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Randall Adkins, Ph.D.

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Randall E. Adkins, Ph.D.

Randall E. Adkins, Ph.D.

  • Senior Associate Dean of the Social Sciences and Graduate Education
  • 402.554.3642

email:
radkins@unomaha.edu
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  • 280A ASH

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Background

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

  • College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Research Award, 2014
  • Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010
  • Ralph Wardle Diamond Professor of Arts and Sciences, 2010
  • College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award, 2007

Courses Taught

  • PSCI 1100: Introduction to American National Government
  • PSCI 3160/8165: Political Parties
  • PSCI 3180/8185: Campaigns and Elections
  • PSCI 4030/8036: The Presidency
  • PSCI 4040/8046: The Legislative Process
  • PSCI 4810/8816: Politics and Film
  • PSCI 8040: Seminar in American Government and Politics

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.                          

Additional Information

Background

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

  • College of Arts and Sciences Excellence in Research Award, 2014
  • Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010
  • Ralph Wardle Diamond Professor of Arts and Sciences, 2010
  • College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award, 2007

Courses Taught

  • PSCI 1100: Introduction to American National Government
  • PSCI 3160/8165: Political Parties
  • PSCI 3180/8185: Campaigns and Elections
  • PSCI 4030/8036: The Presidency
  • PSCI 4040/8046: The Legislative Process
  • PSCI 4810/8816: Politics and Film
  • PSCI 8040: Seminar in American Government and Politics

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.                          

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Background Awards Courses Taught Research

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