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Jewerl Maxwell serves as Provost of Taylor University, functioning as the chief academic officer and key member of the Academic Leadership Team and President’s Cabinet. Previously, he held leadership roles as Vice President for Academic Initiatives and Dean of Graduate, Professional, and Extended Studies at Gordon College, where he expanded graduate programs and established international partnerships across the United States, Africa, and South America. His extensive teaching background includes instructing American Politics and International Relations at Emory & Henry College, Thiel College, and Cedarville University.
Education
- PhD in Political Science, Miami University
- MA in Political Science, Miami University
- BA in Political Science, History, and Public Affairs, Muskingum University
Maxwell's research centers on presidential power dynamics during political adversity, with specialized focus on unilateral executive actions and institutional constraints. His scholarly work examines constitutional frameworks, executive-congressional relations, and modern case studies of presidential leadership, particularly analyzing how chief executives navigate opposition through executive orders and policy directives. This research bridges theoretical political science with practical governance challenges in contemporary American politics.
His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly progression from foundational analysis of presidential power sources (2012 book) to contemporary assessments of executive behavior (2017 article on Obama's unitary executive adoption). The trajectory reveals deepening engagement with how political adversity shapes presidential strategy, emphasizing the evolution of unilateral tools as standard governance mechanisms rather than emergency measures.
Scientific Awards
No scientific awards, fellowships, or major honors were documented in the source material.
Advising and Grants
While Maxwell maintains significant classroom experience across multiple institutions, the source text provides no details regarding graduate student mentorship, dissertation committees, or externally funded research grants. His documented contributions center on academic program development and institutional leadership rather than individual research funding or doctoral supervision.
Labs and Teams
As Provost, Maxwell directs Taylor University's academic leadership structure including the Provost’s Council. His prior role at Gordon College involved building multinational academic networks with institutions across three continents, reflecting a strategic approach to collaborative program development and global educational partnerships rather than laboratory-based research teams.
