Academic Sources for Campaign 2000 Professors from Sarah Lawrence College, Agnes Scott College, Centre College, and Webster University offer comments on the presidential race, candidates, and issues
Below is a list of academic sources in political science, government, economics, education, and other disciplines that are able to provide commentary on the 2000 presidential race and the current election issues. These experts cover a broad scope of expertise and can offer insight from varying regions of the country. We hope you will find these individuals useful as you look for experts to address national issues as election time approaches.
RAYMOND SEIDELMANLecturer of political science at Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NYExpertise: voting in America, political participation, political economy, politics of the suburbs
-- This fall, Professor Seidelman is using the 2000 election as a backdrop for his course, "Organized Money or Organized People I: The Politics of U.S. Elections"-a course that examines U.S. elections and campaigns for what they reveal about the state of U.S. democratic society today and historically-- focusing on who votes and who doesn't, who is organized and who isn't, and why there is an increasing divide between political life and many citizens. He is author of Disenchanted Realists: Political Science and the American Crisis (1985), among other books, and frequently contributes to American Political Science Review, The Nation, and Comparative Politics. Seidelman holds a B.A. from University of California-Santa Cruz, and a M.A. and PhD. degrees from Cornell University.
Contact: Judith Schwartzstein, Office of Public Affairs, Ph: (914) 395-2219, [email protected], or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
SARA WILFORDDirector, The Early Childhood Center and the Art of Teaching Graduate Program at Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NYExpertise: early education and the candidate's proposals
-- Wilford is a former schoolteacher and contributor to several early childhood magazines including CHILD, and Scholastic, Inc. She has closely studied both the Gore and Bush proposals for early childhood education and suggests that Gore's plan of investing more federal spending for programs such as Head Start and creating universal pre-school is much more preferable than Bush's plan of redirecting Head Start to a more academic focus. Wilford is author of Tough Topics: How to Use Books in Talking With Children About Life Issues and Problems, and What You Need to Know When Your Child is Learning to Read. She earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, and an M.S.Ed. and an Ed.M. from the Bank Street College of Education.
Contact: Judith Schwartzstein, Office of Public Affairs, Ph: (914) 395-2219, j[email protected], or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
GUS COCHRANProfessor of Political Science at Agnes Scott College Atlanta, GAExpertise: Southern politics, southern background of Bush and Gore.
-- Both a political scientist and a lawyer, Cochran has studied elections for more than 30 years, concentrating on the changing of Southern politics and its influence on American democracy and the realignment of U.S. politics in the past half a century. In this election, Cochran can offer comment on what it means for both candidates to be southern natives and the history of other presidents that have come from the region. Cochran holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, and a J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law.
Contact: Mary Zimnick, Office of News Services, Agnes Scott, Ph: 404-296-4023, or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
CLARENCE WYATTPottinger Associate Professor of History at Centre College Danville, KYExpertise: presidential debates and elections, the vice presidency
-- Wyatt served as co-chairman to the committee that helped Centre College host the Oct. 5 national vice presidential debate. He can offer a first-hand account of the candidates and their platforms, how he sees the election process today, and many other topics relating to his experience at the event. Wyatt early on created a web-poll for the election that gauged public interest in the choice of the vice presidential candidates.
Contact: Patsi Trollinger, Coordinator of Public Information, Ph: (859) 238-5719, [email protected], or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
ROBERT E. MARTINEwing T. Boles Professor of Economics at Centre College606-238-5260, [email protected] Expertise: economic security, expertise in banking and corporate management, long range planning, and candidate's economic proposals
-- Bob Martin has been studying the economic proposals of both Gore and Bush and can offer insight into the realistic implications of both. He was also a very active volunteer in hosting the VP debate and can comment on his experience and how the economic plans of the candidates will affect small town America. Martin has had several articles published in academic journals including American Economic Review and Journal of Public Economics. Martin holds a B.A. from Austin College, a M.A. from Texas Christian University, and a Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University.
Contact: Patsi Trollinger, Coordinator of Public Information, Ph: (859) 238-5719, [email protected], or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
NAYEF H. SAMHATAssistant Professor of Government and International Affairs at Centre CollegePh: 606-238-5248, [email protected]Expertise: Middle Eastern affairs, international political economy, comparative political economy of development, and the political economy of environmental policy
-- As a native of the Middle East, Samhat is available to comment on the recent activity in the region and what it means for future U.S. relations. He can also break down Gore and Bush's proposals for U.S. involvement and the impact it has on the election. Samhat holds a B.A from The George Washington University, a M.A. in international affairs from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
Contact: Patsi Trollinger, Coordinator of Public Information, Ph: (859) 238-5719, [email protected], or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
JIM BRASFIELDProfessor of Management, and Director of the Health Services Management Program Webster's School of Business & Technology, Webster UniversitySt. Louis, MOExpertise: managed care and prescription drug plans
-- Dr. Brasfield, also mayor of the city of Crestwood, Mo., serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law. As the candidates continue to battle on the issue of prescription drugs, Brasfield can comment on the proposals and what it means for the public and industry. He received his Ph.D. in public management and American government from Case Western Reserve University and an M.A. in political science from St. Louis University.
Contact: Christine Wells, Department of Public Relations, Ph: 961-2660 ext. 7624, or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
DAN HELLINGERChair, Department of History, Politics and Law at Webster UniversitySt. Louis, MOExpertise: Third Party Politics
-- Dr. Hellinger is particularly interested in third party politics, Ralph Nader and voter apathy. He is also a specialist on the Green Party. Hellinger serves on the advisory board of the St. Louis Journalism Review and has published numerous articles in the publication. Hellinger is a Fulbright Scholar who holds a Ph. D. in political science from Rutgers University.
Contact: Christine Wells, Department of Public Relations, Ph: 961-2660 ext. 7624, or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
LINDA HOLTZMANAssociate professor of Communications and Journalism at Webster UniversitySt. Louis, MOExpertise: political advertising and their portrayal of minorities and women
-- Holtzman studied under well-known academic theorist George Gerbner, whose works focus on the influence of media on culture. Professor Holtzman won the Martin Luther King award for her work in promoting diversity awareness and has been a consultant for such organizations as the National Conference for Community and Justice, the Levi Strauss Foundation and the Rams Foundation/St. Louis 2004 Diversity Awareness Partnership. Holtzman has written extensively on issues pertaining to media stereotypes and images. Her latest book is entitled, Media Messages: What Film, Television and Popular Music Teach Us About Race, Class, Gender, and Sexual Orientation (M.E. Sharpe: New York, 2000).
Contact: Christine Wells, Department of Public Relations, Ph: 961-2660 ext. 7624, or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
JUDITH WALKER DE FELIXDean of Webster's School of Education at Webster UniversitySt. Louis, MOExpertise: education reform
-- Prior to her tenure at Webster, she was the associate vice provost for faculty affairs at the University of Houston during George W. Bush's gubernatorial administration. She is the co-author of two books: Students At-Risk in At-risk Schools and Leadership, Equity and School Effectiveness. She has also lectured internationally on the subject of English as a foreign language.
Contact: Barb Ehnes, Department of Public Relations, Ph: 314-968-7174, or Marilynne Herbert/Sara Mortimer, Halstead Communications, 212-734-2190, [email protected]
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