Dr. Jody L Neathery-Castro
Associate Professor - Graduate Program Chair

Political Science
Arts & Science Hall, 275-G
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Tel: (402) 554-3611
Fax: (402) 554-4860
Email: jneathery@unomaha.edu

Spring 2013 Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Neathery-Castro joined the Political Science Department in 1998 with specializations in West European politics, decentralization, and subnational politics. Her recent work has explored Quebec and Canadian politics. She is also a faculty member in the Women's Studies and International Studies programs. Her bachelor's degree is from Texas Christian University and her Masters and PhD degrees are from Rice University.

Awards:
Excellence in Service Award, 2011
College of Arts & Sciences

College of Arts & Sciences Excellence inTeaching Award, 2007

Omicron Delta Kappa member, 2007

UNO Excellence in Teaching Award, 2007

Outstanding Faculty in Service Learning Award, 2001

Courses Taught:

Current Research:
Dr. Neathery-Castro's research has focused on French politics, the politics and economics of culture and how governments respond to cultural politics and the role of France and the French language in the world, particularly in the international organization, la Francophonie. Her recent articles have appeared in Social Science Quarterly, Québec Studies and The French Review. Dr. Neathery-Castro is also interested in the scholarship of teaching and has published in Academic Exchange Quarterly and Metropolitan Universities. Her recent work assesses the use of service-learning in international issues learning and promotes civic engagement, particularly in first-year courses.

Dr. Neathery-Castro being awarded the 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award by Dr. Sheri Rogers, Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs.