Ernest J. Yanarella
Address: Department of Political Science, 1659 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY 40506-0027
Phone: (859) 257-2989
Email Address: ejyana@uky.edu
Length of Service on the Board: June 2006-present, elected faculty representative
Term Expires: June 30, 2010
Offices/Positions Held on the Board: Member, academic affairs committee; Member, nominating committee.
Ernie Yanarella was elected as the faculty representative to the board in 2006. He was awarded a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a doctorate from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He has been a member of the UK political science faculty since 1970. He is the author of nine books and four dozen journal articles. He is active in the community civic, peace, and justice organizations. He is director of the College of Arts and Sciences Environmental Studies Program and co-director of UK 's Center for Sustainable Cities. Dr. Yanarella has received several awards for teaching and serves as lecturer and advisor for several entities, including the Canadian Embassy, U.S. Military Academy, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Okotoks (Alberta) Municipal Government, and Oakland (California) Mayor's Office.