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KWAME BADU ANTWI-BOASIAKO (Ph.D.)

Chair, Department of Government

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas 75962 http://www.sfasu.edu/government/107.asp

Ph (936) 468 2145(Office) Email : antwibokb@sfasu.edu

EDUCATION

Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi, USA. January 2000 to

May, 2004

Ph.D. Major: Public Policy and Administration (May, 2004).

Minor: International Relations

Dissertation Title: Rural Development through Business Establishments in

Mississippi.

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA

MPA Master’s in Public Administration (MPA), May, 2000.

Major: Public Policy and Administration

Minor: Journalism

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA.

MJ Masters in Journalism (MJ) May, 1998.

Major: Print Media

Minor: Broadcast News

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA.

BA Bachelors of Arts (BA), August, 1996.

Major: Broadcast News

Minor: Political Science

AA Ghana Institute of Journalism: Accra, Ghana, West-Africa, 1989-1991.

Major: Public Relations and Advertising

Minor: Journalism

CERTIFIED Online Instructor: Stephen F. Austin State University, May 11, 2007

ADMINISTRATIVE/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Full Professor/Chair, Fall 2016, August 31 to present

Associate Professor/Chair Spring 2013, February 1, 2013 to August 31, 2016:

Department of Government, SFA

Associate Professor/Chair Spring 2012 to January 31, 2013: Interim Chair, Department

of Government, SFA

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Associate Professor, Fall 2011 to Fall 2016, Stephen F. Austin State University,

Nacogdoches, TX

Assistant Professor, Fall 2005 to Spring 2011, Stephen F. Austin State University

Assistant Professor, Fall 2004 to Summer 2005, Ferris State, University, Big Rapids, MI

Assistant Professor, Summer 2004 Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Summer 2002 to Spring 2004 Mississippi State University,

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Graduate Assistant: Journalism Laboratory Instructor Fall 1996 to Spring 1998,

(Audio/Print) Uni. of North Texas, Denton, TX

Teaching Interests

Public Administration, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Research Methods, and

International Politics

Courses Taught

Graduate Courses

Introduction to Public Administration (PBA 500)

Policy Systems and Evaluations (PBA 520)

Research Methods (PBA 505)

Public Administration Capstone (PBA 575)

Undergraduate Courses Policy Analysis (PBA 405)

American Public Policy (PBA 305)

International Politics (PSC 332)

American Government Institutions and Structure (PSC 142)

American Government: Theory (PSC 141)

Texas Certified Public Management Program (CPM) Policy and Budgeting

(https://www.txstate.edu/cpm/Graduations/2006-Graduates.html)

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Faculty Member (Fall, 2004 to July 2005) Social Science Department, Big Rapids,

Michigan, 49307.

International Politics/Relations (PLSC 341)

Political Science: American National Government. (PLSC 121)

Public Policy and Institutions (PLSC 122)

Research Methods (SSCI 310)

Mississippi State University, Political Science and Public Administration Department,

Starkville, Mississippi, 39759.

Instructor, Mississippi State University: (Summer 2004)

Political Science: American National Government (PS 1113)

Graduate Teaching Assistant (Summer 2002-May, 2004) Political Science: American National Government (PS 1113)

Introduction to International Politics and Relations (PS: 1313)

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University of North Texas (1996-1998), Journalism Department, Denton Texas 76203.

Teaching Assistant (TA) Print and Electronic Media:

Laboratory instructor for audio and video production and editing

Laboratory instructor/assistant for print media (school paper-NT Daily)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD

February 1, 2013 to Present: Chair, Department of Government, SFA

Jan 10, 2012 to Jan 31, 2013: Interim Chair, Department of Government, SFA

August 2009 to Dec 31, 2011: Public Administration Undergraduate Coordinator: SFA

January, 2001- May 2002: Administrative Assistant to the MPPA and Ph.D.

Coordinator-Mississippi State University, Dr. Edward Clynch. (Verify the

transcripts and other paperwork for students admitted to the MPPA).

June 1996 to December 1999: Apartment Manager: University Housing Department

(Bradley Street Apartments), University of North Texas, Denton. Texas.

PUBLICATIONS

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2019). Terrorism and the Military Institution: History

and Definitions International Journal of Political Science (IJPS) 5(4): 35-47. Available

at: https://www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijps/v5-i4/6.pdf

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (Book Review 2019) “Space Policy in Developing

Countries: The Search for Security and Development on the Final Frontier," International

Social Science Review: Vol. 95 Issue. 1, Article 21.

Available at:

https://digitalcommons.northgeorgia.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1332&context=issr

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (Book Review 2018) “Economy For and Against

Democrcy, by Keith Hart," International Social Science

Review: Vol. 94: Issue. 1, Article 11.

Available at:

https://digitalcommons.northgeorgia.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1273&context=issr

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2018). The Politics of Affirmation Action Policy: How

Brazil is Addressing Past Discrimination in Higher Education. Journal of

Southwest Council of Latin American Studies 3: 23-38.

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Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (Book Review 2017) “Thee State We’re In: Reacting on

Democracy’s Troubles by Joanna Cook, Nicholas J. Long, and Henrie a L.

Moore," International Social Science Review: Vol. 93 : Iss. 1, Article 11.

Available at:

http://digitalcommons.northgeorgia.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1219&conte

xt=issr

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2017). The Affirmative Action Policy: A Tale of Two

Nations and the Implementation Conundrum Journal of Comparative

Politics 10 (2): 70-84. Available at http://www.jofcp.org/assets/jcp/JCP-

July-2017.pdf

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (Book Review 2017) “Apartheid in Palestine: Hard

Laws and Harder Experiences by Ghada Ageel," International Social Science

Review: Vol. 92 : Iss. 2 , Article 5.

Available at:

http://digitalcommons.northgeorgia.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1182&contex

t=issr (http://digitalcommons.northgeorgia.edu/issr/vol92/iss2/5 )

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2015). The (Un) Identical Twins: Public

Administration and Public Management: Toward Improving Education and

Training for Effective Governance in Ghana. Journal of African Studies and

Development 7 (6): 148-161. Available at:

(http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/JASD/article-full-text-

pdf/C28CB9B53602).

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2014). Rethinking utopianism, international relations

theory, and marginalization of Africa in global politics. Journal of Comparative

Politics. 7 (2): 34-51. (http://www.jofcp.org/assets/jcp/JCP-July-2014.pdf )

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu William Forbes, Ben Dixon (2014). Some

Fundamentals of Conservation in South and West Africa. Environmental Ethics.

36: (1) 5-30.

(http://www.pdcnet.org/pdc/bvdb.nsf/purchase?openform&fp=enviroethics&id=e

nviroethics_2014_0036_0001_0005_0030) DOI: 10.5840/enviroethics20143613

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Peter Csanyi (2014). “Introduction:

Decentralization from global perspective.” In The theories of Decentralization

and local government: Implementation, Implications, and Realities: A global

Perspective. Edited by K.B. Antwi-Boasiako and Peter Csanyi, pp. 9-24. Stephen

F. Austin State University Press, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2014). “Public administration decentralization, and

elections in Africa: Ghana, a case study.” In The theories of Decentralization and

local government: Implementation, Implications, and Realities: A global

Perspective. Edited by K.B. Antwi-Boasiako and Peter Csanyi, pp. 274-295.

Stephen F. Austin State University Press, Nacogdoches, Texas.

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Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2014). “The Trans-Atlantic Relationship: From

Oppression to Hope of Partnerships.” In Transatlantic relations and modern

diplomacy: An interdisciplinary examination. Edited by Sudeshina Roy, Dana

Cooper, and Brian Murphy, pp. 114- 124. Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group,

New York, 2014.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu, R. W. Hildreth, and LaShonda Stewart (2013). The

Fund Balance Conundrum: An Ethical Perspective. Administration and Society.

(online: http://aas.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/06/17/0095399713490155:

DOI: 10.1177/0095399713490155).

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (Book Review 2012) Colonialism and Welfare: Social

Policy and the British Imperial Legacy. By James Midgley and David Piachaud

Eds. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar. In International Social Science Review 87

(3&4), 172-173. (https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-327356242/midgley-james-

and-david-piachaud-eds-colonialism ).

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Heather Wyatt-Nichol (2012). Diversity

Management: Organizational Policies and professional Development Initiatives

Among State and Local Government Agencies Journal of Public Personnel

Management 41 (4) 749-772.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Okyere Bonna (2012) Traditional Institutions and

Public Administration in Democratic Africa (Revised Edition).

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (Book Review 2011) Peace and Justice at the

International Criminal court: A Court of Last Resort. By Errol P. Mendes

Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar. In International Social Science Review 86

(3&4), 194-195.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2011 Book Review) Radical, Religious, and Violent:

The New Economics of Terrorism. By Eli Berman Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

In International Social Science Review. 86, (1&2):66-67.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2010). Public administration: Local government and

decentralization in Ghana. Journal of African Studies and Development 2 (7):

166-175.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2010). Defining international terrorism: Historical

reality and the African experience. Journal of Comparative Politics 3 (2): 104-

124 (http://www.jofcp.org/assets/jcp/JCP-July-2010.pdf).

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2010 Book Review) The theory and practice of local

government reform. Brian E. Dollery and Lorenzo Robotti (eds.). Cheltenham,

UK: Edward Elgar ISBN: 978-1-84720-254-3. International Social Science

Review. 85, 1&2: 62-63.

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Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2010). Administrative Decentralization: Should

Districts and Regions Election their own Leaders in Ghana? African Social

Science Review 4 (1): 3 (http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/assr/vol4/iss1/3/ ).

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Okyere Bonna (2009) Traditional Institutions and

Public Administration in Democratic Africa. Philadelphia, PA: Xlibris

Publications. (www.africaninstitutions.com )

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2008) The Dilemma of Hiring Minorities and

Conservative Resistance: The Diversity Game Journal of Instructional

Psychology 35 (3): 225-231. (http://www.freepatentsonline.com/article/Journal-

Instructional-Psychology/188351813.html )

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Wyatt-Nichol, Heather (2008). Diversity across the

Curriculum: Perceptions and Practices. Journal of Public Administration

Education 14 (1) 79-90.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2007), “Relations with the United Nations, U.S.” In

Global Perspectives on the United States: Issues and Ideas Shaping International

Relations: Volume III., pp. 309-312. Edited by David Levinson and Karen

Christensen, Great Barrington, MA: Berkshire Publishing Group

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Charles Darko (2007), “Benin.” In Global

Perspectives on the United States: A Nation-by-Nation Survey: Volume 1., pp.

50-53. Edited by David Levinson and Karen Christensen, Great Barrington, MA:

Berkshire Publishing Group

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Doug Goodman (2006) “Kentucky Judicial System”

In The Judicial Branch of State Government: People, Process, and Politics 2006.

pp 267-270. Editor Sean O. Hogan, Belmont CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc.

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Joseph Asagba (2005) “A Preliminary Analysis of

African American College Students Perception of Racial Preference and

Affirmative Action in Making Admissions Decisions at a Predominantly White

University” College Student Journal 39 (4) 734-7491

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu and Joseph Asagba (2004) “A Preliminary Analysis of

African American College Students Perception of Racial Preference and

Affirmative Action in Making Admissions Decisions at a Predominantly White

University” Journal of Instructional Psychology 31 (4): 269-279.

(http://www.freepatentsonline.com/article/Journal-Instructional-

Psychology/126582630.html )

Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu (2002), “African Americans in the Mississippi

Legislature: Representation from Two Perspectives” with Charles E. Menifield.

1 This is a reprint from the Journal of Instructional Psychology. Vol. 31 (4) pp. 269-279 Dec. 2004

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In Mississippi Votes 2000: A Comprehensive Examination of Politics and

Elections. The John C. Stennis Institute of Government Mississippi State

University. 54-59.

Work in Progress

1. Terrorism and Barbarism (Book)

2. The inconvenient Truth: Questioning the role of the military (Book)

3. Public Administration in Ghana (Book)

Selected Newspaper Articles:

1. Network Herald (Columnist, Ghana, West Africa, from 2000-2004)

Terrorism vs. Terrorism

Attack on America: Is it a vicious circle of violence?

Imperialism or Colonialism: America’s Empire Building in the 21st Century.

Is Iraqi Ready for a U.S. Nuclear Bombing?

Fighting Terrorism: The Dangers of the Afghan Model and World Peace

Pros and Cons of Bush’s African Trip

Rawlings vs Kuffour on June 4: A Sign of Political Immaturity in Ghana

The Politics of Begging: A Useless Policy

International Relations and World Peace

Mokola Economics:

https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Wereko-Brobbey-vrs-Makola-

Economics-17920

2. Denton Record Chronicle (Denton, Texas, USA, 1998-1999)

The Origin of the AIDS Riddle

Discriminating Against Students

3. Asenta Newspaper (Correspondent: New York, USA, 1998-2000)

Nelson Mandela: Legend of African Politics

Scientists Cast Africa in Dark Light

Confiscated Properties: Just return them to the owners

Don’t replace your African Names…

CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED

2019

“Decentralization, The Matthew Effect, and Development in Africa” Presented at the

annual Wien Educational International (WEI) Academic Conference: Vienna, Austria:

April 16-18, 2019.

June 2018

“Terrorism and the Military Institution: How do you Justify Military Atrocities?” Presented at

the annual conference of HUIC Hawaii University International Conferences, Honolulu,

Hawaii 96820. June 6-9, 2018.

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June 2017

“Terrorism and the Military: Understanding terrorism from a historical perspective.”

Presented at the annual conference of HUIC Hawaii University International

Conferences, Honolulu, Hawaii 96820. June 8-10, 2017.

June 2016

“The History and Politics of Affirmative Action Policy: How Brazil is Addressing Past

Discrimination in Higher Education.” Presented at the annual conference of HUIC

Hawaii University International Conferences, Honolulu, Hawaii 96820. June 9-12, 2016.

May 2016

“Public Administration, Decentralization and Elections in Africa: A Case

Study” Presented (authored the article but paper was presented by Dr. Kwame Asamoah

of University of Ghana) at the annual conference of Public Administration Theory

Network, San Antonio, Texas. May 19-22, 2016.

June 2015

“The (Un) Identical Twins: Public Administration and Public Management: Toward

Improving Education and Training for Effective Governance in Ghana.” Presented at the

annual conference of HUIC Hawaii University International Conferences, Honolulu,

Hawaii 96820. June 12-15, 2015

May 2013

“Rethinking Utopianism, International Relations Theory, and Marginalization of Africa.”

Presented at the annual conference of Public Administration Theory Network: San

Francisco, CA May 31-June 2, 2013.

October 2012

With Wendi Pollock and Milton Hill “Ready to protect the national Security? How much

college students really know about terrorism”: Southwestern Associations of Criminal

Justice Conference; Houston Texas, October 4-6, 2012.

September 2011

Ethical Stewardship, Transparency, and Decision Making From Utilitarianism to

Deontological Perspective. A Case Study Analysis. Southern Conference of Public

Administration (SECOPA), New Orleans, LA. September 21-24, 2011.

October, 2010

In search of a common thread in teaching program evaluation courses offered in Masters

of Public Administration (MPA) programs. Southern Conference of Public

Administration (SECOPA), Wilmington, NC. Oct 13-16, 2010.

January, 2010

“The fund balance conundrum in Mississippi: A case study” With LaShonda Stewart:

Presented at Southern Political Science Association Conference, Atlanta, GA. Jan 7-10,

2010.

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February, 2010

“From National Security to Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: Where do we draw the

Line?” Roundtable presentation at ASPA/CPM Conference: San Marcos, Texas.

February 12, 2010.

May, 2010

Some fundamentals of conservation in South and West Africa. Presented with Bill

Forbes at the African Environmental Ethics and Values in the 21st Century Conference:

May 21-23, 2010, Denton, Texas.

March, 2009

“The Miles Law: Political Participation and Traditional Institutions in Democratic

Ghana.” Presented at the Southern Interdisciplinary Roundtable on African Studies

(SIRAS: 10th) Conference, Frankfort, Kentucky from April 2-5.

March, 2009

“Diversity Management: Organizational Policies and professional Development

Initiatives Among State and Local Government Agencies” Presented with Wyatt-Nichol

at the 2009 ASPA Annual Conference, Miami, Florida from March 19-22.

October, 2007

“Diversity across the curriculum: Perceptions and practices” Presented with Wyatt-

Nichol at the 2007 NASPAA Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington from October 11-

13.

May, 2007

“Public administration theory at ground zero: The hierarchy has collapsed” Presented at

Conference of Public Administration Theory and Network Conference, Harrisburg,

Pennsylvania from May 25-27. Co-authored with Rick Herzog

March, 2007

“Defining Terrorism” Presented at the 87th Annual South Western Social Science

Association Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico from March 14-17.

March, 2007 “Changing the whiteness in the public sector: Hiring of minorities and conservative

resistance.” Presented at the Public Administration and Anti-Essentialism Conference,

Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, FL from March 2-3, 2007.

November 2006 “Decentralization, Accountability, and Constitutional Amendment: Should Districts and

Regions elect their Leaders in Ghana?” Presented at the 49th African Studies Association

Conference (ASA) at San Francisco, California from November 16-19, 2006.

February, 2006

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“The Fund Balance Conundrum: A Philosophical Thought: How Some Mississippi

Cities Play the Puzzle?” Presented at the annual Conference of Minorities in Public

Administration (COMPA), Winston Salem, North Carolina February 22-25, 2006

February, 2006

“Redefining Terrorism: The Super Powers and Institutional Terror. It’s Impact on

Africa’s Economic Development.” Presented at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Public

Administration Theory Network (PAT-Net) Olympia, Washington, USA, February 8-10,

2006.

February, 2006

“Teaching Public Administration: Experiential or rote?” Presented at the Teaching

Public Administration Conference (TPAC) 2006 Olympia, Washington, February 11-12,

2006.

February, 2005

“The Matthew Effect Theory: A Critical Issue in Government Centralization And

Decentralization: A Case Study of the State Of Mississippi and the Need for Policy

Change In Rural Development.” Presented at the Annual Conference for Minorities in

Public Administration (COMPA), Corpus Christi, Texas from February 9-13, 2005.

March, 2003

“Attitudes Toward Abortion In Mississippi From 1980-2000” Presented at the annual

meeting of Mississippi Political Science Conference, Cleveland, Mississippi from

February 28-March 1, 2003

February 2002

“Public Administrators, Traditional Rulers, and Administrative Reforms In Africa:

Western Approaches Versus the African Reality, Ghana As A Case Study” Presented at

the Annual Conference of Minority in Public Administration at Jackson, Mississippi from

February 10-16, 2002.

March, 2002

“Contradictions in the Concept of Majority Rule: Comparisons between the Southern

United States and Ghana, West Africa.” Presented at the annual Conference of Southern

Politics at Charleston, South Carolina in from March 7-8, 2002

November, 2001

“The Incapacity Of The Public Administrators In A Developing Democracy: Comparing

Ghana To The West (U.S.)”Presented at the annual Conference of African Studies

Association at Houston, Texas from November 15-18, 2001.

November, 2001

"Local Government Administrative Reforms In Sub Saharan Africa: Western Approaches

Versus the African Reality" Presented with Al Bavon at annual Conference of African

Studies Association at Houston, Texas from November 15-18, 2001.

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OTHER EXPERIENCES

Internships

City of Irving, Texas: Information Services Department. From November,

1998-December 1999. Assisted the information analyst for the city.

City of Denton, Texas; Summer 1998. Worked as an accounts clerk, crosscheck

receipts receivables and original orders sanctioned by the city accountant.

CBS (Channel 11, KTVT-Dallas Texas). September,1997-December,1997.

Assigned daily news gathering duties and collected news items for evening news

broadcast for the Dallas-Forth Worth coverage area.

CNN (Marcus Cable, Denton Texas) January, 1997-May, 1997.

Worked as a studio assistant. Recorded programs for local telecast as a cameraman

and technical assistant.

RADIO: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Announcer (GBC-2, 1980-1992).

Disc Jockey, Musical and commercial announcement presenter from 1980-1982.

Program Producer/Presenter: Produced and presented programs like

“Work and Happiness- a weekly 60-minute program that interviewed workers

on production and assemble lines about their jobs intersperse with music. Also

researched and hosted another weekly program, “Where are they and What are

they Doing Now.” Interviewed popular personalities of the past

“The Wednesday Morning Show” from 1983-1990. Presenter- “Musical

Personality of the Week.” A weekly magazine program, which interviewed

Ghanaian Musical Personalities and other personalities in the entertainment

industry.

Football (Soccer) Commentator: Run minute-by-minute national football league

and international games (1990-1992).

AWARDS

Garner Fellowship (PhD financial assistantship award) Mississippi State

University, 2000-2004

International Education Committee Scholarship: University of North Texas, 1993-

1999.

Linguistic Scholarship University of North Texas: 1995/96.

UNT Auxiliary Scholarship 1996-1999.

HONORS Outstanding Graduate Student, Journalism, 1998.

Outstanding International Student, 1998.

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Outstanding Student (Journalism)1995.

Dean’s List, Spring 1995.

Kappa Tau Alpha, 1995

UNIVERSITY SERVICES

Panelist, SFA, American Democracy Project: Topic “Pre-election Forum” October 31,

2006.

“Overview and making it at college” Keynote speaker, Pathway to Discovery: Stephen F.

Austin State University, May 30, 2006.

Associate Member, Teaching Excellence Center, Stephen F Austin State University from

January 2006-December 2006

Faculty Volunteer for freshman recruiting: Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan:

Fall 2004 and Spring 2005

Led a group of honors students from Ferris State University to Idle Wild (a poor

community) in Michigan with Dr. Anthony Baker. “The Economic Disparities Between

the Poor and Rich in American City” on October 16, 2004.

Led a group of honors students from Ferris State University to Chicago Illinois for on site

visit with Drs, Connie Meinholdt and Anthony Baker. “The Economic Disparities

Between the Poor and Rich in American City. From October 1-3, 2004.

Offered free classes to international students. English Language as Second Language

students at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan (Once a week- 2 hour class)

Fall, 2004.

Guest Speaker: Gave a talk on “Ghana, Food, Cocoa, and Politics” to a graduate class:

Mississippi State University, Fall, 2003.

Guest Speaker: Gave a talk on “Food and Cocoa Production in Ghana- Politicians and

Farmers” to a graduate class, Mississippi State University, Fall, 2002.

Student representative to the Political Science Department’s Ph.D. Committee, 2000-

2002.

Political Science Department’s graduate student representative, Mississippi State

University’s graduate council, 2001-2002.

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Led a team of Journalism students from University of North Texas, Denton Texas to

Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend “Black students in the Media” annual meeting in the

Fall of 1997.

Student representative to the Journalism Department faculty search committee, 1996-

1997.

Study Abroad in Ghana: Student leader (with Dr. Joseph Oppong) of students from

University of North Texas. Summer 1995.

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION.

PhD Committee Member For: 1. Grace Setorwu Fleischer (Spring 2015)

Title of Dissertation: Agricultural Activities of Rural Ghanaian Women on Environmental

sustainability. Type f Degree (PhD): PhD in Public Administration (University of Ghana).

Kwasi Addei Mensah

2. Kwasi Addei Mensah (Fall 2016) Title of Dissertation: Factors Affecting the Implementation of the National Health Insurance

Policy. Type f Degree (PhD): PhD in Public Administration (University of Ghana)

3. Yahaya Abdul-Rahman (Fall 14)

4. Title of Dissertation: An Assessment of Public Sector Quality Service Delivery from the

perspective of Private Sector Clients in Ghana. Type f Degree (PhD): PhD in Public

Administration (University of Ghana)

External Examiner for School of Business, University of Ghana: 2010-Present

Reviews manuscripts for following peer-reviewed journals including but not limited

to:

1. Journal of Review of Public Personnel Administration 2010-Present 2. Journal of Public Personnel Management: 2009-Present 3. Journal of Public Affairs and Education: 2010-Present 4. British Journal of Economics Management & Trade: 2012-Present 5. Journal of African Development Studies: 2010-Present 6. Administrative Theory &Praxis: 2012-Present 7. International Social Science Review:

Reviewer For: Journal of Administrative Theory & Praxis:

1. The Civil Service Neutrality Conundrum: An Analysis of the Civil Service in Ghana

(2016)

Reviewer: For Journal of African Studies and Development JASD 20/10/09

1. An Advocacy Coalition Approach to Water Policy Change in Ghana: A Look at Belief

Systems and Policy Oriented Learning

2. GLOBALIZATION, AFRICA AND THE QUESTION OF IMPERIALISM; on

12/10/09

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Reviewer: for Journal: International Studies Quarterly: Private Municipal Governance

and the Company Town” April 11, 2006.

Reviewer: for Journal, Equity and Excellence in Education; The influence of Race

Gender and Income on Community Student Attitudes toward Affirmation Action May 22,

2006.

Participant and Panelist: 8th Annual Texas CPM and ASPA District IV Conference Panel

Discussion: “Bridging the theory/practice gap” November, 2006.

Participant and Panelist: 7th Annual Texas CPM and ASPA District IV Conference

“Border to Border and Beyond.” Panel Discussion: Reflective Practitioners Can Help

Teach What is Preached September 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005 at Austin, Texas.

Participant: 15th Annual Equity in the Classroom conference: “Visualizing the World of

Possibilities; Preparing Students for the Challenges of Equity and Opportunities in

Higher Education” April 3-5 2005 at Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Participant: 17th Annual Lilly West Conference on College and University Teaching:

“Teaching so Everyone Learns” March 18th and 19th 2005 at Pomona, California.

Participant: “Instructional Design Workshop – Rethinking Teaching in Higher

Education” from January 4-7, 2005 at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 49307.

Participant: Michigan Conference of Political Scientists: 36th Annual Meeting: Central

Michigan University, from October 15-16, 2004, at Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Discussant for the panel, “Contemporary Policy Issues in Mississippi” at the annual

Mississippi Political Science Association Meeting in Jackson, Mississippi, February 27 –

28, 2004.

Discussant for the panel, “Current Issues in Public Human Resource Management”, at the

annual Mississippi Political Science Association Meeting in Cleveland, Mississippi,

February 28 - March 1, 2003.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Guest Speaker: Gave a talk at Woden High School, Independent School District, Texas

on High Education in Ghana. March 12, 2007.

Guest Speaker: Gave a talk at Woden High School, Independent School District, Texas

on High Education in Ghana. February 22, 2006.

Guest Speaker: “Ghana, Education, Culture and Elementary School Children” at Big

Rapids Elementary School, Big Rapids, Michigan, December 15, 2004

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Volunteer Summer Library Story Telling Time for kids in Starkville and Jackson

Municipality, Mississippi. 2004.

Volunteer Summer Library Story Telling Time for kids in Starkville, Mississippi. 2003.

Volunteer Soccer Coach, Denton Y.M.C.A. Soccer Team, 1994

Volunteer Official- Media Desk. 1994 World Football (Soccer) Cup Tournament at

Dallas, Texas USA.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Mississippi Political Science Association (MPSA) 2002 - 2004.

Michigan Political Science Association-2004-2005

American Association of Public Administrators, Conference of Minorities in Public

Administrators (COMPA).

South Western Political Science Association

OTHER GUEST LECTURES & SPEECHES:

Invited guest lecturer: Federal University of Juiz de Fora: Global July International

program: July 10-August 10, 2018. Juiz de Fora. Topic: Public Policy and

Evaluation.

“Kwame Nkrumah’s Philosophy and African Freedom” Prof. William Forbes’

Introduction to Philosophy, Stephen F. Austin State University, October 19, 2007.

“Life in a third world country: The case of Ghana” Prof. William Forbes’ Cultural

Geography, Stephen F. Austin State University, October 19, 2007.

“Second cycle education in Ghana” Angela Love’s Geography Class, Woden

Independent School District, Wooten Texas, February 22, 2006.

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