• AB Longman
• McGraw-Hill
• Prentice-Hall
• Thompson/Wadworth

• Chair, Roger Durham, Aquinas College

• Jackie Tao, Calvin College, "The Response of the Chinese Government to the SARS Crisis"

• Emmett Lombard, Oakland University, "Reconciling Trade and the Environment: Competing Models for Global Development"

• Amy Patterson, Calvin College, "African State Policies on AIDS: A Comparison of South Africa and Ghana"

• Heather Brown, Purdue University, "International Enforcement of the Genocide Regime: Case Studies of Bosnia and Rwanda"

• Chair: Vidu Soni, Central Michigan University

• Peter Krobrak, Western Michigan University

• Michael G. Hetzman, State of Michigan

• Adam Miller, Mayor, City of Mt. Pleasant

• William C. Gascoigne, Assistant City Manager, City of Grand Rapids

• Braulio Munoz Buentello, International MPA Student

• Convener: Joyce Baugh, Central Michigan University

• Ashlyn Kuersten, Western Michigan University

• Peter Renstrom, Western Michigan University

• Christopher Smith, Michigan State University

• Chair: Doug Koopman, Calvin College

• Kelly M. LeRoux, Wayne State University, "Building Political Support for Nonprofit Agencies: Lessons from Metro Detroit"

• Claudia A. Petrescu, Eastern Michigan University, "Human Service Organizations and their Advocacy Practices"

• Meg Comins, Wayne State University, "Term Limits in Michigan"

• Chair: Mark Guerrieri, University of Michigan-Dearborn

• Bernie Porn, EPIC/MRA

• Craig Ruff, Public Sector Consultants

• John Kelly, University of Windsor

• Meg Comins, Wayne State University

• Steve Mitchell, Steve Mitchell Research

• Chair: Corwin Smidt, Calvin College

• Robert Moore, Michigan State University, "A More Sophisticated Electorate? American Evangelicals and Political Conceptualization"

• Robert Postic, Wayne State University, "School Vouchers: Why They May Never Make the Grade"

• Casey Rice and Corwin Smidt, Calvin College, "Class of Civilizations?  Religion and American Attitudes toward Islam and an Invasion of Iraq"

• Chair: Rick Brill, Kalamazoo Community College

• Matthew Roberts, Calvin College

• Rick Brill, Kalamazoo Community College

• Panelist C TBA

• Chair: Glenn Barkan, Aquinas College

• Eric S. Zeemering, Indiana University, "Political Participation in New York City's 2001 Mayoral Election: Crisis and Support for the Government"

• Francis E. Martin, Eastern Michigan University, "Miguel, Priscilla, Tom and 'W': Judicial Selection Gets Personal"

• Glenn Barkan, Aquinas College, "Healthcare in the Twenty-First Century: The Doctors Don't Like it Any More than We Do"

• Julio Borquez, U-M, Dearborn and Donna Wasserman, Washtenaw Community College, "Horse Race and Policy in Press Coverage of Mayoral Elections: Evidence from Detroit and Los Angeles."

• Peter Kobrak, Western Michigan University

• Mary Young, Southwestern Michigan College

Over the years Peter has presented numerous papers at professional conferences and authored a wide variety of articles and books.  But perhaps members of the MCPS know him best for his tireless efforts on behalf of our association and its annual conference.  A MCPS conference wouldn't be quite the same without Peter's thoughtful contributions to panels and roundtables on public administration. For this, and so much more, the MCPS wishes to honor Peter Kobrak with the Founder's Award.
 

Over the years, Mary Young has been as exceedingly faithful member of the MCPS, making numerous contributions to the organization and our annual conferences.  She is a past member of the MCPS Board.  The MCPS wishes to express our profound gratitude to Mary for her valuable contributions by granting her this award.

• Chair: Mark Smith, Calvin College

• Bert de Vries, Calvin College, "US Foreign Policy in the Middle East"

• Gary Dorrien, Kalamazoo College, "The Iraqi War and the Pax Americana"

• Muqtedar Khan, Adrian College, "Perspectives on '9/11' and US Foreign Policy"

• Moataz A. Fattah, Central Michigan University, "Muslim's Political Culture and the Democratic Alternative: An Empirical Approach"

• Chair: Elizabeth H. Prough, St. Mary's College

• Amanda Burgess, University of Windsor, "Discovering the Voice of Women: Active and Passive Representation"

• Elizabeth Prough, St. Mary's College, "Women as Officeholders: Does Gender Make a Difference?"

• Bethany Sneed, Wayne State University, "Gender and Occupational Segregation in Michigan's Public Sector"

• Pamela Walsh, Wayne State University, "Impact of Women State Legislators on Health Policy"

• Convener: Ed Lorenz, Alma College

• Don Burkholder, University of Detroit-Mercy

• Dave Dempsey, Michigan Environmental Council

• John Dinse, Central Michigan University

• Rob Kirfirst, Delta College

• John Smith, Retired, University of Michigan-Dearborn

• Mary Durfee, Michigan Tech. University

• Chair: Kathleen Schmalz, Former 6 & 11 News Anchor, Lansing NBC Station

• Rick Albin, WOTV, Grand Rapids

• Chuck Stokes, Editorial and Public Affairs Director, WXYZ, Detroit

The 36th Annual Conference
Will Be Hosted In 2004 By
Central Michigan University
For More Information Contact
Vidu Soni
989-774-3480, soni1v@cmich.edu