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Volume 39, Number 1 FALL 2006

THE WSSA IS BOUNDFOR CALGARY, ALBERTA

by DOREEN BARRIE

WSSA President

As many of you alreadyknow, WSSA will beholding its 49th Annual

Conference north of the 49thparallel in April, 2007, inCalgary, Alberta in Canada. Thisis a historic conference, markingthe first time WSSA has crossedthe border and as a Calgarian, Ican assure you that the experi-ence will be a positive one.

In addition to the usual highquality of panels in various sec-tions, there are a number of rea-sons why the conference will be

memorable. Calgary is a vibrantcity. It has the youngest popula-tion in Canada with an averageage of 35 years. About 73% ofthe population has attended apost-secondary institution.

The University of Calgaryand other sponsors will host areception on campus for all thoseregistered at the conference.Academics from many depart-ments intend to participate in theconference and encourage theirgraduate students to attend.There is a great deal of excite-ment in Calgary at the prospect

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Conference SectionCoordinators Overview

Presidential Soapbox:Conferencing in Canada

Position OpeningAnnouncements

by DAVID J. BERRI

California State University at Bakersfield

The academic life comeswith many perks. Flexiblehours and above-average

wages are two benefits thatquickly come to mind. Anotherbenefit is research. At the onsetof an academic career researchcomes with stress as one worrieswhether enough work will getpublished to secure tenure.Despite this initial stress, oneshould never forget that researchallows a person to spend theirlives asking and answering ques-tions that people outside of aca-demia can only ponder brieflybefore returning to their 9-to-5jobs.

Of course, as Einstein said, ifwe knew what we were doing itwouldn’t be called research.Every bit of research is unknownat the outset. What, When,Where, How, and Why are allquestions that must be addressedbefore a research project can becompleted.

The “What” question is per-haps the most difficult. In eachacademic discipline one faces amyriad of possible topics tostudy. Which one should youchoose? The purpose of thisessay is to trumpet the virtues ofstudying a topic that on the sur-

face appears frivolous, but uponfurther inspection has the poten-tial to shed much light on humanbehavior.

The frivolous topic I suggestis the world of sports. Yes, thevery world that distracts peoplearound the world--perhaps fromthe more serious topics thatshould command attention--alsois a wonderful laboratory tostudy how people process infor-mation and make decisions.

Although sports may be triv-ial to the lives of the observer, itis not trivial to the decision-mak-ers employed in the industry.Because people love winners,players, coaches, and generalmanagers are paid large sums ofmoney to make the decisions

Trumpeting the Valueof Scholarship in Sports

David J. Berri

A picturesque view of the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, Alberta.(Photo courtesy of Larry Gould)

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It is ConferenceTime in Canada

W S S A N E W S2006-2007 WSSA OFFICERS

2006-2007 WSSA COUNCIL

PRESIDENTDoreen Barrie

University of Calgary(dpbarrie@ucalgary.ca)

PRESIDENT-ELECTRichard V. Adkisson

New Mexico State University(wssacalgary@bae.ad.nmsu.edu)

Leila J. Pratt (2009)Univ. of Tennessee-Chattanooga(Leila-Pratt@utc.edu)

EX OFFICIO

Larry Gould, Exec. DirectorNorthern Arizona University(larry.gould@nau.edu)

N. Prabha Unnithan, EditorThe Social Science Journal (SSJ)Colorado State University(prabha@lamar.colostate.edu)

Rich GreeneSSJ Book Review EditorNorthern Illinois University(rgreene@niu.edu)

Chris HiryakWebmasterArizona State University(chris.hiryak@asu.edu)

Ian W. RecordWSSA News EditorUniversity of Arizona(recordi@u.arizona.edu)

VICE PRESIDENTKant Patel

Missouri State University(KantPatel@missouristate.edu)

THE WESTERN SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION is a professional educa-tional organization committed to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary scholar-ship, service, and collegiality. The Association’s mission is to foster professionalstudy, to advance research, and to promote the teaching of social science. Foundedin 1958 as the Rocky Mountain Social Science Association, WSSA draws on schol-ars and others in some 30 disciplines, or “sections,” from across the United States,Canada, and Mexico; convenes an annual conference; conducts research competi-tions for faculty and students; and publishes The Social Science Journal, a juried,quarterly research journal, and WSSA News, the Association’s newsletter, twotimes a year. WSSA annual membership dues are $40 (individual); $50 (includesspouse); $25 (student); $25 (retired). For information, contact Larry Gould,Executive Director, WSSA, c/o Northern Arizona University, College of Social andBehavioral Sciences, Box 15302, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011-5302, SBS 1100 (Phone:928-523-9520; Fax: 928-523-6777; E-mail: larry.gould@nau.edu).

WSSA News is published two times a year by the WSSA.Editor: Ian Wilson Record. For more info on WSSA News,contact Larry Gould, Executive Director, WSSA, c/oNorthern Arizona University, College of Social andBehavioral Sciences, Box 15302, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011-5302, SBS 1100 (Phone: 928-523-9520; Fax: 928-523-6777;E-mail: larry.gould@nau.edu).

PAST PRESIDENTJim Peach

New Mexico State University(jpeach@nmsu.edu)

Dennis Catlin (2007)Northern Arizona University-Tucson

(dennis.catlin@nau.edu)

Jack W. Hou (2007)California State Univ.-Long Beach

(jackhou@csulb.edu)

Steve Pavlik (2007)Vision Charter High School (Tucson)

(spavlik@gci-net.com)

Mary Brentwood (2008)California State Univ.-Sacramento

(mary.brentwood@csus.edu)

Gilbert L. Fowler (2008)Arkansas State University

(gfowler@astate.edu)

Cynthia A. Klima (2008)SUNY-Geneseo

(klima@geneseo.edu)

Jeff Corntassel (2009)University of Victoria

(ctassel@uvic.ca)

J. Gary Linn (2009)Tennessee State University

(Jlinn87844@aol.com)

BY DOREEN BARRIEUniversity of Calgary

WSSA is Alberta-bound as the April conference will be in Calgary.The main attraction of an academic conference is the intellectu-al feast that it serves up, followed by the chance to network with

colleagues with similar research interests. However, having the conferencein a pleasant location is an added bonus.

Calgary is a very attractive city, close to the Rocky Mountains. It isalso within reach of tourist attractions like ski resorts, world heritage sites,and a spectacular dinosaur museum. The conference hotel, the Hyatt, is inthe heart of the downtown area and within a radius of a couple of blocksthere are literally dozens of cafes and restaurants. I have personally under-taken research into the dining amenities close to the Hyatt (someone hadto do it) and will be able to make personal recommendations!

Chinatown is a few blocks to thenorth, the Glenbow Museum is acrossthe street from the hotel and a vastshopping complex stretching five blocksalso is close by. (You will find that asthere is no provincial sales tax inAlberta, things are cheaper.) Within thatshopping centre is the DevonianGardens, Alberta’s largest indoor gar-den. It covers 2.5 acres with 20,000plants, fountains, waterfalls, reflectingpools, bridges, and an art gallery.

There is a Light Rail Transit (LRT)system in Calgary and you can hop onand off the LRT in the downtown areafor free. The city also has a network ofcovered walkways connecting buildings

which are called Plus-15s because they are about 15 feet above the ground--a Calgary invention which is useful in the winter.

It would be well worthwhile to tack a few days on to your trip to trav-el to Banff National Park which is about an hour away. At the time of theconference there will be spring skiing in Banff and in Kananaskis country,where the 1988 Olympics were held. This is closer to Calgary.

A word on money: In addition to quarters, nickels and dimes, Canadahas a dollar coin and a two-dollar coin. The former has a loon (type ofduck) on it and is referred to as a loonie. The two-dollar coin is referred toas a toonie. So don’t take offence when these terms are bandied about bysales people! For those of you who haven’t visited Canada before, the billshave different colours depending on the denomination. As we approach theconference date, the WSSA website will have info on the type of docu-mentation required, links to tourist sites, and other helpful material.

Calgary prides itself on being a friendly city, hosting thousands of visi-tors every year. It is gearing up to extend a warm welcome to the first WSSAconference to be held in Canada. Fittingly, the 49th Annual Conference isbeing held north of the 49th Parallel.

Papers/Panels Proposal Deadline: December 1, 2006

PRESIDENTIALSOAPBOX

NOTE: The following was inadvertently omitted from the Fall 2006 Newsletter.

PRESIDENTIAL SOAPBOX EXPLAINING CANADIANS by Dr. Doreen Barrie, University of Calgary

Canada’s relationship with the U.S. has been likened to sleeping with an elephant and a recent cartoon illustrated the relationship from the American perspective. It showed an elephant and a disconsolate mouse sitting on a bed and the elephant saying: “But I never said you were the only one.” This neatly captures the fact that while Americans loom large on the Canadian horizon, the super-power has other distractions. As WSSA is poised to hold its first ever conference in Calgary, (and as I am honoured to be your first Canadian President) I thought it would be useful to try and explain Canada to Americans. I realize this is somewhat presumptuous, not to mention ambitious, because volumes have been written on the topic. Canada, the second largest country in the world, has a small population (now about 32 million people) prompting a former Canadian Prime Minister to complain that “Canada has too much geography and not enough history.” It could be argued that in our case geography is destiny: it is bound up in our history, has dictated economic options and also influences Canadian political culture. Thanks to our geography, we have abundant resources: oil and gas, minerals and forests are all a gift of the terrain. Most of these are exported south, in fact, 85% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. Because much of Canada is so cold and so remote, three-quarters of the population lives in a narrow band that extends about 200 miles from the American border. Canada has only one neighbour, a neighbour that shares a common heritage and some important values. However, there are differences as well. Perhaps the most important difference is that while Americans have a very strong sense of who they are and of their place in the world, Canadians are a work in progress. In other words, the Canadian identity and sense of self is fluid. It has become fashionable to refer to Canada as a post-modern nation, that is, a country that is diverse, inclusive and tolerant. The country would have fallen apart if politicians had tried to impose a single language and culture on a population of French and English inhabitants. Sadly, the needs and interests of Canada’s native people, now referred to as First Nations, were neglected. Until the Depression, a multi-cultural population from all parts of Europe settled the prairies. However, in the last few decades, immigrants from all over the globe have flowed into almost every province. Thus Canada had to deal with diversity very early in its history taking some halting steps towards cultural accommodation in the 18th century. The path was not always smooth but it provided the only way forward. In addition to the French the English and First Nations, people from over a hundred countries now call Canada home. As these ethnic groups have not been forced to abandon their customs and traditions, Canadian society has been described as a mosaic. It would be a mistake to conclude that Canadians live in a Zen-like state of peace and harmony. Quebec, where 85% of the population is French-speaking, has twice held a referendum on the question of separation from Canada. Canada’s policy of multiculturalism within a bilingual framework is also contested by some who are apprehensive about the fluidity of the Canadian identity. They feel that newcomers will swamp the country and impose their values on the population. Nevertheless, research shows that most 20-somethings enthusiastically embrace an inclusive society where cultures meet and intermingle. It could be because Canada has been preparing for the imperatives of the 21st century for over 200 years.

When President Kennedy addressed the House of Commons, he pointed out that "geography has made us neighbours, history has made us friends and commerce has made us partners." The relationship between Canada and the U.S. continues to thrive despite occasional differences. Thus Kennedy’s comments are as applicable today as they were in 1962.

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By Phadrea PondsUSGS/MESC

Tooth brush? Got it. Extra pair of black socks? Check. Extracopies of presentation? Check? Passport? Yes, you will needa passport to re-enter the United States after the WSSA con-

ference being held in Calgary this spring. Beginning January 8, 2007, the United States

Government is proposing to require all travelersto the U.S. traveling by air or sea to have a validpassport or other accepted official form of identi-fication when entering/re-entering the U.S. fromCanada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.As of December 31, 2007 travelers entering or re-entering the U.S. from Canada or Mexico vialand border crossings will be required to presenta passport or other accepted official form of iden-tification. On August 11, 2006, the Bureau ofConsular Affairs, U.S. Department of Stateannounced: “The passport (U.S. or foreign) willbe the document of choice for entering or re-entering the UnitedStates through airports and seaports. In addition, the proposal pub-lished a list of a limited number of other documents that will beacceptable: the NEXUS air card for those enrolled in this interna-tional trusted traveler program; U.S. military ID for active-duty mil-itary members; and the Merchant Mariner Document (“z” card) formerchant mariners.”

There are about 7,000 passport facilities located throughout theUnited States. They include many post offices, courts, county ormunicipal offices and some public libraries. You will need two pho-

tographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth cer-tificate, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’slicense. To obtain a new passport, the fee for adults is currently$97.00, renewal is $67.00. The wait time is currently up to sixweeks and could increase as the number of applications grows.There is an expedited service adding this service costs an extra

$60.00. All of the fees are non-refundable. Creditcards, debit cards, checks and money orders areaccepted as payment. For faster service, the StateDepartment recommends that applicants arrangeovernight delivery for sending the applicationand receiving the passport. To find an office nearyou please visit the following website:(http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/). First-time pass-port applicants need to apply in person. You canrenew by mail if: Your most recent passport isavailable to submit and it is not damaged; youreceived the passport within the past 15 years;you were over age 16 when it was issued; youstill have the same name, or can legally docu-

ment your name change. Please visit the following website for moreinfo (http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html).

The new regulations are being put in place because theIntelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 man-dates that the government require U.S. citizens and foreign nation-als to present a passport or other secure document when entering theUnited States. Effective December 31, 2007, each U.S. citizen orpermanent resident leaving the country or re-entering the UnitedStates through any land, air or sea border will be required to carry avalid U.S. passport.

Calgary Reminder: Your Passport is Required

JIM PEACH

WSSA Past President

WSSA’s annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona was a greatexperience. Current WSSA President Doreen Barrie and30 section chairs put together a great program that fea-

tured 841 presentations in 240 panels. The Association forBorderlands Studies (ABS) scheduled the largest number of panels(28) and papers (123). Other large sections included the Associationfor Institutional thought (24 panels and 85 papers), MassCommunications (15 and 64), and Economics (General) (14 and45). Panel and paper counts are just one indication that WSSA isthriving and that we had a great conference.

Plenary speaker Larry Hammond presented a highly informa-tive and well-received presentation on his experiences with theInnocence Project. If you missed the plenary session, you missed agenuinely excellent presentation. And, I had great fun giving mypresidential address on the NCAA--but the audience, of course, is abetter judge of that than this slightly biased observer-participant.

WSSA always extends a warm welcome to students (graduateand undergraduate) and student participation at the conference wasimpressive. WSSA gives prizes for best student graduate andundergraduate papers and the 2006 winners were well-deserving.

The Wyndham Hotel in Downtown Phoenix proved to be agreat choice. The location was excellent--more than a few WSSAmembers were able to walk to a major league baseball game andmany more found great dining and shopping within a few blocks ofthe hotel. The hotel staff was professional, attentive, and able tosolve the inevitable last minute problems.

There are too many people and organizations to thank individ-ually for a great conference. Special thanks, however, should go toNorthern Arizona University, Arizona State University, theCanadian Consulate General in Los Angeles, the Delegation duQuebec in Los Angeles, and the Canadian Studies Section of WSSAfor hosting and co-hosting numerous events during the conference.My own favorite was the “Taste of Calgary” breakfast. The break-fast was a wonderful preview of next year’s (2007) conference inCalgary. See you then.

Looking Back on WSSA ‘06 in Phoenix, AZ

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WWWW ESTERNESTERN SSSS OCIALOCIAL SSSS CIENCECIENCE AAAA SSOCIATIONSSOCIATION

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA APRIL 11-114, 2007

WSSA’S 49TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Western Social Science Association invites proposals for papers to be presented at its 49th Annual Conference, to be held in Calgary,Alberta, Canada from April 11th to 14th, 2007. Please submit paper proposals and abstracts to the most appropriate section coordinator(s)listed below by December 1st, 2006.

AFRICAN AMERICAN/AFRICAN STUDIESTheodore RansawDepartment of CommunicationCommunity College of Southern Nevada3200 East Cheyenne Ave-J1ANorth Las Vegas, NV 89030-4296Phone: 702-440-6067E-mail: transaw@earthlink.net

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIESJaime Kathleen Eyrich, M.A.Native Education Outreach CoordinatorNative Peoples Technical Assistance OfficeThe University of Arizona209 Rountree Hall, P.O. Box 210176Tucson, Arizona 85721Phone: 520-247-4609Fax: 520-626-1819E-mail: jaimee@email.arizona.edu

AMERICAN STUDIESProfessor Daniel J. McInerneyDepartment of History, 0710 Old Main HillUtah State UniversityLogan, UT 84322-0710Phone: 435-797-1283Fax: 435-797-3899E-mail: danielj@hass.usu.edu

ANTHROPOLOGYSee Sociology and Anthropology

ARID LANDS STUDIESConrad MooreWestern Kentucky University (Ret’d)2200 Sandspring Ct.Sierra Vista, AZ 85650E-mail: conrad.moore@wku.edu

ASIAN STUDIESWalter T. Kiang, Ph.D, MSWLos Angeles CountyDepartment of Children and Family Services9320 Telstar Avenue, Suite 206El Monte, CA 91731Office: 626-569-6803E-mail: kiangw@dcfs.co.la.ca.usAnd C. W. Kenneth KengChief Advisor-Greater ChinaCanadian Securities Institute136 Conley StreetThornhill, Ontario Canada L4J2X6E-mail: Kenneth@Keng.ca

ASSOC. FOR BORDERLAND STUDIES (ABS)Manuel ChavezMichigan State UniversityCenter for Latin American & Caribbean Studies300 International CenterEast Lansing, MI 48824Phone: 517-353-1690Fax: 517-432-7471E-mail: chavezm1@msu.edu

CANADIAN STUDIESDiddy R.M. HitchinsDepartment of Political ScienceUniversity of Alaska Anchorage3221 Providence Dr.Anchorage, Alaska 99508Phone: 907-786-1582Fax : 907-786-4647E-mail: diddy@uaa.alaska.edu

CHICANO STUDIES/LANDGRANTSGabino RendónNorthern Research Group, Inc.415 Moreno StreetLas Vegas, NM 87701Phone: 505-454-9779E-mail: grendon@zialink.comAndLynda SmithNorthern Research Group, Inc.415 Moreno StreetLas Vegas, NM 87701Fax: 505-425-3661E-mail: linezsmith@zianet.com

CHRONIC DISEASE AND DISABILITY(& RC-49, RESEARCH COMMITTEE ON MENTALHEALTH AND ILLNESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL

SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION)Professor J. Gary LinnSchool of Nursing/Center for Health ResearchTennessee State University1406 Beechwood Ave., Box 9580Nashville, TN 37209Phone: 615-297-1354Fax: 615-963-5049E-mail: Jlinn87844@aol.comAndStephen Brown, Ph.D.Center on Disability StudiesThe University of Hawaii at Manoa1776 University Ave UA-46Honolulu, HI 96815Phone: 808-956-5715E-mail: rds@cds.hawaii.edu

And Debra R. WilsonSchool of NursingTennessee State University1406 Beechwood Ave.Nashville, TN 37212E-mail: debrarose@mindspring.com

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGYProfessor Dennis W. CatlinDepartment of Criminal JusticeNorthern Arizona University (Tucson)401 N. Bonita AvenueTucson, AZ 85709-5090Phone: 520-879-7915Fax: 520-879-7941E-mail: dennis.catlin@nau.eduAnd Eileen Luna-FirebaughUniversity of ArizonaHarvill Rm 218P.O. Box 210076Tucson, AZ 85721-0076Phone: 520-621-2262Fax: 520-621-7952E-mail: eluna@u.arizona.eduAndSteven PatrickDept. of Sociology1910 University Dr.Boise, ID 83725Phone: 208-426-3225Fax: 208-426-2098E-mail: Spatric@boisestate.edu

ECONOMICS (ASSOCIATION FORINSTITUTIONAL THOUGHT)

Eric R. HakeDept. of EconomicsEastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL 61920Phone: 217-581-6333Fax: 217-581-2997E-Mail: erhake@eiu.edu

ECONOMICS (BUSINESS AND FINANCE)Dr. Kashi Nath TiwariKNT’s Academic Financial ResearchP. O. Box 4202California, CA 94704-0202E-mail: k1k2k3@hotmail.com

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CALL FOR PAPERS! CALL FOR PAPERS!

ECONOMICS (GENERAL)Professor Jack HouCalifornia State University at Long BeachDepartment of Economics1250 Bellflower Blvd.Long Beach, CA 90840Phone: 562-985-4710Fax: 562-985-5804E-mail: jackhou@csulb.edu

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND NATURALRESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Professor Dwight C. KielDepartment of Political Science, P.O. Box 161356University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL 32816-1346Phone: 407-823-2608Fax: 407-823-0051E-mail: kield@mail.ucf.edu

GEOGRAPHYJohn C. StagerClaremont Graduate UniversitySchool of Information Science130 East Ninth StreetClaremont, CA 91711Phone: 909-437-1871Fax: 909-278-0947E-mail: john.stager@cgu.edu

HISTORYT. H. Baughman, Ph.DDepartment of History and GeographyUniversity of Central OklahomaEdmund, OK 73034-2838Phone: 405-974-5491Fax: 405-844-1961E-Mail: tbaughman@ucok.edu

HUMAN COMMUNICATIONGayle Houser or Richard A. “Tony” ParkerSchool of CommunicationNorthern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ 86011-5619Phone: 928-523-2508Fax: 928-523-1505E-mail: gayle.houser@nau.edu

Richard.parker@nau.edu

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIESProfessor Ignacio MedinaITESO Jesuit UniversityPico de Orizaba 167, Colonia IndependenciaGuadalajara, Jalisco 44270 Mexico Phone: 33-36696467E-mail: nacho@iteso.mxAndRamón GomezUniversidad de GuadalajaraE-mail: rzamudio40@yahoo.com.mx

MASS COMMUNICATIONGil Fowler, Professor of JournalismArkansas State UniversityP.O. Box 2889State University, AR 72467-2889Phone: 870-972-2308Fax: 870-972-3884E-mail: gfowler@astate.edu

NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA STUDIESProfessor William C. SchanielDepartment of EconomicsState University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA 30118-3020Phone: 678-839-4780Fax: 678-839-5041E-mail: wschanie@westga.edu

PHILOSOPHYProfessor Paul TangDepartment of PhilosophyCalifornia State University-Long Beach1250 Bellflower Blvd.Long Beach, CA 90840Phone: 562-985-4343Fax: 562-985-7135E-mail: pcltang@csulb.edu

POLITICAL SCIENCETheo Edwin Maloy, Assistant ProfessorDept. of Hist., Political Science & Criminal JusticeWest Texas A&M UniversityBox 60807Canyon, Texas 79016Phone: 806-651-2436Fax: 806-651-2601E-mail: emaloy@mail.wtamu.edu

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONVictor L. HellerThe University of Texas at San AntonioCollege of BusinessUTSA San Antonio, TX 78249-0632Phone: 210-458-7135E-mail: vheller@UTSA.eduAndNathan R. HellerSchool of Public AffairsArizona State UniversityTempe, AZ 85287Phone: 480-329-6304E-mail: Nathan.Heller@asu.edu

PUBLIC FINANCE AND BUDGETINGDeborah CarrollUniversity of GeorgiaSchool of Public and International AffairsDept. of Public Administration204 Baldwin HallAthens, GA 30602-1615Fax: 706-583-0610E-mail: dcarroll@uga.eduAndJustin MarloweUniversity of Kansas1541 Lilac Ln., #318Lawrence, KS 66044Phone: 785-864-9058Fax: 785-864-5208E-mail: jmarlowe@ku.edu

RURAL STUDIESProfessor Anthony AmatoSouthwest Minnesota State UniversityCenter for Rural & Regional StudiesMarshall, MN 56258Phone: 507-537-6117E-mail: tamato@southwest.msus.edu

AndSuzzanne KelleyNorth Dakota State University3803 Willow RoadWest Fargo, ND 58078Phone: 701-799-3064E-mail: zzannie@plainsfolk.com

SLAVIC STUDIESEvguenia DavidovaPortland State UniversityUniversity Studies, P.O. Box 751Portland, OR 97207Phone: 503-725-8992Fax: 503-725-5977E-mail: evguenia@pdx.edu

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGYMarvin G. BulgatzPsychology DepartmentMontana State UniversityBillings, MT 59101Phone: 406-657-2242E-mail: gbulgatz@msubillings.edu

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGYAssistant Professor Heather AlbanesiUniversity of Colorado-Colorado SpringsDepartment of Sociology, P.O. Box 71501420 Austin Bluffs ParkwayColorado Springs, CO 80933Phone: 719-262-4137 Fax: 719-262-4450E-mail: halbanes@uccs.edu

URBAN STUDIESProfessor Thomas Sammons Director, Community Design WorkshopSchool of Architecture and DesignCollege of the Arts, P.O. Box 43850Lafayette, LA 70504-3850Phone: 337-482-5310Fax: 337-482-1128E-mail: tcs3147@louisiana.edu

WOMEN’S STUDIESDiane Calloway-GrahamSocial Work Program, M239AUtah State UniversityLogan, Utah 84322-0730Office: 435-797-2389Fax: 435-797-1240E-mail: diancall@hass.usu.edu

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PLEASE NOTE: Acceptable formats include papers,panels and roundtables. The DEADLINE for all pro-posals and abstracts is December 1, 2006. Pleaseinclude the following in your proposal: (1) Title ofPresentation, (2) full name, affiliation, address, tele-phone number, fax numbers and e-mail addresses ofeach author (3) Abstract not exceeding 200 words.Scholars willing to serve as moderators or discussantsshould indicate their interest by December 1, 2005. Allparticipants are required to pre-register for the confer-ence by March 1, 2006. For more information, contact:GENERAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR, DoreenBarrie, Department of Political Science, University ofCalgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta,CANADA T2N 1N4, Phone: 403-220-3624, Fax: 403-282-4773, E-mail: dpbarrie@ucalgary.ca. Additionalinfo is available at: http://wssa.asu.edu/

Student Paper Submission Deadline: Feb. 1, 2007

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

As a service to the membership of theWestern Social Science Association, WSSANews publishes position announcements for anominal fee of $25.00. WSSA News acceptsthese announcements as sent by the institu-tion or its representative(s). WSSA Newsassumes no liability for any misrepresenta-tion by the submitting institution or its repre-sentative(s).

California State University - Long BeachDepartment of Economics

Section I. U.S. Academic Full-Time, Tenured& Tenure Track

F International EconomicsL Industrial OrganizationN Economic HistoryQ Natural Resources, Environmental &Ecological Economics

The Department expects to appoint two fac-ulty members at the assistant or associatelevel in two of the fields listed. In addition toa strong teaching record or the potential forteaching excellence, the successful candidateis expected to have a well-defined researchprogram. Candidates at the dissertationstage will be considered; however, the doc-torate must be completed prior to appoint-ment. For Associate Professors, candidatesmust have a significant record of scholar-ship, teaching, service and professional expe-rience.

The teaching load is 2-3 courses persemester. For specialists in natural resourcesand environmental economics or internation-al trade, the teaching assignment willinclude both undergraduate and M.A. cours-es. Specialists in industrial organization oreconomic history will support undergradu-ate courses. Additional assignments includeprinciples, intermediate and advanced theo-ry, and statistics.

Candidates seeking an interview at theAEA meetings in January must have theirapplications post marked no later thanNovember 18. The department will notaccept materials via e-mail. Letter of applica-tion; curriculum vitae; three letters of recom-mendation; unofficial transcript; sample ofscholarly publications; and copies of teach-ing evaluations should be addressed to:Joseph P. Magaddino, Chair, Department ofEconomics, California State University, Long

in Substance Abuse Education andPrevention. Northern Arizona University isan 18,500-student institution with its maincampus in Flagstaff, a four-season communi-ty of about 57,000 at the base of the majesticSan Francisco Peaks. NAU’s emphasis onundergraduate education is enhanced by itsgraduate programs and research as well asdistance learning. The Department encour-ages applications from individuals with acommitment to creating a welcoming educa-tional environment for students from all eth-nic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.Northern Arizona University requires satis-factory results for the following: a criminalbackground investigation, an employmenthistory verification and a degree verification(in some cases) prior to employment.Candidates may also be required to completea fingerprint background check. Review ofapplications will begin October 16 and con-tinue until positions are filled or closed.

To apply, send a cover letter describingresearch and teaching interests, curriculumvita, evidence of teaching competence andscholarly work, transcripts of all college-levelwork, and three letters of reference to theSearch committee (Department ofPsychology, Northern Arizona University,Box 15106, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-15106).Northern Arizona University is a committedEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action insti-tution. Minorities, women, persons with dis-abilities, and veterans are encouraged toapply. For further information, see our web-site at: www.nau.edu/~psych.

Northern Arizona UniversityDepartment of Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice is seek-ing qualified applicants for a tenure streamposition at the level of Assistant Professorbeginning August 2007. We are looking forapplicants who: (1) have earned a Ph.D. bythe time of appointment in criminology, soci-ology or a closely related academic disci-pline, (2) can provide evidence of qualityteaching, (3) are willing to participate ininstructional technology including televisedand web-based delivery, (4) are willing todeliver courses in the core curriculum, andhelp fulfill broad university commitments,such as, liberal studies, and honors, and (5)are committed to working effectively with adiverse university community. All applica-

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Northern Arizona UniversityDepartment of Psychology -- 3 Positions

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY’SPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT invitesapplications for THREE tenure-trackappointments beginning August 2007 at theASSISTANT PROFESSOR level (subject tofinal budgetary approval). For all three posi-tions a Ph.D. in Psychology and collegeteaching experience are required and pre-ferred qualifications include strong teachingskills and a commitment to research involv-ing undergraduate and graduate studentsand mentoring/advising students, a willing-ness to participate in distance-learninginstruction, and a commitment to workingeffectively within a diverse university com-munity. We are also seeking candidateswhose areas of research will both comple-ment and strengthen existing emphases inthe department. Normal teaching load fornot-yet-tenured faculty is 3-2 for the academ-ic year and may include both undergraduateand graduate courses.

BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE ANDBIOPSYCHOLOGY: Preferred qualificationsinclude demonstrated excellence in researchand teaching in the areas of physiologicalpsychology and psychopharmacology.Research area must be suitable for limitedlab space--no wet labs are available. Teachingneeds may also include introductory psy-chology and research methods.

MEASUREMENT AND STATISTICS:Area of specialization is open. Preferredqualifications include a strong empiricalresearch program in any area of psychology,strong mathematical and computational abil-ity, and excellence and interest in teachingcourses in statistics, research methods, andpsychometrics. Teaching needs may alsoinclude introductory psychology.

DEVELOPMENTAL/LIFESPAN:Preferred qualifications include demonstrat-ed excellence in research and teaching in theareas of adult development and aging.Teaching needs may also include introducto-ry psychology and research methods.

The 19-person Psychology Departmentoversees an undergraduate program withabout 550 majors and masters-level graduateprograms and a graduate certificate program

As a service to the membership of the WSSA, WSSA News publishes position announcements for a nominal fee of $25.00.To submit your announcement, e-mail as an attachment to WSSA Executive Director Larry Gould at larry.gould@nau.edu.

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tions and specializations will be considered,but preference may be given to candidateswith specializations in: (1) race/ethnicitywith an emphasis on peoples and issues ofthe Southwest (e.g., Latino/a justice issues;immigration policy), or (2) legal studies (e.g.,international human rights; transnationaljustice issues), or (3) justice policy. This posi-tion is subject to funding availability.

The University offers a range of bache-lors, masters, and doctoral programs to anincreasingly diverse population of 19,000students at its main campus in Flagstaff andthrough statewide educational programs.Interdisciplinary initiatives include programsin Latin American Studies, Ethnic Studies,Women’s Studies, and a Native AmericanInstitute. Flagstaff, Arizona is a mountaincommunity of 60,000 residents that enjoys afour-season climate and easy access to a vari-ety of cultural and recreational amenities.

The Department offers BS and MSdegrees in criminal justice and contributes tostatewide programs through interactiveinstructional television and web-basedcourse offerings. Due to the increasing ethnicdiversity of the Arizona population, thedepartment encourages applications fromindividuals with a commitment to creating awelcoming educational environment for stu-dents from all ethnic, racial, and culturalbackgrounds.

Northern Arizona University is a com-mitted equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities,women, persons with disabilities, and veter-ans are especially encouraged to apply.Please visit Northern Arizona University’swebsite at www.nau.edu.

Applicants should send a letter of inter-est, a curriculum vita, the names, addresses,and telephone numbers of three professionalreferences, and transcripts of graduatecoursework to: Chair, Screening Committee,Department of Criminal Justice, NorthernArizona University, P.O. Box 15005, Flagstaff,AZ 86011. The department will beginreviewing applications on October 2, 2006.The search will remain open until the posi-tion is filled. Offer is subject to credentialand criminal background check.

SUNY GeneseoDept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures

Instructor or Assistant Professor, SpanishTenure-track position, starting August 2007.

area of interest, such as comparative publicadministration, administration and develop-ment, tribal administration, environmentaladministration, non-profit management, e-government, and administrative ethics.

To apply, please send a letter of interest,curriculum vitae, transcripts, three recentand original letters of reference, evidenceand a sample of scholarship and publica-tions, and evidence of teaching effectiveness(e.g., teaching evaluations and syllabi). Thereview of applications will begin on October23, 2006 and will continue until the positionis filled. Please send applications to Chair,Public Administration Search Committee,Northern Arizona University, Department ofPolitical Science, P.O. Box 15036, Flagstaff,Arizona 86011-5036.

The department offers the BA, BS, MA,MPA, and PhD degrees; our particularstrengths are in environmental politics,diversity politics, and development.Northern Arizona University is an 20,000-student institution with its main campus inFlagstaff, a four-season community of about57,000 at the base of the majestic SanFrancisco Peaks. The university is committedto a diverse and civil working and learningenvironment.

Northern Arizona University is a com-mitted Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Institution. Minorities, women, per-sons with disabilities, and veterans areencouraged to apply.

Northern Arizona University Applied Indigenous Studies

The Department of Applied IndigenousStudies at Northern Arizona Universityinvites applications for a full-time, entry-level, tenure track position as an assistantprofessor of Applied Indigenous Studies.Applicants should have a Ph.D. inIndigenous studies or related discipline atthe time of appointment, and have a recordof or clear potential for excellent research,teaching, and publication, as well as a docu-mented ability to work with Indigenous stu-dents and communities. Area of specializa-tion is open, but candidates with a special-ization in Health & Well Being, NativeMuseum Studies, Arts and Language,Environmental Science and TraditionalKnowledge are particularly encouraged to

Responsibilities: to teach four classes forsemester at the language, advanced and M.S.Ed. levels in Spanish, academic advising,productive research and participation indepartmental and college governance. Ph.D.or ABD in Spanish with concentration inPeninsular literature and civilization. Nativeor near-native proficiency in Spanish anddemonstrated commitment to excellence inteaching. Ability to supervise student-teach-ers a plus.

Submit online faculty application at:jobs.geneseo.edu; attach CV.

Send three letters of recommendation,one of them commenting on teaching effec-tiveness by November 10, to:

Search CommitteeDept. of Foreign Languages & LiteraturesWelles 211SUNY College1 College CircleGeneseo, NY 14454-1455

SUNY Geneseo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed torecruiting, supporting and fostering adiverse community of outstanding faculty,staff and students. For additional informa-tion, see www. geneseo.edu.

Northern Arizona UniversityPublic Administration

The Department of Political Science atNorthern Arizona University invites applica-tions for a full-time, tenure track position asan assistant professor in the field of publicadministration. The position begins inAugust 2007.

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D.in Political Science or a DPA completed byAugust 1, 2007, and academic preparationand research interests in the field of publicadministration. Candidates must be able toteach public administration courses at bothundergraduate and graduate levels, includ-ing organizational theory, budgeting, andtopics courses in their area of expertise.

Preference will be given to candidateswho have demonstrated excellence in teach-ing, an interest and/or experience in web-delivered instruction, and a commitment toworking effectively within a diverse univer-sity community.

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apply. The workload includes teaching; advising

and mentoring; research and/or scholarlyactivity; and service to the department, uni-versity and discipline.

Minimum Qualifications:• Minimum requirements include Ph.D.,completed by August 2006, with major train-ing in fields related to indigenous studies.We recognize that Applied IndigenousStudies is a new, interdisciplinary field andwe welcome applications from areas thatmight include American Indian Studies,Native American Studies, or in related fieldssuch as anthropology, sociology, education,literature, economics, art, or science. • Ability to teach at the undergraduate leveland have a research agenda in AppliedIndigenous Studies. • Experience working with Indigenous com-munities, preferably in governmental orcommunity organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:• Preference will be given to individualswith evidence of interdisciplinary teachingability, the potential for publication andworking effectively with students, colleaguesand community members from diverse cul-tures, especially Native American cultures inthe Southwest. • We encourage applications from candi-dates who are willing to utilize instructionaltechnology, such as web-based or televisedcourse strategies in their teaching and men-tor students as they undertake internships

with tribal organizations and other organiza-tions that employ people working withIndigenous communities.

General Information• The AIS department offers the BA and BSdegrees. Northern Arizona University is a19,000 student institution with its main cam-pus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of57,000 at the base of the majestic SanFrancisco Peaks. Nearby are the GrandCanyon and Native American communities. • A criminal and employment history back-ground check will be performed prior toemployment offer.

Salary$47,000 - $50,000 depending on experience.Application DeadlineThis position will be open until furthernotice. Review of applications will begin onNovember 30, 2006.

Application ProcedureTo apply, send cover letter describingresearch and teaching interests, includingAIS courses that can be taught, curriculumvitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness andscholarly work, evidence of commitment toworking with a diverse university communi-ty, and three letters of reference to: SearchCommittee, Department of AppliedIndigenous Studies, Northern ArizonaUniversity, P.O. Box 15020, Flagstaff, AZ86011-5020

FLSA• Exempt

Northern Arizona University is a com-mitted Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Institution. Women, minorities, veter-ans and individuals with disabilities areencouraged to apply. NAU is responsive tothe needs of dual career couples.

Eastern Illinois UniversityDepartment of Economics

The Department of Economics at EasternIllinois University invites applications forone tenure-track position at the assistant pro-fessor level beginning August 2007.Candidates should have a primary field inIndustrial Organization. A secondary field inPublic Finance is desirable. Additionalexpectations include teaching Principles ofEconomics and engaging in scholarship andservice. Ph.D. in economics, or ABD withexpected degree completion by August 2007,and teaching experience are required.Applications should include a letter of appli-cation, curriculum vitae, transcripts, evi-dence of effective teaching, and three lettersof recommendation. Further informationabout the department is available atwww.eiu.edu/~economics/. The closing dateis November 20, 2006, or until the position isfilled. Contact Dr. Ebrahim Karbassioon,Chair, Department of Economics, 600 LincolnAvenue, Eastern Illinois University,Charleston, IL 61920. Eastern IllinoisUniversity is an equal opportunity/affirma-tive action employer committed to achievinga diverse community.

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Papers/Panels Proposal Deadline: December 1, 2006

of hosting this first WSSA conference in Canada. During the 1988Winter Olympics Calgarians earned the reputation of being warmand hospitable and every summer, visitors to the Calgary Stampedeenjoy western hospitality.

Calgary has a wonderful geographic location within reach ofmany world-famous attractions. Banff National Park in the RockyMountains is an hour away to the west. The mountains are visiblefrom the Hyatt where the conference will be held. Approximatelyan hour east of the city is the world-famous Royal Tyrell Museumof Paleontology in Drumheller. The museum which opened in1985, has 35 complete dinosaur skeletons on display, the largest

such assemblage in the world. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump,declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was used by aboriginalpeoples of the Plains for more than 5000 years. They killed buffaloby driving them over a precipice. Guides at the Interpretive Centreare members of the Blackfoot Nation. Not far away is the FrankSlide site of the greatest landslide in North American history. InApril 1903, 82 Million tones of limestone crashed from the summitof Turtle Mountain and buried a portion of the sleeping town.

Googling any of these will convince you to tack a couple ofdays onto your trip so you can visit these attractions.

Calgary and Phoenix are sister cities so it is fitting that theywill be hosting WSSA in consecutive years.

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The WSSA Student Paper Competition

The WSSA holds an annual Student Paper Competition. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Thebest paper award is presented to one undergraduate and one graduate research paper.

The Prize: The winner of the best paper award receives a cash prize of $500, a free conference registration at the 2007 con-ference in Calgary, and a one-year free WSSA membership (which includes the Social Science Journal). In addition, winnerswill have an opportunity to present their papers at the Calgary conference.

Deadline: The deadline for receipt of the paper is February 1st, 2007.

Paper Requirements:• The cover page should include title of the paper, authors name, institutional affiliation, address and contact informa-tion (e-mail address, phone number/cell phone number). • An abstract (not to exceed 200 words).• Paper cannot exceed 25 pages (which includes bibliography, tables, figures, appendices, and other supporting mate-rial. Cover page and abstract do not count as part of 25-page limit. The page limit is strictly enforced and papers longerthan 25 pages will not be read and considered for competition.• All pages must be double-spaced, in 12 point Arial font with 1” margin.• Papers submitted for competition must not be thesis or dissertations previously presented or published. • Authors should consult the Social Science Journal for formatting information. • Papers should be submitted via e-mail as a separate attachment in either Word or Rich Text format. Alternatively,three copies of the paper may be mailed via regular mail. E-mail submission is preferred.

Paper Evaluation Criteria (papers will be evaluated based on the following criteria):• Advancement of knowledge.• Appropriateness for a broad social science audience.• Quality and implementation of research design.• Definition and significance of the research topic.• Analysis of findings and discussion of their implications.• Clarity and cogency of writing.

Paper Submission: Send your papers to: Dr. Kant Patel, Political Science Department, Missouri State University, 901 S.National, Springfield, MO 65897. E-mail address: kantpatel@missouristate.edu. Phone: (417) 836-5925.

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necessary to give consumers what theydemand. When these decisions work, theplayers, coaches, and general managers arerewarded with money and fame. When thedecisions go badly, though, these very samepeople lose their jobs. But unlike other jobs,losing employment is not the only cost of baddecisions. Those who make bad decisions insports are subject to public ridicule frommasses of people. And these decisions canenter the lore of the sport and be repeated forgenerations of fans.

Despite these costs, recent scholarshipkeeps returning the same answer. People insports do not process information efficientlyand consequently tend to make systematicerrors.

This is the answer one finds in the workof Richard Thaler and Colin Camerer, leadingresearchers in Behavioral Economics. Thewriter Michael Lewis documented this result

in his bestselling book Moneyball withrespect to Major League Baseball. And myown research with Martin Schmidt andStacey Brook--entitled The Wages of Wins--also suggests that decision-makers in basket-ball fail to measure player performance accu-rately in the NBA.

The results in this area are interesting andexciting, but I think we are only scratchingthe surface. And the story has implicationsfor economics, psychology, and sociology. Ifpeople in sports cannot make decisions effi-ciently, when the stakes are so high, whywould we expect to see people elsewhereprocess information efficiently?

Even if you are not a sports fan the studyof sports should be of interest. Of course, ifyou are, think of the opportunity before you.Choosing to study sports allows you to col-lect money to do something you were goingto do anyway. And what could be better inlife?

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