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Faculty Credentials : SummerI 2008
Criminal Justice


1. Kenneth W Balusek (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSCJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE-LAW ENFORCEMENT -- TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY - SAN MARCOS(1988)
  • JD LAW -- THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL(1991)
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
2. Janis Jones Bane (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SOCIOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1973)
  • MS C J MANAGEMENT -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2005)
  • Nearly thirty years experience working in community corrections, social services, and family violence services.
3. James A Barrum (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- LAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY(1962)
  • MED EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN UNIVERSITY(1964)
  • EDD COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE -- AUBURN UNIVERSITY(1969)
  • Over 40 years experience working with criminal justice agencies. Deveoped internship opportunities for criminal justice students for over a decade. More than 40 years experience teaching criminal justice courses.
4. Lisa C Bowen (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- GRACE COLLEGE(2000)
  • MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • PhD Program Crim. Justice 18
  • Academic Education - 7 years as an adjunct professor in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration Academic Education - 2 years as Department Chair of Criminal Justice, Site coordinator for student counseling program Criminal Justice Field Experience - Legal Investigator - Private License, Prosecutor's Office - Fatal Alcohol Crash Team/Asset Forfeitures
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
  • Previously taught in behavioral sciences at two colleges and sociology at Purdue University
5. Joan A Bytheway (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ANTHROPOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH(1995)
  • PHD ANTHROPOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH(2003)
  • Two years experience as a Forensic Anthropologist/Lab Analyst. Several publications and professional presentations in forensic science.
6. George James Day II (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY(2004)
  • MCJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
7. Georgen Guerrero (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BACJ CJ/LAW ENFORCE-POLICE SCI -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1996)
  • MSCJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • PHD CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2007)
  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, two student paper awards, 2008.
  • Over six years experience teaching criminal justice courses and working in the field of community corrections.
8. Howard Mc Kennedy Henderson (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION -- MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • MCJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY(2001)
  • PHD CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • Criminology 24+
  • Race and Crime 18
  • Seven publications and numerous scholarly presentations on issues of race and justice in america.
9. Milton Coster Hill (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2006)
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
10. Hee-jong Joo (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SOCIOLOGY -- KOREA UNIVERSITY (SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA)(1985)
  • MA SOCIOLOGY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1989)
  • PHD SOCIOLOGY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1993)
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice 24+
  • Published over 25 refereed journal articles, 3 books, 3 book chapters, and 10 monographs and government reports in criminal justice. Served as the Editor for Korean Association of Public Safety and Criminal Justice Review and served on Editorial Boards for Corrections Review and the Journal of Juvenile Protection.
11. Soraya Karin Kawucha (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- UNIV OF NORTH TEXAS(2004)
  • MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- UNIV OF NORTH TEXAS(2006)
  • Criminal Justice History 24+
  • Retired California Police Officer
  • Article - Corrections Today, 2006. Gang Suppression and Institutional Control. Vol. 68, 2. Article - Criminal Justice Policy Review, 2007 forthcoming. "Is it an Inside Job? An Examination of Internal Affairs Complaint Investigation Files and the Production of Non-Sustained Findings." Book Chapter - Edited chapter, Legal Aspects of Police Administration, in "Police Administration: Structures, Processes and Behavior." 7th ed. Pearson Education
  • California POST Certified Peace Officer
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
  • Article: Telemasp Bulletin, 2009. K-9 Units and Policing. Vol. 16,4.
12. Sarah Kerrigan (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BSC CHEMISTRY -- (1992)
  • BS CHEMISTRY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL, ENGLAND(1992)
  • PHD CHEMISTRY -- THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (VANCOUVER, CANADA)(1998)
  • Crime Laboratory Director - 2001 to 2004.
  • Quality Assurance Manager, State Crime Laboratory - 1998 to 2001.
  • Contributing author and editor of several forensic science/forensic toxicology books.
  • Publication of forensic research in peer reviewed scientific journals.
  • Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Analytical Toxicology 2003 to present.
  • Board of Directors, Society of Forensic Toxicologists.
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
  • Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Forensic Sciences 2009 to present.
  • Appointed to the Texas Forensic Science Commission, 2007-present.
  • Appointed as a Commissioner of the Forensic Science Program Accreditation Commission, 2009-present.
13. Dennis R Longmire (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS SOCIOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY -- TOWSON UNIVERSITY(1974)
  • MA CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND(1976)
  • PHD CRIMINAL JUSTICE & CRIMINOLOGY -- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND(1979)
  • Criminal Justice and Criminology 24+
  • Over 30 scholarly publications in peer reviewed journals. Receipt of numerous research grants and consultant contracts involving program evaluations. Director of Survey Research for over 15 years. Invited Lecturer, 2003-04 Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Criminal Justice and Police Studies; the Department of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies; and the College of Justice & Safety. Nominee, 2003, Piper Professorship, in recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of teaching, Sam Houston State University. Focus of Justice Profile, Contemporary Justice Review, 2000, vol. 3 (3): 315 - 335. Nominee, Council Member American Sociological Association, Section on Criminology, 1983. Nominee, Outstanding Teaching Award in the College of the Arts and Sciences, ASC Student Council, The Ohio State University: 1982-1983 (Top 10 Finalist); 1983 - 1984 (Top 10 Finalist).
14. John P. Matthews (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINOLOGY -- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT LONG BEACH(1969)
  • MS POLICE ADMINISTRATION -- MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY(1970)
  • PHD EDUCATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1976)
  • Served 23 years in positions of executive management of two large criminal justice organizations. Taught university level courses for 37 years as full time and adjunct faculty status. Graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police, holder of the State of Texas Master Peace Officer License, holder of National Jail Association Certified Jail Manager certificate.
15. Holly A Miller (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA PSYCHOLOGY -- BETHEL COLLEGE(1989)
  • MA PSYCHOLOGY CLINICAL -- MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY(1991)
  • PHD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY -- THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider.
  • Numerous peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations.
16. Willard M Oliver (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- RADFORD UNIVERSITY(1989)
  • MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- RADFORD UNIVERSITY(1990)
  • MA POLITICAL SCIENCE -- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY(1999)
  • PHD POLITICAL SCIENCE -- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • Over 20 peer reviewed articles, 7 books, and over 50 non-peer reviewed articles published.
  • Former police officer and Military Police Officer.
17. Wendi Kaye Pollock (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY(2003)
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
18. Amy Lynnette Proctor (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- UNIV OF ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK(2002)
  • MA CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- UNIV OF ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK(2007)
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
19. Sam S. Souryal (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA -- POLICE ACADEMY OF CAIRO, EGYPT(1949)
  • BA EDUCATION -- AMERICAN UNIVERSITY AT CAIRO, EGYPT(1956)
  • MPA PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -- UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK(1968)
  • PHD POLITICAL SCIENCE -- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH(1971)
  • political science 18
  • public administration 24+
  • Extensive research and publications and books on criminal justice topics.
20. Stephanie Suzanne Stroud (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA POLITICAL SCIENCE -- STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • JD LAW -- SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW(2000)
  • Assistant District Attorney for Walker County for six years.
21. Victoria Brewer Titterington (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA SOCIOLOGY -- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY(1972)
  • MSW SOCIAL WORK -- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON(1977)
  • MSB BUSINESS -- HUSSON COLLEGE(1988)
  • PHD SOCIOLOGY -- TULANE UNIVERSITY(1995)
  • Clincial social worker, six years, in community mental health centers.
22. Michael Scott Vaughn (F)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMIN -- CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY(1984)
  • MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMIN -- CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY(1988)
  • PHD CRIMINAL JUSTICE -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • Published over 60 scholarly articles on legal issues within criminal justice.
23. Rita Jane Watkins (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • MPA PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1993)
  • EDD EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2000)
  • Doctoral level coursework with emphasis on psychology and leadership. Developed leadership cirriculum for the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas.
24. Kelly T Weeks (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA ECONOMICS -- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN(1983)
  • JD LAW -- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW(1987)
  • doctor of jurisprudence 24+
  • 16 years experience as a prosecutor. Tried approximately 170 jury trials, including 1 death penalty case.
  • Licensed by the State Bar of Texas as an attorney. Board Certified in Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
25. Kristen Lynette Welch (P)
Short Vita
 Courses TaughtRelevant Academic Degrees
and Course Credits Earned		Other Qualifications
 
  • BA POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT -- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY(1994)
  • MA CRIMINAL JUSTICE/SAFETY STUDIES -- SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY(2002)
  • Criminal Justice Administration 24+
  • Criminological Theory 18
  • Research Methods & Statistics 19
  • IN PROGRESS: PhD in Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University
  • Keppel, R. D., Brown, K. M., & Welch, K. (Eds.). (2007). Forensic pattern recognition: From fingerprints to toolmarks. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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