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Prof Powell was great in poli sci 400. Lectures ended right on time or slightly earlier. Posts slides, and tests are related exactly to them. Lots of reading outside of class (40-80 pg a week) but it makes the course so much easier if you do them.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Powell was great and so were her TAs! Her class is designed to set you up for success, and she is very receptive to feedback. The content was not difficult, but connecting it to the real world made the class engaging through lecture comparisons and simulation assignments. Definitely recommend as an easy A for poli sci majors.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Powell is amazing, esp for this class! The simulation organization is great, and the homework is super easy. Readings are interesting, and her lectures are actually interesting. She also connects them to current events which is great. Tests are also easy, with a cheat sheet. Highly recommend!Rate My Professors ↗
Makes you pretend like your a member of Congress but its really fun because you can write your own legislation and debate it. Love you Ellie!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Powell is an engaging lecturer and always connects the material to current events and interesting concepts. The class's simulation projects were really fun and informative, and this course helped me understand Congress on a deeper level. I'd recommend this class to anyone considering getting into poli sci.Rate My Professors ↗
I really enjoyed this class and Dr. Powell. Her research seems cool and she definitely cares about students learning rather than earning specific grades. She did a simulation activity where you're assigned one democrat and one republican house member to represent for the semester. One midterm that was a few questions and an essay.Rate My Professors ↗
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The American Presidency examines the President's roles as chief administrative leader, political leader, foreign policy initiator, commander-in-chief, and head of state.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.67 GPA, 84.6% A/AB (n=65 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Honors in the Major in Political Science thesis research and writing (continuation ofPOLI SCI 681).
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study involves directed study projects for juniors and seniors, arranged individually with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis course taken under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 408 | The American Presidency |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 311 | United States Congress |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 817 | Empirical Methods of Political Inquiry |
| Fall 2026 | POLISCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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