J. Celeste Lay

Associate Professor & Sr. Associate Dean of Newcomb-Tulane College, Tulane University

J. Celeste Lay

Associate Professor &
Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

I am an associate professor in the department of political science at Tulane University. My research focuses on American political behavior, political socialization and education policy.

In Newcomb-Tulane College, I am the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, with responsibility over the Center for Global Education, the Center for Academic Equity, the Office of Academic Enrichment, the Office of Academic Integrity, ROTC, and the Core Curriculum.

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About the Professor

Prof. Lay is currently an associate professor of political science. She grew up in Paducah, Kentucky.

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Media Appearances

Radio, podcasts, and other online media appearances.

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Op-eds

Opinions and editorials.

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Voting, Elections & Public Opinion

Articles on voting and elections.

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Education Politics

Articles on the political aspects of education.

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Political Socialization

Articles on the lifelong process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire political values.

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Current Courses

POLA4150 – Elections in America
POLA4012 – Women and Public Policy
POLA4350 – Politics of Education Policy
POLA2100 – American Government
POLA3240 – Public Policy

 

Office Hours

Fall 2021: To make an appointment, please email Claire Singleton at csingleton@tulane.edu

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