Top row (L to R): Dr. Jeremy Berry, Dr. Bruce Bowles, Dr. Sanfrená Britt, Dr. Jeffrey Dixon, Dr. Jerry Jones. Bottom row (L to R): Dr. John Koehler, Dr. Sam Fiala, Dr. Stephanie Peebles Tavera, Dr. Roslyn Schoen, Paul York. Not Pictured: Dr. Amy Mersiovsky and Dr. Rob Tennant
Killeen, Texas – When most people think of university professors, they conjure images of traditional classrooms where students gather and engage with the nation’s best and brightest scholars encouraging new generation of teachers, businesspeople, scientists, writers and historians.
And while that image is still accurate, A&M-Central Texas faculty and staff are doing even more: they will be contributing what they know from their respective disciplines to help inform the 2020 election outcomes.
Dr. Karen Clos, A&M-Central Texas spokesperson, applauded KXXV Channel 25 for the unique opportunity, emphasizing expertise in numerous areas relevant to the election.
“Just like any truly great team, our bench is deep with talent,” she said.
“Every member of the faculty is an expert in their field, committed to our students, and equally committed to being of service to the community outside the University. This gives them an extraordinary chance to demonstrate that their knowledge is applicable in a relevant, real-word way and serve the community at the same time.”
Viewers can find Election Day Coverage on KXXV throughout the day. KXXV will also be airing election coverage around the clock on their Roku, Apple and Amazon Fire apps. This coverage will include expert, fact-based insights from A&M-Central Texas faculty and staff, also available on the KXXV mobile app.
Panelists and Areas of Expertise
- Dr. Jeremy Berry, Associate Professor: Psychology of Social Movements
- Dr. Bruce Bowles, Assistant Professor: Impact of Rhetoric and "Post Truth" Era of Politics
- Dr. Sanfrena Britt, Adjunct Professor and Chief Diversity Officer: Civil Rights Movements
- Dr. Jeffrey Dixon, Associate Professor: Constitutional Law and Elections
- Dr. Sam Fiala, Assistant Professor and Department Chair: Anxiety/Depression
- Dr. Jody Fry, Professor: Leadership Principles
- Dr. Jerry Jones, Professor and Dean: Military History/International Affairs
- Dr. John Koehler, Assistant Professor: Government/Elections
- Dr. Amy Mersiovsky, Director and Chair of Nursing: Healthcare and COVID-19
- Paul York, Associate Dean of Student Affairs: The Impact of Young or "First Time" Voters
- Dr. Roslyn Schoen, Assistant Professor: Women’s Impact and Decision Making in Elections
- Dr. Stephanie Peebles Tavera, Assistant Professor: Women’s History/Women’s Rights
- Dr. Rob Tennant, Assistant Professor: Economics
