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CURRICULUM VITAE
Hans E. Schmeisser
Personal Data
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 229.391.5077 (Work)
229.646.8679 (Home)
Department of Political Science and History
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)
2802 Moore Hwy, Box 20, Tifton GA 31793
Academic Positions
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and History, ABAC, Tifton GA (Tenured, 2014)
Instructor, Department of Political Science and History, ABAC, Tifton GA; 2009 – 2012
Manning J. Dauer Fellow, Department of Political Science, UF, Gainesville FL; 2004 – 2009
Administrative Positions
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning (Coordination of faculty professional development,
conference programing, and scholarly engagement across the College), ABAC; 2012 – present
Education
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Florida, Gainesville FL; April 2012
Committee Chair: Lawrence C. Dodd, Manning J. Dauer Eminent Scholar
M.A. in Political Science, University of Florida, Gainesville FL; August 2008
B.A. in Political Science, Mercer University, Macon GA; May 2002 (magna cum laude)
Teaching Fields
Political Institutions
Political Theory
American Political Development
Legislative Politics
Political Communication
Teaching Experience
American Government
Introduction to Political Science and Theory
Constitutional Law
State and Local Government
Rural Political Development: Foundations*
Political Communication*
Politics and Film
Introduction to Political Theory*
ABAC, all semesters
ABAC, annually
ABAC, annually
ABAC, annually
ABAC, spring 2013 & 2015
ABAC, spring 2014; UF, spring 2009
ABAC, spring 2013 & 2014
UF, fall 2008
*Denotes upper division and baccalaureate courses
Certifications: Online Teaching Certification, University System of Georgia’s eCore; 2014
Awards and Grants Related to Teaching & Scholarship
Individual Awards and Grants
Donaldson Award for Teaching Excellence, in Recognition of ABAC’s Highest Faculty Honor; 2015
Impact Award, in Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Student Body, ABAC; 2010
Pacesetter Award, in Recognition of Exemplary Service to the ABAC Community, ABAC; 2010
SPAGE Award, “Most Popular Professor” as voted by the Student Body, ABAC; 2010
Case Study Research Grant, The Graham Center for Public Service; 2009
Dissertation Research Grant, University of Florida; 2009
ICPSR Grant, University of Florida; 2008
Academic Club Awards
5-Star Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Most Elite Chapter Status, Douglas GA; 2014 & 2015
Distinguished Issue Award, Phi Theta Kappa Hallmark Award, Milledgeville GA; 2013
Program of the Year, Young Democrats of Georgia, Athens GA; 2010
Scholarly Interests and Concentration Fields
Legislative Politics
American Political Development and Institutions
Ancient and Modern Political Theory
Political Communication
Civic Engagement
Qualitative Methodology
Doctoral Examination Fields: American Politics, Political Theory, Research Methodology
Research Methodologies: Survey, Content Analysis, In-depth Interview, Focus Group, Case Study
Publications and Projects
Scholarly Publications
Njoroge, Joseph G. and Hans E. Schmeisser. 2013. The Dynamics of Georgia Politics:
Institutions and Elected Offices, 3rd ed. Cengage Learning Press: Mason, OH.
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2011. Digital Documentary Case Study: Amendment 1. The Graham Center
for Public Service, Civic Library: Gainesville, FL: (http://amend.bsidestudios.com/).
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2010. Visceral vs. Cerebral Campaigning – Sexual Predators, Gender
Identity Rights, and the Framing of Divisive Politics in Local Elections. The Graham Center for
Public Service, Civic Library: Gainesville, FL.
Reference Publications and Professional Reviews
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2014. Textbook Reviewer: American Government and Politics Today,
16th ed. Cengage Learning Press: Mason, OH.
Schmeisser, H.E. 2008. “Legislative Committee” and “Legislative Rules” in Political Encyclopedia
of U.S. States and Regions. Edited by Donald P. Haider-Markel. CQ Press: Washington D.C.
Schmeisser, H.E. 2008. “The American Voter,” “Newt Gingrich,” and “Political Action Committee”
in Encyclopedia of Political Communication. Eds. Lynda Lee Kaid and Christina Holtz-Bacha.
SAGE Publications: New York, NY.
Rosenson, Beth A., and Hans E. Schmeisser. 2007. “Elitism” in International Encyclopedia of the
Social Sciences. Ed. William A. Darity. GALE Reference: United Kingdom.
Schmeisser, H.E. 2007. “Upton Sinclair” in Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice. Eds. Gary
L. Anderson and Kathryn Herr. SAGE Publications: New York, NY.
Invited Lectures & Conference Service:
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2014. The Greg Domin Roundtable on the Presidency. Invited Contributor at
the Georgia Political Science Association Conference, Savannah GA, November 13th-16th 2014.
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2013. Career Development: Job Searching and Retention in Political
Science. Invited Lecture given at the Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting,
Orlando FL, January 3rd-5th 2013.
Select Conference Presentations:
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2013. Vice, Virtue, and the Prospect of Cooperation: Lessons from Adam
Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments in a Period of American Crisis. Presented at the Georgia
Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Savannah GA, November 14th-16th, 2013.
Martin, Kimberly; Schmeisser, Hans E.; Hicks, William. 2013. Online Self-Selection: The Influence
of Facebook on Youth Political Participation. Presented at the Southern Political Science
Association Annual Meeting, Orlando FL, January 3rd-5th 2013.
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2012. Order, Chaos, Order, Chaos: The Development of the Contemporary
House of Representatives, 1994 to 2010. Presented at the Georgia Political Science Association
Annual Meeting, Savannah GA, November 8th-10th, 2012.
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2009. From Virtue to Vice: Smithian Ethic and Contemporary American
Culture. Presented at the Midwestern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago IL,
April 2nd-5th 2009.
Martin, Kimberly D., and Hans E. Schmeisser. 2009. Emerging Trends in Youth Voter Behavior:
Social Networking Websites and the 2008 General Election. Presented at the Southern Political
Science Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, January 8th-10th 2009.
Martin, Kimberly D., and Hans E. Schmeisser. 2008. The Effects of Social Networking Websites
and Youth Voter Participation. Presented at the American Political Science Association Annual
Meeting, Boston MA, August 28th-31st 2008.
Schmeisser, Hans E. 2007. Strategery Miscommunicated: An Analysis of President Bush’s and the
Media’s Representation of the Iraq War. Presented at the Southern Political Science Association
Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, January 3rd-7th 2007.
Co-Authored Research Projects with Undergraduate Students:
Smith, Andrew E. and Hans E. Schmeisser. 2014. The Effect of Right to Work Legislation on State
Economies. Presented at the Georgia Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Savannah
GA, November 13th-15th, 2014.
Professional Service
Select Service to the Discipline:
Panel Chair: The Patrick Henry-Onslow Debate. Service at the Georgia Political Science
Association Annual Meeting, Savannah GA, November 13th-16th 2014.
Panel Chair: Political Philosophy and Political Action. Service at the Southern Political Science
Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans; January 5th-8th 2011.
Editorial Referee: Journal of Communication Theory; 2010 – present
Editorial Referee: Communication, Culture, and Critique; 2010 – present
Attendance at Professional Meetings, Conferences, and Activities before Learned Societies
2014:
Georgia Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Savannah
2013:
Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Orlando
Georgia Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Savannah
University Center for International Studies Conference, Southern Polytechnic University
2012:
Georgia Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Savannah
Georgia Communications Association Conference, Tifton
2011:
Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans
2009:
Midwestern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago
Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans
2008:
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Boston
2007:
Southern Political Science Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans
Institutional and Community Service
Select Service to the College (ABAC):
Advisor: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2011 – present; Political Science Club, 2009 – present;
College Democrats, 2009 – 2011
Secretary: Department of Political Science and History; 2009 – present
Chair: Faculty Search Committee, 2012 & 2014; Dr. Chase Hagood Pre-Tenure Committee, 2013
Director: ABAC’s Constitution Day, 2009 – 2014; ABAC on the Capitol, 2009 – present
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chase Hagood, 2011 – 2013; Dr. Brian Hanson, 2015 – present
Select Committee Service (ABAC and University System of Georgia):
USG New Learning Models 2030 Statewide Taskforce; 2014
Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation Committee – Engaged Learning QEP; 2014
STEM Grant Development Taskforce; 2014
Campus Technology Development Committee; 2014
Reconsidering Rural Conference Steering Committee; 2013
Exploring the Latin American Contribution to America Conference Steering Committee; 2013
Deep South Steering Committee; 2013 – present
President’s Reading Group; 2012
Lanier Carson Leadership Award Committee; 2012
Faculty Representative: Greek Council & Greek Life Task Force; 2010 – 2013
Select Community Service (Tifton):
Kiwanis Club: Member; 2012 – present
St. Anne’s Episcopal Church: Member & Sunday School Teacher; 2010 – present
Debate Moderator: Tift Probate Judge Candidate Forum; 2012
Boy Scouts of America: Unit Commissioner, 2009 – 2011; Woodbadge Recipient 2010
Professional Memberships
Southern Political Science Association
Georgia Political Science Association
Georgia Communications Association
Prior Professional Experience
Social Security Administration, Claims Representative, Macon GA; 2002 – 2004
Professional References (by alphabetical order)
H. Lee Cheek Jr., Dean & Professor of Political Science
East Georgia State College
Social Sciences Division
131 College Circle
Swainsboro, GA 30401
478.289.2048
Email: [email protected]
Sandra Giles, Professor
ABAC
Department of Literature and Language
2802 Moore Hwy., King Hall 2E
Tifton, GA 31
229.391.4961
Email: [email protected]
Andrew Smith, ABAC Graduate (December, 2014)
Research Assistant, The Dynamics of Georgia Politics
1191 Paxton Road
Folkston, GA 31537
912.276.2523
Email: [email protected]
Niles Reddick, Vice Provost
University of Memphis – Lambuth Campus
705 Lambuth Blvd.
Jackson, Tennessee 38301
731.425.1936
Email: [email protected]