Faculty

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Office Phone: 630-844-7568
Email: mdabros@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Political science and public policy, American government and public policy Education: PhD, Political Science, Purdue University
MS, Economics, Purdue University
MA, Political Science, Purdue University
BA, Political Science, Aurora University

Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Chair of Political Science and Public Policy, Director of Dunham Scholars Program Office Phone: 630-844-3865
Email: mpetersen@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Public administration and international relations Education: MA/PhD, Purdue University
BA, Fresno Pacific University Favorite thing about AU: "The opportunity to work with students as they achieve their potential." View LinkedIn Profile

Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice Office Phone: 630-844-4930
Email: asosnowski@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Illinois criminal law, child abuse and neglect, juvenile law, and litigation Education: JD, Law, Drake University
MSBA, Business Administration and Management, University of Notre Dame
BA, Political Science, Loyola University of Chicago Favorite thing about AU: "Everyone affiliated with Aurora University is committed to student success, in the classroom and beyond."

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."