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Jas M. Sullivan
Assistant Professor in Political Science and African and African American Studies Louisiana State University

Dr. Jas M. Sullivan's teaching and research interests include: political psychology, voting behavior, legislative behavior, education policy, and race identity and stereotypes.

Dr. Sullivan has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science from Truman State University, Master’s degree in Sociology from Southern Illinois University—Carbondale, and from Indiana University he obtained Master’s degrees in African American and African Diaspora Studies and Political Science and a Ph.D. in Political Science.

Current Topic


05/12 - Louisiana’s Legislature: Where Are the Women?

More than half the population of Louisiana – 51% -- is female. Yet, only 11 % of the state’s Legislators are women. Why?

Coming Soon!


06/12 - Weighty Matters: Louisiana’s Obesity Problem

What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?

Recent Topics


04/12 - Education Reform 2012

What will the changes to the state’s education system mean for Louisiana’s public schools?


03/12 - Redefining State Retirement

How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service?


02/12 - Weighty Matters: Louisiana’s Obesity Problem

What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?


01/12 - Civic Engagement in Louisiana

How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved?

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