Peter Yacobucci, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Classroom Building B210
Email: yacobupr@buffalostate.edu

Education

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor of Political Science, SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY
- Initial Appointment: Fall 2010 | Reappointment: Fall 2012
Associate Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs, Walsh University, North Canton, OH (2008–2010)
Pre-law Program Director, Walsh University (2003–2010)
Assistant Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs, Walsh University (2003–2008)
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ohio University, Lancaster Campus (2000–2003)
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Arizona (1997–1999)
Lecturer, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ (1995–1998)

Professional Experience

Policy and Project Impact Analyst, U.S. Technologies, Canton, OH (2006–2008)
Policy Analyst and Inspector, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Toronto, Ontario (1994–1995)
Policy Analyst, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Washington, DC (1992–1994)

Awards & Recognition

American Political Science Association Travel Support Award (2012)
Faculty Member of the Year, SUNY Buffalo State Student Political Society (2012)
UUP Individual Development Awards (2011–2012)
Phi Delta Phi – International Legal Fraternity, Lifetime Member (2010)
Pi Sigma Alpha – International Political Science Fraternity, Lifetime Member (1990)
National Performance Review Excellence Award, presented by Vice President Al Gore (Clinton Administration)

Professional Associations

American Political Science Association (1995–present)
Western Political Science Association (1996–present)
- Chair, Dissertation Awards Committee (2009)
Midwest Pre-law Advisors Association (2003–2010)
Southwestern Political Science Association (1999–2003)

Department & University Service

Member, Curriculum and Assessment Committee (2010–present)
Member, MPA Committee (2010–2013)
Elections Chair, USG Student Elections (2011–2012)
Developer, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program (2010–2012)
Lead, Revision of Skills Sequence for Political Science Majors (2010–2012)

Research & Scholarship

Works in Progress / Under Review

Affirmative Action: the Eroding Faultline of Equal Protection – Proposed for WPSA Annual Meeting (2013)
How the Supreme Court Stacked the Deck Against the Most Vulnerable – Under review, Open Political Science Journal
The Missed Revolution: How Twombly and Iqbal Tilted the Legal Playing Field while Political Science Remained Silent (with Patrick McGovern) – Under review, Politics, Bureaucracy and Justice
Introducing the Literature Grid: Helping Undergraduates Consistently Produce Quality Literature Reviews – Under review, Journal on Excellence in College Teaching
Government Discrimination: How the Equal Protection Clause Determines Discrimination – Book manuscript in preparation for submission to Kansas University Press

Peer-reviewed Articles

Potts, D. (2012). “Utilizing Literature Grids and Literature Maps.” OPOSSEM Wikitext.
Potts, D. (2001). “What is to be Gained from Simulations? Lessons from an Upper-Level Social Science Class.” Aurco Journal.

Book Chapters

“The Battle over the Court: The Politics of Judicial Nominations.” In American Politics Explained. ETS Publications, 2008.
“The Institutionalization of Public Policy: Examining the Deinstitutionalization of AFDC.” In Stuart Nagel, ed., Policy Analysis Methods. Policy Studies Organization, 2001.

Policy Reports & Initiatives

“The Social Impacts of Indian Gaming.” Massillon City Council Report, 2006.
Co-developer, INSPass (precursor to the LEXUS automated immigration entry system, now in use at U.S. borders).

Conference Presentations (Selected)

“Introducing the Literature Grid: Helping Undergraduates Consistently Produce Quality Literature Reviews.” APSA Teaching and Learning Conference, Washington, DC (2012)
“What Happened to the Liberals? The Growing Moderation of the Supreme Court Left.” APSA Annual Meeting (2011)
“The Missed Revolution: How Twombly and Iqbal Tilted the Legal Playing Field…” WPSA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX (2011)
“Persistent Irrationality and Voting: Appropriateness and Vote Choice.” SWPSA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2005)
[Additional presentations available upon request]

Public, Professional & University Service

AP Government Examination Grader, College Board (2006–2012)
Presenter, Forest District Civic Association (2010, 2012)
Discussant/Panelist, Elliott Spitzer Documentary Panel, SUNY Buffalo State (2011)
Manuscript Reviewer, American Political Science Review (2006–present)
Manuscript Reviewer, Political Science Research Quarterly (2005–present)
Multiple roles as Chair/Discussant at APSA, WPSA, SWPSA conferences

Community & Volunteer Activities