Joseph P. McLaughlin, Jr.

Joseph P. McLaughlin, Jr. is a faculty member at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts, where he has served in multiple roles including associate vice dean and currently as Placement Advisor for the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program. Since joining Temple in 2004, he has taught key courses such as the MPP capstone Policy Analysis Project and The Policy Making Process, while also connecting students to job and internship opportunities.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Middlebury College (1965)
• Master's in Political Science, Temple University (1992)
• Ph.D. in Political Science, Temple University (1999)

Research & Teaching Interests: McLaughlin's expertise lies at the intersection of public policy and American politics, with particular focus on regional politics and policy analysis. His teaching emphasizes practical applications of policy research, connecting theoretical frameworks with real-world implementation challenges in government and nonprofit sectors.

As director of Temple's Institute for Public Affairs and the bipartisan Center on Regional Politics, he specialized in providing applied research to policymakers while fostering consensus-building through public forums and off-the-record convenings among leaders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Professional Experience:

• Senior advisor to Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell (2003-2004)
• Advisor to Philadelphia Mayor William J. Green III (1982-1984)
• National Governors Association (1978-1982)
• Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1974-1977)
• Reporter, Chicago Tribune (1968-1971)