Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies

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The Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies (CCPS) is an integrated teaching, research, and study program of the School of Public Affairs at American University, focusing on the United States Congress and the presidency and the interactions between them.

[edit] Institutes

Campaign Management Institute: For over two decades the Campaign Management Institute (CMI) has served as a nationally recognized program designed to train individuals for participation in local, state, and federal political campaigns.

Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute: Modeled on the Campaign Management Institute, the Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute provides students with an intensive exploration of the art and craft of the lobbying profession.

European Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute: A two week course in Brussels, Belgium that introduces students to lobbying in the European Union.

[edit] Faculty & staff

  • Dr. James A. Thurber, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies Director
  • Dr. Candice J. Nelson, Campaign Management Institute Director

[edit] External links


American University

Academic Units

College of Arts and SciencesKogod School of BusinessSchool of CommunicationSchool of International ServiceSchool of Public AffairsWashington College of Law

Centers and Institutes

Administrative Law ReviewCenter for Congressional and Presidential StudiesEqual Justice FoundationWashington Semester

Athletics

American University EaglesBender Arena

Media

WAMUWVAUThe Diane Rehm ShowKojo Nnamdi ShowThe Eagle

People

List of American University people

Places

American University ParkCamp American UniversityCamp LeachKatzen Arts CenterHarold and Sylvia Greenberg TheatreTenley Campus