TEXAS STATE VITA



TEXAS STATE VITA

I. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

A. Name: Sherri L. Mora Title: Senior Lecturer, BA/BPA Program Coordinator

B. Educational Background

|Degree |Year |University |Major |Thesis/Dissertation |

|Ph.D. |Expected |Texas State University |Adult, Professional, and |Assessing the Effectiveness of Technology Mediated |

| |2014 | |Community Education |Cognitive Mapping Strategies in Post-secondary |

| | | | |Political Science Education |

|M.P.A |Expected |Texas State University |Public Administration |College and Career Readiness Standards: Designing |

| |2014 | | |and Implementing a Program for Success |

|M.A. |2003 |Southwest Texas State |Political Science |The Evolution of NATO: An examination of the |

| | |University | |organization’s transformation from a defensive |

| | | | |military alliance to a proactive force in the |

| | | | |international arena |

|B.A. |1999 |Southwest Texas State |Political Science and History |      |

| | |University | | |

|A.A. |1995 |Cosumnes River College |General Education |      |

C. University Experience

|Position |University |Dates |

|Senior Lecturer in Political Science |Texas State University |2007-Present |

|Undergraduate Programs Coordinator for Political|Texas State University |2007-Present |

|Science and Public Administration | | |

|Undergraduate Academic Advisor for Political |Texas State University |2004-2007 |

|Science and Public Administration | | |

|Internship Director of Public Administration |Texas State University |2004-Present |

|University Supervisor |Southwest Texas State University |Spring 2003 |

|Graduate Teaching Assistant in Political Science|Southwest Texas State University |2002-2003 |

|Graduate Instructional Assistant in Political |Southwest Texas State University |2001-2002 |

|Science | | |

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D. Relevant Professional Experience

|Position |Entity |Dates |

E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)

II. TEACHING

A. Teaching Honors and Awards:

Alpha Delta Pi “Favorite Professor” Fall, 2013

Alpha Delta Pi “Teacher of the Month” March, 2013

Favorite Professor, Alpha Delta Pi, Texas State University: 2012

Honored Professor, 1st Pitch Women’s Softball, Texas State University: 2012

Honorary Guest Coach Women’s Volleyball, Texas State University: 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012

Favorite Professor, Alpha Delta Pi, Texas State University: 2006, 2007, and 2010

PAWS “Namesake,” Texas State University: 2009

Honorary Guest Coach Men’s Football, Texas State University: 2006

B. Courses Taught:

Principles of American Government

Functions of American Government

Public Finance Administration

Public Personnel Administration

Internship in Public Administration

Public Policy Formulation

Research in Public Administration

Introduction to Public Administration

Directed Teaching in Secondary Education

Practicum in Political Science Education

Internship in Government

US 1100

C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations, Honors Theses, or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please

indicate):

D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:

Co-chaired Committee to Revise POSI 2310 & 2320 2010-11

Course Inventory Forms for POSI 3300 and 3301 2008-09

POSI 4381 – Internship in Public Administration 2006

POSI 4397 – Research in Public Administration 2004

E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:

“Teaching American History”

U.S. Department of Education, Texas State University Department of History, HCISD, and SMISD 2004-2008.

F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:

G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:

H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:

I. Other:

III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE

A. Works in Print (including works accepted, forthcoming, in press)

1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)

Mora, S., Ruger, W., and E. Mihalkanin. The State of Texas: Government, Politics, and Policy. New York: McGraw Hill Higher Education (2013).

Hofer, M.K., Sherri Mora, and Brendan Scott. Public Finance: Politics and Process. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company (2012).

a. Scholarly Monographs:

b. Textbooks:

Mora, S. (forthcoming) Political Science: Institutions and Public Policy, 3rd Ed. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Mora, S. & Parent, P. (2011). Political Science: Institutions and Public Policy. 2nd Ed. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Mora, S. & Parent, P. (2009). Political Science: Institutions and Public Policy. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

c. Edited Books:

d. Chapters in Books:

Mora, S.L. & Miles, T. (2011). “Engaging Students in Large Lecture Sections with Technology.” In D. Shea (Ed.), Teaching Matter: Engaging students in the study of American Government. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Longman.

e. Creative Books:

2. Articles

a. Refereed Journal Articles:

b. Non-refereed Articles:

Mora, S. & Tise, P. (2011). “Education: State bureaucracy vs. federal bureaucracy.” In Maxwell, W. & Crain, E., et. al. Texas Politics Today (14th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth

Mora, S.L. and Tise, P. (2010) “Federal Funds for State Programs: The Impact of National Budget Cuts on Texas.” Texas Politics Today, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

3. Conference Proceedings

a. Refereed Conference Proceedings:

b. Non-refereed:

4. Abstracts:

5. Reports:

Brooks, A., Khan, S., Currie, R., Varela, L., Mora, S., Gonzales, K., Backor, K., Steinbach, L., Michel, D. & Dennison, A. (2009). Mexico-U.S. immigration from the Mexican perspective. A professional development film for educators, public servants, and community members, San Marcos, TX.  

Part 1 available at

Part 2 available at

Part 3 available at

6. Book Reviews:

7. Other Works in Print:

B. Works not in Print

1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:

“Living Democracy” Prentice Hall – Pearson Education. Berkeley, CA. March 15-17, 2007.

2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations:

“The Changing Role of Academic Advisors in Higher Education”

PolySci Inklings – March 29, 2007.

3. Consultancies:

“Citizen’s Committee to Evaluate County Official’s Pay.” Appointed Committee Member, Hays County, Texas. Oct.-Nov. 2008.

“EPIC Survey.” Coordinating Board P-16 College Readiness Project. May, 2008.

4. Workshops:

“eLearning in Political Science.” American Political Science Association, National Convention, September 3, 2009.

“College and Career Readiness Initiative Symposia.” Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, April 3, 2009.

5. Other Works not in Print:

a. Works “submitted” or “under review”

b. Works “ in progress”

Trends in Political Science Education. An exploration of government as a foundational component of core curriculum in higher education.

Mora, S. “College and Career Readiness Standards: Designing and Implementing a Program for Success.” (Submitted to Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, and Journal of Higher Education).

c. Other works not in print

C. Grants and Contracts

1. Funded External Grants and Contracts:

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:

3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts:

D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:

IV. SERVICE

A. Institutional

1. University:

Vice-Chair, Adjunct Faculty Committee

Bobcat Days – Program Representative: 2004-Present

Freshman and Transfer Orientations: Summers 2004-Present

Teacher Education Advisory Council Member: 2005-Present

SLAC Supplemental Instructor Hiring Committee: 2006

University Suspension and Appeals Committee Member: 2006-Present

Football Athlete Recruiting Day: 2006-Present

Faculty Senate-Adjunct Faculty Committee: 2011-Present

Selection Committee for University Scholars: 2008-2009

AAC Mentor: 2008-2009

Spring and Fall Commencement Attendee: 2006-Present

Scholar’s Day Recruiting: 2006-Present

2. College:

Member University Scholar’s Awards Committee

Liberal Arts Scholarship Committee: 2008-Present

Liberal Arts Awards Ceremony Attendee: 2006-Present

Liberal Arts Hiring Committee for Academic Advisor: 2005

Trained Liberal Arts Academic Advisor for POSI: 2006

3. Department/School:

Created Political Science and Public Administration Program Brochures for Publication: 2005

BPA and MPA Faculty Work Group Committee: 2005-Present

Chaired MPA 30th Anniversary Commemorative Committee

Department Liaison to MPA Advisory Board

Learning Outcomes Assessment Seminar - Austin, TX: 2005

“Meet the Professors” Program Coordinator: 2005-Present

“Discourse in Democracy” Program Coordinator: 2006-Present

Alumni Panel Program

10-20 Student Oriented Events Coordinated Per Annum

BA/BPA Undergraduate Program Coordinator: 2006-Present

Chaired Program Assessment Committee, Analyze, Interpret, and Summarize Data, and Craft Action Plan.

Chaired SACS Reaccreditation Committee for BA/BPA: 2010

Core Curriculum (2310/20) Program Learning Outcome Coordinator

Undergraduate Catalog Edits for Political Science

Prepare and Post New Course Proposals, Changes, Deletions to LAC TRACS Site

Drafted BPA Portion of POSI Self Study

Drafted Response to THECB Core Curriculum Changes

Co-Chaired Core Curriculum Committee for Model Syllabi and Learning Outcomes.

Supervise and Approve Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Course Preparation

Member POSI Graduate Assistant Hiring Committee

Direct POSI Bulletin Board Content

Grade POSI CLEP Exams

Complete Programmatic Review of Spring, Summer, and Fall Schedule Edits

Faculty Sponsor for Participants in the Washington Center

Chair Undergraduate POSI Scholarship and Awards Committee: 2006-Present

Strategic Plan Committee: 2004-Present

B. Professional:

American Political Science Association (APSA) – Current Member

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) – Current Member

APSA Section for Political Science Education – Current Member

ASPA Section for Public Administration Education – Current Member

ASPA Section for Women in Public Administration (SWPA) – Current Member

SWPA Scholarship Committee: 2008

Public Administration and Affairs Committee Member, The Washington Center: 2005-Present

Faculty Supporter of Pi Sigma Alpha: 2005-Present

Scholarship Committee, American Society for Public Administrators, Section for Women in Public Administration: 2008

Member Strategic Imperative Group II, American Society for Public Administration: 2008

Member Working Group on E-Learning, American Political Science Association: 2008

Member Section on Women in Public Administration, ASPA: 2010-Present

Member Section on Political Science Education, APSA: 2010-Present

Member Section on Public Administration Education, ASPA: 2010-Present

Reviewer for Armed Forces in Society

C. Community:

Served as University Faculty Participant for Legislatively Mandated “College and Career Readiness Standards” Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III.

Member Citizens Committee to Evaluate Pay for Elected Officials in Hays County: 2008

Assisted in Administration, Data Input, and Analysis of the Community Survey for the City of San Marcos: 2005-2007

Assisted in Administration, Data Input, and Analysis of the Community Survey for the City of Dripping Springs: 2006

Assisted in Administration, Data Input, and Analysis of the Community Survey for the City of Wimberley: 2006

Assisted in Administration, Data Input, and Analysis of the Community Survey for the City of Austin: 2005

D. Service Honors and Awards:

Best 1st Edition of the Year, The State of Texas: Government, Politics, and Policy. McGraw Hill Higher Education 2013

College of Liberal Arts “Golden Apple” Award for Service 2012

Runner-up Presidential Award for Excellence in Service 2012

Runner-up Presidential Award for Excellence in Service 2006

E. Service Grants and Contracts

1. Funded External Service Grants and Contracts:

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Service Grants and Contracts:

3. Funded Internal Service Grants and Contracts:

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Service Grants and Contracts:

Updated 4/15/2014

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