LAWRENCE MICHAEL LADUTKE, Ph.D.

Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION

1992-2002   CUNY Graduate Center, Ph.D. Program in Political Science
Ph.D. awarded 2002.
M.Phil. awarded 1996.
MA awarded 1995.
GPA: 3.80
     
1987-91   Rutgers University (Rutgers College), New Brunswick, NJ
BA Cum Laude, Political Science
Phi Beta Kappa
Pi Sigma Alpha

DISSERTATION

Title   Freedom of expression, human rights violations and democratization in postwar El Salvador
     
Abstract   This project contributes to the scholarly debates regarding the effects of political participation and impunity during democratization by assessing the role of freedom of expression in the protection of other fundamental human rights in postwar El Salvador. It also examines barriers to expression about human rights.
     
Sponsor   Kenneth P. Erickson
     
Reader   Adamantia Pollis, The New School University

GRANTS AND AWARDS

2003   Course Development Grant, The Program for Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness (PETE), the University of Richmond
     
2001-2002   The Athena Pollis Dissertation Award, CUNY Graduate Center
     
2000-2001   The Styskal Dissertation Award, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1999-2001   Graduate B Research Fellowship, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1998-2001   University Fellowship, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1999-2000   Dissertation Fellowship from The Institute for the Study of World Politics

The Kenneth B. & Mamie Phipps Clark Fellowship for Doctoral Research with Potential for Social Action, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1999   The American Conscience Award
     
1996-1999   University Tuition Scholarship, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1995-1998   Graduate B Teaching/Research Fellowship, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1994   University Fellowship, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1992-1993   Tuition Assistance Fellowship, The Graduate Center / CUNY
     
1991   Lindeback Scholarship, Rutgers College
     
1987-91   New Jersey Distinguished Scholars Award

Rutgers College Dean's List

PUBLICATIONS

2004   Freedom of expression in El Salvador: The struggle for human rights. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, Inc.
     
2003   Book review of Militarization, democracy and development: The perils of praetorianism in Latin America by Kirk S. Bowman. Latin American Politics and Society 45(4):147-51.
     
2002   Expression for and against the vigilante death squad Sombra Negra. Southwestern Journal of Law and Trade in the Americas 8(2):283-309.
     
2000   Review of Death squads in global perspective: Murder with deniability edited by Bruce B. Campbell and Arthur D. Brenner. Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs 42(4):127-31.
     
2000   Review of Militarization and demilitarization in El Salvador's transition to democracy by Philip J. Williams and Knut Walter. Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs, 42(1):174-8.

CONFERENCES AND GUEST PRESENTATIONS

2007   Does the Salvadoran Special Law Against Terrorist Acts Matter? A Response to Todd Landman’s “Holding the Line.” Paper presented at the Latin American Studies Association XXVII International Congress, Montreal, Canada, 8 September.
     
2007   Guantánamo after the Military Commissions Act of 2006, Cherry Hill Amnesty International Guest Presentation, Cherry Hill, NJ 15 April.
     
2006   Implications of the Military Commissions Act, Cape May Amnesty International guest presentation, Ocean City, NJ, 18 October.
     
2006   Lobbying for Amnesty International. Presentation to the Student Lobbyist Corps at the 2006 Rutgers Model Congress, sponsored by the Institute for Domestic & International Affairs, New Brunswick, NJ 22 April.
     
2006   Freedom of Expression in El Salvador, Rutgers University Amnesty International guest presentation, New Brunswick, NJ 18 January.
     
2004   Latin American Overview, part of the World Affair Council of Greater Richmond’s 2004 Great Decision Series, Richmond, VA, 18 February.
     
2003   Transitional justice in new democracies. Discussant for panel at the 2003 Midwest Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 4 April.
     
2002   The demilitarization and remilitarization of public security in postwar El Salvador. Paper presented at the 56th New York State Political Science Association Conference, Niagara, NY, 19 April.
     
2001   Expression for and against the vigilante death squad Sombra Negra. Paper presented at the New England Council of Latin American Studies Annual Fall Meeting, Salem, MA, 3 November.
     
2001   Freedom of expression and human rights violations in Ppostwar El Salvador: The Vilanova case. Paper presented at the Latin American Studies Association XXIII International Congress, Washington, DC, 6 September.
     
2000   Organized Human Rights for the Twenty-First Century, CUNY Graduate Center, New York, NY, November 17-18.
     
1999   Taller sobre la impunidad en El Salvador y Guatemala (Workshop on Impunity in El Salvador and Guatemala), Universidad de San Carlos (USAC), Guatemala City, Guatemala, November 4-5.
     
1998   The struggle of life against death: Freedom of expression in postwar El Salvador. Paper presented at the Latin American Studies Association XXI International Congress, Chicago, IL, September 24.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2002-2004   The University of Richmond, Department of Political Science
Visiting Assistant Professor
Introduction to Comparative Politics, Political Science 240
The Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean, Political Science 349
Special Topics in Political Science: Democratization, Political Science 379
Special Topics in Political Science: Freedom of Expression, Political Science 379
     
1996-1998   City College of New York, Political Science Department
Adjunct Lecturer
United States Government & Politics, Political Science 101
Political Ideas & Issues, Political Science 124
     
1994-1995   John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Government Department
Adjunct Lecturer
Introduction to American Government & Politics, Government 101

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1994   Performed statistical analysis of survey data for Professor Kenneth Sherrill in preparation for gay rights case.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

2005-2006   Brooklyn College, Children’s Studies Program and Center
Substitute Coordinator (Higher Education Assistant)
  • Managed the Children’s Studies Office.
  • Administered course and student records using SIMS, MS Access, and MS Excel.
  • Solved problems for students and faculty members.
  • 'Supervised student workers.
  • Conducted a wide range of internet-based research.
  • Collected and analyzed information on the curriculum of Children’s Studies programs at other universities.
  • Updated curriculum materials.
  • Participated in the hiring on full-time faculty and adjuncts, as well as student workers.
  • Wrote letters, reports, and other office documents.
  • Liaised with various departments and administrative offices.
  • Participated in community outreach initiatives, including lobbying for the creation of a Child Advocate Office in New York State.
  • Maintained the Children’s Studies website.
  • Assisted with fundraising efforts.
  • Provided support for the Children’s Studies internship program.
  • Taught an occasional class when needed.
     
1995-2000   Special Assistant to W. Ofuatey-Kodjoe, Executive Officer
Ph.D. Program in Political Science, CUNY CUNY Graduate Center
Research Assistant to Professor W. Ofuatey-Kodjoe, Executive Officer
  • Managed the Political Science Office.
  • Organized the monthly CUNY Human Rights Seminar Series.
  • Resolved problems for faculty and students.
  • Served as computer consultant for faculty and staff.
  • Supported committees.
  • Assisted with fundraising.
  • Conducted special research projects.

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

2005-Present   New Jersey Legislative Coordinator, Amnesty International USA
     
1996-2002   Student member of the Committe to Establish a Center for the Study of Human Rights, CUNY Graduate Center
     
1995-Present   Student member of the Dankwart A. Rustow Memorial Fund Committee, CUNY Graduate Center

LANGUAGES

Spanish   Advanced speaking, reading and writing abilities. Conducted five months of fieldwork in El Salvador including, dozens of Spanish-language interviews.
     
French   Basic knowledge for reading with dictionary


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