Ross K. Baker, Ph.D. to serve as The Washington Center’s Scholar in Residence

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 2, 2007-- Dr. Baker, one of the nation’s most notable and often-quoted congressional scholars, and author of several books will serve as The Washington Center’s Scholar in Residence spring 2008.  As scholar in residence, Dr. Baker will teach a course titled “Congressional Politics” during the spring semester as well as contribute to The Washington Center’s Political Leadership Program. Dr. Baker will also serve as faculty director for The Washington Center’s Inside Washington 2008 seminar week titled “In Pursuit of the Presidency.”

Dr. Baker received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught at Rutgers University for over thirty years.  He has worked for or served as an advisor to both U.S. Senators and Representatives on both sides of the aisle, and will return to the United States Congress to serve Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) during the spring of 2008. Dr. Baker is a frequent commentator and contributor to national news organizations such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, The Philadelphia Inquirer, USA Today, and the Washington Post. He has also been heard on the National Public Radio program ‘All Things Considered’. Dr. Baker is the author of several books, some titles include: Friend and Foe in the U.S. Senate, House and Senate, and most recently Strangers on a Hill, Congress and the Court.

Before joining Rutgers, Dr. Baker was a research associate at the Brookings Institution. In recognition of his scholarly work and leadership, Dr. Baker was the 2006 recipient of The Washington Center’s Faculty Director Award for outstanding academic leadership.

Dr. Eugene Alpert, senior vice president of The Washington Center, emphasized at the announcement of the appointment that, “It is a rare treat for our students to have Dr. Baker available during both the campaign 2008 seminars and the semester internship program. He brings a wealth of expertise and insight into the political process that is of exceptional quality and will be of tremendous benefit to the students. We are indeed thrilled and privileged to have him join our faculty for the spring semester.”

The Washington Center welcomes Scholar in Residence, Dr. Ross K. Baker.

Dates & Deadlines

Competitive Deadline for Fall Semester, Quarter and Postgraduate 2008 is May 2, 2008.

Deadline for Fall 2008 Washington, D.C.-London Internship Program is May 23, 2008

Regular deadline for Fall Semester, Quarter and Postgraduate 2008 is June 13, 2008. 

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