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 Honors Program, the Center for Global Education, the Center for Academic Equity, 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 2019 WF 8-9:30

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