Kisha A. Hardwick

Kisha A. Hardwick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science Program at the University of Central Arkansas. She teaches courses including U.S. Government & Politics, Local Government & Politics, Public Management, Non-Profit Management, and Public Service as a Profession.

• Ph.D., Public Administration & Policy, Auburn University, 2018
• M.P.A., Auburn University, 2011
• B.A., Political Science, Auburn University, 2003

Her research focuses on bureaucratic-legislator interactions, term limits in governance, and gender dynamics in policing recruitment. She has published extensively on public administration, civic engagement, and service-learning pedagogy.

Recent publications highlight state-local governance, gender disparities in law enforcement, and civic education strategies. She emphasizes applied learning through partnerships with bureaucratic agencies and policy analysis frameworks.