William Connelly

Politics Professor at Washington-and-Lee-University

William F. Connelly Jr. is an Emeritus Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University with a distinguished career in academia and political research.1 2 Here are some key details about his background and contributions:

Academic Career

Professor Connelly earned his Ph.D. in American government from the University of Virginia, an M.A. in political philosophy from Boston College, and a B.A. from Assumption College.1 He joined Washington and Lee University as an Assistant Professor of Politics in 1986 and later became the John K. Boardman Politics Professor.1 4

Research and Expertise

His research interests primarily focus on congressional politics. Professor Connelly has authored several publications, including:

Co-authored book: "Congress' Permanent Minority? Republicans in the US House"
Book: "James Madison Rules America: The Constitutional Origins of Congressional Partisanship"

He has published articles in various academic journals and political publications, such as Political Science Quarterly, Journal of Political Science, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.1

Teaching and Programs

Professor Connelly taught courses on:

Congress
The Presidency
The American Political Process
The thought of James Madison and Alexis de Tocqueville

He founded and directed Washington and Lee University's Spring Washington Term Program in 1987 and has been the faculty advisor to W&L's Mock Convention since 1988.1

Achievements and Recognition

Received the Virginia Council of Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award in 2007
Served as a Guest Scholar at the Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier in 2011
Worked as an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow in 1985-86, assisting Congressman Dick Cheney and Senator Richard Lugar
Was a Guest Scholar at the Brookings Institution in 1991-921

Professor Connelly's LinkedIn profile confirms his role as a Politics Professor at Washington and Lee University, with his username being william-connelly-6aa419b.3