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Stephen H. Morris, J.D.

Office:
Draughon 210
Phone:
(731) 989-6080
Email:
shmorris@fhu.edu

Law and Politics

Associate Professor of Political Studies
and University Counsel

"A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

Education

J.D., University of Mississippi (1990)
B.A., University of Mississippi (1987)

Office Hours

Monday - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday - 11:00am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday - 2:30pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday - 11:00am - 12:00pm; 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Friday - 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Class Schedule

Political Geography
MWF - 8:30am-9:20am
Legal Environment of Business
MWF - 9:30am-10:20am
American Government I
MWF - 1:30pm-2:20pm
International Relations
TR - 9:00am-10:20am
Criminal Law
TR - 2:30pm-3:50pm

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In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened. - George Washington

Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right, from the frame of their nature, to knowledge, as their great Creator, who does nothing in vain, has given them understandings, and a desire to know... - John Adams

I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is... to inform their discretion by education. - Thomas Jefferson

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. - James Madison

Why should you pursue political studies? It's your civic duty. We live in a republic, and political knowledge is essential to fulfilling your responsibilities as a citizen. You need to study not only our Constitution and system of government, but also political theories, behaviors, attitudes and issues. You should understand why our republic was designed as it was, how and why it’s changed over the last two hundred twenty plus years, and how it works today. You must be able to make wise choices between public policy options and political candidates.

Political studies will not only help make you an informed, responsible citizen, it will prepare you for a variety of careers in fields like law, government, education, public service and the military. Political studies will develop your critical thinking and analytic skills, enhance your ability to persuade and communicate, and increase your awareness of the challenges facing your community, country and world.

Curriculum Vita

Education

Regent University
Graduate studies (government)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Graduate studies (political science)

University of Mississippi
Juris Doctorate (law)

University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (history, political science)

Teaching Experience

Freed-Hardeman University

Associate Professor of Political Studies (2007 - present)

Assistant Professor of Political Studies (2002-2007)

Adjunct Professor of Political Studies (2001-2002)

University of Mississippi

Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies (1991-1995)

Other Experience

Chester County Election Commission
Chairman (2009 - present)

Freed-Hardeman University
University Counsel (2003 - present)

Mitchell, Voge, Corban and Morris LLP
Partner/Attorney (1995-2002)

Mitchell, Voge, Beasley and Corban LLP
Associate/Attorney (1990-1995)