Sara L. Zeigler
Department of Government
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 40475
Sara.Zeigler@eku.edu
859-622-1018
859-351-6850 (cell)
www.people.eku.edu/zeiglers/htm
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EDUCATION
Ph.D.; M.A. Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Major Fields: Political Theory; Public Law
Minor Field: Women's Studies
Dissertation: Family Service: Labor, the Family and Legal Reform in the
United States
BA, Political Science
Reed College
Thesis: The Undereducation of Hispanics in the United States
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Chair, Department of Government, 2006-present
Professor, Political Science, Eastern Kentucky University, 2007-present
Interim Chair, Department of Government, 2005-2006
Director of Women's Studies, Eastern Kentucky University, 2002-2005
Associate Professor, Political Science, Eastern Kentucky University
2002-2007
Assistant Professor, Political Science, Eastern Kentucky University
1997-2002
Instructor, Political Science, Eastern Kentucky University
1996-1997
Teaching Assistant, Political Science, UCLA
1994-1995
Database Manager, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
1992-1994
Teaching Assistant, Political Science, UCLA
1990-1992
Reader, Political Science, UCLA
Course: Government and Labor, Spring 1990
Research Assistant, Political Science (UCLA, Summer 1990, 1991).
Research Assistant (Reed College Public Policy Institute, 1988-9).
Research Assistant (Reed College, 1988)
PUBLICATIONS:
Refereed:
Zeigler, Sara L. and Stewart, Kendra. “Positioning Women’s Rights
within Asylum Policy: A Feminist Analysis of Political Persecution.”
Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies. Forthcoming, Volume 29, Number 3.
Zeigler, Sara L. and Moran, Sheena M. “Revisiting Adam’s Rib: Student
Performance, Gender Stereotyping and Trial Simulations.” Journal of
Political Science Education, 2008, Volume 4, pp. 187-204.
Zeigler, Sara L. and Gunderson, Gregory G. “Conflict’s Aftermath:
The Gendered Dimensions of Compensation and Reconstruction.” Ethics and
International Affairs. 2006, Volume 20, pp. 171-1192.
Zeigler, Sara L.. “Litigating Equality: The Failure of the Equal Pay
Act.” Review of Public Personnel Administration, 2006, Volume 26, pp.
199-215.
Zeigler, Sara L. and Gunderson, Gregory G.“Pernicious Patriarchy or
Prosecutorial Progress? Confronting Culture, Combat and Rape in
International Law.”Journal of Conflict Studies, 2005, Volume 25, pp.
23-44.
Zeigler, Sara L. and Gunderson, Gregory G. 2005 What's Next for
G.I. Jane? Women Warriors and the U.S. Military. University Press
of America.
Zeigler, Sara L. "Uniformity and Conformity: Regionalism and the
Adjudication of the Married Women's Property Acts," Polity , 1996
Volume 28, pp467-496.
Zeigler, Sara L. "Wifely Duties: Marriage, Labor and the Common Law in
Late Nineteenth Century America," Social Science History, 1996, Volume
20 pp. 63-96.
Invited Contributions
Zeigler, Sara L. “Schlesinger v. Ballard.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of
the Supreme Court of the United States, edited by David Tanenhaus et
al. Forthcoming, MacMillan Reference USA.
Zeigler, Sara L. “Rostker v. Goldberg. Essay in the Encyclopedia of the
Supreme Court of the United States, edited by David Tanenhaus et al.
Forthcoming, MacMillan Reference USA.
Zeigler, Sara. L. “William Blackstone.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of
the First Amendment, edited by David Hudson, David Schultz and John
Vile. Forthcoming, Congressional Quarterly Press.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Communications Decency Act.” Essay in the
Encyclopedia of the First Amendment, edited by David Hudson, David
Schultz and John Vile. Forthcoming, Congressional Quarterly Press.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Confederate Flag.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of the
First Amendment, edited by David Hudson, David Schultz and John
Vile. Forthcoming, Congressional Quarterly Press.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Discrimination Laws.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of
the First Amendment, edited by David Hudson, David Schultz and John
Vile. Forthcoming, Congressional Quarterly Press.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Feminist Theory and the First Amendment.” Essay in
the Encyclopedia of the First Amendment, edited by David Hudson, David
Schultz and John Vile. Forthcoming, Congressional Quarterly Press.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Sunday Blue Laws.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of the
First Amendment, edited by David Hudson, David Schultz and John
Vile. Forthcoming, Congressional Quarterly Press.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Book Banning.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of Civil
Liberties, edited by John Vile and David Schultz. M.E.Sharpe, 2005, pp.
106-108.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Allegheny County v. Greater Pittsburgh ACLU.” Essay
in the Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties, edited by John Vile and David
Schultz. M.E.Sharpe, 2005, pp. 242-243.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Abington School District v. Schempp,” Essay in the
Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties, edited by John Vile and David Schultz.
M.E.Sharpe, 2005, 1-2.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Branzburg v. Hayes,” Essay in the Encyclopedia of
Civil Liberties, edited by John Vile and David Schultz.
M.E.Sharpe, 2005, pp.119-120.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Theophilus Parsons.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of
Great Judges, edited by John Vile. ABC-Clio Press, 2003, pp.
596-601.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Rose Elizabeth Bird.” Essay in the Encyclopedia of
Great Judges, edited by John Vile. ABC-Clio Press, 2003, pp.
66-74.
Zeigler, Sara. L “Thomas Alexander Marshall.” Essay in the Encyclopedia
of Great Judges, edited by John Vile. ABC-Clio Press, 2003, pp.
497-501.
Reed College Public Policy Institute Project: Report on presence of
white supremacist groups in Oregon and feasibility of creating a Human
Relations Commission, prepared for the American Jewish Committee.
Reed College Public Policy Institute Project: Report on state mandatory
sentencing laws as a means of reducing prison crowding, prepared for
the Oregon Jail Overcrowding Project
WORKS UNDER REVIEW
Zeigler, Sara L. and Patton, Dana. “Under my Thumb: National Interest
Group Control of State Affiliates and Its Policy Implications.” Under
review.
Zeigler, Sara L. and Halva-Neubauer, Glen A. "Promoting
Fetal Personhood: The Rhetorical and Legislative Strategies of
the Pro-Life Movement after Casey." Under review.
PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL
PARTICIPATION
“Under My Thumb: National Interest Group Control of State Affiliates
and its Policy Implications.” Co-authored with Dana J. Patton.
Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April
2008.
“Old Wine in New Bottles: The Return of Fetal Personhood.” Co-authored
with Glen A. Halva-Neubauer. To be presented at the Southern
Political Science Association Meeting, New Orleans, LA, January 2008.
“Strategic Choice: The Instrumental Use of Litigation by Interest
Groups to Define “Undue Burden” in the Post-Casey Era.” Co-authored
with Glen A. Halva-Neubauer. Presented at the American Political
Science Association Meeting, Chicago, IL, August, 2007.
“Learning Through Competition: How to Integrate Best Pedagogical
Practices with Student Competitions.” Workshop at the American
Political Science Association’s Conference on Teaching and Learning,
Charlotte, NC, February 2007.
“Women as Academic Leaders.” Roundtable at the Southern Political
Science Association Meeting, New Orleans, LA., January 2007.
“Who’s Winning and Why? A Comparative Study of a Conservative and
Feminist Interest Group.” Co-authored with Dana Patton. American
Political Science Association Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, August 2006
(revised version of paper presented at NWSA in June 2006).
“Winning the Abortion Wars: A Comparative Study of Interest Group
Tactics.” Co-authored with Dana Patton. Presented at the National
Women’s Studies Association Meeting, Oakland, CA., June 2006.
Undergraduate Research Panel, Chair. Kentucky Political Science
Association, Richmond, KY, March 2006.
“Revisiting Adam’s Rib: Student Performance, Gender Stereotyping and
Trial Simulations.” Co-authored with Sheena Moran. Presented at the
Southern Political Science Association Meeting, Atlanta, GA, January
2006.
“Litigating Equality: Pragmatic Legal Feminism and the Failure of the
Equal Pay Act.” Presented at Southern Political Science Association
Meeting, New Orleans, LA, January 2005
“Pernicious Patriarchy or Prosecutorial Progress?” co-authored with
Gregory G. Gunderson. Presented at the National Women’s Studies
Association, June 18-20, 2004. Conference
“Roe at 30-something.” Roundtable presentation at Gender Acts
Conference, Furman University, presented March 26, 2004.
“Political Theory Panel,” Discussant, Kentucky Political Science
Association Meeting, March 5-6, 2004.
“Conflict’s Aftermath: The Gendered Dimensions of Compensation and
Reconstruction,” co-authored with Gregory G. Gunderson, presented at
the Southern Political Science Association Meeting, January 8-11, 2004.
“War Crimes Engendered: Culture, Combat, and the Prosecution of Rape in
International Law,”co-authored with Gregory G. Gunderson, presented at
the Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April 4-6, 2003.
"Peacekeeping and Postmodernism: A Feminist Military, " co-authored
with Gregory G. Gunderson., presented at the Kentucky Political Science
Association Meeting, March 1, 2002.
"Women Warriors Worldwide: A Comparative Look at Women in the
Military," co-authored with Gregory G. Gunderson, presented at the
Southern Political Science Association Meeting, November 2001.conference
"Political and Feminist Theorists on the Subject of Women," Panel Chair
and Discussant, Southern Political Science Association Meeting,
November 2001.
"Morale Builder or Moral Outrage: Sexual Harassment and the U.S.
Military," co-authored with Gregory G. Gunderson, presented at the
Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April 2001.
"Gender and the Military, " Panel Chair, Midwest Political Science
Association Meeting, April 2001
"Essential Changes for 21st Century Voting: How can we ensure that
another 'Florida Fiasco' does not disrupt an American presidential
election?" Panelist and Moderator. Symposium on Voting in the 21st
Century, Kentucky Political Science Assocation Meeting, March 2001.
"Making a Difference: The Influence of Congresswomen on Public Policy,"
Discussant, Southern Political Science Association Meeting, November
2000.
"Women, the United States Armed Forces, and the Combat Exclusion
Policy," co-authored with Gregory G. Gunderson, presented at the
Midwest Political Science Association Meeting, April 2000.
"Discretion or Discrimination: Women, Combat and the U.S. Military,"
co-authored with Gregory G. Gunderson, presented at the Southern
Political Science Association Meeting, November, 1999.
"Child Custody Law and the Gendered Dimensions of Parental Rights,”
presented at the Southwestern Political Science Association Meeting,
March, 1999.
"Thinking About Race," Panel Chair, Kentucky Political Science
Association Meeting, March, 1999.
"Citizenship," Discussant, Southern Political Science Association,
November, 1998.
"Wifely Duties: Marriage, Labor and the Common Law in Nineteenth
Century America," Social Science History Association Meeting, November,
1993.
INVITED LECTURES:
“Becoming an Effective Scholar.” Co-presented with Jerry Pogatshnik.
Presented at the EKU Teaching and Learning Center, September 2008.
“Death by Chocolate: Slave Labor in a Heart-Shaped Box.” Politics on
Your Plate. Richmond, KY, September 2006.
“Pragmatism and Prudence: The Political Philosophy of Edmund
Burke.” Panel Discussion on Irish Politics, Eastern Kentucky
University, September 2005.
“Should Gay Marriage Be Permitted?” Philosophy Club Debate. Presented
October 27, 2004
“Is Affirmative Action Just?” Philosophy Club Debate, presented April
6, 2004.
“When may a nation use military force against other countries?”
Philosophy Club Debate, presented March 4, 2003.
“The Patriot Act and our Civil Liberties,” Invited presentation to
Richmond Unitarian Universalists, January 2003.
“Peacekeeping, Postmodernism and Feminism: Toward a Feminist Military?”
presented at Morehead State University on November 7, 2002.
“Reflections on September 11: Civil Liberties,” University Forum on the
Anniversary of September 11, September 2002.
"The Right to Belong: Reconciling Group Rights and Individual Autonomy.
" 2001-2002 Chautauqua Series, "Standing on Rights: Moral Ideals and
Human Realities," presented on March 28, 2002.
“September 11 and Our Civil Liberties,” University Forum on September
11, September, 2001
"Women in Combat: Lessons from Civilian Law,", Eastern Kentucky
University Forum, April 1998.
"Adultery in the Military: Does a Double Standard Exist?"Eastern
Kentucky University Forum, Sept. 1997.
"Feminist Views on Pornography," Eastern Kentucky University Forum,
March, 1997.
"1996 Election Presidential Election: Candidate Positions on Women's
Issues," Eastern Kentucky University, October, 1996.
TEACHING FIELDS: COURSES
TAUGHT
Political Theory
Introductory Political Theory
Classical Political Theory
Modern Political Theory
American Political Thought
Contemporary Political Theory
Public Law
Law and Society
Constitutional Law
The Supreme Court
Equal Protection Law
Fundamental Rights in American Constitutional Law
Mock Trial
Gender and Law
Psychology and Politics of the Legal Process (Honors)
Women’s Studies
The Politics of Sex
Introduction to Women’s Studies
Others
Introduction to American Government
Principles of Politics
Introduction to Public Administration
The Politics of Human Rights
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
University Level
Chairs' Association, Chair (2008-present)
Chairs' Association, Chair-Elect (2007-2008)
Provost's Council, Chairs' Representative (2008-2009)
Service Learning Advisory Committee, Co-Chair (2006-2008)
Women's Studies Advisory Committee (1998-2007)
Legislative Internship Screening Committee (1999-present)
Student Disciplinary Council, Chair (2004-present)
African/African-American Studies Advisory Committee (2002-present)
Diversity Committee (2002-present)
Faculty Co-Sponsor, EKU Barrister's Society (2000-present)
Member, Honors Program Faculty (2000-present)
Mock Trial Program Director (1998-present)
Chair, Search Committee for Chair of English and Theater (2006-2007)
Mentor, Women Involved in Living and Learning Program (2002-2006)
Mentor, Education Pay$ Program (2003-2005)
University Mentoring Committee (2003-2006)
New Student Days Committee (2002-2005)
Cooperative Education Coordinator, Women's Studies (2002-2005)
Student Success Council (2001-2004)
EKU Pre-Law Advisor (2000-2002, 2008-present)
Faculty Fellow, New Student Days (2000-2005)
Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative (1999-2004)
Celebration of Appalachian Women Planning Committee (1999-2000)
Women's History Month Planning Committee (1999)
Honors Faculty (1998-present)
College Level
Arts and Sciences Strategic Planning Committee (2003-2005)
Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee (1998-2000, 2005-2007)
Arts and Sciences Development Committee (2001-2003)
Department Level
Government Strategic Planning Committee (2003-present, Chair as of 2005)
Co-Chair, Undergraduate Programs Committee (2004-present)
Undergraduate Advisor (1999-present)
Student-Faculty Relations Committee (1997-present)
Promotion and Tenure Committee (2003-2004)
Political Science Graduate Programs Committee (2000-2007)
Advisor for the M.A. program in Political Science (2000-2007)
Cooperative Education and Internship Coordinator, Department of
Government (1999-2002)
Political Science Brochure Committee, Chair (1998)
HONORS:
Congressman Neal Smith Award, American Mock Trial Association (April
2006)
Student Government Association, Distinguished Educational Leader Award,
Most Outstanding (Spring 2005)
Student Affairs, Distinguished Service Award (Fall 2004)
Student Life Award, Leadership Outside the Classroom Award (Spring 2004)
Student Government Association, Distinguished Educational Leader Award
(Fall 2002)
Kappa Alpha Fraternity Teaching Award (2001)
Golden Key Honor Society, Faculty Honoree (1999)
Pi Sigma Alpha, Honorary Member (1997)
UCLA Nominee for the APSA Corwin Award for Best Dissertation in Public
Law (1997)
Graduate Woman of the Year, Dept. of Political Science (1996)
UCLA Graduate Division Dissertation Year Fellowship (1995-6)
UCLA Political Science Departmental Fellowship (1989-90)
Phi Beta Kappa (1989)
AJC Human Rights Commission Award of Appreciation (1988)
Reed College Certificate of Achievement (1986-1989)
FUNDRAISING/GRANTS:
EKU Mock Trial Program, External Funding:
2003-2004: $19,875 (American Mock Trial Association, National
Tournament sponsorship; private donations)
2002-2003: $10,500 (American Mock Trial Association, National
Tournament sponsorship; private donations)
EKU Mock Trial Program, Internal Grants, Student Government Association
2006-2007: $6900
2005-2006: $6700
2004-2005: $6100
2003-2004: $5000
2002-2003: $4000
Faculty Development Grants:
2005-2006: $275
2004-2005: $350
2003-2004: $500
2002-2003: $1000
Women’s Studies:
Wal-Mart Literacy Grant: $1000
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
MEMBERSHIPS
Officer positions:
President, American Mock Trial Association (2008-present)
President-Elect, American Mock Trial Association (2006-2008)
Secretary, American Mock Trial Association (2004-2006)
Treasurer, Women’s Caucus, Southern Political Science Association,
2007-present
Professional Organization
Committee Assignments:
Section Chair, Teaching Political Science, 2009 Program Committee,
Southern Political Science Association Meeting
Member, American Mock Trial Association Board of Directors
Member, American Mock Trial Association Committee on Regional
Tournaments
Member, American Mock Trial Association Committee on National
Tournaments
Member, Law and Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, The Washington
Center
Tournament Director, National Mock Trial Tournament (2002-2005)
Tournament Director, Sanders Tournament at EKU (2001-present)
Reviewer Work:
Reviewer, American Political Science Review
Reviewer, National Women’s Studies Association
Reviewer, Journal of Women, Politics and Policy
Reviewer, Journal of Politics
Reviewer, Social Science History
External Reviewer, Austin Peay Department of Political Science, Program
Review
External Reviewer, University of Tennessee- Martin Department of
Political Science Program Review
Professional Memberships
Member, American Political Science Association
Member, Southern Political Science Association
Member, Women's Caucus, Southern Political Science Association
Member, Kentucky Political Science Association
Member, American Association of University Professors
Member, Midwest Political Science Association
Member, National Women’s Studies Association
Member, Women Leading Kentucky
Member, Madison County Women's Center Task Force (2000-2002)