Professional Background Education ALESHA E. DOAN Department of Political Science 504 Blake Hall, 1541 Lilac Lane University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: (785) 864-9094 Fax: (785) 864-5700 Email: adoan@ku.edu PhD Political Science, Texas A&M University, 2000 MA Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1997 BA Sociology, University of New Mexico, 1995 Academic Positions Research Publications: Books Chair of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department 2013-present University of Kansas Associate Professor 2011-present Department of Political Science, University of Kansas Assistant Professor 2006-2011 Department of Political Science, University of Kansas Associate Professor 2005-2006 Department of Political Science, California Polytechnic State University Director of Master of Public Policy Program 2005-2006 Department of Political Science, California Polytechnic State University Interim Director of Women s Studies Program September 2005-January 2006 College of Liberal Arts, California Polytechnic State University Assistant Professor 2000-2005 Department of Political Science, California Polytechnic State University Politics of Virginity: Abstinence in Sex Education, with Jean C. Williams. Westport, CT: Praeger Publisher, 2008. Opposition and Intimidation: The Abortion Wars and Strategies of Political Harassment. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 2007. Peer Reviewed Articles & Chapters
Giving Girls a Shot: An Examination of Mandatory Vaccination Legislation, with Kellee Kirkpatrick. Policy Studies Journal (Forthcoming 2013). Saying No to Abstinence-Only Education: An Analysis of State Decision-Making, with Deborah McFarlane. Publius: The Journal of Federalism, Fall 2012 42(4): 613-635. What s Wrong with Sexy? Why Political Science Needs to Get Serious about Sexuality. PS: Political Science & Politics, 2011 44(1): 31-34. The Role of Intersectional Stereotypes on Evaluations of Political Candidates, with Don Haider-Markel. Politics & Gender, 2010 6(1): 63-91. Type I Error, Type II Error, in Kimberly Kempf-Leonard, Encyclopedia of Social Measurement. San Diego: Elsevier Inc., 2004: 883-888. The Politics of Problem Definition: A Theory and Application to Sexual Harassment. American Journal of Political Science, with B. Dan Wood. October 2003 47(4):640-653. Work in Progress Father Knows Best: Redefining Scientific Knowledge & Reaffirming State Paternalism through Antiabortion Legislation in the States. Carrying a Burden: Perinatal Hospice and the Latest Front in the Abortion Conflict. Examining the Influence of Intersectional Discrimination on Latino Political Participation, with Christina Bejarano. Book Chapters Morality Policy. Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government. Oxford University Press. (forthcoming). African Americans. Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions. CQ Press, 2008. Culture Wars. Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions. CQ Press, 2008. Birth Control, in James Ciment, Social Issues: An Encyclopedia of Controversies, History, and Debates. New York: M.E. Sharpe. 2006: 228-241. Sex Education, in James Ciment, Social Issues: An Encyclopedia of Controversies, History, and Debates. New York: M.E. Sharpe, with Jean Williams. 2006: 1520-1531. The Abortion Movement, in Immanuel Ness, Encyclopedia of American Social Movements. New York: M.E. Sharpe Publishers, with Don Haider-Markel. 2004: 378-386. 2
"Women's Participation in Electoral Politics: Myths and Realities," in Dana Vannoy, Gender Mosaics: Social Perspectives. Los Angeles, CA: Roxbury Publishing Company, with Jan E. Leighley. 2000. Book Reviews Sin, Sex, and Democracy: Antigay Rhetoric and the Christian Right. Reviewed for Perspectives on Politics, 7(3): 657-659. September 2009. Is the Fetus a Person? A Comparison of Policy across the Fifty States. Reviewed for American Political Science Review, 96(4): 832-833. December 2002. Selected Conference Papers 2011. Giving Girls a Shot: An Examination of State Policies Addressing the HPV Vaccine, with Kellee Kirkpatrick. Presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2009. What s Wrong with Sexy? Why Political Science Needs to Get Serious about Sexuality. Presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Political Science Association, Toronto, Canada, September. 2009. We re Not Always Busboys: How Intersectional Discrimination Shapes Latino Political Participation, with Christina Bejarano. Presented at the Annual Meetings of the American Political Science Association, Toronto, Canada, September. 2009. Examining the Influence of Intersectional Discrimination on Latino Political Participation, with Christina Bejarano. Presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2008. Saying No to Abstinence-Only Funds: Analyzing State Decisions, with Deborah McFarlane. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the American Public Health Association, October. 2008. One Conscious at a Time: Innovation, Diffusion, and Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2007. Saving Lives or Killing Lives? Framing the Debate about Stem Cell Research. Presented at the annual meetings of the American Political Science Association, August. 2007. Creating Frankenstein: Morality, Politics and Stem Cell Research. Presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 3
2007. Public Attitudes towards Gay and Lesbian Candidates: The Dynamics of Gender and Religion, with Donald P. Haider-Markel. Presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2006. Abstinence-Only Education: The Politics of Gendered Sexuality. Presented at the annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. Research Support 2012 General Research Fund Award, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, University of Kansas 2007 New Faculty General Research Fund Award, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, University of Kansas 2007 Office of International Programs, University of Kansas 2004 State Faculty Support Grant, California Polytechnic State University 2003 Faculty Support Grant, California Polytechnic State University 2002 State Faculty Support Grant, California Polytechnic State University 2002 Community Based Learning Development Grant, California Polytechnic State University 2001 Faculty Development Program Grant, California Polytechnic State University 1999 Texas Education Grant, Texas A&M University 1998 Study Abroad Fellowship to attend the European Consortium for Political and Social Research, Essex University 1997 Program in American Politics Research Grant, "Explaining Policy Change: The Clarence Thomas Confirmation Hearing and the Politics of Sexual Harassment." Center for Presidential Studies, Texas A&M University 1997 Regents Fellowship, Texas A&M University Honors and Awards 2012 Outstanding Young Professional Award, from the Population, Reproductive and Sexual Health Section of the American Public Health Association 2010 Ms. Magazine Scholarship, from Ms. Writers Workshop for Feminist Scholars 2004 Outstanding Faculty Member Nomination, from the College of Liberal Arts Student Council, California Polytechnic State University, 2003-2004 2004 Woman of the Year Nomination, from the Women s Center, California Polytechnic University, 2003-2004 2003 Outstanding Faculty Member, from the College of Liberal Arts Student Council, California Polytechnic State University, 2002-2003 2002 Distinguished Educator of the Year, from the California Faculty Association, California Polytechnic State University, 2001-2002 Teaching Experience Undergraduate Courses: 4
Public Policy Introduction to Public Policy Politics of Reproductive Policy Politics of Fertility: Gender & Reproductive Technology The Politics of Ethnicity & Gender Research Design Political Science Methods of Inquiry Political Analysis American Politics Political Parties & Interest Groups Critical Issues in American Government American & California Government Graduate Courses: Public Policy: Introduction to Public Policy Policy Formulation & Adoption Scope of Public Policy Research Methods Public Policy Research Methods Research Design for Political Science Feminist Methodologies Affiliated Academic Positions Courtesy Appointment, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, University of Kansas, 2009-2013 Affiliate Faculty Member, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, University of Kansas, 2009-2013 Affiliate Faculty Member, Women s Studies Program, California Polytechnic State University, 2000-2006 Certified Research Affiliate, Institute of Policy Research, California Polytechnic University, 2005-2006 Professional Activities National Positions & Committees American Political Science Association, Women and Politics Research Section: Committee Chair for Women and Politics Awards Committee, 2011-2012 American Political Science Association, Sexuality & Politics Section, Executive Council 5
2008-10 American Political Science Association, Sexuality & Politics Section: Committee Chair: Best Conference Paper Award, 2009-2010 American Political Science Association, Women & Politics Section, Secretary 2008-09 American Political Science Association Public Policy Council, 2003-06 American Political Science Association Public Policy Council: Committee Member, Policy Studies Best Paper Award, 2004-05 Midwest Political Science Association Women s Caucus, newsletter editor, 2002-05 Conference Chair 2008. Gender, Religion, and Politics. The annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2008. Citizenship, Collective Action and Social Capital. The annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2007. Stem Cell Politics and Policy. The annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2006. Women and the Welfare State. The annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2001. Health Policy, Politics, and Accountability. The annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. Conference Discussant 2011. Policy Responses to HIV/AIDS, Discussant at the Annual Meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April. 2009. Success and Failure of Accomplishing Feminist Policy Agendas, Discussant at the Annual Meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2007. Explaining the Sources of the Gender Gap on Domestic and Foreign Policy Issues. The annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. 2001. September 11, 2001: What has Happened, Where are We Now, and What is to Come? Multiculturalism Center Conference, California Polytechnic University, November. 2000. Interest Groups and Public Policy. The annual meetings of the Midwest Political Science Association, April. Professional Affiliations Professional Affiliations: American Political Science Association, Midwest Political Science Association, Southern Political Science Association, Western Political Science Association, American Political Science Association Women s Caucus, Midwest Political Science Association Women s Caucus Manuscript Referee 6
American Journal of Political Science; Social Science Quarterly; American Politics Research; Political Research Quarterly; Policy Studies Journal; Politics & Gender; Politics and Policy; Journal of Women, Politics, & Policy; Social Forces; Publius; Interest Groups & Advocacy Invited Lectures and Panels Lectures 2012 The Challenges We Face Today: Women s Rights & Reproductive Rights. Sisterhood, Womanhood, and the Challenges We Face Today, University of Kansas, October 2012 Exploring Health Care in the 21 st Century: Exploring our Changing Health Care System University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, April 2012 War of the Womb: Expanding Morality Policies in an Era of Small Government California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo, California, May 2011 Good Health Care versus Moral Health Care: The Politicization of Reproductive Medicine. Consider This Speaker Series, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, Irvine, California, June 9 2011 Saying No to Abstinence-Only Education: An Analysis of State Decision-Making. Research Presentation, Department of Public Administration, University of Kansas, March 7 2010 Respect: Find out what it means to me. Keynote Speaker for Celebration of 37 th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Gem Theater, Kansas City, KS. Planned Parenthood of Kansas & Mid-Missouri, January 2009 Abortion Politics in Contemporary Times. President s Council Speakers Series, Planned Parenthood of San Diego & Riverside Counties, July 2008 Understanding the Opposition. Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, May 2008 Elections 2008: From Your House to the White House. True Blue Women of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, April 2008 Queer & Political: Public Attitudes toward Gay and Lesbian Candidates. Gender Seminar Series, Hall Center, University of Kansas, Spring 2007 Honors Research Development Program, research design seminar for the Honors Program, University of Kansas, June 2006 The History of Reproductive Policy. University of Kansas, Department of American Studies, Understanding America Course, November 2003 Politics Today: Women s Roles. Presented to the American Association of University Women, January 2003 Abstinence Education and the Politics of Virginity. Sponsored by the Women s Studies Program Faculty Lecture Series 2001 The Politics of Intimidation: The Impact of Anti-Abortion Harassment & the Threat of Violence. Sponsored by the Women s Studies Program Faculty Lecture Series Panels 2012 Miss Represented: Gender, Race, Religion, and Politics. Johnson County National 7
Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Kansas City, Kansas, February 2007 Voices in Every Woman. Women s Leadership Conference. The University of Kansas, February 2006 "Year Two: What I wish I had Known When I entered Academia." Graduate School, University of Kansas, November 2004 Partial Birth Abortion. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center Soup and Substance Series, March Professional Service Department Committee Work Member: Graduate Studies Committee, University of Kansas, 2012-2013 Member: Public Policy Prelim Committee, University of Kansas, 2006-present Member: American Prelim Committee, University of Kansas, 2006-present Chair: Public Policy Prelim Committee, University of Kansas, 2012 Member: Undergraduate Advisory Committee, University of Kansas, 2010-2011 Chair: Public Policy Prelim Committee, University of Kansas, 2010 Member: Graduate Studies Committee, University of Kansas, 2008-2010 Member: Advisory Committee, University of Kansas, 2007-2008 Chair: Public Policy Prelim Committee, University of Kansas, 2007 Member: Undergraduate Advisory Committee, University of Kansas, 2006-2007 Member: Political Science Curriculum Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2001-2006 Chair: College Based Fee Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2003-2005 Member: Guest Lecture Speaker Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2001-2006 College Committee Work Member: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean s Advisory Council, University of Kansas, 2013-present Member: Advisory Board Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, University of Kansas, 2007-present Member: College of Liberal Arts Technology Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2000-2006 Member: Master of Public Policy Planning Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2002-2006 Member: Women s Studies Program Board, California Polytechnic State University, 2002-2006 Member: Women s Studies Program Curriculum Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2003-2006 Member: Scholarship Committee, Women s Studies Program, California Polytechnic State University, 2003-2004 Chair: College of Liberal Arts Technology Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2000-2004 8
Member: Search Committee for Chair, California Polytechnic State University, 2001 University Committee Work Member: Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series Planning Committee, University of Kansas, 2008-2012 Member: Library Liaison Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2004-2005 Chair: Research Subcommittee for the Status of Women Committee, California Polytechnic State University, 2002-2003 9