Criminal Justice Advisory Board

Mission

Missouri State University-West Plains transforms lives through impactful education and training, offering personalized support for student success, and strengthening our communities.

Purpose

The Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board provides recommendations to the University with regard to maintaining, building, and strengthening the programs offered in this area. In particular, areas such as curriculum, equipment, institutional technology, market demand, and resources will be addressed. The ever-changing requirements of the academic disciplines, community, and the field of criminal justice will play a strong role in determining these recommendations.

Frequency

The Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board meets once per semester (twice per year) unless special circumstances require additional meetings.

Terms

The term of service will consist of one three-year term. Members may be reappointed for subsequent terms.

Membership

The Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board consists of a cross-section of members from the fields of law enforcement, the legal system, the regional academic community, and faculty and staff members at Missouri State University-West Plains.

Faculty Coordinator

The Faculty Coordinator is responsible for scheduling meetings, establishing the agenda, and maintaining meeting minutes.

Dr. Jason McCollom

Related Faculty/Staff

The following faculty/staff may be called upon to participate in advisory board meetings and other activities on an as needed basis:

Trevor Cressman
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University Administration

Dr. Orf
Leigh A. Adams

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

Todd Stovall

Police Chief
West Plains Police Department

Dr. Bill Sandel

Associate Professor, Criminology & Criminal Justice
Missouri State University, Springfield

D. Colin Young

Attorney at Law
West Plains

Bethany Turner

Attorney at Law
Turner Law Firm

Danny Bledsoe

Police Chief
Mountain Grove Police Department

Chris Degase

Sheriff
Douglas County