WASHINGTON, DC – The American Political Science Association (APSA) is delighted the U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Colleen J. Shogan to be the next Archivist of the United States and head of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
As APSA noted in our August 4, 2022 statement, Dr. Shogan is a celebrated political scientist who holds “an outstanding record of executive leadership and service in government, an extensive record of research management, and an abiding commitment to the enduring value of the National Archives to our democracy and an informed citizenry.” In addition, Dr. Shogan’s confirmation is historic; she will be the first woman appointed as Archivist of the United States in a permanent capacity.
Dr. Shogan most recently served as director of the David M. Rubenstein Center for White House History at the White House Historical Association. She has served as a APSA council member and as president of the National Capital Area Political Science Association. Formerly an adjunct professor of political science at Georgetown University, Dr. Shogan has published books and scholarly articles on the presidency, Congress, and women in politics. She has also held several positions at the Library of Congress and Congressional Research Service, including serving as the Assistant Deputy Librarian for Collections and Services, the Deputy Director of the Congressional Research Service, and the Deputy Director of National and International Outreach. Dr. Shogan received a Ph.D. in political science from Yale University and served as an APSA Congressional Fellow.
The Archivist of the United States is responsible for the administration of federal public records and acts as a trusted voice within the research community across disciplines. We are proud to have Dr. Shogan representing the political science discipline in the federal government and are eagerly looking forward to working with her as she assumes her new role.
The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Dr. Colleen Shogan as the 11th Archivist of the United States.
Nominated by President Biden on August 3, 2022, Shogan will begin her tenure as the head of the National Archives and Records Administration next week.https://t.co/KL11CUPvd6 pic.twitter.com/268buX6Nau
— US National Archives (@USNatArchives) May 10, 2023
My heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Colleen Shogan @cshogan276 on her nomination to be the 11th Archivist of the United States. She is a dedicated and passionate public servant. This appointment is truly a historic moment and will be a historic confirmation for our nation. (1/2)
— Carla Hayden (@LibnOfCongress) August 3, 2022
This afternoon, the US Senate confirmed Dr. Colleen Shogan as the 11th Archivist of the United States. Dr. Shogan also makes history as the first woman to be confirmed as Archivist. Learn more here: https://t.co/XnfEPRnkNT pic.twitter.com/NtahDdSwyR
— National Archives Foundation (@archivesfdn) May 10, 2023
The JFK Library congratulates Dr. Colleen Shogan as the 11th Archivist of the United States. Shogan was nominated by President Biden on August 3, 2022 and confirmed on May 10, 2023.
Shogan will be the first woman to hold the position permanently. https://t.co/6kwM0hHDM4
— JFK Library (@JFKLibrary) May 11, 2023
Big congratulations to @cshogan276, former President and Council member of @ncapsa, on being confirmed as the 11th Archivist of the United States. We couldn't imagine a better leader of the National Archives and Records Administration!
— NCAPSA (@ncapsa) May 11, 2023
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