Martha Ginn
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- MGINN@augusta.edu
- (706) 737-1710
- AH E314
Education
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Ph.D., Political Science and Government, General
University of South Carolina -, 2001
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BA, Political Science and Government, General
Western Kentucky University, 1995
Awards & Honors
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award
Georgia Political Science Association , 2016
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Professional Impact Fund Award
Pamplin College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, 2016
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Professional Impact Fund Award
Pamplin College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, 2015
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Professional Impact Fund Award
Pamplin College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, 2014
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Award for Teaching Excellence
Georgia Political Science Association , 2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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POLS 4501
Const. Law: Dist. of Power
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PADM 6050
Constitutional & Admin Law
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POLS 2101
Introduction to Pol. Science
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POLS 2000
Society, Law & the Criminal
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PADM 6030
Grant Writing & Administration
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POLS 3301
Judicial Process
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POLS 4601
Const. Law: Civil Liberties
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POLS 4950
Pol. Science Selected Topics: Advanced Study in Public Law
Teaching Interests
Introduction to Political Science
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Judicial Process
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Public Administration, Local and Regional Governance, and Domestic Terrorism, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- NIL and Higher Education: An Exploration of the Early Impact of NIL on Fundraising and Competition in Universities and Athletic Departments, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- COVID‐19 and 2020 presidential election speeches: A content analysis of pandemic campaign rhetoric, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Domestic terrorism, incumbency, and legislative vote shares, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- TERRORISM AND RIGHT-PARTY VOTE SHARES IN LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
1. Appellate courts decision-making
2. Public opinion
3. Political participation
4. Student success and retention
5. Terrorism
Department Service
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Pre Law Day
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Departmental By-Laws Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Mock Trial Coach
2015 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Pre Law Club
2015 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Saundra Ribando Graduate Student Award Committee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Undergraduate Preview Day
- 2015
Role: Other
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Pamplin College Online Instruction Committee
2008 - 2010
Role: Committee Member
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Pamplin Student Research and Travel Committee
2009 - 2009
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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InStep Consultant Group
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Experiential Learning and Internships
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2015 - Present
Role: Attendee, Graduation
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QEP Stakeholder Input
2015 - Present
Role: Other
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University Senate Committee on Promotion and Tenure
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Dissertation Committee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Political Science Association Teaching and Learning Commitee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Political Science Association
2011 - Present
Role: Member
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Southern Political Science Association
1997 - Present
Role: Member
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American Politics Research
- 2016
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
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Kiwanis Club of Augusta
2016 - Present
Role: Board Member
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Kiwanis Club of Augusta
2016 - Present
Role: Member
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Communications Committee, Grace United Methodist Church
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Education Committee, Grace United Methodist Church
2011 - Present
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Long Range Planning Executive Committee, Grace United Methodist Church
2009 - Present
Role: Committee Member
