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== Student life ==

James Madison College students play a prominent role in the political life of Michigan State University. Madison students form the majority of the leadership of both the Michigan State [[College Republicans]] and [[...|College Democrats]]; The Associated Students of Michigan State University; {{As of|2008|lc=on}}, the College Republicans have begun to meet in Case Hall. James Madison also has its own student senate which acts as a liaison between faculty and students. Various other political groups &mdash; such as the university chapters of the [[American Civil Liberties Union]], the [[Young Democratic Socialists]], and the [[...|MSU chapter]] of the [[Young Americans for Freedom]]; all meet in Case Hall and have a disproportionately Madison membership. Many Madison students are also involved in [[Model United Nations]], including a competitive travelling team as well as a high school MUN conference held on campus every spring.

=== College traditions ===

James Madison College has a tradition of employing MSU's [[jazz band]] as accompaniment and entertainment for its  ceremony. The tradition dates to the early days of the College, apparently based on an early dean's personal liking for jazz.

== Notable graduates ==

{{Expand list|date=August 2008}}
*[[Richard Cordray]], first Director of the [[United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]] and former [[Ohio State Treasurer]] and [[Ohio Attorney General]]
*[[Wallace B. Jefferson]], Chief Justice of the [[Texas Supreme Court]].
*[[Michael W. McConnell]], a federal judge on the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit]] and a constitutional law scholar.
*[[Teresa A. Sullivan]], former Provost [[University of Michigan]], Ann Arbor; current President of the [[University of Virginia]]
*[[Dayne Walling]], Mayor of [[Flint, Michigan]]
*[[John P. Walters]], Director of the [[Office of National Drug Control Policy]] (U.S. [[Drug Czar]]) under [[George W. Bush]].

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''This article is about the public-policy college at [[Michigan State University]]. For the similarly named institution in [[Virginia]], see [[James Madison University]].''
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 |name              = James Madison College at Michigan State University
 |image             = [[File:Logo of James Madison College at Michigan State University.jpg|325px]]
 |established       = 1967
 |type              = [[Public university|Public]]
 |affiliations      = [[Michigan State University]]
 |dean              = Sherman Garnett
 |associate dean     =Julie Grant  
 |faculty           = 53<ref>http://jmc.msu.edu/contact/faculty.php</ref> 
 |undergrad         = 1,150 (approximate)
 |city              = [[East Lansing]]
 |state             = [[Michigan]]
 |country           = U.S.
 |website           = [http://www.jmc.msu.edu jmc.msu.edu]
}}
'''James Madison College''' is a college of [[Public administration|public affairs]] and [[international relations]] within [[Michigan State University]] in [[East Lansing, Michigan]], USA. It was founded in 1967, "with a vision of creating a [[residential college]] merging the best attributes of a small college with an undergraduate education focusing on [[Public administration|public affairs]] and firmly rooted in [[liberal arts]]";<ref>James Madison Alumni Information http://www.jmc.msu.edu/alumni/vr/index.asp</ref> the college was named after [[James Madison]] in honor of his role in writing the [[United States Constitution]], the [[United States Bill of Rights|Bill of Rights]], and the ''[[Federalist Papers]]'' (which form part of the College's core curriculum). Originally considered experimental, the college has since come to be recognized as among the best in the nation.<ref>Goode, Stephen. "Winning Colleges." Insight. 2 October 2000. http://www.cccnews.net/college/guide/insight30.htm</ref>

The college was developed as part of MSU president [[John A. Hannah]]'s attempts to increase the profile of the university and to capitalize off of the international and [[federal government of the United States|federal government]] contacts developed by the otherwise ignominious [[Michigan State University Vietnam Advisory Group|MSU Vietnam Project]].

The [[Lyman Briggs College]] was also founded in 1967 on the same general principle as James Madison College, though teaching the [[natural sciences]] rather than public policy and political theory. A playful rivalry has since developed between the two colleges. A third college on the same general model and focusing on the [[humanities]], the [[Residential College in Arts & Humanities]], opened in 2007.

The administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, seminar rooms, and the library for the college are housed completely in Case Hall, where all James Madison students (also called "Madisonites" or "Madisonians") are required to live during their freshman year.<ref>James Madison Handbook http://www.jmc.msu.edu/cs/docs/hb0607.htm</ref> About 320 students are admitted into the college each year, with the total student body currently around 1200.<ref>http://jmc.msu.edu/history/quick-facts.php</ref> Classes in the college are small, with an average of 25 students, and are taught almost exclusively by [[tenure]] track [[Faculty (university)|faculty]] with PhDs or occasionally PhD candidates.<ref>Quick Madison Facts http://jmc.msu.edu/quickfacts.asp</ref>  Due to the restricted class size, enrollment in required courses can quickly fill up and many students find themselves on waiting lists.

James Madison College also has a relatively large number of academically successful students; about 15% of its students are in the [[Michigan State University Honors College|Honors College]] and the college generally represents about 35% of the [[Phi Beta Kappa Society|Phi Beta Kappa]] graduates at MSU each year (while representing only about 4% of the total graduates). Madison boasts numerous major award recipients, including 5 Rhodes Scholars, 11 Truman Scholars, 13 Fulbright Scholars, 8 Marshall Scholars, 4 National Science Foundation Fellows, and 1 George Mitchell Fellow.<ref>http://jmc.msu.edu/history/quick-facts.php</ref>

==Majors==
Majors are chosen at the end of the freshman year, during which all students are required to take yearlong introductory courses in writing and [[Public administration|public affairs]]: Identity and Community: An Approach to Writing (MC 111-112), and Introduction to the Study of Public Policy (MC 201-202), respectively. The first semester of Introduction to the Study of Public Affairs (MC 201) notably introduces its students to the ''[[Federalist Papers]]'' and [[Alexis de Tocqueville]]'s ''[[Democracy in America]]'' every year; together, these texts are often seen as a sort of "Madison Bible". All majors require two years of foreign language, two semesters of economics (which unlike the other requirements may be fulfilled through [[Advanced Placement]] or similar credit), and one Field Experience internship. The Field Experience requirement can be waived under some circumstances, including completing an approved Study Abroad program, having prior professional work experience, or completing a Senior Honors Thesis as part of the JMC Honors Program. Petitions for substitution of Field Experience are approved on a case-by-case basis.

All James Madison majors are known by abbreviations among members of the Madison community.

===Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy===
'''[[Political philosophy|Political Theory]] and [[Constitution]]al [[Democracy]]''' (PTCD) probes the major competing principles that have animated political communities and attempts to translate them into practice and the complex fundamental questions in trying to sort out [[Value (personal and cultural)|values]] and [[Ethics|principles]] that have been most important to mankind. Questions what it means to flourish as a human being, what the [[Individual rights|rights]] and [[Social responsibility|responsibilities]] of good [[citizen]]s are, what the best [[way of life]] is for [[society]] as a whole. The program seeks not to pretend to have the definitive answers to these questions, but rather to teach students how to think about these concepts and how to approach these questions in a productive and intellectually exciting way.

To achieve this, the Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy [[curriculum]] is designed to be both [[Philosophy|philosophical]] and historical. Course readings range from [[Plato]] and the [[Greek philosophy|classical poets]] to contemporary political theory, literature, and [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court decisions]]. The introductory course sequence is not a conventional survey of political theory, but introduces students to a [[theoretical]] way of thinking about politics and [[morality]], tracking the development of Western political thought over time from its origins in [[Polis|ancient Greek city-state]], its revival in the [[Florence|Florentine republic]], and its coalescence into the modern [[liberal democracy|liberal democratic]] consensus during the [[Age of Enlightenment|Enlightenment]], which they can then use as a basis of comparison in analyzing the American experience. Other required "core" courses confront students with the most systematic justifications philosophers have offered for one or another conception of justice and also the most challenging, sometimes unorthodox objections to grand theories of [[justice]], including those of [[Jean-Jacques Rousseau]], [[Karl Marx]], and [[Friedrich Nietzsche]]. In senior seminars, students can critically explore a focused topic in depth in such a way that many of the themes and questions that have been raised by the curriculum may be viewed in a new light. In addition, a wide range of electives, including courses on technology, religion and politics (including, recently, [[Islamism|political Islam]]), the Supreme Court and African-American political thought, are available to allow students to pursue more specialized interests relevant to the general concerns of the field.

Political Theory curriculum is designed as coherent yet flexible, with required courses carefully sequenced and built on one another. There is a relatively small number of required courses in the junior and senior year, which, combined with the flexibility of other Political Theory requirements, enables upperclass students to use the curriculum as the basis for a program that integrates their interests inside and outside James Madison College. After graduation, Political Theory majors have gone on directly to work in a wide variety of public and private sector jobs. Many Political Theory graduates go on to graduate or professional school in [[Lawyers|law]], [[Businessperson|business]], [[philosophy]], and [[political science]]. From there, their paths have taken many different turns, for example, serving in the [[Michigan Legislature]], as [[Solicitor#United States|Solicitor General]] of the State of [[Ohio]], as Budget Director of the State of [[Michigan]], as Executive Director of the [[Michigan Democratic Party]], and teaching at major universities and small liberal arts colleges.

The aforementioned features of the PTCD program make it relatively easy to pursue a dual major; many students combine a PTCD major with a major in another Madison core or a major in a [[Academic department|disciplinary department]]. In recent years, PTCD students have dual majored in [[biochemistry]], [[criminal justice]], [[economics]], [[English language|English]], history, [[mathematics]], [[philosophy]], [[political science]], [[physics]], [[psychology]], [[religion]], [[teacher|secondary education]], [[sociology]], and [[theater]].

PTCD was originally entitled '''[[Justice]], [[Morality]], and Constitutional Democracy''' (JMCD); the program was renamed and modified in 1991. It has, over its history, been accused of and praised for [[Leo Strauss|Straussian]] tendencies, and [[Allan Bloom]] (whose translation of Plato is in currency within PTCD) in particular praised the PTCD curriculum in a visit before his death.

===International Relations===
The '''[[International relations|International Relations]]''' (IR) curriculum is designed to achieve both breadth and depth. It is organized around [[international security]] and [[conflict resolution]]; [[international political economy|international]] [[political economy]]; global governance; [[foreign policy]] of the [[United States]] and other countries; and comparative, regional and cultural studies.

The curriculum encourages students to think creatively about a variety of issues, such as what constitutes "[[national security]]", the [[Social change|social consequences]] of [[modernization]], the causes and likely consequences of [[Nationalism|ethno-nationalism]], how the United States arrives at foreign policy decisions, and how is that different from how foreign policies are made in other countries and the strengths and weaknesses of each. It addresses the impact of [[Protectionism|protectionist]] [[International trade|foreign trade]] policies, how national, regional and international political, social, and economic factors interact in the transition to a [[Post-Cold War era|post-cold war]] global order, the impact of the [[United Nations]] and other [[international organization]]s, the effects of weapons and communications technologies on world politics, and the means by which national defense policies have been implemented since the end of [[World War II]]. Some classes use [[case study|case studies]] in which students examine real or hypothetical foreign policy dilemmas and developing solutions to them, while others use evidence about the importance of theories and models for comprehending and influencing world events.

===Social Relations and Policy===
The '''[[Social relation|Social Relations and Policy]]''' (SRP) major explores the domain of [[Public administration|public issues]] that are especially affected by relations among groups. It is explicitly historical and comparative, looking at [[social relations]] in the United States and internationally, over time. Courses focus on the sociology, history, and politics of intergroup relations, paying close attention to the interplay of such factors as class, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, religious belief and national identity. The program uses the study of social relations as a way to cultivate reasoning, methodological and analytical skills and the capacities for empathetic observation, normative judgment and effective problem solving.

The sophomore sequence provides the conceptual, methodological and substantive bases for upper division work by introducing students to classical and contemporary [[social theory]] and comparative [[social history]], and to quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The junior level builds on these skills to assess, in depth, a set of social problems and policy solutions. A senior seminar provides an opportunity to synthesize course work and undertake original research. Students also select from a broad range of electives to develop their expertise and understanding including opportunities for more international and comparative work, greater political analysis, and deeper understanding of particular forms of social relations. A related area requirement is broadly constructed to shape the major in a way that is responsive to individual interests and academic purpose.

Substantively, courses in Social Relations take up issues such as [[social identity]], [[Economic inequality|inequality]] and [[social mobility|mobility]], wealth and poverty, assimilation and pluralism, prejudice and [[Social discrimination|discrimination]], intergroup conflict and cooperation, the problem of [[civil rights]] and the politics of equality. Students develop knowledge in such areas as [[immigration]], race and ethnic [[Racism|relations]], civil rights, family and children, housing and [[residential segregation]], urban and metropolitan policy, schooling and educational policy, social security and social welfare policies. They can go into careers such as [[labor relations]], [[human resources|human resources administration]], law, [[teacher|teaching]], educational administration, public [[lobbying]], and many others.

===Comparative Cultures and Politics===
The college's newest major, '''Comparative Cultures and Politics''' (CCP) opened for entry in the 2007-2008 academic year. It deals with the similarities and differences between cultures, and how cultures and the interaction between them affects politics and policy. CCP puts a much more explicit emphasis on [[interdisciplinarity]] than the other majors, and rather than having a single faculty associated with it, the CCP faculty draws on professors from the Social Relations and Policy and International Relations majors in addition to those who teach exclusively within the major. CCP's focus is on the definition of [[culture]] and its effect on the domestic and international affairs of modern [[nation-state]]s.

The curriculum is divided into comparative studies and transnational studies. The comparative perspective in the curriculum (which informs the fall segment of the sophomore sequence) focuses on issues of [[nationalism]], [[national identity]], culture, and politics within individual countries, comparing them along the way. The transnational component (which informs the spring segment of the sophomore sequence) focuses on cultural interaction and cultural conflict. Upper-level courses address topics including [[Identity Performance|identity performance]], [[post-colonialism]], [[visual culture]], the refugee experience, gender and violent conflict.

==Specializations==
James Madison College offers its students the opportunity to add specializations (approximately equivalent to [[academic minor|minor]]s at MSU prior to their recent adoption at the university) to their majors. These are:

*[[Political economy]]: The specialization in Political Economy offers a challenging, interdisciplinary course of study in [[economics]] and [[economic policy]]. Political Economy approaches the study of public affairs by incorporating economic, political, social, and historical considerations in the analysis. The program aims to foster a critical understanding of economic forces and their relationship to issues of prosperity and social justice. <ref>Political Economy Specialization http://jmc.msu.edu/specialization/pe/</ref>
*Science, Technology, Environment, and Public Policy Specialization (STEPPS): Focus on the history of science, the [[philosophy of science]] and the implications of technology on policy, as well as [[science policy|science]] and [[environmental policy]]. The program is conducted in conjunction with the [[Lyman Briggs College]] and the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife within the [[Michigan State University College of Natural Science|College of Natural Science]].<ref>STEPPS http://jmc.msu.edu/stepps/</ref>
*Muslim Studies: [[Area studies]] in the [[Muslim world]], with a focus on the political dynamics of the region and the role of [[political Islam]].<ref>Muslim Studies http://jmc.msu.edu/programs/ms.asp</ref>
*Western European studies: Area studies in [[Western Europe]], with a focus on [[European integration]] and the workings of the [[European Union]].<ref>Specialization in Western European Studies http://jmc.msu.edu/programs/wes.asp</ref>

==Student life==
James Madison College students play a prominent role in the political life of Michigan State University. Madison students form the majority of the leadership of both the Michigan State [[College Republicans]] and [[College Democrats of America|College Democrats]]; The Associated Students of Michigan State University; {{As of|2008|lc=on}}, the College Republicans have begun to meet in Case Hall. James Madison also has its own student senate which acts as a liaison between faculty and students. Various other political groups &mdash; such as the university chapters of the [[American Civil Liberties Union]], the [[Young Democratic Socialists]], and the [[Young Americans for Freedom#Michigan State University|MSU chapter]] of the [[Young Americans for Freedom]]; all meet in Case Hall and have a disproportionately Madison membership. Many Madison students are also involved in [[Model United Nations]], including a competitive travelling team as well as a high school MUN conference held on campus every spring.

===College traditions===
James Madison College has a tradition of employing MSU's [[jazz band]] as accompaniment and entertainment for its <<link:0>> ceremony. The tradition dates to the early days of the College, apparently based on an early dean's personal liking for jazz.

==Notable graduates==
{{Expand list|date=August 2008}}
*[[Richard Cordray]], first Director of the [[United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]] and former [[Ohio State Treasurer]] and [[Ohio Attorney General]]
*[[Wallace B. Jefferson]], Chief Justice of the [[Texas Supreme Court]].
*[[Michael W. McConnell]], a federal judge on the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit]] and a constitutional law scholar.
*[[Teresa A. Sullivan]], former Provost [[University of Michigan]], Ann Arbor; current President of the [[University of Virginia]]
*[[Dayne Walling]], Mayor of [[Flint, Michigan]]
*[[John P. Walters]], Director of the [[Office of National Drug Control Policy]] (U.S. [[Drug Czar]]) under [[George W. Bush]].

==Notable professors==
{{Expand list|date=March 2009}}
*[[Kenneth Waltzer]], American historian and professor and the current director of the Jewish Studies Program and Professor of Social Relations
*[[Mohammed Ayoob]], a Distinguished Professor of International Relations and Coordinator of MSU's [[Islamic Studies|Muslim Studies]] Program.
*[[Lisa Cook]], Assistant Professor of International Relations and Economics and member of [[Presidential transition of Barack Obama|the Obama-Biden transition team]] on Economics and International Trade.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://change.gov/learn/obama_biden_transition_agency_review_teams/ | title= Team Leads, Economics and International Trade | publisher=Obama-Biden Transition | year=2008 | accessdate=2009-03-23}}</ref>
*[[Sherman Garnett]], Dean of James Madison College. A former senior associate at the [[Carnegie Endowment for International Peace]], and expert on [[arms control]] and post-Communist security policy questions. He is a former [[United States Department of Defense|Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense]] for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, and received the Defense Department's Medal for Distinguished Civilian Service in 1994.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://jmc.msu.edu/faculty/show.asp?id=9 | title= Biography of Sherman Garnett | publisher=James Madison College, Michigan State University | accessdate=2009-03-23}}</ref> Dean Garnett is himself a JMCD graduate of the College.

While not currently a professor at the college, [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning conservative columnist [[George Will]] was one of Madison's first professors of [[Political philosophy|Political Theory]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.jmc.msu.edu Official site]

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