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Ross Alexander, PhD

Ross Alexander, PhD

Program Affiliations

University President

Biography

Dr. Ross Alexander serves as the fifth President of Texas A&M University—Texarkana (TAMUT). Previously, he served for six years as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of North Alabama (UNA). Prior to UNA, he held numerous leadership positions at Indiana University East (IUE), including Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Before IUE, he was a faculty member and administrator at the University of North Georgia for many years. Dr. Alexander is an award-winning teacher, adviser, and scholar who maintains an active research agenda in the areas of American national government, online education, and organizational leadership. A proud husband to Lilia and father to Victoria, Madelaine, and Ross Jr.; Dr. Alexander enjoys reading history, physical fitness, and advocating for TAMUT in the community and across the region. 

Professional Experience

  • President/CEO, Texas A&M University-Texarkana (August 2023 to present)
  • Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of North Alabama (July 2017-July 2023)
  • Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indiana University East (July 2014-June 2017)
  • Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate & Continuing Education, Indiana University East (January 2012 to December 2014)
  • Director, Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), University of North Georgia (August 2006 to December 2011)
  • Department Head of Political Science and Criminal Justice, University of North Georgia (August 2010 to December 2011)
  • Assistant Department Head of Political Science and Criminal Justice, University of North Georgia (August 2008-July 2010)
  • Associate Professor of Political Science w/tenure, University of North Georgia (August 2008-December 2011)
  • Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of North Georgia (August 2003-July 2008)
  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dominican University (September 2002 to July 2003)
  • Instructor of Political Science, Dominican University (September 1999 to July 2002)

Education

  • Certificate, Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard University (2016)
  • Ph.D. in Political Science, Northern Illinois University (2002)
  • M.P.A., Arizona State University (1998)
  • B.A. w/majors in Political Science and History, Beloit College (1996) 

Teaching

A broadly trained political scientist, Dr. Alexander remains an active classroom teacher—both face-to-face and online—at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Courses he has taught frequently over the past 25 years, include: State and Local Government, Public Budgeting and Finance, Public Human Resources Management, American Political Thought, Political Leadership, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership, American National Government, and the Senior Seminar in Political Science, among many others. 

Scholarship & Creative Activity

Books (peer-reviewed)

  1. Alexander, Ross C. (ed.) 2017. Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning across Academic Disciplines. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University Press.
  2. Alexander, Ross C. and Carl Cavalli (eds.) 2011. The Basics of American Government. University Press of North Georgia. Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.*

 

Chapters (peer-reviewed)

  1. Alexander, Ross C. 2021. “Chapter One: Theories of Democracy and Types of Government,” in Carl Cavalli (ed.) The Basics of American Government (4th). Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  2. Alexander, Ross C. 2021. “Chapter Two: The U.S. Constitution,” in Carl Cavalli (ed.) The Basics of American Government (4th). Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  3. Alexander, Ross C. 2021. “Chapter Thirteen: State and Local Government,” in Carl Cavalli (ed.) The Basics of American Government (4th). Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  4. Alexander, Ross C. 2017. “Introduction,” in Ross C. Alexander (ed.) Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning across Academic Disciplines. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University Press.
  5. LaForge, C., K. Rees, L. Alexander & R. Alexander. 2017. “Chapter Four: Political Science.” in Ross C. Alexander (ed.) Best Practices in Online Teaching and Learning across Academic Disciplines. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University Press.
  6. Alexander, Ross C. 2017/2013. “Chapter One: Theories of Democracy and Types of Government,” in Carl Cavalli (ed.) The Basics of American Government (3rd). Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  7. Alexander, Ross C. 2017/2013. “Chapter Two: The U.S. Constitution,” in Carl Cavalli (ed.) The Basics of American Government (3rd). Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  8. Alexander, Ross C. 2017/2013. “Chapter Thirteen: State and Local Government,” in Carl Cavalli (ed.) The Basics of American Government (3rd). Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  9. Alexander, Ross C. 2011. “Chapter One: Theories of Democracy and Types of Government,” in Alexander, Ross C. and Carl Cavalli (eds.) The Basics of American Government. Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  10. Alexander, Ross C. 2011. “Chapter Two: The U.S. Constitution,” in Alexander, Ross C. and Carl Cavalli (eds.) The Basics of American Government. Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.
  11. Alexander, Ross C. 2011. “Chapter Thirteen: State and Local Government,” in Alexander, Ross C. and Carl Cavalli (eds.) The Basics of American Government. Dahlonega, GA: University Press of North Georgia.

*I co-edited the 2011 edition of The Basics of American Government, but not the 2013/2017/2021 editions, having left the institution. I remain as an author of three chapters.

 

Journal Articles (peer-reviewed)

  1. Alexander, R. and L. Alexander. 2019. Teaching Political Science Online at the Introductory, Major, and Graduate Levels: Designing and Delivering Courses for Student Engagement and Success. Indiana Journal of Political Science 15.
  2. Alexander, R., M. Blakefield, K. Frank, and M. Pomper. 2016. State Mandates and General Education: One Campus Responds to Challenges and Opportunities. Journal of General Education 65(1).
  3. LaForge, C. Y. You, R. Alexander & N. Sabine. 2015. Online Program Development as a Growth Strategy across Diverse Academic Programs. International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning 12(8).
  4. Alexander, R. 2015. Establishing an Administrative Structure for Online Programs. International Journal of Instructional Technology & Distance Learning 12(6).
  5. Miner, J. S. and R.C. Alexander. 2010. LibGuides in Political Science: A Gateway to Information Literacy and Improved Student Research. Journal of Information Literacy 4(1).
  6. Alexander, R.C.; C. McCarthy-Reckard & B. Paterline. 2010. The Effect of Citizen Input on State Legislator Decision-Making: Does Gender Matter? Journal of Social Sciences 24(1).
  7. Batchelder, J. S. & R. C. Alexander. 2009. Effects of Personnel Policy on the Public Administration Paradigm Shift: From Merit to Neo-managerial. Journal of Social Sciences 21(3).
  8. Alexander, R. C. 2008. The Feasibility of Legalized Casino Gambling in Georgia. Proceedings of the Georgia Political Science Association. 2007 edition.
  9. Batchelder, J. S. and R. C. Alexander. 2008. The Applicability of Change Theories Concerning Website Revision at a Globally-Focused Comprehensive University. Globalization 7(1).
  10. Alexander, R. C., B.A. Paterline & John Hulsey. 2007. Citizen Involvement in the County Budget Process in Georgia. International Social Science Review 82 (3, 4).
  11. Alexander, R.C. and B.A. Paterline. 2005. Boom or Bust: Casino Gaming and Host Municipalities. International Social Science Review 80 (1, 2). 

Funded Grants

  1. Alexander, R., Cavalier, P., Tollison, S., Paulk, A., Mathis, M., Quinn, C., Elliott, E., Jones, B., & Brooking, D. (2022, November). Tennessee Valley Tri-State LSAMP Alliance: Creating a Pathway of Success for General STEM Education. Funded by the National Science Foundation: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation. (LSAMP) (NSF 20-590). Total Award: $2,497,206.
  2. Alexander, R., Paulk, A. Blackstone, T., Driskell, M., and Mathis, M. (Jan. 2021 – July 2022). Tennessee Valley Tri-State LSAMP Pre-Alliance Planning. Funded by the National Science Foundation: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) (National Science Foundation 17-579). Total Award: $119,600.
  3. Alexander, R. and Troutwine, J., National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) “Our Town” Grant, Indiana University East (2014-2016) Total Award: $50,000
Ross Alexander, PhD
President of Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Office of President President

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