Background
Melody, Michael Edward was born on October 14, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward Joseph and Mary Rita (Marotta) Melody.
Melody, Michael Edward was born on October 14, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward Joseph and Mary Rita (Marotta) Melody.
Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's University, 1969. Master of Arts, University Notre Dame, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Notre Dame, 1976.
Instructor University Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, 1974—1976, research associate, 1976. Visiting assistant professor Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, 1977. Assistant professor St. Leo College, Florida, 1977—1979.
Associate professor Barry University, Miami, 1979—1984, professor, from 1985. Editor and coordinator Native American Indian Policy Network, 1981—1994. Member editorial board Policy Perspectives, 1984—1985.
Member advisory council Dade County Institute Government, 1984. Member Forum North Dade County, Florida, 1984—1987. Board directors Health Crisis Network Inc., 1984—1989.
Member advisory committee Health Crisis Network, from 1984. Member of National Organization of Women, American Civil Liberties Union, Native American Policy Network, Florida Political Science Association, American Political Science Association.