Make That Professor Shays

By On January 31, 2013 · 6 Comments

Former U.S. Rep. Chris Shays has joined the University of New Haven as a “Distinguished Fellow in Public Service.”

shays and lindaShays, who unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate last year, will teach courses in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences and in the Colleges of Business and Arts and Sciences in both public policy and public administration. He also is planning to write articles on public policy and public service.

“Chris Shays has a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer our students and faculty,” said UNH President Steven H. Kaplan. “I am delighted that he will work across program and college lines to share his background and experience with our campus and local community. He is a remarkable individual with an amazing commitment to public service. I am confident he will be a significant role model for our students.”

Shays’ appointment is made possible with support from Philip Bartels, chairman of the UNH Board of Governors, and his wife, Susan, longtime admirers of Congressman Shays’ work.

 
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6 Responses to Make That Professor Shays

  1. Joe Visconti says:
    January 31, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Go get em Chris!

  2. Tony Unger says:
    January 31, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    Chris will provide a wealth of knowledge and insight into these classes. The students will get a great opportunity to understand and appreciate the art of public administration.

    • Repeal the 2nd Billy says:
      January 31, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      Tony, you are so correct. He was a very thoughtful congressman and this comes from a liberal. He was just in the wrong party.

  3. Joanne Owens says:
    January 31, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    I am proud to say I worked for Congressman Shays for many years and witnessed first hand his ethics and commitment to serving all of his constituents regardless of their wealth or party affiliation.

  4. Brenda Kupchick says:
    January 31, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Chris is an awesome mentor and teacher and the students and faculty will benefit greatly from his knowledge, experience and common sense!

  5. Dan G says:
    February 2, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Shays is so over!