Janet Davidson

I develop curricula for criminology programs, mentor students, and contribute to university governance. My focus is on enhancing student success through advising and research support.

As Vice Provost, I manage Title III grants, enhance faculty development, and oversee institutional effectiveness programs. I focus on improving academic pathways and support special programs for diverse student populations, including incarcerated individuals.

I coordinated activities to build data-driven systems for institutional effectiveness and managed budgets for grant-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility.

I taught undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology, served as a faculty advisor, and contributed to student organizations, enhancing academic engagement.

I acted as a liaison between faculty and administration, organized committee assignments, and facilitated monthly meetings to enhance faculty governance.

I was responsible for teaching criminology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels and served as a faculty advisor for student organizations.

I provided strategic planning oversight and research support for the Interagency Council on Intermediate Sanctions, supervising staff and conducting evaluation research.

I provided research support for the Interagency Council, supervising staff and conducting evaluation research on grant-funded projects.

Completed a Ph.D. in Sociology with a focus on Corrections, Gender, and Risk Assessment, emphasizing research methodologies and their applications in criminal justice.

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, studying the dynamics of social behavior and institutions.

Participated in the HERS Institute, focusing on leadership development for women in higher education.

Earned a Master of Arts in Sociology, focusing on social structures and their impact on crime and justice systems.