Wave II of Political Socialization Study Nearing Completion

Wave II of the multi-wave study of political socialization of adolescents in the Columbus Public School (CPS) system is nearing completion. Wave I, conducted in fall 2005 and winter 2006, included interviews of teachers, parents, and students. Wave II, conducted in fall 2006, includes interviews with hundreds of current and former CPS students to assess the long-term impact of civics curricula, political conversation, and mass media on democratic outcomes. Pending additional funding, the study will finish in 2008 with a final post-election follow-up interview. To read more about Wave II, click here.

Welcome to Lance Holbert!

With great pleasure we welcome Lance Holbert to the School of Communication and the COPS group as an Associate Professor effective Fall 2007. Lance is an extremely prolific scholar in the field of communication and he will be a great addition to the group. Until he arrives at OSU, he can be reached at r.lance.holbert@gmail.com.