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About Jeff DeWitt

Jeff DeWitt is a Professor of Political Science in the School of Government and International Affairs at Kennesaw State University, where his primary field of study is American political behavior with research interests in electoral politics, political communication, and public opinion. He recently co-authored an article titled “We Fight Like Hell”: Applying Brandenburg to Trump’s Speech Surrounding the U.S. Capitol Siege” and co-edited The Republican Resistance: #NeverTrump Conservatives and the Future of the GOP (Lexington Press) and has published in various academic journals. In addition to teaching courses in American Government, Mass Media and Politics, Research Methods, and Senior Seminar, Dr. DeWitt is coordinator for certificate programs in both professional politics and political communication.

Positions

2017 - Present Professor of Political Science, Kennesaw State University ‐ School of Government and International Affairs
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2012 - 2017 Associate Professor of Political Science, Kennesaw State University
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2006 - 2012 Assistant Professor of Political Science, Kennesaw State University
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2005 - 2006 Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Kennesaw State University
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2004 - 2005 Lecturer of Political Science, Georgia State University
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Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2014 - Present Course Reviewer, Quality Matters, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2013 - Present Coordinator for Certificate Program in Professional Politics, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2013 - Present Coordinator for Certificate in Political Communication, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2011 - Present Discipline Area Coordinator for General Education Assessment, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2010 - Present Program and Curriculum Assessment Committee (Chair), School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2017 - 2018 Faculty Search Committee, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2017 - 2018 Tenure and Promotion Committee, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2016 - 2018 Administrative Review Committee, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2016 - 2018 Department Faculty Council, School of Government and International Affairs, Kennesaw State University
2018 Abstract Reviewer, National Council of Undergraduate Research Conference, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University
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Honors and Awards

  • Winner, Outstanding Teacher, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015
  • Nominee, Outstanding Teacher, Department of Political Science and International Affairs, 2015
  • Honoree, “Making a Difference in the Life of a Graduate” Survey, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015.
  • Honoree, University Scholars Ceremony, Honors Program, 2007.

Education

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2005 PhD in Political Science, Georgia State University
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1998 MA in Political Science, Georgia State University
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1993 BA in Political Science, Georgia State University
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Journal Publications (9)

Recent Works (3)

Book Chapters (1)

Conference Presentations (17)