Dr. Brian Donavant

Chair & Professor

Past Experience: 

/ "I began my police career with the Bartlett Police Department (TN), where I served in patrol and with the Memphis Police Department Organized Crime Unit, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and as Narcotics Unit Commander. I retired as a Lieutenant with the Gulfport Police Department (MS)."

Current Teaching Philosophy:
/ "Ultimately, students should be the architects of their education, mentored by exceptional faculty who help them succeed."

Dr. Michelle Kilburn

Professor

Past Experience: 

/ Dr. Kilburn has an extensive background in research with many works published including topics on "Criminal Justice in America" and "The Role of Facebook in Policing." 

Current Teaching Philosophy:

/ "As a graduate of the criminal justice program at Southeast, I truly valued the student-focused faculty and staff at Southeast. It is an honor to establish relationships with students who then go on to do great things and make a difference."

Dr. Joshua Shadwick

Associate Professor

Past Experience: 

/ "I have seven years of law enforcement experience. I served four years as a sheriff’s deputy for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department in Kansas. I, then, had the opportunity to serve three years as a Conservation Agent for the Missouri Department of Conservation."

Current Teaching Philosophy:

/ "I want to make a profound impact on the next generation of criminal justice practitioners and researchers."