The objective of this program is to help build a network of support for incoming, underrepresented students by pairing them with undergraduate and graduate students who have or are successfully navigating the University system. All student participants will receive...
Taking our cue from the Movement for Black Lives, our first priority is to dismantle anti-Black racism, which is reflected in the action plan attached. Expanding upon this, we aim to (1) identify and break down barriers to full participation of women/historically...
Committee convened by then MPA Director Tom Barth.
Purpose-to review the MPA's diversity plan and identify next steps.
Goals-to address and meet diversity plans of the University and MPA-related organizations
Evaluation-Consulted with Holly Whisman and Robert Bush...
Grants, Projects, Events,
Collaborated with Professor Pulugurtha Srinivas and received a grant from the North Carolina State Department of Transportation that begins summer of 2022. The title is: “Equity in Long Range Transportation Planning.” ($180K)....
MPAD 6311 Introduction to Nonprofit Management--data analysis to show the stark lack of diversity in the governance of nonprofits (e.g., governing boards members, board chairs, executive directors) and we discuss ways to improve this. Also, discuss a lot about how...
Recently submitted NSF Proposal
Title: Collaborative Research: Creating an Ethical Research Ecosystem for Computing Culture Change (CEREC-3)--Collaboration of Charlotte and Johnson C. Smit University to emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion from a global...
CLAS Department Diversity Liaison POLS representative (John Szmer)
Research Projects- book that examines how institutions and contexts, broadly, affect how diversity influences processes on a variety of collegial courts (i.e., courts that collectively make decisions...
Joshua Miller is a co-principal investigator for an award from the Office of Director of National Intelligence. This award is a collaboration with three HBCUs--Johnson C. Smith University, South Carolina State University, and Winston-Salem State University. The $1.5...
James Walsh is principal investigator for an award from the Office of Director of National Intelligence of the U.S. Government. This award is a collaboration with three HBCUs--Johnson C. Smith University, South Carolina State University, and Winston-Salem State...
Service on a Peer-Reviewed Journal focused on “health care for the poor and underserved” published by Meharry Medical College (historically black medical school):
Associate Editor (from July 2021);
Long-term service on the Editorial Board
Volunteer Service:...
