University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Dr. Randall E. Adkins
Professor - Department Chairperson
Political Science
Arts & Science Hall, 275
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Tel: (402) 554-3617
Fax: (402) 554-4860
Email: radkins@unomaha.edu
Spring 2012 Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., and by appointment
Dr. Adkins joined the faculty at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2000 with previous teaching experience at Concord College and California University of Pennsylvania. He grew up in West Virginia and received his Bachelor's degree from Marshall University and Doctorate from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He primarily teaches courses on campaigns and elections, Congress, and the Presidency.
Awards:
Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010, 2010
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Ralph Wardle Diamond Professor of Arts and Sciences, 2010
University of Nebraska at Omaha
College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award, 2007
UNO Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award, 2007
UNO Alumni Association
Courses Taught:
| PSCI 1100 | Introduction to American National Government |
| PSCI 3160/8165 | Political Parties |
| PSCI 3180/8185 | Campaigns and Elections |
| PSCI 3920/8925 | Topics in Political Science |
| PSCI 4030/8036 | The Presidency |
| PSCI 4040/8046 | The Legislative Process |
| PSCI 4920/8926 | Advanced Topics in Political Science |
| PSCI 4950 | Senior Seminar in Political Science |
| PSCI 8040 | Seminar in American Government and Politics |
Current Research:
Dr. Adkins' research has been published in American Politics Quarterly, American Politics Research, The Journal of Political Marketing, Political Research Quarterly, Presidential Studies Quarterly, and Publius: The Journal of Federalism. He is also the author of The Evolution of Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections: Landmark Documents, 1787-2008 published by Congressional Quarterly Press; Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Incumbents Playing Defense published by Routledge Press; and Cases in Congressional Campaigns: Riding the Wave also published by Routledge Press.