• Vice Provost, Division of Academic Affairs, 2005-present
• Associate Provost for Curriculum Development, 2003-2005
• Chairperson of Political Science, 1999-2002
• Specialist in city and state politics, school policy and public sector finance policy
• Consultant and expert witness on local government structure, redistricting and elections
• Policy analyst on city and state government and finances
• Commentator for national and local media on higher education, city and state politics, campaigns and elections
• Principal investigator on research projects about city councils, mayors, minority political participation, campaign finance and Chicago politics

Contact Information:
Loyola University Chicago
Office of the Provost
25 East Pearson, Suite 720
Water Tower Campus
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 312.915.7293 or 773.508.2099
E-mail: jpeliss@luc.edu