About
Jasmine Farrier is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the UofL-Frankfort Internship Program. Prof. Farrier also served UofL in leadership roles in recent years, including Department Chair, Vice President for University Advancement, and Acting Executive Director of University Honors Program. Farrier holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Texas at Austin, and was a fellow with the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. Farrier’s courses and research span all three branches of the US government. Her third book Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial: Congressional Lawsuits and the Separation of Powers was published by Cornell University Press. In December 2020, Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial was featured in a critical dialogue with Sarah Burns in Perspectives on Politics.
Honors and Awards
Honorary Commonwealth Ambassador (2020) and Kentucky Colonel, Commonwealth of Kentucky (2006)
Founders’ Award for Best Paper in Previous Year's Conference, Presidents & Executive Politics Section, American Political Science Association (2016)
Distinguished Service Awards, College of Arts & Sciences and University President, University of Louisville (2015)
Award for Outstanding Instructional Development, KY/IN Metroversity (2013 & 2007, funded by Grawemeyer Foundation)
Faculty Favorite, University of Louisville, multiple years
Victor A. Olorunsola Research Award, College of Arts & Sciences, U of L (2004)
Fellowship, Miller Center of Public Affairs, Univ. of Virginia (2000-2001)
Teaching Areas
Intro to American Government
American Presidency
American Parties and Elections
Constitutional Law - Powers of Government
American Congress
Senior Seminar - Separation of Powers
Research Areas and Projects
Legislative Studies
Presidency and Executive Branch
Law and Courts
Politics and History
Professional Memberships
American Political Science Association
Southern Political Science Association (Member, Executive Council 2016-2018)