Ramazan Kilinc is a professor of Political Science and director of the School of Government & International Affairs at Kennesaw State University. Before joining KSU in 2024, he taught at the University of Nebraska at Omaha . He is the author of Alien Citizens: State and Religious Minorities in Turkey and France (Cambridge University Press, 2020) and a co-author of Generating Generosity in Catholicism and Islam: Beliefs, Institutions and Public Goods Provision (Cambridge University Press, 2018). His articles appeared in Comparative Politics, Political Science Quarterly, Politics and Religion, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, and Turkish Studies.
He is the recipient of the 2021 system-wide University of Nebraska Outstanding Teaching
and Instructional Creativity Award, the 2022 campus-wide Faculty Service Learning
Award, the 2020 campus-wide Excellence in Teaching Award, and the 2021 college-wide
Research and Creative Activity Award. He received his Ph.D. (2008) from Arizona State
University and M.A. (2001) and B.A. (1999) from Bilkent University, Turkey. He also
holds an M.B.A. (2022) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Areas of Expertise
Middle East Politics, Religion and Politics, Comparative Politics, Authoritarianism
Research Interest Areas
Middle East Politics, Religion and Politics, Comparative Politics, Authoritarianism
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Faculty Service Learning Award, Teaching - 2022 NU System-Wide Outstanding Teaching
and Instructional Creativity Award, Teaching - 2021 UNO College of Arts and Sciences
Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Scholarship/Research - 2021 UNO Excellence
in Teaching Award, Teaching - 2020 UNO Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award, Teaching
- 2018 Sage Best Paper Award in Qualitative and Multi Methods Research, Scholarship/Research
- 2013 Weber Best Paper Award in Religion and Politics, Scholarship/Research - 2012
Selected Publications
Kilinc, Ramazan. 2019. Alien Citizens: State and Religious Minorities in Turkey and
France , Cambridge University Press.
Warner, Carolyn, Kilinc, Ramazan, Hale, Christopher, Cohen, Adam . 2018. Generating
Generosity in Catholicism and Islam: Beliefs, Institutions and Public Goods Provision,
Cambridge University Press.
Kilinc, Ramazan. 2014. Critical Junctures, Catalysts, and Democratic Consolidation
in Turkey, Political Science Quarterly, 129, 2, 293-318.
Kilinc, Ramazan, Warner, Carolyn. 2015. Micro-Foundations of Religion and Public Goods
Provision: Belief, Belonging and Giving in Catholicism and Islam, Politics and Religion,
8, 4, 718-744.
Kilinc, Ramazan. 2014. International Pressure, Domestic Politics and Dynamics of Religious
Freedom: Evidence from Turkey, Comparative Politics, 46, 2, 127-145.
Dr. Rotnem teaches courses on Russian domestic and foreign policy, Arctic politics,
and comparative politics. His research over the last decade or more focuses on the
intersection among Russian domestic and foreign politics, Arctic policy, and environmental
and resource politics.
POLS 2401 - "Global Issues" ; POLS 2240 - "Introduction to Comparative Politics" ;
POLS 4448 - "Russian Politics and Culture" ; POLS 4449 - "Russian Foreign Policy"
; POLS 4447 - "Arctic Politics, Policy, and Security in a Changing Environment" ;
POLS 4440 - "Comparative Democratization"
2023-2025, National Science Foundation award recipient ; 2021, National Council on
Eurasian and East European Research grant recipient ; 2021, Kennan Institute/Woodrow
Wilson International Center for Scholars Research Scholar ; 2016 - Kennesaw State
University Distinguished Service Award ; 2009-2010, Fulbright Scholar (University
of Latvia, Riga, Latvia)
Selected Publications
Rotnem, Thomas E. "Russian Arctic Environmental Security: Impact of Mega-Projects
Development in the Taimyr, Yamal, and Murmansk Regions." March 2024. National Council
on Eurasian and East European Research (Title VIII), Working Paper 833-04.
Rotnem, Thomas E. (2021) "Infrastructure in Russia's Arctic: Environmental Impact
and Considerations," Kennan Institute's Kennan Cable, No. 73. Washington, D.C.: Woodrow
Wilson International Center for Scholars.
Rotnem, Thomas E. (2018) "Putin's Arctic Strategy: Collaboration or Conflict after
Ukraine?" Problems of Post-Communism, 65(1), 1-17.
Madinah F. Hamidullah, PhD is a Professor and Director of the Master of Public Administration program at Kennesaw State University. Her major research areas are public and nonprofit administration leadership and management, specifically how it applies to human resource management practices and policies. She is developing a research focus on women's organizations, and their collective impact in philanthropy, service, and professional development. Developing inclusive and accessible public management practices are critical aspects of her research, teaching, and overall life focus
Areas of Expertise
Public Management, Human Resource Management, Nonprofit Administration, Public Affairs
Education
Courses Taught
Fundamentals of Public Administration and Public Service, Human Resource Management,
Nonprofit Governance and Administration
Research Interest Areas
Leadership, Public Management, Human Resource Management, Experiential Learning (Internship
Supervision), Nonprofit Administration and Management, Organization Theory
Selected Publications
Kim, Min Hyu, Van Ryzin, Gregg G., & Hamidullah, Madinah F. (2022) The effect of Obama's election on minority employees of federal agencies. International Journal of Public Administration. https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2022.2061991
Hamidullah, Madinah F., Yun, Jung Ah (Claire), McDougle, Lindsey M., Shon, Jongmin,
Yang, Hyuk & Davis, Ashley. (2021) Exploring Individual Predictors of Variation in
Public Awareness of Expressive and Instrumental Nonprofit Brands. Journal of Philanthropy
and Marketing. https://doi.org/10.1002/nvsm.1710
Hamidullah, Madinah F. and Rodas, Mauricio A. (2019) Going Beyond Study Abroad: An
Introduction to United States and Chinese Joint Undergraduate Degree Programs and
Public Affairs Application. Journal of Public Administration Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15236803.2019.1680063
Hamidullah, Madinah F. Undergraduate Public Affairs Education: Educating Future Generations
of Public and Nonprofit Administrators. (Editor, Fall 2021, Routledge Press)
Hamidullah, Madinah F. 2016. Managing the Next Generation of Public Employees: Public Solutions Handbook. New York and London, Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.
Dr. Stephen Collins serves as the Faculty Coordinator of the International Affairs,
BA degree program. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Collins teaches a variety of courses in the International Affairs and Political
Science degree programs including American Government, American Foreign Policy, Careers
in International Affairs, International Political Economy, and Introduction to International
Relations. His published research examines diplomacy, democracy, economic development,
international conflict and conflict resolution, nuclear weapons, political communication,
and terrorism. For a list of published works by Dr. Collins, visit his Google scholar
page.
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses: American Government (POLS 1101) International Relations (POLS
2250) International Political Economy (POLS 2238 & POLS 4438) Careers in International
Affairs (POLS 2230) Comparative Politics (POLS 2240) American Foreign Policy (POLS
3350) Graduate Courses World Politics and Governance (IPM 7720) International Political
Economy (IPM 7745)
Research Interest Areas
Diplomacy, democracy, economic development, economic statecraft, international conflict
and conflict resolution, nuclear weapons, political communication, and terrorism.
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Outstanding Teaching Award, multiple years, School of Government & International Affairs,
Kennesaw State University. Outstanding Professional Service Award, 2019, College of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University, Faculty Scholarship Award,
2010, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University
Selected Publications
Stephen D. Collins and Jeff R. DeWitt, “Words Matter: Presidents Obama and Trump, Twitter, and U.S. Soft Power,” World Affairs, Vol 183. No. 3, 2023;
Stephen D. Collins, Jeff R. DeWitt, and Rebecca K. LeFebvre, “Hashtag Diplomacy: Twitter as a Tool for Engaging in Public Diplomacy and Promoting U.S. Foreign Policy,” Place Branding & Public Diplomacy, 15(2), 78-96. May 2019;
Stephen D. Collins, "U.S. Nuclear Negotiations with North Korea: Why Trump failed to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, and how he can do better at the next summit,” The Conversation, February 13, 2019.
Stephen D. Collins, “Europe’s United Future After Brexit,” Global Change, Peace, and Security, 29:3, December 2017;
Stephen D. Collins, “The Alarming Consequences of Scuttling the Iran Nuclear Deal,” The Conversation, August 11, 2015.
Dr. Pieper has taught American politics at Kennesaw State since 2007 and has been
the coordinator of the B.S. in Political Science since 2013. He received his PhD from
the University of Connecticut, and teaches courses in US Congress, US Presidency,
and research methods. He has served as President of the American Association of University
Professors and works on behalf of academic freedom and shared governance. In 2020
he published "The Republican Resistance: #Never Trump Conservatives and the future
of the GOP" with colleague Jeff DeWitt.
Areas of Expertise
Religion and politics, academic freedom, political behavior, American political thought
Courses Taught
Intro to American Government, US Congress, US Presidency, Research Methods
Research Interest Areas
Religion and politics, academic freedom, political behavior, American political thought
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Outstanding Professional Service (Kennesaw State)
Selected Publications
The Republican Resistance: #Never Trump Conservatives and the Future of the GOP (Lexington
Press)
A Tsunami of Pseudo-Searches (Academe)
Flouting Faith? Religious Hostility and the American Left, 1977-2000 (American Politics
Research)
Tara StrickoAssociate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Tara Stricko is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the School of Government and International Affairs at Kennesaw State University. She is also the SGIA Coordinator for Undergraduate Internships. Her teaching specialty is American Legal Studies with an emphasis on Civil Liberties, Comparative Legal Systems, and Constitutional Law. Dr. Stricko’s research includes U.S. State Courts, Comparative Legal Systems, and the impact of Internships and other student HIPs (High Impact Practices). She has multiple publications in various academic venues including a book State High Courts: Independent or Constrained Actors and regularly participates in various community-oriented events such as media interviews, keynote speaking, and other invited talks. She earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006.
Areas of Expertise
Civil Liberties, Comparative Legal Systems, Constitutional Law, Public Law, & State
Courts
Courses Taught
POLS 3300, 3315, 4405, & 4415 Research Interest Areas Comparative Legal Systems, Internships and other High Impact Practices, & U.S. State
Courts
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Career Planning's Exit Survey for Seniors, 2010-Present; RCHSS Dean's Development
Grant Award; SPSA Artinian Award; RCHSS College Scholar Faculty Honoree
Maureen WilsonAcademic Program Support Specialist & Part-Time Assistant Professor of Government and International Affairs
Academic Program Support Specialist & Part-Time Assistant Professor of Government and International Affairs
Maureen Wilson, PhD is the Graduate Programs Coordinator in the School of Government and International Affairs supporting both the Master of Public Administration and Master of Science in International Policy Management programs. Maureen is also part-time faculty in SGIA and has previously held teaching positions at Chattahoochee Technical College and Emory University. She is a graduate of KSU’s PhD in International Conflict Management program. Her research interests include transitional and post-conflict justice and international law.
Honors, Awards and Achievements
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Team Member 2019, PhD in International
Conflict Management Outstanding Scholar 2020
Dr. Barnes received her PhD in Public Administration and Public Policy from Auburn University. Her research interests include identity politics, representation in government, and citizen perceptions. Broadly, her research tackles the issue of group identity as it relates to informal and formal policymaking. She’s published her work in journals such as Election Law Journal, Public Personnel Management, and Administrative and Society. She’s presented working papers at the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA), Southern Political Science Association (SPSA), American Society of Public Administration (ASPA), and Southeastern Conference of Public Administration (SECOPA) conferences. She teaches Urban Politics, American Government, and Race, Gender, Class, and the Politics of Difference.
Dr. Stephen Collins serves as the Faculty Coordinator of the International Affairs,
BA degree program. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Collins teaches a variety of courses in the International Affairs and Political
Science degree programs including American Government, American Foreign Policy, Careers
in International Affairs, International Political Economy, and Introduction to International
Relations. His published research examines diplomacy, democracy, economic development,
international conflict and conflict resolution, nuclear weapons, political communication,
and terrorism. For a list of published works by Dr. Collins, visit his Google scholar
page.
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses: American Government (POLS 1101) International Relations (POLS
2250) International Political Economy (POLS 2238 & POLS 4438) Careers in International
Affairs (POLS 2230) Comparative Politics (POLS 2240) American Foreign Policy (POLS
3350) Graduate Courses World Politics and Governance (IPM 7720) International Political
Economy (IPM 7745)
Research Interest Areas
Diplomacy, democracy, economic development, economic statecraft, international conflict and conflict resolution, nuclear weapons, political communication, and terrorism.
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Outstanding Teaching Award, multiple years, School of Government & International Affairs,
Kennesaw State University. Outstanding Professional Service Award, 2019, College of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University, Faculty Scholarship Award,
2010, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University
Selected Publications
Stephen D. Collins and Jeff R. DeWitt, “Words Matter: Presidents Obama and Trump, Twitter, and U.S. Soft Power,” World Affairs, Vol 183. No. 3, 2023;
Stephen D. Collins, Jeff R. DeWitt, and Rebecca K. LeFebvre, “Hashtag Diplomacy: Twitter as a Tool for Engaging in Public Diplomacy and Promoting U.S. Foreign Policy,” Place Branding & Public Diplomacy, 15(2), 78-96. May 2019;
Stephen D. Collins, "U.S. Nuclear Negotiations with North Korea: Why Trump failed to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, and how he can do better at the next summit,” The Conversation, February 13, 2019.
Stephen D. Collins, “Europe’s United Future After Brexit,” Global Change, Peace, and Security, 29:3, December 2017;
Stephen D. Collins, “The Alarming Consequences of Scuttling the Iran Nuclear Deal,” The Conversation, August 11, 2015.
Jeff DeWitt is a Professor of Political Science in the School of Government and International
Affairs at Kennesaw State University where his primary field of study is American
political behavior with research interests in public opinion and political communication.
He recently co-edited The Republican Resistance: #NeverTrump Conservatives and the
Future of the GOP and has published articles in numerous academic journals. His current
work explores how presidents communicate on social media and with what impact on US
foreign policy. Dr. DeWitt teaches classes in Research Methods, Mass Media and Politics,
and Senior Seminar.
Areas of Expertise
American political behavior, political communication, public opinion, US elections,
research methods
Courses Taught
POLS 2280 Research Methods, POLS 3380 Mass Media and Politics, POLS 4499 Senior Seminar
Research Interest Areas
American political behavior, political communication, public opinion, US elections
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Recipient, Celebrating Radow Scholars, 2024; Winner, Outstanding Teacher, College
of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015
Selected Publications
Collins, Stephen D. and Jeff DeWitt. 2023. “Words Matter: Presidents Obama and Trump, Twitter, and U.S. Soft Power.” World Affairs, 186(3): 530-571.;
Azriel, Joshua and Jeff DeWitt. 2022. “‘We Fight Like Hell’: Applying the Brandenburg Test to Trump’s Speech Surrounding the Siege at the U.S. Capitol.” Criminal Law Practitioner 12 (2): 23-53.;
Pieper, Andrew L and Jeff R. DeWitt, eds. 2020. The Republican Resistance: #NeverTrump Conservatives and the Future of the GOP, Lanham: Lexington Books
European Union politics & policy; Organizational design and evolution; Delegation
Theory; Principal-Agent Theory
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Past President International Studies-South Region (2013); Outstanding MSIPM Faculty
(2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Selected Publications
Doleys, Thomas. 2021. “Is Anyone Listening? Measuring Faculty Engagement with Published SoTL Scholarship in Political Science.” Journal of Political Science Education 17:4 (November).
Doleys, Thomas & Timothy Hedeen. 2019. “International Negotiation.” In Charity Butcher & Maia Carter Hallward, eds. Understanding International Conflict Management. London: Routledge.
Doleys, Thomas. 2013. “Managing the Dilemma of Discretion: The European Commission and the Development of EU State Aid Policy.” Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade 13:1 (March).
Aarika ForneyAssistant Professor of Public Administration
Aarika Forney, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration in the School
of Government and International Affairs at Kennesaw State University. She received
her PhD in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma, following a Bachelor
of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa and an Associate of Arts in Criminal
Justice from Hawkeye Community College. Her research is primarily focused on Black
bureaucrats and representative bureaucracy. Her professional journey includes experience
working with refugees and immigrants in her hometown of Waterloo, IA, where she also
mentored high school students from Myanmar.
Areas of Expertise
Public Management, Representative Bureaucracy, Street-Level Bureaucracy, Federalism,
and Decision-Making
Courses Taught
Courses previously taught: Introduction to Public Administration, Introduction to Public Policy, introduction to American Government, and Nonprofit Management.
Research Interest Areas
Interest areas are primarily focused on Black bureaucrats and representative bureaucracy.
Dr. Forney also has a focus on behavior and social equity.
Additional Affiliation: CETL Faculty Fellow for Learning-Centered Teaching
Misty Grayer is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration in the School of Government
and International Affairs. She primarily teaches courses in the Master of Public Administration
program, and she also teaches in Master of Science in International Policy Management
and undergraduate political science programs. Her research interests focus on the
intersection of public policy/management and public law as well as contemporary public
issues and collaboration. As a former practicing attorney, Misty seeks to introduce
the law through teaching and scholarship in a manner that is both relevant and practical
to students and practitioners working in the public sector.
Areas of Expertise
law and public management; street-level bureaucracy; collaboration
Courses Taught
AD 6200; PAD 6500; PAD 6600; PAD 7150; PAD 7455; PAD 7461; PAD 7465; PAD 7900; POLS
1101; POLS 3310; IPM 7710
Research Interest Areas
role of law in decision-making; street-level bureaucracy theory; collaboration; contemporary
public issues
Selected Publications
Barnes, A., & Grayer, M. (2023). Does Language Matter? Perceptions of the Use of Diversity
Training in the Public Sector Workforce. Public Personnel Management, 52(2), 240-262.
Getha-Taylor, H., Grayer, M. J., Kempf, R. J., & O’Leary, R. (2019). Collaborating in the absence of trust? What collaborative governance theory and practice can learn from the literatures of conflict resolution, psychology, and law. The American Review of Public Administration, 49(1), 51-64.
Nelson, D. H., O’Leary, R., Schroeder, L. D., Grayer, M., & Vij, N. (2016). 12. Collaboration across boundaries in the Indian Forest Service. The Challenges of Collaboration in Environmental Governance: Barriers and Responses, 267.
Megan Hauser is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Government and International Affairs.
She primarily teaches courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics,
as well as in the International Policy Management Program. Her research has focused
largely on post-Soviet states, including Russia and Ukraine, considering the conduct
and manipulation seen in elections, as well as the political narratives promoted by
the Russian and Ukrainian governments during the ongoing war.
POLS 1101, POLS 2240, POLS 2250, POLS 2401, POLS 3350, POLS 4436; IPM 7720
Research Interest Areas
Electoral Strategies and Manipulation in post-Soviet states; Wartime narratives in
Russia and Ukraine
Selected Publications
C. Moore and M. Hauser. Political Illustration: The Visual Language of Propaganda,
Censorship and Dissent. Forthcoming Textbook. Bloomsbury Publishing
M. Hauser and N. Kasianenko. “To Blame or Not to Blame? The Place of the West in Ukrainian and Russian War Narratives”. Forthcoming in The Ideology and Politics Journal.
M. Hauser and N. Kasianenko. “The Dynamics of Building and Sustaining Political Narratives during Violent Conflict: The Case of the Russian War in Ukraine”. Forthcoming in Journal of Media and Public Policy.
M. Hauser. (2019) Electoral Strategies Under Authoritarianism: Evidence from the Former
Soviet Union. Lexington Books.
M. Hauser. (2018) “Does Electoral Manipulation Vary? Examining the Conditions for Instrumental and Informational Manipulation in post-Soviet Elections” The Soviet and Post-Soviet Review. 45:5-50.
Jerry Herbel holds a PhD in political science from the University of Oklahoma; a Master
of Public Administration (MPA) degree, also from the University of Oklahoma; and a
BS in Public Affairs from Emporia State University. Prior to his academic career,
Herbel served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserve as
a public affairs officer and command staff officer in assignments around the world.
He teaches courses in human resource management and program evaluation, organizational
theory, and public sector budgeting. His primary research is focused on public human
resource management and executive decision-making.
Areas of Expertise
Public Human Resource Management, Executive Leadership, Effective Decision-Making,
Public Organization Theory
Courses Taught
PAD 6200, PAD 6250, PAD 6300, PAD 6350, PAD 6700, PAD 7250
Research Interest Areas
Literature and Public Administration, Public Human Resource Management
Selected Publications
Herbel, Jerry. 2018. “Religion and Civic Purpose in Sophocles’ Philoctetes.” The Journal of Religious Ethics. 46(3): 548-569.
Herbel, Jerry. 2018. “Humanism and Bureaucracy: The Case for a Liberal Arts Conception of Public Administration.” The Journal of Public Affairs Education. 24(3): 395-416.
Herbel, Jerry E., Jr. 2015. “Shakespeare’s Machiavellian Moment: Discovering Ethics and Forming a Leadership Narrative in Henry V.” Public Integrity. 17(3) 265-278.
Herbel, Jerry E., Jr. and Henry T. Edmondson, III. 2015. “Introduction: Symposium on Shakespeare and Governance.” Public Integrity. 17 (3) 243-246
April JohnsonAssociate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
Dr. April Johnson is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the School of
Government & International Affairs at Kennesaw State University. Before joining KSU
in 2015, Dr. Johnson's academic appointments included positions as a Visiting Assistant
Professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago and as a graduate instructor at Stony
Brook University. Originally trained as a social psychologist, Dr. Johnson's research
broadly focuses on the contextual and psychological mechanisms that influence electoral
behavior, citizen engagement, and political communication. Dr. Johnson's recent scholarly
works investigate how disability status affects political attitudes and outcomes,
with publications in Politics, Groups, and Identities, Policy Studies, and the Journal
of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
Areas of Expertise
Political Psychology, Political Behavior, Disability Politics, Public Opinion
Courses Taught
POLS 3375 Political Psychology, POLS 2280 Research Methods, POLS 3387 Parties, Interests,
& Lobbying, POLS 1101 American Government, POLS 3380 Mass Media and Politics, POLS
3394 Public Polling and Survey Techniques, POLS 4280 Advanced Research Methods
Research Interest Areas
Representation in government, street-level bureaucracy, citizen perception
Honors, Awards and Achievements
2018-19 SGIA Distinguished Early Career Faculty Award
Selected Publications
Descriptive representation in election administration: Poll workers and voter confidence,
Does language matter?
Perceptions of the use of diversity training in the public sector workforce
Divisive Concept Legislation in the Classroom: Assessing Teacher Discretion-as-Perceived
Dr. Rebecca (Becky) LeFebvre is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Government and
International Affairs at Kennesaw State University. She received her PhD from Kennesaw
State University in International Conflict Management and has published in journals
such as New Media & Society, Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, and the Journal
of Information Technology and Politics. In addition to her focus on international
conflict, Dr. LeFebvre has more than twenty years of experience in the technology
industry at companies such as Motorola, Turner Broadcasting, and NASA where she worked
as a flight controller in Mission Control for the space shuttle program. Previously
she earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and an MS in Computer
Science.
Courses Taught
Research Methods, Research Methods in IA, International Relations of Africa, Introduction
to International Relations, Global Issues, American Government
Research Interest Areas
My current research is focused on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
especially in the area of undergraduate research.
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Radow College Outstanding Online Teaching Award (2023), KSU University Scholar Award
(2013), Four U.S. Patents (US 6,344,727; US 5,659,476; US 5,612,882; US 5,243,528
Selected Publications
Lefebvre, R. K. (2023). Implementing Undergraduate Research in an Online Gateway Political
Science Course. Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, 6(3), 9-16.;
Collins, S. D., DeWitt, J. R., Lefebvre, R. K. (2019). Hashtag Diplomacy: Twitter
as a Tool for Engaging in Public Diplomacy and Promoting US Foreign Policy. Place
Branding and Public Diplomacy, 15(2), 78-96.;
Johnson, A., Lefebvre, R. K. (2018). Contextual Predictors of Online Protest Behavior:
A #Ferguson Case Study. Journal of Information Technology & Politics, 15(1), 50-65.;
LeFebvre, R., Armstrong, C. (2016). Grievance-Based Social Movement Mobilization in
the #Ferguson Twitter Storm. New Media & Society, Online First, 1-21.;
Franke, V. C., Lefebvre, R. K. (2013). Culture Matters: Individualism vs. Collectivism in Conflict Decision-Making. Societies (3), 128-146.
Stephen McKelveySenior Lecturer of Political Science
John P. “Jack” Moran is a Professor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. He is the author of From Garrison State to Nation-State: Political Power and the Russian Military under Gorbachev and Yeltsin (Praeger, 2002), The Solution of the Fist: Dostoevsky and the Roots of Modern Terrorism (Lexington, 2009), and A Prophet of Modern Delusions: Tolstoy’s Critique of Modernity (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024). He has also worked at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Policy), the United States Embassy in Moscow, and the United States Field Systems Agency in Tokyo, Japan. He received a Ph.D. and M.S. from The George Washington University, an M.A. from University College, London (SSEES), and a B.S. from Georgetown University.
Areas of Expertise
Political Thought, Terrorism, Intelligence, Russia
Courses Taught
POLS 1101: American Government; POLS 2230: Careers in Intl Affairs; POLS 2240: Comparative
Politics; POLS 2250: Introduction to International Relations; POLS 2401: Global Issues;
POLS 4202: Politics of the US Intelligence Community; POLS 4423: Great Political Thinkers;
POLS 4430: International Law and Organization; POLS 4431: Politics of International
Terrorism; POLS 4435: Comparative Foreign Policy; POLS 4438: Politics of International
Economic Relations (IPE); POLS 4451: Russian Politics and Culture; POLS 4490: Politics
of National Identity; POLS 4499: Senior Seminar; HON 3020: Modern Classics I; HON
3030: Ancient Classics II; HON 4490: Politics of Dante; MSIPM 7725: Comparative Politics
Research Interest Areas
Political Thought, Terrorism, Intelligence, Russia
Honors, Awards and Achievements
College-wide Winner, Honors College, Distinguished Honors Faculty Award (2018); College-wide
Winner, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Distinguished Professor Award (April
2015); University-wide Winner, KSU Foundation Prize for Book Publication, From Garrison
State to Nation State: Political Power and the Military under Gorbachev and Yeltsin
(2004); College-wide Finalist, KSU Foundation Award, College of Humanities and Social
Sciences for Book publication The Solution of the Fist: Dostoevsky and the Roots of
Modern Terrorism (2010); College-wide Finalist, HSS Distinguished Teaching Award (2003)
Selected Publications
John P. Moran, "Anna Karenina: The Tragic Heroine of a Liquid Society," The Political
Science Reviewer, Vol. 46, No. 2 (2022).
John P. Moran, "Red Team or Red Herring? Lessons Learned from the Policy Counter Terrorism
Evaluation Group," The International Journal of Intelligence, Security, and Public
Affairs, Vol. 23, 2021, pp. 1-25.
John P. Moran, "The Holes of an Ordinary Life: Tolstoy's Pauline Revision," Catholic
Social Science Review, Vol. 24, 2019.
John P. Moran, "Between Scylla and Charybdis: Legitimacy, Public Opinion, and Church
Doctrine," Catholic Social Science Review, Vol. 22, 2017.
John P. Moran, "Humility and the Power of Conundrum in The Way of the Pilgrim," Cistercian
Studies Quarterly, Vol. 50 (4), 2015.
Dr. Neuby researches and teaches in the areas of public budgeting and finance, homeland
security, and is particularly interested in the coming changes toward digital fiat
currency and the attendant social changes. Dr. Neuby enjoys numismatics and personal
development activities.
Areas of Expertise
budgeting, finance, homeland security, digital currency, organization theory
Courses Taught
Public Budgeting, Organization Theory, Homeland Security, MPA Capstone, American Government
Research Interest Areas
global financial system changes, central bank digital currencies, homeland security
Honors, Awards and Achievements
2024 Most Honored Professor, MPA Program; 2023 Published, Workbook for Public Budgeting
Selected Publications
Neuby, B. L. 2023. Workbook for Public Budgeting. Kendall Hunt. 150pp.;
Neuby, B. L. 2023. "Central Bank Digital Currency & the Business Model." International
Journal of International Journal of Business and Information Technology, 9(1): 27-42.;
Neuby, B. L. and S. M. Barrett.* 2017. “The Case for a Single Currency.” Journal of Advances in Economics and Finance, August. v 2(2):83-96. DOI:
Dr. Nisley has worked in higher education for over 30 years. He earned a PhD in Political
Science from the University of Florida and an MA in International studies from Old
Dominion University. Before his career in academia, Dr. Nisley served for 27 months
as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic.
Areas of Expertise
Latin American politics, international relations, US foreign policy
Courses Taught
American Government (POLS 1101); International Relations (POLS 2250); American Foreign
Policy (POLS 3350); Global Security (POLS 4437); Latin American Democracy and Development
(POLS 4453)
Research Interest Areas
International Security, US foreign policy and the Peace Corps
Selected Publications
The popular perception of China in Latin America and the role of Confucian Institutes
Questions in Politics, IX, 2022.
The Peace Corps and Latin America: In the Last Mile of US Foreign Policy Lexington
Books 2018.
You can’t force a friendship? An analysis of US/Argentine relations International Politics 55, 612-630 201.
Heather PincockAssociate Professor of Conflict Management
Heather Pincock's research is broadly concerned with theories of democracy and citizenship,
and her work examines how both citizens and the state seek to manage everyday conflicts
in ways that conform to, reinforce, and challenge democratic values of autonomy, equality,
and community.
Areas of Expertise
Democratic Theory, Public Deliberation, Participatory Democracy, Citizenship
Courses Taught
American Government, Political Ideologies, Canada and North America, Senior Seminar,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Research Interest Areas
Democratic Civic Capacities, Rights of Citizenship/Citizens, Political Polarization,
Civic Bonds
Selected Publications
Pincock, Heather. “Can democratic states justify restricting the rights of persons with mental illness? Presumption of competence, voting, and gun rights.” Politics, Groups, and Identities 6, no 1 (2018), 20-38.
Pincock, Heather and Timothy Hedeen. “Where the Rubber Meets the Clouds: Anticipated Developments in Conflict and Conflict Resolution Theory” Ohio State Journal of Dispute Resolution 31, no 3 (2016), 431-449.
Pincock, Heather. “Does mediation make us better? Exploring the capacity building potential of community mediation.” in Conflict Resolution Quarterly 31, no. 1 (2013), 3-30.
Pincock, Heather. “Does Deliberation Make Better Citizens?” in T. Nabatchi, J. Gastil, M. Weiksner, M. Leighninger eds. Democracy in Motion: Evaluating the Practice and Impact of Deliberative Civic Engagement, Oxford University Press (2012), 135-162.
Jennifer PurcellProfessor of Public Administration
Dr. Jennifer W. Purcell is a Professor in the School of Government and International
Affairs at Kennesaw State University where she teaches courses in public leadership,
administration, and policy. Purcell is a leadership scholar whose research explores
leadership capacity building in organizational and community contexts with emphasis
on the role of boundary-spanning, organization development, coaching, and collaboration.
She has been affiliated with and taught leadership concepts across six academic departments
and in co-curricular and community settings. Purcell earned a Doctor of Education
in Adult Education in the Department of Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
at the University of Georgia (2013) and holds a Master of Public Administration from
Valdosta State University (2010) and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and business
administration minor from Mercer University (2006). She also completed a Graduate
Certificate in Organization and Leadership Coaching from the University of Georgia
(2022).
Areas of Expertise
Public Leadership, Organization Learning and Development, Boundary Spanning, Higher
Education Community Engagement
Courses Taught
PAD 7250, POLS 3310, POLS 3343, POLS 1101, LDRS 3100
Honors, Awards and Achievements
2024 RISE Research Fellow 2024 Outstanding Professional Service and Community Engagement Award (nominee) 2023 KSU Tenured Faculty Enhancement Award 2023 Cobb Chamber of Commerce Honorary Commander 2021-2022 Faculty Diversity Fellow for Gender and Work Life Issues UC Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activity Award 2018 KSU Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award Distinguished Faculty Award 2018 University College (nominee) 2017 Delegate to the European Academy of Otzenhausen (EAO) in Germany 2016 John Saltmarsh Award for Emerging Leaders in Civic Engagement 2016 Catherine C. and Kenneth O. Kiesler Service Award 2015 UC Faculty Development Award 2013 Engaged Campus Research Fellowship 2013 IARSLCE Dissertation Award (nominee) 2012 IARSLCE Doctoral Student Scholarship 2012 Emerging Engagement Scholar 2011 AAWCC National Doctoral Scholarship 2011 GHC Community Involvement Award 2009 American Cancer Society Team Spirit Award & South Atlantic Division All Star Team (Team Captain)
Selected Publications
Guest Editor, Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, Anticipated Fall
2024, Special issue on Community-Engaged Scholars, Practitioners, and Boundary Spanners:
Identity, Wellbeing & Career Development.
Purcell, J. W. & Smith, D. N. (2023). Disciplinary Expertise and Faculty Credentialing
in Leadership Studies: Advancing a Necessary Conversation. (Feature Article). Journal
of Leadership Studies, 17(2), Advance online publication.https://doi.org/10/1002/jls.21851
Purcell, J. W., Rodriguez, D. X., & Ring, K. A.* (2022). The Covid Shift: Working
women's punctuated equilibrium. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 43(8),
1217-1233.https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-01-2022-0044
Purcell, J. W., Pearl, A., & Van Schyndel, T.* (2021). Boundary spanning leadership
among community-engaged faculty: An exploratory study of faculty participating in
higher education community engagement. Engaged Scholar Journal, 6(2), 1-30.https://doi.org/10.15402/esj.v6i2.69398
Purcell, J. W. (2019) Future directions for community engagement in higher education: Advancing scholarship, building leadership capacity, and refining commitments. In Sandmann, L. R., & Jones, D. O. (Eds.), Building the field of higher education engagement: A 20-year retrospective and prospective (pp. 247-249). Stylus Publishing.
Tyler ReinagelPart-Time Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Part-Time Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Dr. Tyler Reinagel serves as KSU’s Associate Vice President for Economic Development. Dr. Reinagel leads Kennesaw State’s efforts to connect industry partners to the resources of the University and partners with economic development organizations throughout Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia to drive the region’s economic vibrancy and vitality. Prior to joining KSU, Dr. Reinagel served as Director of Planning and Research with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and on the MPA faculty of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. He also served as a Senior Doctoral Fellow at the Fanning Institute, a public service and outreach unit at the University of Georgia. He earned his M.P.A. and Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia, and his B.A. in American Studies at Fordham University in New York City.
Areas of Expertise
Economic Development, Local Government in Georgia, Hotel-Motel Excise Tax, Municipal Annexation Policy
Courses Taught
Regional and Local Planning (PAD7430), Local Government and City Management (PAD7230)
Research Interest Areas
State and Local Taxation, Intergovernmental Relations, Economic Development and Planning, Local Government Management
Selected Publications
Reinagel, Tyler P. and Christopher A. Cooper (2019). Assessing the State of Mandatory
Fees in America's Colleges and Universities: Causes and Consequences. Social Science
Quarterly. 100(7).
Gerlach, J.D. and Tyler P. Reinagel (2016). Experiential Learning in MPA Programs:
A Case for Complementarity between Internship and Service Learning Requirements. PS:
Political Science & Politics. 49(1).
Cooper, Christopher A. and Tyler P. Reinagel (2015). The Limits of Public Service
Motivation: Confidence in Government Institutions Among Public Servants. Administration
and Society. (47)5.
Reinagel, Tyler P. and John David Gerlach (2015). Internships as Academic Exercise:
An Assessment of MPA Curriculum Models. Journal of Public Affairs Education, 21(1).
Reinagel, Tyler P. (2014). Budget Stability, Revenue Volatility, and District Relations:
Determinants of Georgia ELOST Distribution to Municipal School Districts. Journal
of Education Finance 40(2).
Reinagel, Tyler P. (2013). Divvying the Dollars: Intergovernmental Negotiations in
Local Option Sales Tax Distribution in Georgia. State and Local Government Review,
45(1).
Chenaz SeelarbokusProfessor of Public Administration
Dr Chenaz B. Seelarbokus teaches courses in international environmental policy, global issues, principles of public administration, public policy analysis, nonprofit governance, and philanthropy. Dr Seelarbokus is author of the book International Environmental Cooperation and The Global Sustainability Capital Framework (Elsevier, 2021), and she has published articles on the participation and effectiveness of international environmental agreements, international environmental law, NGOs and depleted uranium, the Kashmir dispute, and the de-Islamization of Rumi in the US.
Prior to her academic career, Dr. Seelarbokus served for more than five years as Assistant
Secretary in the Government of Mauritius, serving in the Ministry for the Environment
and Quality of Life, the Ministry of Commerce and Cooperatives, and the Ministry of
Education and Human Resources. Dr. Seelarbokus also served as an environmental technician
in the Environmental Studies Laboratory of the University of Mauritius.
Dr. Seelarbokus holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Georgia State University (GSU);
an MPA from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, GSU; an MA in Political Science,
GSU; an MS in Environmental Planning and Management from Louisiana State University;
and a BS (Hons.) in Pure Science (Chemistry, Environmental Studies) from the University
of Mauritius. Dr. Seelarbokus also holds a UNEP/UNESCO/Dresden University of Technology
International Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management for Developing Countries.
Dr. Seelarbokus was an intern in the Democracy Program at the Carter Center Inc.
Selected Publications
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2024. “The Kashmir Dispute: Very Much an International Affair, with Erga Omnes Obligation.” Indonesian Journal of International & Comparative Law, 11(1), 29–111.
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2021. International Environmental Cooperation and the Global
Sustainability Capital Framework. Cambridge, MA: Elsevier.
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2014. “Assessing the Effectiveness of International Environmental Agreements (IEAs): Demystifying the Issue of Data Unavailability.” SAGE Open. 4(1). DOI: 10.1177/2158244014521820.
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2014. “International Environmental Agreements (IEAs): An Integrated Perspective on the Concept of Effectiveness.” International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy. Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 76-95. DOI: 10.11648/j.ijepp.20140202.15.
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2014. “Theorizing State Participation in International Environmental Agreements (IEAs).” World Environment. Vol. 4 No. 3, pp. 121-142. DOI: 10.5923/j.env.20140403.04.
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2014. “The Influence of Treaty Design on the Participation of Developed and Developing Countries in International Environmental Agreements (IEAs).” African Journal of Political Science and International Affairs. Vol. 8, No. 8, pp. 288-301. DOI: 10.5897/AJPSIR2014.0688.
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2014. “Thoroughly Muslim Mystic: Rewriting Rumi in America.” In A. R. Richards & I. Omidvar (Eds.), Muslims and American Popular Culture. US: Praeger
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2010. "International Environmental Law." In Robert A. Denemark
et. al. (Eds). The International Studies Encyclopedia. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2005. “Effectiveness of Environmental Treaties: Trend Analysis of Treaty-Based Environmental Indicators.” Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management. Vol 7: 3 (September).
Seelarbokus, Chenaz B. 2005. “NGOs and Depleted Uranium. Establishing a Credible and Legitimate Counter-Narrative.” In Richmond Oliver P. and Henry F. Carey. Subcontracting Peace: The Challenges of NGO Peacebuilding. Ashgate: Burlington, VT.
Dr. Shock teaches in the political science program and has been employed at KSU since
2002. He teaches courses on American politics and state and local government. In addition,
he conducts research on local growth politics related to zoning, housing, and environmental
concerns such as wind farm siting.
Areas of Expertise
state and local government, zoning, growth politics
Courses Taught
American government, State and Local Government, Governmental Relations
Research Interest Areas
Local growth politics in the U.S.
Honors, Awards and Achievements
2014 Betty L. Siegel Award from the KSU Alumni Association
Dr. Snook is a Senior Lecturer of Political Science in the School of Government and
International Affairs. He received his PhD. in Political Science from Michigan State
University in May 2013. Dr. Snook's primary areas of interest are public policy and
judicial politics. He has co-authored a book on the Rehnquist Court. As of 2024, he
teaches courses in public policy analysis, constitutional law, American government,
and the Senior Seminar.
Areas of Expertise
public policy, judicial politics, American politics
Courses Taught
public policy analysis, constitutional law, American government, and the Senior Seminar
Research Interest Areas
public policy, judicial politics
Tara StrickoAssociate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Tara Stricko is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the School of Government and International Affairs at Kennesaw State University. She is also the SGIA Coordinator for Undergraduate Internships. Her teaching specialty is American Legal Studies with an emphasis on Civil Liberties, Comparative Legal Systems, and Constitutional Law. Dr. Stricko’s research includes U.S. State Courts, Comparative Legal Systems, and the impact of Internships and other student HIPs (High Impact Practices). She has multiple publications in various academic venues including a book State High Courts: Independent or Constrained Actors and regularly participates in various community-oriented events such as media interviews, keynote speaking, and other invited talks. She earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006.
Areas of Expertise
Civil Liberties, Comparative Legal Systems, Constitutional Law, Public Law, & State
Courts
Courses Taught
POLS 3300, 3315, 4405, & 4415
Research Interest Areas
Comparative Legal Systems, Internships and other High Impact Practices, & U.S. State
Courts
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Career Planning's Exit Survey for Seniors, 2010-Present; RCHSS Dean's Development
Grant Award; SPSA Artinian Award; RCHSS College Scholar Faculty Honoree
Dr. Swint is an award-winning professor, author, and political commentator. He has
authored five books and numerous journal articles, and his work has been featured
in national and international print and broadcast media. He is a frequent guest on
local and national television and radio programs, as well as podcasts. He recently
finished his second term as School Director and is now focused on new research and
teaching.
Areas of Expertise
Campaigns and Elections; Mass Media and Politics; Political History; Georgia Politics
Courses Taught
Campaigns and Elections; Mass Media and Politics; American Government
Research Interest Areas
Elections, Campaign Communication, Political Rhetoric, Political History, Voting Systems
Honors, Awards and Achievements
Distinguished Teaching Award; Distinguished Scholarship Award; Distinguished Service
Award; GA Trend's 40 Under 40
Selected Publications
The King Whisperers: Power Behind the Throne from Rasputin to Rove (Sterling Publishing);
Mudslingers: The 25 Most Negative Campaigns of All Time (Praeger);
Dark Genius: The Influential Career of Legendary Political Operative and Fox News Founder Roger Ailes (Union Square Press)
Benjamin TaylorAssociate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Taylor is an associate professor of political science in the School of Government and International Affairs. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from Georgia State University (2013). Before arriving at KSU in the fall of 2018, he was previously on the faculty at the Mass. College of Liberal Arts (2013 – 2016) and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (2016 – 2018). Dr. Taylor’s teaching and research interests are in American politics, focusing on American political behavior and public opinion. Dr. Taylor has published numerous journal articles in outlets like PS: Political Science & Politics, Political Communication, State Politics & Policy Quarterly, American Politics Research, and Public Understanding of Science, among others. Additionally, Dr. Taylor has authored several books, including Political Advocacy and American Politics (Routledge), Google and Democracy (Routledge), and Extreme Media and American Politics (Palgrave Macmillan). Dr. Taylor is also part of the authorship team for Georgia’s Constitution and Government, 10th edition (UGA Press).
Areas of Expertise
Political communication, public opinion, Campaigns and elections, State politics
Courses Taught
POLS 1101: Introduction to American Government; POLS 2101: Introduction to Political
Science; POLS 2280: Introduction to Research Methods; POLS 3312: Concepts in State
and Local Government; POLS 3360: U.S. Congress; POLS 3385: Campaigns and Elections;
POLS 3394: Public Opinion
Research Interest Areas
Political Behavior, Public Opinion, Research Methods
Honors, Awards and Achievements
2017 Ted Jelen Prize for the Best Article in Politics & Religion
Selected Publications
Taylor, J. Benjamin, Kerwin Swint, and Shauna Reilly. forthcoming. "How Runoff Elections
and the Form of Local Administration Affect the Costs of Elections." State and Local
Government Review.https://doi.org/10.1177/0160323X241265301
Houck, Aaron M., Aaron S. King, and J. Benjamin Taylor. forthcoming. “The Effect of Experts on Attitude Change in Public-Facing Political Science: Scientific Communication on Term Limits in the United States.” Public Understanding of Science.https://doi.org/10.1177/09636625241246084
Minooie, Milad, J. Benjamin Taylor, and Chris J. Vargo. 2023. “Agendamelding and COVID-19: The Dance of Horizontal and Vertical Media in a Pandemic.” Frontiers in Political Science 5 (May).https://doi.org/10.3389/fpos.2023.1021855
Houck, Aaron M., Aaron S. King, and J. Benjamin Taylor. 2021. “Updating with Others: Testing the Effect of Informational Social Influence on Political Attitudes.” Politics & Policy 49 (1): 87–125.https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12394
Richey, Sean, and J. Benjamin Taylor. 2020. “Google Books Ngrams and Political Science: Two Validity Tests for a Novel Data Source.” PS: Political Science & Politics 53 (1): 72–77.https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049096519001318
Dr. White studied law at the University of San Diego School of Law. He also earned
a master degree in political science from San Diego State University. He earned a
Ph.D. in Political Science from Claremont Graduate University where his areas of emphasis
were American Government and Political Theory. He teaches government and criminal
justice at KSU, and his scholarship includes work in political behavior, institutions,
theory, and pop culture.
Areas of Expertise
American Government, Law, Theory, Political Philosophy
Selected Publications
The American Republic: Socrates, Paine, Lincoln, and King. 2015.
Dubuque: Kendall Hunt. “Information, Misinformation, and Political Participation” (co-authors: Michael Binder, Richard Ledet, and C. Richard Hofstetter). 2006.
The American Review of Politics 27: 71-90. “The Title and Three Core Values from the First Three Lines of The Declaration of Independence.” 2013.
Journal of Political Science Education 9(1): 73-88.
Maureen Wilson, PhD is the Graduate Programs Coordinator in the School of Government and International Affairs supporting both the Master of Public Administration and Master of Science in International Policy Management programs. Maureen is also part-time faculty in SGIA and has previously held teaching positions at Chattahoochee Technical College and Emory University. She is a graduate of KSU’s PhD in International Conflict Management program. Her research interests include transitional and post-conflict justice and international law.
Honors, Awards and Achievements
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Team Member 2019, PhD in International
Conflict Management Outstanding Scholar 2020
Sarah Young Hinkel-YoungProfessor of Political Science
Dr. Sarah L. Young, Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University, serves as the Director of Research for CARE Services, a campus support program for students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness. Dr. Young earned her Ph.D. from Florida State University’s Askew School of Public Administration and Policy and her M.B.A. in nonprofit management from the University of Tampa Sykes College of Business. She is the co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Public Affairs Education and on the editorial board of Teaching Public Administration. Dr. Young’s research is published in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, American Review of Public Administration, Journal of Public Affairs Education, and other leading academic journals. She is the author of three forthcoming books, Mentorship in Higher Education, A Roadmap to Social Change, and Building a Fair Society: A Global Outlook of Public Management in Achieving Social Equity.
Areas of Expertise
Nonprofit Management, Social Equity, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Public
Management, Public Crises
Courses Taught
AD 7980 - MPA Capstone; PAD 3343 - Introduction to Public Administration; POLS 1101
- Introduction to American Government; HSD 3500 - Introduction to Research Methods;
PAD 7900 - Public Administration in Crisis
Research Interest Areas
My research uses systems-based approaches to study the intersection of nonprofit,
public management, and equity, especially during periods of crisis
Selected Publications
Lim, S. & Young, S. (2023). Why the network coordinator matters: The importance of
learning, innovation, and governance structures in coproduction networks. Journal
of Civil Society. Available online first.https://doi.org/10.1080/17448689.2023.2206157
Collins, C., Salazar, A., Hoffman-Cooper, A., Johnson, R., Schmidt, L., Tiller, L.,
& Young, S. (2023). Mixed Methods Evaluation of Two Georgia College Campus Support
Programs for Students with Experience in Foster Care. Child and Adolescent Social
Work. Available online first.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10560-023-00941-0
Searing, E., Wiley, K., & Young, S.L. (2021). Resiliency tactics during financial
crisis: The nonprofit resiliency framework. Nonprofit Management and Leadership. 32(2),
p. 179-196.https://doi.org/10.1002/nml.21478
Young, S. L., & Tanner, J. (2022). Citizen participation matters. Bureaucratic discretion
matters more. Public Administration. 101(3) p. 747-771.https://doi.org/10.1111/padm.12867
Young, S.L. & Wiley, K. (2021). Erased: Why faculty sexual misconduct is prevalent
and how we could prevent it. Journal of Public Affairs Education. 27(3), p. 276-300.https://doi.org/10.1080/15236803.2021.1877983
