Political Science
Gov. O'Neill Endowed Chair for Public Policy Emeritus
Contact
(860) 930-6359
vargase@ccsu.edu
Office
R.C. Vance Academic Center
124
Biography

Edwin Vargas is the former Gov. O'Neill Endowed Chair for Public Policy and a Political Science Faculty member at CCSU, where he now serves as emeritus and as a member of the LALCC and the O'Neill Advisory Boards. He was elected for 6 terms to the Connecticut House of Representatives from where he retired  as Deputy Speaker in 2023. Throughout his career Ed has served on numerous local, state and national leadership roles in the fields of education, civil rights, labor and public policy. He currently serves on the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board and on the Metropolitan District Commission.

Education
Public Administration
University of Hartford
1983
Education
University of Hartford
1974
Education
HPS
1987
Areas of Expertise

Public Policy with an expertise in Education, Civil Rights, Labor, Practical Politics and Latino issues.

Publications, Research & Presentations

Frequent guest lecturer, panelist, speaker and columnist.

Awards & Grants

Over 30 awards in recognition of public service granted by governmental, nonprofit and civic entities in addition to numerous citations and letters of appreciation.

Courses Taught

Federal and State Government