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Diplomas / Degrees

Ph.D., University of Notre Dame (2002)
B.A., Loyola College in Maryland (1992)

Recent Courses

American Political Thought
Family And Sexuality In Political Theory
Feminist Theory
Independent Study Women In Development II
Introduction To Politics
Modern Political Theory In The Western World
Women And Comparative Political Development

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Political philosophy from ancient to contemporary, politics of the family, feminist theory, politics and literature, gender and international relations, diversity, and Gender Studies.

Research Interests

The family in contemporary political theory and political discourse, feminist theory, a public ethic of care, politics of rights, politics and literature, and disability studies

Recent Articles

Levy, Traci. (2006, 12). "The Relational Self and the Right to Give Care". New Political Science, 28, No. 4:, 547-570.

Levy, Traci. (2005, 3). "At the Intersection of Intimacy and Care: Redefining 'Family' through the Lens of a Public Ethic of Care". Politics & Gender, 1, No. 1, 65-95.

Invited Presentations and Lectures

Levy, Traci (03 June 2005). “The Politics of Defining Families". Long Island Alzheimer's Association, Port Washington, NY.

Levy, Traci (12 October 2004). "Political 'Gaps:' God, Gender, and Youth" . National Council of Jewish Women (South Shore Section), Rockville Center, NY.

Conference Presentations and Papers

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Levy, Traci & Deborah Little (31 August 2008). Paper presented: “Who Cares and Other Tensions between a Public Ethic of Care and Disability Studies". 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Boston, Massachusetts

Gray, Margaret and Traci Levy (29 August 2008). Paper presented: "Transnational Workers, Inequality, and Household Structure". 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, Boston, Massachusetts

Levy, Traci and Deborah Little (20 June 2008). "Personal Assistant? Caregiver? A Dialogue between Disability Studies & Care Theory". Paper Presented at the Society for Disability Studies, New York City

Levy, Traci & Elizabeth Palley (07 May 2007). Presented paper: "U.S. Education Policy: Liberal Inadequacies and the Care Alternative". Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work Conference: "Celebrating a Tradition of Caring", New York, New York

Levy, Traci & Elizabeth Palley (09 March 2007). Presented paper: ""A Public Ethic of Care, Gifted Education, and No Child Left Behind". Annual Meeting of the Western Political Science Association, Las Vegas, Nevada

Other Scholarly / Artistic Work

PUBLISHED BOOK REVIEW:

Levy, Traci. REVIEW OF: Carefair: Rethinking the Responsibilities and Rights of Citizenship. Paul Kershaw. Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press, 2005. REVIEW APPEARS IN: Governance: An International Journal of Policy, Administration and Institutions. Vol. 19, No. 4 (October 2006): 680-682.

ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION BUT NOT PUBLISHED YET:

Levy, Traci & Elizabeth Palley, "Education, Needs, and a Feminist Ethic of Care: Lessons from Discomfort with Academic Giftedness." Social Politics (Accepted May 1, 2009; publication forthcoming).

WORKS-IN-PROGRESS:

Levy, Traci and Deborah Little. "Disability Studies and a Public Ethic of Care: Invisibility, Voice, and Care of the Self." [Conference paper being revised into article manuscript. In advanced revision stage.]

Gray, Margaret and Traci Levy. "Transnational Workers, Inequality, and Household Structure." [Conference paper being revised into article manuscript. In preliminary revision stage.]

Honors and Accomplishments

"Teaching Excellence Award" for non-tenured faculty, from Adelphi University, 2005-2006

"Academic Advisor Recognition Award" from the Adelphi University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, May 2006

“Women’s Recognition Dinner Faculty Award” (one of two given) for “Outstanding Service, Leadership, and Commitment to Excellence,” from the Adelphi Student Government Association and Center for Student Involvement, March 2008.

"Distinguished Faculty Excellence Award" from the Senior Class of 2006, November 2005

Award recipient, Women's Recognition Dinner hosted by Adelphi's Student Government Association, March 2004 and March 2005

Professional Activities

Reviewed Manuscripts for the Review of Politics and Politics & Gender

Member, American Political Science Association (APSA), 1999 to present

Member of following APSA sections: Foundations of Political Theory,
Women and Politics, and Politics, Literature, and Film

Member, Western Political Science Association, 2007-present

Member, Society for Disability Studies, 2008-present.

Conference Attendee: Association of American Colleges and Universities, "Diversity and Learning: A Defining Moment," October 19-21, 2006, Philadelphia, PA

Community and Corporate Leadership

Member, Cross Street Elementary School, Health & Safety Committee
(Fall 2004-Spring 2005)

Member, Mineola Union Free School District, Gifted Advisory Committee
(January 2005- December 2007)