Faculty

Lecturer of Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-4205
Email: ardavis@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Race and criminal justice, criminal investigations, homicide and violent crime, criminology, policing, police-community relations, criminal justice education Education: EdD, Higher Education and Organizational Change, Benedictine University
MS, Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
MBA, Saint Xavier University
BA, Sociology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Favorite thing about AU: “AU’s commitment to student success is what I value most. I appreciate the opportunity to engage with students through meaningful relationships while connecting academic learning to real-world experiences that support their professional growth and future success.” View LinkedIn Profile

Professor of Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-4236
Email: bkooi@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Police leadership, community justice, crime mapping, environmental criminology Education: PhD, Criminology, Michigan State University
MS, Criminal Justice, Illinois State University
BS, Criminal Justice, Illinois State University Favorite thing about AU: "The university continues to grow and improve year after year, even during periods of state financial crisis." View LinkedIn Profile

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Chair of Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-5431
Email: mthompson@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Civil rights, trauma informed practices, police training, criminal justice reform, data and evidence based practices, equity, social justice, peace studies, national security, ethics, organizational justice, criminal procedure, trial and advocacy, comparative law, violence intervention, rule of law, child protection, justice involved youth, community engagement, critical and systems thinking methodologies Education: JD, Law, George Mason School of Law
BA, Criminal Justice, Michigan State University Favorite thing about AU: "Engaging with the students, exploring the beautiful campus, and the synergy amongst peers, that creates a feeling of belonging."

Professor of Criminal Justice, Director of Graduate and Online Programs for Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-7532
Email: swhitus@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Death-sentenced and life-sentenced populations, special needs offenders and correctional populations, child maltreatment sequelae, technology-enhanced criminal justice education, technology-enhanced training and education for correctional personnel Education: PhD, Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University
MPA, University of Texas
BS, Criminal Justice, University of Texas Favorite thing about AU: "Working with colleagues who have a shared focus—helping students discover and develop their professional and personal passions."