OKLAHOMA POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 8-9, 2012
The 2012 Election: Revisiting the State of the Republic
Hosted by: Cameron University
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OKLAHOMA POLITICAL
SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 8-9, 2012
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The 2012 Election: Revisiting
the State of the Republic
Hosted by: Cameron University
Awards2
OPSA Keynote Speakers
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Conference Information4
Cameron University Map
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OPSA Program7-10
Sightseeing and Attractions
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Welcome Message
The Oklahoma Political Science Association continues to grow and
thrive and so it remains one of the most active associations in the
United States. By serving as the professional association for political
science scholars and practitioners, we view scholarship in and the
practice of political science as knowing not what conditions exist, but
what they mean. It is not memory but judgment that guides us in our
professional endeavors.
Guided by this year’s conference theme, The 2012 Election:
Revisiting the State of the Republic, we will strive to foster dialogue
across the various subfields in political science and among faculty,
practitioners and students. In this spirit and in an effort to continue
the association’s promotion of rigorous research, insightful teaching
and collegiality in political science, I want to welcome each of you to
this year’s Oklahoma Political Science Association annual meeting at
Cameron University.
Sincerely,
Tony Wohlers, Ph.D.
Program Chair
Cameron University
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AWA R D S
BEST GRADUATE PAPER
Honors a graduate student who has written the
best paper as determined by the OPSA Award
Committee.
BEST UNDERGRADUATE PAPER
Honors an undergraduate student who has
written the best paper as determined by the
OPSA Award Committee.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Honors current instructional faculty from any
institution of higher education in Oklahoma
who display exemplary skills in teaching
political science classes.
SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR
Honors a person in Oklahoma who has made
significant scholarly contributions to political
science.
BOB DARCY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Honors individuals who have made significant
and lasting contributions to the Association in
terms of leadership, research and mentorship.
SAUNDRA MACE SERVICE AWARD
Honors support staff persons for excellence in
job performance, attitude and commitment.
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2012 Program Highlights
OPSA Keynote Speakers
William Howell, The University of Chicago Harris School
William Howell is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics
in the Harris School, a professor in the Department of Political
Science and the College, and a co-director of the Program on Political
Institutions. He has written widely on separation-of-powers issues
and American political institutions, especially the presidency. Before
coming to the Harris School, William taught in the government
department at Harvard University and the political science department
at the University of Wisconsin. In 2000, he received a Ph.D. in political
science from Stanford University.
David Blatt, Oklahoma Policy Institute
David Blatt helped found OK Policy and served as Director of
Policy before becoming the organization’s Director in 2010. David’s
work involves conducting research, writing papers, and giving
public presentations on state budget and tax policy, poverty, asset
development, and various other subjects. Recognized as one of the
state’s leading experts on fiscal policy and selected as one of the
Tulsa World’s five “Oklahomans to Watch” in 2011, David previously
served for seven years as Director of Public Policy for Community
Action Project of Tulsa County and for three years as a budget analyst
for the State Senate. He has a Ph.D. in political science from Cornell
University and a B.A. from the University of Alberta.
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Conference Information
Designated Hotel:
Spring Hill Suites
#3 Interstate Drive – Lawton, OK
(Exit I-44 Gore Boulevard (exit #37)
580/248-8500 or
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lawsh-springhill-suites-lawton/
Reservation: OPSA
Room Rate: $84 (includes complementary breakfast)
Directions:
Traveling from the Spring Hill Suites, turn left on Gore Boulevard
and keep going west on Gore Boulevard for about 3 miles. Cameron
University, located at 2800 W. Gore Boulevard, and University Drive
will be on your left side.
Parking:
Free parking is available directly west of the CETES Conference Center
or close to the tennis courts (#26) - see the Cameron University campus
map on page 6.
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Conference:
CETES Conference Center (#17)
Sponsors:
Cameron University
Cotton Electric
McGraw Hill Book Publisher
Norton Book Publisher
Pearson Book Publisher
Presidents Partners, Ed Apple
Dr. William L. and Barbara Scearce Endowed Lectureship in Political Science
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OPSA 2012 PROGRAM – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
TIME
Thursday
9:30 a.m.
EVENT
Registration
Pastries and Refreshments
ROOM
CETES Lobby
10:00 a.m.
Welcome
John Wood, OPSA President & Tony Wohlers, OPSA Program Chair
Von Underwood, Dean, School of Liberal Arts
CETES B
10:30 a.m.
Roundtable I: Oklahoma Government & Politics Celebrates Nearly 15 Years in
Print
CETES B
Panelists:
Tim Faltyn, President, Connors State College
Deb Ferrell-Lynn, M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Loren Gatch, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
Jan Hardt, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
Christopher L. Markwood, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Elizabeth Overman, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
Brett S. Sharp, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
Markus S. Smith, Ph.D., Oklahoma City Community College
Tony E. Wohlers, Ph.D., Cameron University
Moderator:
Brett Sharp, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
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OPSA 2012 PROGRAM – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
11:45 a.m.
Books and Refreshments
CETES Lobby
12:00 p.m.
Lunch and Entertainment
CETES A
1:30 p.m.
Books and Refreshments
CETES Lobby
2:00 p.m.
Panel I
Legislative Processes and Reforms
Panelists:
Rick Farmer, Ph.D., Oklahoma Insurance Department
Legislative Football: Communicating the Legislative Process
CETES B
Steve Housel, Ph.D., Rogers State University
Civil Service Reform in Oklahoma – The Struggle Continues
Elizabeth Overman, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
The Red State Blues Index
3:30 p.m.
Modis:
John Ulrich, Ph.D., East Central University
Panel II
Elections, Parties, and Political Campaigns
Panelists:
Randy Jones, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
Forecasters' Postmortem: How the Gurus Fared in Predicting the
Presidential Election
CETES B
Jim Davis, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Ben Pryor, M.A., Oklahoma State University
Change Times and New Machines: Ronald Reagan's President's
Party
Meshack Sagini, Ph.D., Langston University
The Obama Mystique: The Metaphor for Reelection
Modis:
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John Wood, Ph.D., Rose State College
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OPSA 2012 PROGRAM – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
4:45 p.m.
Panel III:
Emergencies, Compliance, and Human Nature
Panelists:
Scott D’Amico, University of Central Oklahoma
All Hands on Deck: An Examination of Human Resource
Functions in Large-Scale Emergencies and Disasters
CETES B
Aimee Franklin, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Historical Trends in Indian Compliance Effectiveness
John Wood, Ph.D., Rose State College
Human Nature in Public Administration
5:30 p.m.
Executive Board Meeting
CETES 207
6:30 p.m.
OPSA Awards
CETES A
6:45 p.m.
OPSA Keynote Speaker: Will Howell, Ph.D., University of Chicago
CETES A
Dinner
Provided
An Argument on Behalf of a Stronger U.S. Presidency
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OPSA 2012 PROGRAM – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
TIME
Friday
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
EVENT
Registration
Pastries and Refreshments
General Business Meeting
Tony Wohlers, Vice-President OPSA
ROOM
CETES Lobby
9:15 a.m.
Panel IV:
Oklahoma Politics and Beyond
CETES B
Panelists:
Jeff Birdsong, Ph.D., Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Presidential Politics in Oklahoma: Are There any Shades of
Purple on the Red Horizon?
CETES B
Dan Brown, Ph.D., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
The Impact of Casinos on the Oklahoma Criminal Justice
System
Jeonghun Min, Ph.D., Northeastern State University
Dan Savage, Ph.D., Northeastern State University
The Political Attitudes of Voters in Eastern Oklahoma
Edward Rolison, Ph.D., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
“Alfalfa Bill” Murray and the Colonization of Bolivia, 1919-1929
Modis:
10:30 a.m.
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Aaron Mason, Ph.D., Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Books and Refreshments
CETES Lobby
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OPSA 2012 PROGRAM – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
10:45 a.m.
Roundtable II: We the People for the Common Good Project
Panelists:
CETES B
Ed Apple, Former Chairman of the Corporation Commission
Loyd Benson, Former Speaker of the House
Rodger Randle, Former Mayor of Tulsa
Moderator:
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Frank Merrick, President Foundation Management, Inc.
The Great Tax and Budget Debates of 2012
CETES A
Lunch
Provided
Panel V:
American Tribes, Redux, and Economics in American Politics
CETES B
Panelists:
Aaron Mason, Ph.D., Northwestern Oklahoma State University
American Indian Tribes and American Federalism: A New
Theory Regarding a System of Governance
OPSA Keynote Speaker: David Blatt, Ph.D., Oklahoma Policy Institute
Ken Kickham, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma
Thirty Years of Republican and Democratic Supply Side Economics
John Ulrich, Ph.D., East Central University
Hofstadter Redux – Religion, Anti-intellectualism, and Community
Modis:
Christine Pappas, Ph.D., East Central University
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OPSA 2012 PROGRAM – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
2:30 p.m.
Panel VI
Political Processes and Institutions
Panelists:
Iva Asllani, East Central University
The Use of Precedent in U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument
CETES B
Ivy Shen, University of Oklahoma
Social Media and Political Campaign: A Content Analysis of
President Obama’s Use of Facebook during the 2012
Presidential Campaign
Joe Trail, University of Oklahoma College of Law
Christine Pappas, Ph.D., East Central University
A Justice of the People: Rudolph Hargrave and the Oklahoma
Supreme Court
3:30 p.m.
Modis:
Justin Clardie, Ph.D., Cameron University
Panel VII:
International Politics and the Return to Oklahoma
Panelists:
Paul Foster, University of Central Oklahoma
Cold Alliances: The United States' Use of Soft Power to Combat
Resource Claims
CETES B
Jessica Grant, East Central University
Sex Trafficking in the American States: Challenges and Solutions
Maryann Scroggins, Rose State College
Oklahoma Inspires Term-Limits on State Legislatures, Whereas
the Increase in Super PACs Influences Future Candidates
Modis:
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Tony Wohlers, Ph.D., Cameron University
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Sightseeing and Attractions
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Medicine Park, OK 73557
405-429-3222
http://wichitasgateway.net/index.html
Established in 1901, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife
Refuge is one of more than 546 refuges throughout
the United States managed by the Fish and Wildlife
Service. The 59,020 acre Refuge hosts a rare piece of
the past - a remnant of mixed grass prairie, an island
where the natural grasslands escaped destruction
because the rocks underfoot defeated the plow. The
Refuge provides habitat for large native grazing
animals such American bison, Rocky Mountain elk,
prairie dogs and white-tailed deer. Texas longhorn
cattle also share the Refuge rangelands as a cultural
and historical legacy species. More than 50 mammal,
240 bird, 64 reptile and amphibian, 36 fish, and 806
plant species thrive on this important refuge. Mount
Scott provides a scenic drive to the second highest
point in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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The Holy City of the Wichita’s
580-429-3361
http://www.theholycitylawton.com
Located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, this 66acre area looks much like Israel during Biblical times, and is
the site of the nation’s longest running Easter passion play,
“The Prince of Peace.” Attendance reached an all-time high
in 1939 when 225,000 visitors filled Audience Hill for the
sunrise performance. Other attractions include a memorial
for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, a Veterans
Walkway, and the World Chapel, which has become a
popular wedding locale.
The Meers Store and Restaurant
580-429-8051
http://www.meersstore.com/
Located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, it is
home of the “Best Burger in Oklahoma”. Once a bustling
town of miners seeking gold in the Wichita Mountains,
all that remains of the town of Meers now is our world
renowned family restaurant of the same name. Meers
population has dwindled from the gold rush peak of 500
down to the present residents: one family of six people, eight
cats and a dog. The Meers Store and Restaurant has became
famous for our Meersburger, a 7” diameter burger made
exclusively from prize winning Texas Longhorn beef raised
on the family’s own ranch. Beef that is actually lower in
cholesterol than chicken!”
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Medicine Park- America’s Cobblestone Community
http://www.medicinepark.com/
Medicine Park is located at the main entry to the Wichita
Mountains Wildlife Refuge, the second most visited wildlife
refuge in the country - hosting more than 1.5 million annual
visitors. The community has a rich and colorful history.
Originally founded on July 4th, 1908 by Oklahoma Senator
Elmer Thomas, Medicine Park was Oklahoma’s first planned
tourism resort.
Museum of the Great Plains
601 NW Ferris Ave
Lawton, OK 73507
580-581-3460
The Museum of the Great Plains aspires to open minds
and enrich lives by exploring the spirit of the Great Plains.
Admission to the Museum is $6.00 for adults 12 and older,
$2.50 for children 7-11 years old and $5.00 for seniors.
Children under 7 years old are free. Hours are MondaySaturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm.
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