Title
The Politics of Presence in Academic Professional Associations: A Research Note on Governance at the APSA
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2017
Journal Title
PS: Political Science & Politics
Volume
50
Issue
4
Abstract
Professional associations like the American Political Science Association (APSA) are intended to represent the interests of all of the members of the profession. The APSA has worked diligently to increase diversity in its leadership, successfully bringing more women and minorities into APSA governance. However, there has not been a corresponding effort to ensure that members from diverse institution types have a seat at the table. This is important because different institution types have different professional issues and interests. In this research note, I explore the extent to which APSA’s leadership is reflective of the range of institution types in higher education. I find that the APSA’s leadership is disproportionately comprised of members from large doctoral-granting universities and elite graduate programs. I conclude with potential ramifications and suggestions for further research.
Recommended Citation
Atchison, Amy L., "The Politics of Presence in Academic Professional Associations: A Research Note on Governance at the APSA" (2017). Political Science and International Relations Faculty Publications. 22.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/poli_sci_fac_pubs/22
