scholarly journals Major Competition? Exploring Perceptions of International Studies Programs among Political Science Department Chairs

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (01) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
H. Gibbs Knotts ◽  
Jennifer S. Schiff
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Department Chairs ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Political Science Department ◽  
High Level ◽  
Science Departments ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Job Prospects

ABSTRACTGiven the growth of international studies (IS) programs and the reciprocal relationship between political science and IS, this article explores perceptions of IS among political science department chairs. We found that the relationship between political science departments and IS programs is largely positive—that is, a majority of chairs supports the existence of IS at their institution, believes the job prospects for political science and IS majors are about equal, and perceives a low level of financial competition between programs. However, we discovered two points of contention: (1) the perception of lower academic rigor of IS programs, and (2) a high level of competition for majors and the “best students.” Perceptions of IS programs are related to a host of factors, including whether a program is housed within the political science department. Finally, we provide suggestions for improving the relationship between political science and IS.

Tenure Standards in Political Science Departments: Results from a Survey of Department Chairs

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (03) ◽  
pp. 513-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Rothgeb ◽  
Betsy Burger
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Department Chairs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Political Science Department ◽  
Science Departments

ABSTRACTThis article presents the results from a survey of political science department chairs regarding the tenure procedures and standards at their colleges or universities. The findings reveal that only a small fraction of the colleges and universities in the United States refuse to offer tenure or are attempting to limit tenure. We also find general agreement regarding the standards for evaluating teaching and service and that research expectations vary according to the highest degree offered by a department.

scholarly journals When Tenure Protects the Incompetent: Results from a Survey of Department Chairs

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (01) ◽  
pp. 182-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Rothgeb
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Department Chairs ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Political Science Department

AbstractThis research uses data from a national survey of political science department chairs to explore when tenure protects incompetent faculty. The characteristics of the responding institutions and the procedures and standards they use when evaluating tenure applications were analyzed to determine how they related to the protection of the incompetent. The results reveal that tenure is most likely to shield incompetent faculty when collegiality plays a role in tenure decisions and when departments focus on the quantity of articles an applicant publishes. The findings also show that when departments demand that candidates publish in prestigious journals and when higher authorities at the institution have reversed positive departmental tenure recommendations, the probability that the incompetent are protected declines.

scholarly journals USE OF ELECTRONIC JOURNALS IN ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS IN DELHI UNIVERSITY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 259-264
Author(s):  
Javed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
Political Science Department ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The University ◽  
Science Departments

The main objective of present study is to compare the use of electronic journals by users in department of Economic and Political science in Delhi University . This investigation applied a standard survey method to analyse the use and utilization of e-journals. This study restricted only to the users of the Economic and political science department of Delhi University. Relevant literature on the e-journals use study has been reviewed.  150 users from both the department has been taken as sample for the study. The data was collected from the purposive sampling technique. The questionnaire was used as a tool of data collection. The data was analysed through percentage method. The main finding of the study is that the users of economics department use more E-journals in compare to Political Science department.  Based on the results some suggestions have been made to the University to effective use of e-journals.

Exposing the Textbook Bias: The Need for Professional credit

1983 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 2-2
Author(s):  
Charles W. Dunn
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Review Process ◽  
Journal Article ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Faculty Performance ◽  
Scholarly Publication ◽  
Scholarly Publications ◽  
Political Science Department ◽  
Scholarly Contribution ◽  
Textbook Bias

Why is authorship of a textbook generally considered less of a scholarly contribution than authorship of a “scholarly” publication, such as a journal article or a university press book?Certainly both are needed, but is it right for a political science department to reward faculty who author “scholarly” publications more than those who author textbooks?Whether stipulated in the criteria for departmental evaluation of faculty performance or in other less overt ways, the bias is prevalent throughout our discipline.This essay states five reasons why the bias should not exist: 1) ignorance of impact, 2) ignorance of values, 3) ignorance of the review process, 4) ignorance of purpose, and 5) ignorance of time and Scope.

scholarly journals MALCOLM EDWIN JEWELL

2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (03) ◽  
pp. 585-587
Author(s):  
Bradley C. Canon
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Science ◽  
The Political ◽  
Legislative Behavior ◽  
Science Department ◽  
University Of Kentucky ◽  
Political Science Department ◽  
The University

Malcolm “Mac” Jewell was a mainstay of the Political Science Department at the University of Kentucky (UK) for 36 years. For that same period and even longer, he was one of the profession's leading researchers in explaining legislative behavior (particularly in the states) and how state political parties worked. Mac retired from UK in 1994 but continued being active in our profession. Around 2004, he began suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He died on February 24, 2010, in Fairfield, Connecticut.

scholarly journals Career Preparation and the Political Science Major: Evidence from Departments

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (01) ◽  
pp. 87-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd A. Collins ◽  
H. Gibbs Knotts ◽  
Jen Schiff
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Department Chairs ◽  
Career Preparation ◽  
Sat Scores ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Faculty And Administrators ◽  
Science Major ◽  
Science Departments

AbstractWe know little about the amount of career preparation offered to students in political science departments. This lack of information is particularly troubling given the state of the current job market and the growth of applied degree programs on university campuses. To address this issue, this article presents the results of a December 2010 survey of 279 political science department chairs that asked questions about the level of career preparation in their respective departments. Based on our empirical findings, we believe that political science departments are not doing enough to address their students' career preparation. Our results demonstrate that most departments rely on voluntary internships and faculty advisers to address career-related issues for political science majors. Only a few departments use required internships, required resumes, specific classes related to career preparation, and social media sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn to support career preparation. We also found substantial differences in career preparation across department type (BA, MA, and PhD) and between public and private universities, urban and rural universities, and universities with different average SAT scores. Our findings should interest faculty and administrators who are concerned with different approaches to career preparation on college campuses.

scholarly journals Departmental Engagement in Doctoral Professional Development: Lessons from Political Science

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loleen Berdahl ◽  
Jonathan Malloy
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Department Chairs ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Career Preparation ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Communication And Coordination ◽  
Science Departments

There is widespread discussion about the need to develop and enhance the career prospects of PhD graduates, and many Canadian universities are seeking to provide professional development programs and mentorship specifically for doctoral students. This paper considers doctoral career preparation from the department level through an in-depth examination of how Canadian political science departments approach the issue, drawing on a survey of department chairs. We find that departments are supportive of professional development; while departments are not in the position to provide extensive programs and struggle to integrate efforts systematically, they are well-positioned to participate in collaborative approaches and welcome improved communication and coordination. We argue that graduate faculties should consult with departments and engage them in professional development program design, perhaps tailoring to specific disciplines as needed, and that departments should look for opportunities to work with graduate faculties before initiating their own programs.

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