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Carnahan Hall 211H
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 2920
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Hello!

My name is James Newman and I teach courses related to public administration and political science. Specifically, I teach the introductory course in American government, state and local governing, public policy and research methods. It is my goal that students will leave my courses with an understanding and appreciation of the material in a way that will bring government to life in a real and relevant manner.

My academic background includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University.

Over the years, I have worked with local nonprofit organizations in marketing development and program evaluation. I continue to work with nonprofit and local government organizations in Cape. This experience allows me to put into practice what I teach and in turn bring the 'real world' into the classroom.

On a personal note, I am a resident of Missouri and a native of Alabama. Previously, I have lived in Idaho, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. When I am not teaching, I enjoy traveling. I have visited 41 of the 50 states. After I achieve my goal of visiting all fifty states, it is my goal to visit more countries. Canada, Panama and Brazil are the only foreign countries I have visited.

My overriding teaching philosophy is to provide relevant material in a well-organized manner with so that students may apply the knowledge in their daily lives.

Dr. James Newman, Associate Professor of Political Science

What area do you teach?

American Government, Public Administration

Education

Ph.D. Public Policy and Administration
Mississippi State University

Master Public Administration
Jacksonville State University

B.S. Marketing
University of Alabama

Philosophy of Teaching:

My overriding teaching philosophy is to provide relevant material in a well-organized manner with so that students may apply the knowledge in their daily lives. This can be achieved in different ways, given differences in students seeking to learn. With delivering information there are several formats a student may be able to use. A driving force behind each method of delivery should be that engaged students are more likely to learn and bored students are not.

Why did you decide to teach?

I enjoy watching students learn about government.

Credentials/Career Path

I've taught college-level courses since 1997. I Directed internship programs and served as a director of a graduate public administration program.

Professional Highlight

Working with nonprofit organizations.

Awards/Honors/Recognitions

Pi Alpha Alpha

Organizations with which you are involved

Regional conference of public administration.

Best Advice for Students

Try different things. You never know what information you will need to achieve success.

Most Recent/Notable Published Work

“Lone Star State-of-Mind: Texas Energy and Environmental Politics” in Texas Yesterday and Today: Readings in Texas Politics and Public Policy eds. Euel Elliot and Doug Goodman. Dubuque, IA: Great River Learning. 2017. ISBN# 9781680754483.