Former congressman named Dean’s Visiting Professor in UCI School of Social Sciences
Former congressman named Dean’s Visiting Professor in UCI School of Social Sciences
- July 22, 2015
- John Campbell will teach undergrad political science classes, make public presentations
Former U.S. Rep. John B.T. Campbell III has been appointed the 2015-16 Dean’s Visiting
Professor in the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, Irvine.
Previously held by former California Assemblyman Jose Solorio, the position involves
teaching two undergraduate courses: The U.S. Congress and The American Legislator,
the latter of which is a new class Campbell is developing for the spring quarter.
“The School of Social Sciences is all about marrying basic research with public impact,”
said social sciences dean Bill Maurer. “And having that impact requires a deep understanding
of the political process. We’re thrilled that Rep. Campbell has agreed to share his
expertise on American politics as a visiting professor.”
Before serving in Congress from 2005 to earlier this year, Campbell was a California
state senator from 2004 to 2005 and a California assemblyman from 2000 to 2004. In
addition to teaching at UCI, he’ll make public presentations on campus and help the
Department of Political Science and the Center for the Study of Democracy coordinate
visits from distinguished guests.
“Rep. Campbell will bring the real world of state and national politics into our classrooms,”
said Louis DeSipio, interim chair of political science. “Our students will learn how
law is made from an experienced state and national legislator who can share practical
examples from Sacramento and Washington. Rep. Campbell’s experiences will undoubtedly
enrich our curriculum and help shape the career goals of some of our students.”
In Congress, where Campbell represented the district including UCI, he served on the
House’s Committee on the Budget, Committee on Financial Services and Joint Economic
Committee, positions that put him at the center of national debates on the U.S. government’s
size, scope and spending priorities for the coming years. He chaired the Subcommittee
on Monetary Policy & Trade, which – in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis
– consumed much of the Committee on Financial Services’ time during his tenure.
Campbell has a bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA, earned a master’s in business
taxation at the University of Southern California, and is a certified public accountant.
Prior to his election to the California State Assembly, he spent 25 years in the retail
automotive industry.
-Heather Ashbach, Social Sciences Communications
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