The Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies (CCPS) is an integrated teaching, research, and study program of the School of Public Affairs at American University, focusing on the United States Congress and the presidency and the interactions between them. For other universities known as American University, see American University (disambiguation). ... Seal of the Congress. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1959 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ...

Institutes

Campaign Management Institute: For over two decades the Campaign Management Institute (CMI) has served as a nationally recognized program designed to train individuals for participation in local, state, and federal political campaigns.

Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute: Modeled on the Campaign Management Institute, the Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute provides students with an intensive exploration of the art and craft of the lobbying profession.

European Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute: A two week course in Brussels, Belgium that introduces students to lobbying in the European Union. For other uses, see Brussels (disambiguation). ...

Faculty & staff

• Dr. James A. Thurber, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies Director
• Dr. Candice J. Nelson, Campaign Management Institute Director

External links

• Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies
• CCPS Faculty listing