I am the executive director of the Center for Civic Engagement and a professor of political science at Rose State College. Rose State College is an urban community college located just east of Oklahoma City. I also co-host two podcasts: "Not My Generation" and "Curiosity Porn." My research interests include American legislatures, Congress, political ideologies, and political economy.
I have given public presentations on civil discourse, civic participation, pluralism, human progress, polarization, and economic systems. I have also published commentaries in a variety of online media and am frequently interviewed regarding American politics.
Engagement as an HxA Member:
Presented at HxA Virtual Event, Summit, or Conference
Author of essay in inquisitive magazine or HxA: The Blog
Guest on HxA Podcast
HxA Writers Group Member or Veteran
Active Member of an HxCommunity
Active Member of an HxA Campus Community
Member of a formal HxA member advisory committee
Faculty Fellow at HxA's Segal Center for Academic Pluralism
Speaker's Title and Institutional/Organizational Affiliation:
Associate Dean for Social Sciences/Professor of Political Science at Rose State College and Executive Director at the Center for Civic Engagement at Rose State College
Event Type :
Lecture/Presentation
Fireside Chat
Book Talk
Constitution Day Event
Classroom Visit
Workshop
Podcast
Debate, Forum, or HxConversation
Speaking Topics - List up to 5 specific topics or titles, each separated by a semicolon:
Civil Discourse; Civic Participation; Pluralism; Understanding Different Economic Systems; Human Progress and Human Flourishing
Blackout Dates (Dates speaker is unavailable, Days/Month/Year):
December 24 - January 4 each year.
Distance Willing to Travel:
Any/No Limits to Travel Radius
Scholarly Area:
Social Sciences
Modality of Event :
In Person and/or Virtual
Willingness to be recorded:
Willing
Speaking Fee (Not including travel/lodging expenses):
$0-$5,000 USD
Recent Appearance (1 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"Arguments for a Second Constitutional Convention", Rose State College Constitution Extravaganza, 2023
Recent Appearance (2 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"Citizenship in a Pluralistic Society", Metropolitan Library System, 2023
Recent Appearance (3 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"Civic Participation: The Lifeblood of Democracy", Metropolitan Library System, 2023
Recent Appearance (4 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"Civil Discourse: The Glue for Democratic Governance", Metropolitan Library System, 2023
Recent Appearance (5 of 5) -title, host institution, year:
"How Polarization Undermines Democratic Governance", Midwest City Rotary, 2023
Link to Speaker's Professional Website (to include sample writings and more extensive bio):
https://www.rose.edu/staff/social-sciences-department/davenport-james/