Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: Research finds that a "well-conducted" door-to-door get-out-the-vote campaign can be expected to increase turnout by 7-12 percentage points. In a variety of field experiments conducted under the auspices of the California Votes Initiative, however, we have seen some efforts far exceed this, with an impact as large as 33 percentage points, while others have failed to have any effect whatsoever. We examine the details of various campaigns conducted in 2008 in order to determine the importance of social networks, organizational reputation and canvasser quality, among other measures, on the outcome of GOTV campaigns targeting low-propensity communities of color.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: In an era of increasing demands for accountability and high-stakes testing, there appears to be little emphasis on teacher professional development and leadership. We propose that teacher leadership become an important component in the rethining of future of teacher preparation.

Publication Type: Proceeding

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Review Method: Peer Reviewed
Abstract: The paper starts with a critical review of multicultralism as a form of
hidden racism presenting itself as a form of charitable recognition and
tolerance towards the "other", who is assigned a specific place within the
utopian space of an ideal open american public space shared by all citizens
as equals. Multiculturalism works smoothly as long as the "ethnics" know
their place and prove their normal identity as human beings and citizens.
However, under this message of normalizing the "ethnics", the hidden subtext
of this message is putting these groups under a permanent state of under
probation surveillance. This state of under probation becomes visible in
times of crisis like September Eleven, when the thin surface of tolerant
multiculturalism melts and the underlying racism emerges from its hiding.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: Various explanations have been offered for the success of the Door-In-The-Face (DITF) sequential request strategy. This document provides a synthesis of the DITF findings and argues that the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) provides a theoretical framework for explaining DITF findings. To explore that possibility, participants (N=492) were asked to respond to a questionnaire assessing TPB constructs regarding a variety of social organizations. Two weeks later, participants received a phone call from one of the organizations (a local homeless shelter) soliciting donations. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three DITF conditions of varying request sizes or a target request-only condition. Results indicated significant differences in verbal and actual compliance based on request size. Moreover, the results indicated the importance of perceived behavioral control in DITF contexts. Limitations and directions for future DITF study are discussed.