Dr Rebecca E Deen

[Dr Rebecca Deen]

Associate Professor, Political Science

Last Updated: April 14, 2021

deen@uta.edu

about me

Education

- 1997 PhD in Political Science
  Ohio State Univ Columbus
- 1995 MA in Political Science
  Ohio State Univ Columbus
- 1992 BA in Political Science
  Denison University

Memberships

- Unknown to Present American Political Science Association (APSA)
  
  -Presidents and Executive Politics -Religion and Politics -Women and Politics Research -Information Technology and Politics -Political Science Education -Qualitative and Multi-Method Research
- Unknown to Present APSA Women's Caucus
- Unknown to Present Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA)
- Unknown to Present MPSA Women's Caucus
- Unknown to Present Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars
- Unknown to Present Southern Political Science Association

Awards and Honors

- 2020 Piper Professor Nominee sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
- 2013 UT System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award sponsored by University of Texas at Arlington
- 2007 Academy of Distinguised Teachers sponsored by University of Texas at Arlington
- 2002 Arlington Star-Telegram Service Learning Faculty Award sponsored by University of Texas at Arlington
- 2002 Outstanding Honors Professor sponsored by Honors College, University of Texas at Arlington
- 2002 September 2002 Campus Kahuna Award sponsored by UTA Hosts, University of Texas at Arlington
- 2001 Chancellor's Council Award for Excellence in Teaching sponsored by University of Texas at Arlington
- 2001 Golladay Award for Outstanding Teaching sponsored by College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Arlington
- 1996 Graduate Student Alumni Research Award (GSARA) sponsored by The Ohio State University
- 1996 Henry R. Spencer Award for Teaching sponsored by Department of Political Science, The Ohio State University

News Articles

- Jan 2021 The Texas Standard
  Participated in “Joe Biden’s Presidential Pen Got An Early Workout As He Signed 17 Executive Orders On Inauguration Day" on The Texas Standard, https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/joe-bidens-presidential-pen-got-an-early-workout-as-he-signed-17-executive-orders-on-inauguration-day/ 1/21/2021
- Jan 2021 KXAS-TV NBC5 DFW
  Interviewed for story on presidential election, KXAS-TV NBC5 DFW, 1/20/2021
- Dec 2020 Texas Public Media Texas Standard
  Participated in “A Texas Lege Look-Ahead Roundtable” on The Texas Standard, https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-standard-for-january-1-2021/, 12/31/2020.
- Nov 2020
  KERA 90.1 Local National Public Radio Affiliate
  
  Interviewed for post election story, KERA (90.1), Dallas/Fort Worth NPR affiliate, 11/4/2020.
- Nov 2020
  The CW, The Morning After
  
  Interviewed for story on presidential election The CW. 11/4/2020.
- Nov 2020
  KERA 90.1 National Public Radio local affiliate
  
  On air guest for 2020 presidential election coverage, KERA (90.1), Dallas/Fort Worth NPR affiliate. 11/3/2020.
- Nov 2020
  KDFW Dallas/Fort Worth Fox 4
  
  Interviewed for story on presidential election, KDFW Dallas/Fort Worth Fox 4, 11/2/2020.
- Oct 2020 Dallas Observer
  Interviewed for “Need Help Getting to the Polls? These Two Organizations Have You Covered.” Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/these-two-organizations-are-helping-dallas-voters-get-to-the-polls-1195845510/29/2020.
- Oct 2020 Dallas Observer
  Interviewed for “For North Texas Activists and Others, the 'Most Important Election' Is Just a Start” Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/this-presidential-election-is-the-most-important-one-ever-dallas-leaders-say-11958056 10/27/2020.
- Oct 2020 Texas Standard
  Participated in “Are You Registered to Vote?” on The Texas Standard, https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/are-you-registered-to-vote-monday-is-the-deadline/. 10/1/2020.
- Sept 2020 The British Broadcasting Company, Business Matters
  Featured guest on the BBC’s Business Matters, Election Roundup, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172x18ydlx8819 9/23/2020.
- Sept 2020 The Star Telegram
  Quoted in “Greg Abbott’s law-and-order campaign is a smart play for suburban Fort Worth voters,” 9/12/2020. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article245519265.html#storylink=cpy
- Aug 2020 The Texas Standard
  Interviewed for “Different Goals, Two Texan Speakers: What To Expect From The Republican National Convention” on The Texas Standard. https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/different-goals-two-texan-speakers-what-to-expect-from-the-republican-national-convention/, 08/24/2020.
- Aug 2020 Houston Public Media
  Quoted in “Amid Strong Polling, Biden Aims To Flip Texas In November” on Houston Public Media, 8/17/2020. https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2020/2020/08/17/379840/biden-aims-to-flip-texas-in-november/
- Aug 2020 KXAN NBC Austin, TX
  Quoted in “Texas lawmaker and friend of VP-pick Kamala Harris says ‘she’s legit’” on KXAN, NBC Austin, Texas affiliate. 8/12/2020. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-lawmaker-and-friend-of-vp-pick-kamala-harris-says-shes-legit/.
- Aug 2020 Spectrum News
  Quoted in “Trump is Losing Suburban Voters, Even in Texas” In Spectrum News online, 8/11/2020 https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2020/08/07/democrats-gaining-ground-in-texas-suburbs-
- Aug 2020 Dallas Observer
  Quoted in “Texas Democrats Again Optimistic Texas Will Turn Blue” In The Dallas Observer 8/10/2020. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/democratic-leaders-believe-2020-is-the-year-texas-will-turn-blue-11933552.
- May 2020 Star Telegram
  Quoted in “Activists staged Shelley Luther’s stunt against Greg Abbott, to the tune of $500,000” In The Star Telegram, 5/9/2020 https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article242594286.html.
- Mar 2020 Houston Chronicle
  Quoted in “Coronavirus could boost digital ads as politicians grapple with reaching voters during crisis” In The Houston Chronicle, 3/16/2020. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/coronavirus-political-campaign-contribution-sick-15132721.php
- Mar 2020
  The Star Telegram
  
  Quoted in “Shocker: Democrats outvoted Republicans in Texas suburbs; GOP turnout in DFW down 43%” In The Star Telegram, 3/9/2020.
- Mar 2020 The Star Telegram
  Quoted in “Why Rep. Kay Granger’s victory may be a good sign for moderate Republicans” In The Star Telegram, 3/4/2020 https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/election/article240800911.html#storylink=cpy
- Mar 2020 The Star Telegram
  Quoted in “Kay Granger declares victory over challenger Chris Putnam in Republican primary” In The Star Telegram, 3/3/2020 https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/election/article240800911.html#storylink=cpy
- Mar 2020 The Start Telegram
  Quoted in “What you need to know before heading to the polls” In The Star Telegram, 3/3/2020. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article240697731.html
- Feb 2020 The Texas Standard
  Interviewed for The Texas Standard, “Health Care Is Top Of Mind For Many Voters In 2020.” 2/24/2020 https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/health-care-is-top-of-mind-for-many-voters-in-2020/.
- Feb 2020
  The Star Telegram
  
  Quoted in “Kay Granger has Trump’s Support. Here’s why it might not be enough to win her primary?” In The Star Telegram, 2/10/2020.
- Feb 2020
  The Star Telegram
  
  Quoted in “After Scandal, will Empower Texans donors hurt or help in this Tarrant County race?” In The Star Telegram, 2/7/2020
- Feb 2020 The Texas Tribune
  Quoted in “Here's how Texas Democrats dole out their 261 delegates in the presidential primary” In The Texas Tribune/ 2/4/2020. https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/04/heres-how-texas-delegates-are-doled-out-presidential-primary/
- Jan 2020 The Texas Standard
  Guest on The Texas Standard, 1/31/2020 “Regardless of its outcome the impeachment trial will have lasting effects https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/regardless-of-its-outcome-the-impeachment-trial-will-have-lasting-effects/
- Jan 2020 The Houston Chronicle
  Quoted in “The test: Can Democrats flip the most watched Republican district in Texas?” In The Houston Chronicle. 1/26/2020. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/The-test-Can-Democrats-flip-the-most-watched-15006231.php
- Jan 2020 The Start Telegram
  Quoted in “With Super Tuesday just weeks away, how will Beto O’Rourke affect the 2020 election?” In The Star Telegram, 1/16/2020 https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article239254043.html#storylink=cpy
- Nov 2019
  The Texas Standard
  
  On air guest for the Texas Standard, “At Impeachment Hearings, Rick Perry’s Name Surfaces Again” KUT and Texas Public Radio, 11/21/19
- Nov 2019
  Fox 4, Dallas/Fort Worth
  
  On-air live guest on Fox 4 Good Day, discussing presidential impeachment. 11/15/19
- Nov 2019 Energy Wire
  Quoted in “Texas passes constitutional amendment to aid storm recovery” In Energy Wire. 11/6/19 https://www.eenews.net/energywire/2019/11/06/stories/1061474017
- Sept 2019
  The Texas Standard
  
  On air guest for the Texas Standard, “Suburban Women Will Flex Their Political Muscles In 2020” KUT and Texas Public Radio, 9/27/19
- Sept 2019
  The Texas Standard
  
  On air guest for the Texas Standard, “Can Democrats Flip Texas In 2020?” KUT and Texas Public Radio, 9/10/19
- Aug 2019 Civics 101 podcast
  Featured guest on “Civics 101” podcast: https://www.civics101podcast.org/civics-101-episodes/electoralcollege
- Mar 2018 San Antonio Express-News
  Quoted in "'Pink Wave' crests in Texas, as historic number of candidates run in U.S. Congress and state House races"
- Mar 2018
  KERA
  
  In-studio election night analyst, 2018 Texas primary elections NPR affiliate, KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton
- Jan 2018
  KERA
  
  Guest on the Friday Conversation, NPR affiliate, KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton
- Jan 2018 San Antonio Express-News
  Quoted in "Democrats' abortion debate: Can a 'personally pro-life' man be a contender?"
- Jan 2018 Houston Public Radio, KUHT
  Quoted in, "Odds Favor Texas Electing More Women To Congress In 2018"
- Nov 2017
  WUHF Fox 4
  
  Interviewed by WUHF Fox 4 (Rochester, N.Y.) on partisan gerrymandering
- Nov 2016
  KERA
  
  In-studio election night analyst, 2016 presidential election NPR affiliate, KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton
- June 2016
  KERA
  
  Guest on Think with Krys Boyd, discussing the James Comey testimony, NPR affiliate, KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton
- June 2016
  Fort Worth Star Telegram
  
  Quoted in "Donald Trump might lose Texas - if GOP takes a Libertarian lean"
- May 2016 Bustle
  Quoted in, "Bernie Sanders' Legacy After 2016 Is In Your Hands"
- Apr 2016 The Houston Chronicle
  Quoted in "Governor's wife calls for Texans to focus on volunteer service"
- Apr 2016
  Telemundo Dallas
  
  Interviewed for http://www.telemundodallas.com/responde/Las-mujeres-y-el-voto_TLMD---Dallas-376258191.html
- Mar 2016 The Austin American Stateman
  Quoted in, "Hot Trump-Cruz race propels record GOP turnout in Texas"
- Mar 2016
  KERA
  
  In studio analyst for Super Today coverage, KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton
- Feb 2016
  Tribune de Geneva
  
  Quoted in "Mais qui arretera Donald Trump?"
- Feb 2016 Dallas Observer
  Quoted in "Why Ted Cruz is still pandering to evangelicals"
- Feb 2016 Fort Worth Star Telegram
  Quoted in "Early voting in Texas begins Tuesday"
- Jan 2016
  Dallas Observer
  
  Interviewed for "Ted Cruz tea leaves all over the map ahead of the biggest moment of his career:
- Jan 2016
  KERA
  
  Featured guest on KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton, Think, Inside the Voter's Mind
- Jan 2016
  Revista Veja
  
  Interviewed for "Todos de Olho em Trump"
- Jan 2016
  Veja Magazine
  
  Quoted in "TODOS DE OLHO EM TRUMP"
- Dec 2015 McClatchy News Service DC
  Interviewed for "Few 'gun-free' zones proposed for University of Texas at Arlington"
- Dec 2015
  BBC News
  
  Interviewed for "Could Donald Trump really be US president?"
- Nov 2015
  KERA
  
  Interviewed regarding the Texas Constitutional amendment elections, KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton, November 2-3
- Aug 2015
  KERA
  
  Featured guest on KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton, Think, Previewing GOP Debate
- Feb 2015 The Toronto Star
  Interviewed for "Obama vetoes Keystone Pipeline"
- Sept 2014
  The Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "For Davis, a practiced performance in first debate but not enough to turn the tide" Bud Kennedy B1
- Sept 2014
  The Houston Chronicle
  
  Interviewed for "Wendy Davis critics question abortion story, decision" Peggy Fikac
- Jan 2014
  The Houston Chronicle
  
  Interviewed for "Commentary - Some Davis foes pushing a seamy agenda" B2
- Jan 2013
  Fox Sunday
  
  Featured in-studio interview on Fox Sunday (KDFW/Fox4) regarding Michelle Obama
- Aug 2012
  KERA
  
  Featured guest on KERA (90.1) Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton, Think, Previewing the 2012 National Conventions
- Oct 2011
  NBC 5
  
  Interviewed by NBC 5 News at 5pm, KXAS (NBC) Dallas, TX Oct 06 2011 5:17 CDT on the 2012 Republican Party Presidential nomination contest
- Sept 2011
  Fox 4 News
  
  Interviewed by Fox 4 News at 5:30, KDFW (Fox) Dallas, TX Sep 14 2011 5:31CDT on the 2012 Republican Party Presidential nomination contest
- Jan 2010
  The Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Texas gubernatorial hopeful Shami says his religious beliefs defy an easy label." 7B
- Sept 2008
  The Denver Post
  
  Interviewed for "Palin shifts outlook for undecideds: The VP pick raises new issues for "Wal-Mart moms," but many say they haven't made a final decision."
- Aug 2008
  Fort Worth Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Unfamiliarity aside, Texas Republicans encouraged by pick" A12
- Mar 2008
  Philadelphia Inquirer
  
  Interviewed for "Campaign reflects long divide over rights fight - Clinton-Obama decision has roots in abolitionism" E01
- Mar 2008
  Fort Worth Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Voters feel torn: Obey heads or listen to hearts?" A16
- Feb 2008
  Dallas Morning News
  
  Interviewed for "Women agonize about choices - With eyes of nation on Texas, many checking their motives" 1A
- Feb 2008
  Dallas Morning News
  
  Interviewed for "Women voters in Texas feeling the pressure"
- Feb 2008
  Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Candidates start working to round up Texas votes"
- Feb 2008
  Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Texas primary combines traditional vote, caucus"
- Jan 2008
  Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Match Game '08 - Need help picking a presidential candidate? These online quizzes are fast, painless, and surprisingly informative"
- Jan 2008
  WFAA-TV
  
  Interviewed for WFAA-TV news story on the Iowa Caucus
- June 2007
  Detroit Free Press
  
  "National Political Digest" 14A
- June 2007
  Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Women's vote is a big factor in 2008"
- June 2007
  Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Women's vote at center stage"
- Dec 2006
  The Commercial Appeal
  
  "Gerald Rudolph Ford 1913-20016 - Life and Legacy - Ford's first act sealed his fate - He lost in '76 because of pardon, but now many say he was right." Memphis, TN
- Dec 2006
  The Washington Post
  
  Interviewed for "38th President Leaves A Legacy of Healing"
- Mar 2005
  The Shorthorn
  
  Interviewed for "Annual celebration offers students prizes, seminars"
- Nov 2004
  The Shorthorn
  
  Interviewed for "Youth vote disappoints"
- Nov 2004
  The Shorthorn
  
  Interviewed for "Crystal Clear? Students and faculty peer into the election haze as they try to predict this year's results"
- Oct 2004
  Star Telegram
  
  Featured in "Predict from polls at your own risk"
- Oct 2004
  CTV.ca Canadian Broadcasting
  
  Interviewed for "Getting the Words Out: U.S. Political Glossary"
- Aug 2004
  CTC.ca Canadian Boradcasting
  
  Interviewed for "Republican National Convention" - Web special
- July 2004
  CTV.ca Canadian Broadcasting
  
  Interviewed for "Kerry's challenge: Defining himself to Americans"
- Mar 2004
  The Shorthorn
  
  Interviewed for "March to focus on femininity"
- Feb 2004
  Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Scholars: Presidential libraries keep top-shelf info out of research"
- Feb 2004
  The Shorthorn
  
  Guest editorial, "Dean loses steam"
- Sept 2002
  Arlington Star Telegram
  
  Interviewed for "Politicians to labor on Labor Day"
- Aug 2002
  UTA Magazine
  
  Interviewed for "In a class all her own"
- Apr 2002
  Dallas Morning News
  
  Interviewed for "Nobel laureate to speak: Nigerian author, political critic to share African worldview"
- Mar 2002
  In-studio elections expert for Texas Cable News, 2002 Primary Election Coverage
- Feb 2002
  Dallas Morning News
  
  Interviewed for "UTA speakers will explore issues important to women"
- July 2000
  Dallas Morning News
  
  Interviewed for "Flagging Patriotism: Veterans and many others believe passionate love of country is on the wane in America"
- May 1999
  Irving News
  
  Interviewed for "Redefining 'A Woman's Place'"
- Nov 1998
  The Arlington Morning New
  
  Interviewed for "Early Turnout on par for Tarrant polls"
- Jan 1998
  KRLD News Radion 1080
  
  Interview with Clarissa Douglas, discussing President Clinton's ability to govern in 1998
- Jan 1997
  Research, the University of Texas at Arlington
  
  Featured, "Profs state their case on high court influence"

Support & Funding

Publications

2009

Book
American Government and Politics Today, 14th edition
[Schmidt, Shelley, Bardes, Deen, Rebecca].

2020

Book Chapter
• “From Civic Mindedness to Electoral Politics: Citizen Advisory Committees and the Decision to Run for School Board”
Good Reason to Run
[Deen, Rebecca E, Shelton, Beth Anne]. Philadelphia, PA: "Temple University Press".

2017

Book Chapter
“Motherhood and Public Service: an Exploration of School Board Trustees"
Mothers in Politics and Public Life
[Deen, Rebecca, Shelton, Beth Anne]. "Demeter Press". DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1t6p6gz.6

2014

Book Chapter
"Are Stay-at-Home Mothers Really at Home?: U.S. Mothers’ Volunteer Work in Schools
In Stay at Home Mothers: An International Perspective
[Deen, Rebecca, Shelton, Beth Anne, Boyd, ElizabethReid, Letherby, Gayle]. "Demeter Press".

2012

Book Chapter
"Bake Sales for a Better America: The Role of School Volunteers in Civic Life"
[Deen, Rebecca, Shelton, Beth Anne]. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. 6(7), 25-38. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/1833-1882/cgp/v06i07/52114

2005

Book Chapter
“The Presidency/Executive”
21st Century Political Science: A Reference Handbook: SAGE 21st Century Reference Series
[Deen, Rebecca]. Washington, DC: "SAGE Press ".

Book Chapter
“The solicitor general as amicus, 1953-2000: how influential?”
Judicial Politics: Readings from Judicature
[Deen, Rebecca, Slotnick, ElliotE.]. Washington, DC: "Congressional Quarterly Press".

2015

Journal Article
“United States Supreme Court Decision-Making When the United States is a Party”
[Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni , Joseph]. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Civic and Political Studies. 10(4), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18848/2327-0071/cgp/v10i04/53153

2013

Journal Article
“Flipped Learning: Catapulting Students into the Deep End of Learning”
[Deen, Rebecca]. The Political Science Educator. 17(2), 8-9.

2012

Journal Article
"U.S. Supreme Court Justices and Partisanship: Support for the President and Solicitor General"
[Deen, Rebecca, Meernik, James, Ignagni, Joseph]. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 6(8), 609-615.

2011

Journal Article
"Separation of Power: The United States Supreme Court and the U.S. Government as a Direct Party"
[Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni , Joseph]. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. 77, 1644-1650.

2005

Journal Article
"Individual Justices and the Solicitor General: The Amicus Curiae Cases, 1953-2000"
[Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James]. ????. 89, 68-77.

Journal Article
"The Rehnquist Court and Support of Federal Agencies"
[Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James]. ????. 89, 154-160;181.

2002

Journal Article
"Assessing Effectiveness of Veto Threats in the Bush Administration"
[Deen, Rebecca, Arnold , LauraW.]. ????. 29, 47-67. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07343460209507849

Journal Article
"On-Line Discussions Across Three Universities: Student Participation and Pedagogy"
[Deen, Rebecca, Clawson, Rosalee, Oxley , Zoe]. ????. 713-719. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049096502001233

Journal Article
"Veto Threats as a Policy Tool: When to Threaten?"
[Deen, Rebecca, Arnold , LauraW.]. ????. 32, 30-45. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.0360-4918.2002.00203.x

2001

Journal Article
"A View from the Top: Gender Differences in Legislative Priorities Among State Legislative Leaders"
[Deen, Rebecca, Little, Thomas , Dunn , Dana]. ????. 22, 29-50. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1554477x.2001.9970945

Journal Article
"Executive Influence on the U.S. Supreme Court: Solicitor General Amicus Cases, 1953 – 1997"
[Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James]. ????. 22, 3-26. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1532673X07309602

Journal Article
"Legislative Leaders’ Careers: Policy and Process Expertise, Sources of Policy Information, Career Interests and Term Limits"
[Deen, Rebecca, Little, Thomas , Clark , Jill]. ????. 74, 1-4.

Journal Article
"Trends in and effects of modern divorce law"
[Deen, Rebecca, Shelton, Beth Anne]. ????. 216-226. "Roxbury Press ".

2000

Journal Article
"Chicanas in Texas Politics"
[Deen, Rebecca, Gutierrez, JoseAngel]. JSRI Occasional Paper.(66),

Journal Article
"Friendship and Votes: The Impact of Interpersonal Ties on Legislative Decision Making"
[Deen, Rebecca, Arnold, LauraW., Patterson , Samuel C.]. State and Local Government Review. 32, 142-147. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0160323x0003200206

1999

Journal Article
"Getting to the Top: Factors Influencing the Selection of Women to Positions of Leadership in State Legislatures"
[Deen, Rebecca, Little, Thomas]. State and Local Government Review. 31, 1-12. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0160323x9903100206

2004

Other
Entries on: African Americans; Civil Rights Act; Hillary Clinton; Geraldine Farraro; Gerald Ford; Lady Bird Johnson; Office of Policy Development; Donald Rumsfeld; Solicitor General
Encyclopedia of the American Presidency
[Schmidt, Shelley, Bardes, Deen, Rebecca].

Presentations

- January 2019
  Deen, Rebecca (Author & Presenter), Shelton, BethA (Author & Presenter), "Female Veterans: Developing Civic Skills through Service” ", Southern Political Science Association, Austin, TX. (January , 2019).
- December 2017
  Deen, Rebecca, "Roundtable on the Electoral College", Dallas Holocaust Museum . (December 1, 2017).
- November 2017
  Deen, Rebecca, "“From Civic Mindedness to Electoral Politics: Citizen Advisory Committees and the Decision to Run for School Board” ", University of Pennsylvania. (November 10, 2017).
- January 2017
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, ""Heuristics, Facts, and U.S. Supreme Court Decision-Making” ", University of Pennsylvania. (January 1, 2017).
- September 2016
  Deen, Rebecca, "“The Cedar Creek Lake Community Presentation on The Interaction of Religion and Public Affairs", First Presbyterian Church, Mabank, TX. (September 28, 2016).
- March 2016
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Women in Politics"", Univeristy of Texas at Arlington. (March 5, 2016).
- March 2016
  Deen, Rebecca, "“See How She Runs” ", Grand Prairie Public Library . (March 3, 2016).
- January 2016
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, "“U.S. Supreme Court Decision-Making and Bounded Rationality” ", University of Pennsylvania. (January 1, 2016).
- August 2015
  Deen, Rebecca, "“Women in Politics” ", Irving Public Library . (August 24, 2015).
- May 2015
  Deen, Rebecca, "“The Life and Legacy of Barbara Jordan” ", Arlington, TX. (May 2, 2015).
- January 2015
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, "“U.S. Supreme Court Decision-Making when the United States is a Party" ", University of Pennsylvania. (January 1, 2015).
- February 2014
  Deen, Rebecca, "“Women’s Presence in State and National Politics” ". (February 22, 2014).
- February 2014
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Flipped Learning: A Springboard into the Deep End of Learning?" ". (February 1, 2014).
- November 2013
  Deen, Rebecca, "“Elections in North Texas: Impact of 2013 and a look ahead to 2014” ". (November 11, 2013).
- September 2013
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Using Technology and Simulations to Teach the Presidency” ". (September 1, 2013).
- June 2013
  Deen, Rebecca, ""U.S. Supreme Court Decision Making in the Area of Religion, 1987-2011"", Paris, France. (June 1, 2013).
- February 2013
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Flips, Blends and the Flying Trapeze: Acrobatic Models of Instruction” on flipped learning models of instruction", University of Texas at Arlington. (February 1, 2013).
- June 2012
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Separation of Power: The United States Supreme Court and the U.S. Government as a Direct Party"", Paris, France. (June 1, 2012).
- June 2012
  Deen, Rebecca, Meernik, James, Ignagni, Joseph, ""U.S. Supreme Court Justices and Partisanship: Support for the President and Solicitor General", Paris, France. (June 1, 2012).
- June 2010
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, ""Checks and Balances: The United States as a Party before the U.S. Supreme Court"", Paris, France. (June 1, 2010).
- June 2010
  Deen, Rebecca, Shelton, Beth Anne, ""It's for the children:" Intensive Mothering and the School Volunteer"", Honolulu, HI. (June 1, 2010).
- September 2005
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James, ""Federal Agency Success or Failure before the Supreme Court: The Rehnquist Court"". (September 1, 2005).
- April 2005
  Deen, Rebecca, Farrar-Myers , Victoria A., ""Civic engagement through service learning: assessing present efforts and encouraging future success"". (April 1, 2005).
- October 2004
  Deen, Rebecca, "Focus on Faculty ", UTA University Libraries. (October 27, 2004).
- April 2004
  Deen, Rebecca, Oxley, ZoeM., Clawson, Rosalee, ""Teaching with Technology: Using On-Line Discussions to Help Student Think Critically"". (April 1, 2004).
- March 2004
  Deen, Rebecca, "Honors College Coffee Talk", Univeristy of Texas at Arlington. (March 30, 2004).
- August 2003
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joe, Meernik , James, ""Individual Justices and the Solicitor General: Trends in the Amicus Curiae Cases, 1953-2000"". (August 1, 2003).
- August 2003
  Deen, Rebecca, Oxley, ZoeM., Clawson, Rosalee, "“Talk Amongst Yourselves”: On-line Discussions Across Three Universities". (August 1, 2003).
- May 2002
  Deen, Rebecca, "Downtown Arlington Rotary Club", Arlington, TX. (May 30, 2002).
- April 2002
  Deen, Rebecca, Tuttle, AnnieM., ""The Staff Secretary and Presidential Decision Making"". (April 1, 2002).
- September 2001
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James, ""Trends in the Solicitor General as Amicus, 1953 – 2000: When is he a friend? When is he influential?"". (September 1, 2001).
- July 2001
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James, ""Executive Influence on the U.S. Supreme Court: Solicitor General as Amicus Cases, 1953 – 1997"". (July 1, 2001).
- April 2001
  Deen, Rebecca, Oxley, ZoeM., Clawson, Rosalee, "On-Line Discussions: Student Participation and Pedagogy". (April 1, 2001).
- November 2000
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Assessing Effectiveness of Veto Threats in the Bush Administration"". (November 1, 2000).
- August 2000
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James, ""Presidential Influence Before the Supreme Court"". (August 1, 2000).
- April 2000
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James, "Veto Threats as Policy Tool: When to Threaten"". (April 1, 2000).
- November 1999
  Deen, Rebecca, Little, ThomasH., ""The Path to Power: Women in Pursuit of Legislative Leadership"". (November 1, 1999).
- October 1999
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Women's Wednesdays" ", Arlington School, Arlington, TX. (October 1, 1999).
- September 1999
  Deen, Rebecca, Arnold, LauraW., ""Presidential-Congressional Relations: Veto Threats and Policy Outcomes"". (September 1, 1999).
- April 1999
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James, ""The Executive Branch and the Supreme Court: Influence or Independence?"". (April 1, 1999).
- September 1998
  Deen, Rebecca, Ignagni, Joseph, Meernik, James, ""Explaining Presidential Support on the Supreme Court: Ideology, Politics and the Law"". (September 1, 1998).
- April 1998
  Deen, Rebecca, Little, ThomasH., ""Getting to the Top: Factors Influencing the Selection of Women to Positions of Leadership in State Legislatures"". (April 1, 1998).
- March 1998
  Deen, Rebecca, ""Women's History Month" ", Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. (March 19, 1998).
- November 1997
  Deen, Rebecca, Little, ThomasH., ""The Presidential Decision Making Process: An Analysis of the Ford Administration"". (November 1, 1997).
- November 1996
  Deen, Rebecca, Little, ThomasH., ""The Context of Choice: Presidential Decision Making in the Ford Administration"". (November 1, 1996).
- November 1995
  Deen, Rebecca, Arnold, LauraW., Patterson, Samuel C., ""Friendship and Votes: The Impact of Interpersonal Ties on Legislative Decision-Making"". (November 1, 1995).
- September 1995
  Deen, Rebecca, Oxley, ZoeM., ""Representing Ohio's Interests: The Linkages Between Ohio Legislators and Their Constituents"". (September 1, 1995).

Courses

Service to the University

- Apr 2021 to Present Committee Member
  
  Student Success Task Force
- Aug 2019 to Present Faculty Advisor
  
  Alpha Chi Omega
- 2016 to Present Faculty Advisor
  
  CONVICTUS (formerly Love in Full Effect)
- 2008 to Present Chairperson
  
  Department of Political Science
- 2002 to Present Committee Member
  
  Graduate Studies Committee
- 2018 to Aug 2019 Faculty Advisor
  
  IGNITE
  University Club to encourage engagement in politics and women to run for elected office
- 2014 to 2015 Chairperson
  
  Criminology and Criminal Justice Department Chair Search Committee
- 2002 to 2015 Committee Member
  
  Bill Archer Fellowship Selection Committee, Honors College
- 2010 to 2014 Committee Member
  
  First Year Seminar Advisory Committee
- 1998 to 2011 Faculty Advisor
  
  Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honorary
- 2006 to 2010 Principle Investigator
  
  Quality Enhancement Program for accreditation by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
- 2004 to 2009 Workshop Organizer
  
  University Hearing Panel
- 2007 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  Administrative Advisory Committee to the Chair
- 2007 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  Evaluation Committee
- 2007 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  Management Advisory Committee to the Chair
- 2007 to 2008 Chairperson
  
  Programs and Haggard Lectures
- 2005 to 2008 Program Coordinator
  
  Coordinator of 2311 Sections
- 2005 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  Programs and Haggard Lectures
- 2004 to 2008 Faculty Mentor
  
  Faculty Mentoring Program
- 2004 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  Tenure and Promotion
- 2002 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  College of Liberal Arts Curriculum Committee
- 2002 to 2008 Committee Chair
  
  Curriculum Committee, Department of Political Science
- 2002 to 2008 Undergraduate Advisor
  
  Department of Political Science
- 2002 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  Student Competency Committee
- 2001 to 2008 Committee Chair
  
  Retention Committee
- 1999 to 2008 Committee Chair
  
  Student Honors Committee
- 1998 to 2008 Committee Member
  
  Executive Committee
- 2006 to 2007 Committee Member
  
  NCAA Division I Second Cycle Athletics Certification Committee, Minority Opportunities and Issues Subcommittee
- 2004 to 2007 Judge
  
  Awards Committee member, Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students
- 1999 to 2006 Committee Member
  
  Graduate Studies Committee
- 1998 to 2006 Elected Member
  
  Women's Studies Advisory Board
  ex officio member: 2006-present
- 2003 to 2005 Committee Member
  
  Committee on Tenure and Academic Freedom and Responsibilities
- 2000 to 2005 Committee Member
  
  Faculty Search Committee
- 1998 to 2005 Faculty Advisor
  
  Asian Students Association
- Apr 2004 to 2004 Moderator
  
  The Great Debate, College Republicans and University Democrats debate the issues
- 2003 to 2004 Committee Member
  
  Liberal Arts Residential Learning Committee
- 2003 to 2004 Liberal Arts Representative
  
  Residential Learning Committee
- 2002 to 2004 Committee Member
  
  Advisory Committee, Center for Community Service Learning
- 2002 to 2004 Committee Member
  
  Status of Women and Minorities Committee
- 2003 to 2003 Committee Chair
  
  U.S. Department of State Site Visit organizing committee
- 2002 to 2003 Faculty in Residence
  
  Center for Community Service Learning
- 2002 to 2003 Committee Member
  
  Honors College Dean Search Committee
- 2001 to 2003 Committee Member
  
  University Scholarship Loans and Awards Committee
- 2000 to 2003 Committee Member
  
  University Library Advisory Committee
- 2002 to 2002 Committee Member
  
  Dean of School of Urban and Public Affairs Review Committee
- 2002 to 2002 Committee Member
  
  Staff Search Committee, Department of Recreational Sports
- 2002 to 2002 Participant
  
  University Libraries Annual Report Interview process
- 2002 to 2002 Committee Chair
  
  Wole Soyinka Organizational Committee
- 1999 to 2002 Associate Undergraduate Advisor
  
  Department of Political Science
- 1998 to 2002 Steering Committee, Abstracts Editor, Awards Committee member
  
  Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students Symposium
- 1998 to 2002 Judge and Chair of Judges
  
  University Organizational Committee for the Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
- 1999 to 2001 Committee Chair
  
  Committee to redesign American Studies, Honors College
- 1999 to 2001 Committee Member
  
  Computer Facilities Committee
- 1999 to 2001 Elected Member
  
  Undergraduate Assembly
- 1999 to 2000 Participant
  
  Student Affairs Leadership Conference (Glen Rose, Tx)
- 1998 to 2000 Faculty Mentor
  
  MAVScholars Program
- 1998 to 2000 Committee Member
  
  University Otganizational Committee for the Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
- 1999 to 1999 "Celebrity Server"
  
  1999 Fall Maverick Cookout
- 1998 to 1999 Committee Member
  
  Research Committee
- 1997 to 1998 Committee Member
  
  Affirmative Action Committee
- 1997 to 1998 Honorary Guest Coach
  
  UTA Volleyball

Service to the Profession

- Feb 2021 to Present
  Committee Chair
  American Political Science Association, PS: Political Science & Politics Editors Search Committee
  Coordinate the process of choosing a new editorial board for one of the three APSA sponsored peer-reviewed journals. Activities involve, issuing a call, reviewing applications, and making a recommendation to the APSA council.
- Sept 2020 to Present
  Committee Chair
  APSA’s Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  American Journal of Political Science
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  American Political Science Review
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  American Politics Research
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  Congress & the Presidency
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  Journal of Political Science Education
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  Journal of Politics
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  Political Research Quarterly
- 1997 to Present
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  Politics, Groups and Identities
- Sept 2020 to Aug 2021
  Committee Member
  APSA Presidency and Executive Politics Richard E. Neustadt Award
  The Richard E. Neustadt Award will be given for the best book on executive politics published during 2020.
- Oct 2020 to Oct 2020
  
  Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Conference
  Keynote speaker, Phi Theta Kappa, Texas Leadership Conference, 10/18/2020.
- 2016 to 2018
  Chairperson
  APSA's Committee on the Status of Asian Pacific Americans in the Profession
- 2016 to 2018
  Committee Member
  APSA's Committee on the Status of Asian Pacific Americans in the Profession
- 2016 to 2017
  Committee Member
  American Political Science Association, Liaison/Coordinating Committee
- 2016 to 2016
  Committee Member
  American Political Science Association column, "Issues Discussions Relevant to Women of Color and Intersectionality", Advisory Board
- 1997 to 2010
  Reviewer, Textbook
  Cengage
- 2007 to 2008
  Committee Member
  APSA Presidency Research Group George C. Edwards III Dissertation Award Committee
- 2005 to 2007
  Committee Member
  APSA Presidency Research Group Founders Award Committee for best paper by an undergraduate student
- 1997 to 2007
  Reviewer, Journal Article
  Judicature
- 2000 to 2006
  Committee Member
  APSA Presidency Research Group Founders Award Committee for best paper on the Presidency
- 2005 to 2005
  Section Head
  Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meetings
- 2003 to 2004
  Committee Chair
  APSA Presidency Research Group Founders Award Committee for best paper by a graduate student
- 2002 to 2003
  Committee Member
  APSA Presidency Research Group Founders Award Committee for best paper by a graduate student
- 1997 to 2001
  Reviewer, Textbook
  Houghton Mifflin
- 2000 to 2000
  Committee Member
  Committee to select the Best Graduate Student Paper presented at the Southwestern Political Science Association Meetings
- 1997 to 2000
  Reviewer, Textbook
  Addison Wesley Longman
- 1997 to 2000
  Reviewer
  U.S. Department of Education
- 1997 to 2000
  Reviewer, Textbook
  Wadsworth
- 1997 to 2000
  Reviewer, Textbook
  Worth Publishers, Inc
- 1999 to 1999
  Committee Member
  APSA Presidency Research Group Founders Award Committee for best paper by a graduate student

Service to the Community

- Aug 2020 to Present
  Committee Member (Arlington , TX,
  Arlington ISD Lamar High School Site Based Decision Making Committee
- Aug 2020 to Present
  Committee Member (Arlington, Texas,
  Arlington ISD, Lamar High School PTA
  I am responsible for implementing the awarding of PTA scholarships to eligible seniors.
- 2011 to Present
  Volunteer
  Arlington ISD, School Volunteer
- Mar 2021 to Mar 2021
  Guest Speaker
  Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. Omicron Beta Chapter
  Participated in Womxn Empowering Womxn panel, sharing insights on leadership and the role of women in politics.
- 2019 to 2020
  Officer, President/Elect/Past (Arlington, Tx,
  Shackelford Junior High PTA
  President, 2019-2020
- 2019 to 2020
  Committee Member (Arlington, Tx,
  Shackelford Junior High Site Based Decision Making Committee
  Shackelford Junior High Site Based Decision Making Committee, 2019-2020.
- 2018 to 2019
  Officer, President/Elect/Past (Arlington, Tx,
  Shackelford Junior High PTA
  President Elect, 2018-2019
- 2017 to 2018
  Officer, Vice President (Arlington, TX,
  Butler Elementary PTA
  VP, Ways and Means, 2017-2018
- 2016 to 2018
  Committee Member
  Arlington ISD, Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
- 2015 to 2017
  Officer, Vice President (Arlington, Texas ,
  Butler Elementary PTA
  VP, Publicity, 2015-2017
- Sept 2016 to Sept 2016
  Guest Speaker (Mabank, TX,
  Presented a talk, "The Cedar Creek Lake Community Presentation in The Interaction of Religion and Public Affairs", First Presbyterian Church
- Mar 2016 to Mar 2016
  Guest Speaker
  Presented a talk on, "Women in Politics" to the Women in Leadership Summit, Division of Student Affairs, The University of Texas at Arlington
- Mar 2016 to Mar 2016
  Guest Speaker
  Presented a talk on "See How She Runs"; Grand Prairie Public Library
- Aug 2015 to Aug 2015
  Guest Speaker
  Presented a talk on "Women in Politics"; League of Women Voters, Irving Public Library
- May 2015 to May 2015
  Guest Speaker
  Presented a talk on "The Life and LEgacy of Barbara Jordan"; Greater Arlington-Mansfield Democratic Women
- Feb 2014 to Feb 2014
  Guest Speaker
  Presented "Women's Presence in State and National Politics" to IGNITE Texas 2014, a conference to encourage young women to a life of public service
- Nov 2013 to Nov 2013
  Guest Speaker
  Presented a webinar to The North Texas Commission, "Elections in North Texas: Impact of 2013 and a look ahead to 2014"
- 1999 to 2012
  Participant
  Advanced Placement American Government Seminars, presented by the Department of Political Science, UTA
- Dec 2012 to Dec 2012
  Guest Speaker
  Roundtable on Electoral College, Dallas Holocaust Museum
- Oct 2004 to Oct 2004
  Guest Speaker
  Focus on Faculty, UTA University Libraries
- Mar 2004 to Mar 2004
  Guest Speaker
  Honors College Coffee Talk
- May 2002 to May 2002
  Guest Speaker (Arlington, TX,
  Downtown Arlington Rotary Club
- 1998 to 2001
  Participant
  Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science, sponsored by the Women's Studies Program at The University of TExas at Arlington, to encourage young girls towards careers using mathematics and science skills
  Presenter: 1998, 2000
  Member, Organizing Committee: 1998-present
  Chair, Presenters Coordination and Recruitment
  Committee: 2002-present
  Chair, Student Volunteers Committee: 1999-2001
- 2000 to 2000
  Participant
  Informational session with Hiroshi Chayama, Consul, Consulate General of Japan, regarding the 2000 American Presidential Election
- 1999 to 1999
  Guest Speaker
  "Women's Wednesdays" at Arlington High School
- Mar 1998 to Mar 1998
  Guest Speaker (Fort Worth, TX,
  Women's History Month, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base

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