JCJE Special Issue: Executing a CJ Study Abroad Experience—Abstract Submission
JCJE Special Issue: Executing a CJ Study Abroad Experience—Abstract Submission
Samantha M. Gavin Andrew Dombek Donna Dombek a Sociology and Criminology, St. Bonaventure University, New York, USAb Childhood Education, St. Bonaventure University, New York, USASamantha M. Gavin is an Assistant Professor at St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York. She received her Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2019. Samantha is the current Editor of ACJS today and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Criminal Justice and Law: A Publication of the Law and Public Policy Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (JCJL/LPPS). She is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship section of ACJS, the immediate past co‑chair of the ASC Division of Feminist Criminology, has previously served as the President of NEACJS, and is a member of St. Bonaventure University’s Institutional Review Board. Samantha’s research interests are in the areas of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, rape myth acceptance, and research with incarcerated persons.Andrew Dombek, PhD. retired from NYS Department of Corrections and Community Service as a parole officer after having worked there for 33 years. After adjusting for several years at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Dr. Dombek was afforded the opportunity to adjunct at St. Bonaventure University. Dr. Dombek was offered a fulltime teaching position at St. Bonaventure. While there his research has concentrated on law enforcement issues and student engagement.Dr. Donna Dombek began her teaching career in her home state of West Virginia where, over a period of 9 years, she held various teaching and administrative positions including classroom teacher in both the elementary and middle school settings, dean of students, elementary school principal, and central office administrator. Dr. Dombek began her career in higher education in the fall of 2004 and has spent the last 21 years helping prepare teacher candidates. Dr. Dombek believes in the teaching philosophy that no two students are the same; therefore, no one teaching approach works for all students. She also believes that to be a successful teacher one has to concentrate on developing relationships with students built on trust and mutual respect. Dr. Dombek’s research interests include the use of therapy dogs in public and higher education settings, the role of emotional intelligence in determining success in teacher candidates, and engagement strategies for students in higher education.