Smith, Andre
Dr. Andre Smith
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Office: Lauretta Taylor 321K
Phone: 910-672-1572
Email: asmith158@uncfsu.edu
RESEARCH INTEREST
American Political Institutions, American Politics, Criminal Justice Policy, Race & Ethnic Studies, Political Theory
APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Professor of Political Science: Fayetteville State University January 2022-Present
Chair Social Science Department/Assistant Professor August 2017-January 22
Sex Crimes Investigator/Police Detective St. Louis Metropolitan Police August 1997-2017
PUBLICATIONS
Books (Peer Reviewed):
(2023) The Dynamic Social Contract: An American Case Study. Wilmington, Vernon Press.
(2017) The American Untouchables: America and the Racial Contract, Wilmington, Vernon Press
Peer Reviewed Articles:
(2021) “Separate and Unequal: Harris-Stowe State University and the Paradox of State Funding in Missouri,” The Journal of Negro Education, 90(2): 211-223.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2023, NCPSA-NCPAA Conference, “Friends-and-Neighbors in Predominantly African American St. Louis Aldermanic Elections a Comparison of Voter Mobilization,” UNCW.
2022, Social Equity Leadership Conference, “A Policy Comparison of Illicit Drug Interdiction and Juvenile Firearm Crimes, University of San Francisco School of Management.
2021, Villareal, Jill, Andre Smith. “Racial Difference in Dog Breed Personality Perception,” Animal Behavior Society.
2019, Smith, Andre. “Afrofuturism Toward a Framework,” Afrofuturism Conference, Witz University, Johannesburg, South Africa.
2017, Smith, Andre. “The Racial Contract and Caste,” Harris-Stowe State University Noon Day Lecture Series, St. Louis, Missouri.
EDUCATION
University of Missouri at St. Louis Ph.D. December 2011
Masters December 2007.
Major: Political Science
Emphasis: research methods, policy, urban politics, anti-terrorism policy, and minority politics.
Saint Louis University, B.A. January 1995
Major: History
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AND SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
American Political Science Association
Association of African American Political Scientist
Ethical Society of Police
COURSES
Research Methods & Statistics Political Statistics
Research Design The American Presidency
Political Theory Policy Analysis
Political Economy Introduction to American Government
Introduction to Political Science Introduction to Globalization
Introduction to Sustainability Terrorism & Homeland Security
International Affairs African American History
Principles of Public Administration Public Policy Formulation
COMMITTEES
Fayetteville State University
Faculty Senate Parliamentarian (2022-Present)
Member of the Governance Committee (2022- Present)
Department Research & Grant Committee (2022-Present)
Harris-Stowe State University
Faculty Senate President (2018-2020)
Co-Chair of Assessment (2019-2021)
Chair of Educational Policy Committee (2018-2020)
Member of the Assessment Committee (2018-2021)
Member of Calendar Committee (2017-2021)
PROFESSIONAL COURSEWORK
American Politics
American Politics – Professor David Kimball
Congressional Politics – Professor Brian Fogarty
Urban Politics – Professor Lana Stein
Public Policy/Political Economy
Public Policy Analysis – Professor Brady Baybeck
American Political Economy – Professor Dave Robertson
The Policy Process—Professor Brady Baybeck
International Relations
International Political Economy – Professor Kenny Thomas
International Relations – Professor Kenny Thomas
International Relations (Latin American Politics) – Professor Eduardo Silva
International Relations (European Welfare States) – Professor Joyce Moshapen
Public Administration
Leadership & Management Non-Profit Organizations—Professor John McClusky
Public Policy Administration – Professor Jean-Germain Gros
Organizational Behavior Administrative Process—Deborah Balser
Staff Management Issues—Staff
Legal Staff Management in Non-Profits—Staff
Financial Management in Non-Profits—Staff
History Courses:
Political Conflict & Peace – Professor Peter Ectsy
Regional American History – Professor Gerda Ray
Advanced Topics American Constitutional History—Professor Gerda Ray
Topics in Transnational History Readings on Modern Terrorism—Professor Frederick Fausz
Methods
Intermediary Inferential Statistics & Methods – Professor Kristi Walker
Inferential Statistics & Methods – Professor David Kimball
Advanced Statistical Methods – Professor Brian Fogarty
Introduction Evaluation Research Processes – Professor George McCall
Geographical Analysis GIS – Professor Brady Baybeck
Advanced Geographic Analysis – Professor Brady Baybeck
Game Theory—Professor Brian Fogarty
*All coursework completed at the University of Missouri St. Louis except where indicated.