Political Science and Experiential Learning in a Divided Society

Chris Haynes, associate professor in International Affairs, National Security, and Political Science at the University of New Haven talks about the changing nature of political science, the increasing political divide, and the impact of experiential learning on student development. Dr. Haynes is an expert on immigration, political framing, presidential elections, race and ethnicity, and the impact the changing media landscape is having on politics and public opinion. He is also the co-author of the book Framing Immigrants: News Coverage, Public Opinion, and Policy; founder and director of the University’s Model United Nations program; and the primary liaison between the University and the Washington Internship Institute.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Degrees of Impact, where we explore innovative ideas and the people behind them in higher education. To learn more about NACU and our programs, visit nacu.edu.Connect with us on LinkedIn: NACUIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with your network.