college students: internships
in Washington, D.C. and the Arab world, study visits to
Kuwait, and the renowned Summer in Syria Program at the
University of Aleppo. Participation is open to students
of all majors.
Faculty
Advisor: Ms. Linda Morrisson, 770-420-4386
The Model African Union Team is a very active part of the Global Society. The team participates in the regional Southeast Model African Union (SEMAU) and the National Model African Union (NMAU) conferences. The team continues to distinguish itself as one of the outstanding delegations at all levels of competition. Students from all majors are invited to join!
Faculty
Advisor: Dr. Nurudeen Akinyemi
Kennesaw
State University High School Model United Nations
The
Department of Political Science and International Affairs
sponsors a High School Model United Nations each year
in December. Over thirty high schools and more than 800
students now participate in the program, which began in
1966KSU students, members of the Global Society, serve
as chairs and rapporteurs for the simulations.
Director:
Dr. Chien-pin Li
Faculty Advisor: Ms. Linda Morrisson
Department
Newsletter
The
Department publishes a semi-annual newsletter mailed to
all majors and alumni. It includes information about faculty,
departmental activities, alumni, and surveys Political
Science and International Affairs graduates about numerous
issues.
Editor:
Dr. Kerwin Swint, 770-423-6633
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