Mack Shelley named University Professor

Mack Shelley, professor of political science, has been named a University Professor at Iowa State University.

He was recognized at the Sept. 11 ISU fall convocation. Shelley also holds faculty appointments in the Departments of Statistics and Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Shelley is known throughout the university, the state and the nation for his collaborative, consultative work style and his extensive expertise in research design and data analysis, especially in the area of human development and education. He has served on more than 600 graduate student committees, including 75 that he has chaired or co-chaired.

He is the author or co-author of nine books, 12 book chapters and nearly 200 journal articles, and he has made more than 225 presentations at scholarly and professional conferences. In addition, he has been involved in nearly 150 grant-funded research projects, many as principal investigator or co-principal investigator.

The title of University Professor is bestowed on a senior faculty member who has had a significant impact on his or her department and the university in the areas of teaching, research and professional service. The awardee receives a base salary addition of $2,500 and retains the title for the remainder of his or her career at the university.

Mack Shelley