Political Ecology/Polling/History of IOP

Class Date: 10/27/2009

Instructor(s): Ed Renwick

A familiar face to local television viewers, Dr. Renwick is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Loyola University New Orleans, and an expert on Louisiana Politics. Through is teaching, Dr. Renwick does his best to raise his students' awareness of the legislative process and administrative process, as well as give them a close look at American government.

He directed the Institute of Politics for over 38 years until he retired June 1, 2008. During those 38 years, he prepared more than 900 fellows for careers in elective office, political campaigns, and the news media.

In addition to his work as Professor and Director of the Institute of Politics, Dr. Renwick is one of regions preeminent pollsters and was voted the "Best Pollster in New Orleans" by the readers of Gambit Newspaper. 

Dr. Renwick was recipient of a Roll Model Award presented by the Young Leadership Council in 1995.