Dr. Richard H. Ward
Professor and Dean


Education

 

  • University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D., Criminology, 1971
  • University of California, Berkley, M.A., Criminology, 1969
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice, B.S., Criminal Justice, 1968

 

 

Work Summary

 

Dean and Director, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University. During an academic career spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Ward has been involved in virtually every aspect of academic life, as a faculty member and senior administrator. In additional to more than 100 professional presentations, Dr. Ward has been actively involved in the community work. He has served as a consultant to numerous state, local, and federal agencies in the United States and abroad. He has visited more than 50 countries, frequently as a consultant or trainer, and has lived and taught in China and Egypt.

 

 

Recent Professional Experience

 

  • Executive Director, Office of International Criminal Justice and of Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago. Held tenured academic appointment as professor of criminal justice; responsible for sponsored research grants and contracts.

  • Executive Vice-President, MBF Education Group. Consultant to the President on the development of higher education programs and the development of a major campus in Kulim, Malaysia.

  • Associate Chancellor for Special Programs, Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago. Reported directly to the Chancellor and responsible for international programs, government relations, and public safety.

  • Vice Chancellor for Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago. Responsible for a broad range of administrative functions and services, with a budget in excess of $200 million.

  • Vice President, Acting Vice President, and Dean of Graduate Studies at John Jay College of

  • Criminal Justice, City University of New York.

  • Detective and Youth Counselor, New York City Police Department.

 

 

Publications/Papers/Presentations

 

Dr. Ward is the author of numerous books and articles on a variety of law enforcement topics, and has directed research projects in excess of $4 million.