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Herb Homan brings decades of experience to Criminal Justice classes at Ashland University

A couple of times over the years, longtime friends Anne Strouth and Herb Homan talked about the possibility of him teaching some courses at Ashland University.

“I have known Herb for a very long time,” said Strouth, the director of the Criminal Justice Department at AU. “It dates back to knowing Herb when I worked for the Ohio State Highway patrol in the 1990s.”

Strouth liked that Homan could bring a lot of practical experience to students…

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Ashland University graduate promoted to assistant chief for Norwalk Police Department

While Michael Biller came to Ashland University to play sports, he left with a strong desire for a law enforcement career.

“One of the main reasons why I chose AU was because of the football and baseball programs,” said Biller, a 2008 Ashland grad. “I only played football for one year and baseball for three years. I decided to concentrate on my academics and my career in law enforcement during my senior year.”

That decision has paid off for…

Rachel Kleman

Kleman credits Ashland University with career path toward being promoted to lieutenant

Because her sister, who was studying nursing at Ashland University, always talked about how great the professors and staff were there, Rachel Kleman decided to transfer to AU after her freshman year at another college.

“Upon taking preliminary and mandatory credit classes, I found interest in criminal justice and sociology, which in turn led me to getting a degree in both,” said Kleman, who graduated from AU in 2018.

Kleman said it was one…

Brittany Hennessy

Criminal justice graduate makes history as first female sergeant with Grove City Division of Police

During the fall semester of her senior year at Ashland University, Brittany Hennessy received a conditional offer to work for the Grove City Division of Police.

Hennessy said she is forever grateful to AU, especially professors Russell Craig and Jeffery Spelman, for allowing her to finish her criminal justice degree in 2011 and start her career before graduating.

“They allowed me to do my last semester by conference and complete all of the…

Stan Andrisse presents at AU's Correctional Education and Reentry Summit

Experts in correctional education discuss best practices, reentry initiatives at AU

Stan Andrisse is a research endocrinologist who has done research on diabetes, written a book and is a faculty member at Howard University College of Medicine, a visiting professor for Imperial College London and used to work at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

James Harris, a certified legal assistant/paralegal, is working to add to his associate degree with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice while working as a pre-construction…

Sarah Shendy

Award-winning police officer to host criminal justice presentation Oct. 25

ASHLAND, Ohio – The departments of criminal justice and religion at Ashland University, along with the Ashland Center for Nonviolence, are hosting an event, “Dispelling the Myths and Misconceptions: Interacting with the Middle Eastern and Muslim Population,” on Tuesday, Oct. 25. It is open to the public and will take place in the John C. Myers Convocation Center (faculty/trustees room) from 6-8 p.m.

This presentation will be led by Sarah Shendy, an…

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Ashland University Program Named One of Top 10 in Country

2/28/18 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s online Associate in Criminal Justice Degree Program has been named one of the Top 10 programs in the country by OnlineSchoolsCenter.com.

“I am very pleased that OnlineSchoolsCenter.com has recognized the success and value of our online Associate in Criminal Justice degree program by ranking us in the Top 10 programs in the nation,” said Dr. Todd Marshall, associate provost for the College of Online and…

Mark Rubin

AU Hires New Director of Online Criminal Justice Program

4/3/17 ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has hired Dr. Mark Rubin as the new director and professional instructor of the Online Criminal Justice program. He began in this position on March 1.

“We are thrilled to have someone like Dr. Rubin join our team,” said Dr. Dawn Weber, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “Dr. Rubin's blend of law enforcement and academic experience make him an ideal person to direct our adult online program in criminal…

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Registration Opens for AU’s Online Degree Program in Criminal Justice

10/1/2013 ASHLAND, Ohio – Registration is now open for an online degree program in criminal justice at Ashland University, and the program will provide adults with a flexible online option to earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as 18 months in this high-demand field.

Classes will begin on Jan. 13, 2014, and specific program information is available through Ashland University’s website at www.ashland.edu/…

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