Mark L. Putnam shared his perspective on managing institutions of higher education for long-term success.
Sep. 13, 2022
Mat Kelly, Central professor of art and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, was selected to display his drawings, prints and handmade books at the Jordan House Museum in West Des Moines.
Sep. 12, 2022
Central’s business management program will expand its offerings to include business analytics and teacher education options.
Sep. 8, 2022
Central College’s engineering program has received accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Sep. 5, 2022
We are off and running into the new semester and Central’s Journey 48-Hour Challenge exceeded its challenge goal for the fall!
Sep. 1, 2022
Central faculty welcomed seven new members and announced other changes for the 2022-23 academic year.
Aug. 29, 2022
The Moore Family Foundation Faculty Development Program for Teaching provided $63,879 in grant funding for faculty projects at Central.
Aug. 25, 2022
Central became the first college in Iowa — and one of just four in the nation — to earn accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Programs.
Aug. 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that the Central College community mourns the passing of Robert “Bob” Vermeer, a 1966 Central graduate and trustee emeritus, after a battle with cancer.
Aug. 18, 2022
Welcome Week will feature new programs to nurture and build upon Central’s culture of caring for others, engaged citizenship and inclusion.
Aug. 16, 2022
STEM Visit Day will be Sept. 30 and provide five exploratory sessions for prospective students.
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Photo Caption: Central’s Stephanie Wise, assistant professor of political science, published an article in Social Science Quarterly.
Pella, IA (03/04/2025) — Stephanie Wise, assistant professor of political science at Central College, has published an article in "Social Science Quarterly" examining the effects of presidential legitimacy rhetoric.
Titled "The Public Consequences of Presidential Legitimacy Rhetoric," the study tests three key theories: that such rhetoric strongly influences co-partisans, is largely ineffective or backfires due to its radicalism. Using data from an original survey experiment, Wise extends prior research on the Supreme Court to assess public support for Congress and democratic norms.
Findings suggest presidential rhetoric on Congress is mostly ineffective but may trigger a mild backlash, particularly among independents. The study also highlights a distinction between democratic norm attitudes and views on congressional legitimacy, challenging claims about a president's ability to reshape institutional legitimacy through rhetoric alone.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
