Department of Political Science
Prof. Rebecca Stroud
Professor of Political Science; President of the Faculty Senate (2026–27)
Faculty profile
About Prof. Rebecca Stroud
Rebecca Stroud studies American political institutions, legislative politics, and constitutional development. She mentors undergraduate researchers investigating judicial decision-making and democratic processes. Her office hours focus on student academic planning and public service careers.
Prof. Rebecca Stroud is a member of the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- American political institutions
- Legislative politics
- Constitutional development
- Public law
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 260
- Building
- Lovell Hall
- Also
- Faculty Senate Office, Founders Hall 220, (555) 555-0168
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Wednesday, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 260 - Tuesday, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| POSC 310 | Congress and the Presidency | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| POSC 490 | Senior Seminar Capstone in Political Science | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| HON 301 | Honors Seminar: Justice and the Common Good | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.