Ryan Barilleaux

Biography

Ryan Barilleaux is Professor of Political Science at Miami University (Ohio). His work focuses on the American presidency, the American administrative state, and religion and politics. He is the author or editor of ten books and more than sixty articles in professional outlets. He received his PhD in Government from the University of Texas, Austin (1983) and also served as an aide in the US Senate. He is a former editor-in-chief of Catholic Social Science Review. Over the course of his career, he has served as a department chair in three different academic disciplines.

Education

• Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, 1983
• M.A. University of Texas at Austin, 1980
• B.A. (summa cum laude) University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1979

Research Interests

Courses Taught

• POL 201: Political Thinking
• POL 241: American Political System
• POL 343: American Presidency
• POL 363: Administrative Law

Work in Progress

Professor Barilleaux’s research focuses on executive and administrative power in the American political system. One of his current research projects focuses on the theory and practice of unilateral presidential power in the 21st century, while another examines how the administrative state has reshaped governance in the United States.

Publications

He has authored ten books, including:

• Tough Times for the President (2012, co-author Jewerl Maxwell)
• The Post-Modern Presidency (1988)
• Power and Prudence: George H.W. Bush in the White House (2004, co-author Mark Rozell)
• The Unitary Executive and the Modern Presidency (2010, co-author Christopher S. Kelley)

In addition, he has had over 60 professional journal articles or book chapters.

Additional Academic Information

• Chair, Department of Political Science, Miami University, 2001-2009
• Interim Chair, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, Miami University, 2017-2020
• Interim Chair, Department of Classics, Miami University, 2019-2020

Grants, Awards, and Professional Activities

• Effective Educator Award, Miami University Alumni Association
• Outstanding Teacher Award, Miami University Associated Student Government
• Distinguished Service Award, Miami University DisAbilities Awareness Club
• Outstanding Paper Award, Southwestern Political Science Association
• Who's Who in America
• Salvatori Fellow, Heritage Foundation
• Phi Beta Kappa Association Award, University of Southwestern Louisiana
• Outstanding Graduate, University of Southwestern Louisiana