MICHELLE L. FOSTER, MA

10020 Scotts Corner Road• Diamond, Ohio 44412

• 330-672-8123

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

M.A., Public Health, Online program, Kent State University, Anticipated graduation Dec. 2017

M.A., Political Science, Kent State University, Honor’s Graduate 2011

M.A., Justice Studies, Kent State University, 1997 Honor’s Graduate and Graduate Assistant

B.A., Administration of Justice, Penn State University, 1995

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Gender-Based Discrimination and Harassment compliance training, Online course—January 2016
  • Substance Abuse in Older Adults, Screening and Intervention, Online course—October 2015
  • Alcohol Related Intimate Partner Violence, Online course—September 2015
  • Symbolic Interactionism, Coursework—Jan. 2015 to May 2015
  • Sexual Assault and Prevention, Workshop—April 2015
  • Intimate Partner Violence and Prevention, Workshop—March 2015
  • Workplace Ethics, Webinar—October 2010, September 2014
  • Self-Management Skills, Online Training—August 2014
  • Sexual Violence Symposium—annually, August 2010 to August 2014
  • A.L.I.C.E., Training—March 2010, March 2014, August 2014
  • Dealing with Difficult Behaviors, Workshop—March 2010, May 2014
  • From Ice Breakers to Topic Starters, Webinar—August 2013
  • CPR, certification—July 2013
  • Interpreting Gang Tattoos, Webinar—September 2012
  • Opium Summit Sponsored by Lake Area Recovery Center— October 2011
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice, Webinar—March 2011
  • College Teaching, Conference—October 2010
  • Preventing Harassment on Campus, Webinar—October 2010
  • Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education, Conference—April 2010
  • American Civil Liberties Union of OhioPresentation—April 2010
  • Publishing Advice and Information, Seminar—March 2010
  • How to Respond to Threatening Behaviors, Seminar—March 2010
  • Library Live, Semi0nars—March 2010:
  • GIS for Any Topic: Mapping & Data for Research & Fun; Moving Beyond Classroom Management; Statistical & Qualitative Software & Svs; Google Tools for Scholars; Publish or Perish
  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,Conference—April 2008
  • Continuing Education course titled Intro to Computer Programming—April 2002

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PUBLICATIONS

Articles

  • Analyzing the Effectiveness of a Drug Treatment Program in Chester, Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution. (Spring 2012). Praxis Journal of OCCJE.
  • Examining Recidivism Rates of Substance Abusers. (Spring 2011). Praxis Journal of OCCJE.

Books

  • Connellsville Kid (Working title, publication estimated in fall 2018).
  • Enduring Issues in Law and Society. Volume 2 (publication estimated in spring 2018).
  • Enduring Issues in Law and Society. (2014). Cognella Publishing.Binder-ready edition: ISBN: 978-1-62131-329-8.

Book Chapters

  • Understanding Elder Maltreatment and Identifying Social Responses. (In press). Chapter 10. In Moriarty, L. J. and Jerin, R. A. (Eds)., Current Issues in Victimology Research, Third Edition. Carolina Academic Press

Encyclopedia Essays

  • Two essays, 2014 edition of the Encyclopedia of Criminology & Criminal Justice.
  • Seven essays, 2011 edition of Encyclopedia of American Law & Criminal Justice.

OTHER RESEARCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Research Project,(December 2008). An Examination of Recidivism Rates of Substance Abusers Based on Risk and Needs Assessments.

Conducted statistical analysis using secondary data from ICPSR.

  • Masters Project, (August 1997). An Analysis of Recidivism Predictors for Offenders Placed on Probation in Baltimore.

Conducted statistical analysis using secondary data from ICPSR analyzing recidivism predictors of probationers in Baltimore, Maryland.

  • Research Project, (January to May 1997). Payless Theft Study.

Conducted study of four Akron area retail stores to analyze theft rates and analyze usefulness of Electronic Article Surveillance Tags.

PEER REVIEWS

  • Journal of Substance Abuse, 2014

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Kent State University

Assistant Professor, FT/NTT, Sociology Department, Kent, Ohio

SOCIOLOGY:

  • Introduction to Justice Studies, CRIM 12000

Face-to-face in the classroom; lectured fifteen classes from fall 2010 through fall 2016.

Provide instruction pertaining to the historical development and operational aspects of the contemporary justice system with an emphasis on emerging trends in the concepts and practices of the component agencies.

  • Law, Justice and Society, CRIM 26704

Face-to-face in the classroom; instructed nineteen courses from fall 2010 through fall 2016.

Provide instruction regarding the general treatment of the legal system with special emphasis on its origin, structure and functional consequences on issues and problems in modern society.

  • Women in Crime and Justice, CRIM 37411

Instructor-led during the spring semesters of 2012 and 2014.

Provide instruction with reference to an understanding of feminist pedagogy and gender constructions relating to the female experience in the criminal justice system; discussion relative to issues and policy implications for females in the justice system.

  • Victimology, CRIM 27311

Face-to-face in the classroom; lectured fourcourses throughout 2015 and 2016.

Course lecture regardingthe victim-offender relationship and the process of victimization; including the role of victims in the criminal process. Problems of adjustment to victimization and issues in victim compensation are also addressed in the course.

POLITICAL SCIENCE:

  • American Politics

Face-to-face in the classroom; taught ten courses from spring 2012 through fall 2016.

Provide instruction pertaining to various aspects of the American political system; covering topics such as the Constitution, Congress, presidency, judiciary, public opinion, elections and voting behavior, political parties, and interest groups.

  • Public Administration

Face-to-face in the classroom; lectured four courses from spring 2012 to summer 2014.

Provide instruction addressing the structure, organization, functions, and management of public services; discuss administrative relations between different levels of government and how factors affect the delivery of public services.

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LEGAL EXPERIENCE

  • Jerome G. Reidy, LLC

Paralegal

  • Currently assist Attorney Reidy a few hours a week (sometimes less, depending on availability) since June 2016 with contract preparation and estate planning materials.
  • Brian L. Fink, LLC

Paralegal & Certified Estate Planning Assistant

  • Currently conduct research on an as-needed basis since September 2013. Prepare reports anddraft documents; Notary Public, Portage County, Ohio.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy Trainer

  • BWC and OHMHAS trainer since June 2015. Currently provide skill-building and supervisor training for companies enforcing a drug-free workplace program under the rules for the BWC for the State of Ohio.
  • Spriegel & Associates, LLC, Hudson, OH

Paralegal, Office & Docketing Manager

  • Employed part-time from April 2011 to January 2014. Conducting research, preparing analyses and reports, drafting applications and correspondence; maintaining internal US Patent and Trademark Office and International Patent deadlines (approximately 10-20 hours per week).
  • Roger Emerson, Esq., Akron, OH

Legal Secretary

  • Employed full-time from 2003 to 2009. Assisting Managing Partner of Emerson, Thomson & Bennett and former Intellectual Property Department Chair while at Brouse McDowell, with filing patents, trademarks, and copyrights; scheduling appointments; marketing prospective clients; processing billings to clients.
  • Goodman Weiss Miller, Cleveland, OH

Legal Secretary

  • Employed full-time from 2002 to 2003. Providing support to three litigation attorneys with pleadings and filings; maintaining files; and docketing.
  • Herman, Rowland & Scanlon, Akron, OH

Legal Assistant

  • Employed full-time from 1998 to 2002. Assisting three attorneys with typing correspondence, pleadings, forms, and estate planning documents; acting as office manager; assisting with various accounting needs.

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TRAINING, INTERNSHIP & ASSISTANTSHIP

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Drug Free Safety Program

  • Approved vendor (since June 2015) providing education, training, and policy development services for companies implementing a Drug Free Safety Program.

Substance Abuse, Training

  • Completed 45 hours of classroom instruction in the spring of 2009.

Federal Probation and Parole Department, Intern

  • Completed 200 hours in the summer of 1997.

Kent State University, Graduate Assistant

Justice Studies Department

  • From August 1996 to May 1997. Provided assistance to faculty consisting of proctoring exams, grading exams and research papers; facilitated the development of the department’s web page.

RECOGNITION & AWARDS

“Faculty Member of the Game” in honor of commitment to student support and academics at Kent State University—November 2013

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)

American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio (ACLU)

American Correctional Association (ACA)

American Political Science Association (APSA)

Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education (OCCJE)

ORGANIZATION & COMMITTEE SERVICE

“KSU Recess Club,” Student Organization Advisor, Kent State University @ Kent—2016 to Present

“College Democrats,”Student Organization, Advisor, Kent State University @ Ashtabula—2012 to Present

Student Rights and Standards Committee @ Kent—2015 to 2016

“Club for Feminists,”Student Organization, Advisor, Kent State University @ Kent—2014 to 2015

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio, Co-Leader, 2015 to Present.

Sexual Assault Symposium Planning Committee, Present

Catechist, 5th-6th Grade CCD, St. Mary and St. Joseph’s Parish, Newton Falls, Ohio, 2014 to Present

Vacation Bible School

Volunteer, Victims’ Assistance Program, Mardi Gras Fundraiser

REFERENCES

Dr. Mary Wilson, Assistant Professor & Campus Coordinator; Kent State at Trumbull; 330-319-4903

Dr. David Kessler, Associate Professor, Dept. of Sociology, Kent State at Kent; 330-672-5394

Dr. Steven Brown, Professor, Dept. of Political Science, Kent State at Kent; 330-672-2719