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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership prepares practitioner-scholars for leadership in education at the local, state, and national levels. Program content is both practical and scholarly; it blends issues important to practicing educational leaders with scholarship that can help analyze and address these issues. Program faculty are highly experienced school professionals and nationally recognized academic scholars who contribute to the central purpose of the program: preparing practitioner-scholars for effective and meaningful leadership.

Statewide program delivery

Program participants can access courses and work with advisers through all of WSU’s campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Vancouver, Tri-Cities). Some courses may be taught using a hybrid model or augmented through on-line and/or alternative forms of videoconferencing. Attending classes remotely via video-conference might be possible for students who live 50+ miles from a WSU campus.

Program Components

The program requires a minimum of 72 semester credits which includes 42 credits of graded coursework (14 classes). Upon completion of graded coursework, students must successfully pass a Preliminary Exam before advancing to candidacy for the Ed.D. degree. The exam is designed to assess knowledge the student has gained while completing coursework, and it is a measure for determining whether the student is adequately prepared to complete the dissertation. More information about program milestones can be found in the program handbook.

The program is designed as a part-time program for working professionals. During the school year, courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening. Students enrolled in two classes each semester will finish the coursework portion of their program in two and a half years. Students making continual progress could complete the degree in four years, though it is common for students balancing educational, professional, and personal demands to finish in four to five years. The maximum time to complete is 10 years.

Application Process

Priority application deadline is february 1 for fall admission.

The priority application deadline is February 1 each year, for fall semester start. Please note that application is a multi-step process and often takes four to six weeks to complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Steps to application:

• Apply online to the WSU Graduate School for acceptance to the university.
• Submit supplemental materials to the department for acceptance into the degree program.

For application instructions, please refer to the Checklist and Instructions for Admission Requirements provided with the application packet.

• 2021 Ed.D. Application (Fillable)

Programs in Educational Leadership (EdM, MA, principal certification, superintendent certification, EdD and PHD) do not accept state tuition waivers.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

• Fall September 10

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

• TOEFL – iBT

Degree Description:

The program for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership is intended to prepare scholars and researchers and focuses on developing and applying theoretical and research knowledge and skills to the field of leadership studies. The Ph.D. program is designed primarily for students who intend to pursue careers in policy, research, or college and university teaching. It may also be appropriate for students who are interested in careers in k-20 education or related fields, though it is more theory and research oriented than the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree.

The Ph.D. dissertation requires the completion of an original, empirical research study that makes a contribution to scholarship in the field of leadership studies. In addition to the traditional dissertation, students may also elect to submit three publishable manuscripts.

Admission Requirements:

Please note restrictions before applying:

• Students must hold a master’s degree to be considered for admission.
• There are no assistantships for this program.
• Degree and certification programs in Educational Leadership do not accept state of Washington tuition waivers .  This includes the following graduate programs: Ed.M., M.A., Ed.D., and  Ph.D., as well as these certification programs: principal, program administrator, and superintendent.

01. WSU Graduate School  general application requirements (including application fee). Once in GradCAS search for Washington State University – Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership.

02.  Current resume or vitae  documenting your educational attainments and highlighting any education related work and/or research experience.

03.  Letter of Intent / Statement of Purpose.  Please provide a written statement of your scholarly and professional objectives, and how you believe your enrollment in Washington State University’s Ph.D. program will advance these objectives. Your statement should be no more than two pages, single-spaced, and must include the following:

• A summary of your beliefs and/or values about leadership.
• A description of leadership or other life experience that relates to graduate study.
• Your scholarly and/or research interests as an educational leader.
• The unique contributions you would bring to the graduate degree program and community of research.

04.  Academic Writing Sample  (i.e., literature review, academic research paper or published article).

05.  Three letters of reference.  The letters of recommendation should address your

• scholarship,
• facility with written, oral, and interpersonal communication,
• leadership and/or interpersonal skills. (Please do not send placement files.)
• Two of these letters should be from persons from whom you have taken previous coursework, and one letter should come from an education leader for whom you have worked.
• If you are unable to contact previous professors, letters should be from individuals qualified to address your ability to be successful academically and professionally.
• All of the letters should address your qualifications as a potential doctoral student.

06. Complete  Educational History and Transcripts  from any colleges/universities:

• Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
• That show any graded bachelor’s work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree.
• Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.
• Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.

07.  International Students  must meet the university’s  English proficiency and funding requirements . Please  view the current requirements .

08.  If applicable, copies of currently held education certificates, front and back.

Student Opportunities:

Career opportunities:.

K-12 district leadership positions, leadership in public administration or non-profit agencies

Career Placements:

K-12 superintendent, K-12 school district administrator

Contact Information:

• College of Education – Office of Graduate Studies [email protected]

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Delbert “Tex” and Ellen Caldwell

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University will continue to lead the way in animal disease research and provide an educational experience that is unsurpassed, thanks to a bequest from the late Delbert “Tex” and Ellen Caldwell. Funds from the Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Caldwell Endowment have been directed to the college’s intramural research program to support projects involving production animals, as well as veterinary and graduate student scholarships, states Warwick Bayly, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Caldwell Scholarships and Fellowships created from the bequest will be awarded to undergraduate and post-graduate DVM students seeking careers as researchers or clinicians in agricultural animal health.

The endowment grants the couple’s wish to provide a permanent source of funding for research and scholarships at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Caldwells raised cattle and owned several milk cows on a farm near Moscow, Idaho. The couple’s connection to Washington State was a technician from the College who would travel to their farm to treat their cattle. “Tex” and Ellen shared a love for animals and this gift demonstrates their appreciation for the expertise provided by the veterinary technician. The couple did not have children of their own, but through their gift they will help students further their education at WSU and prepare for successful careers in veterinary medicine.

Delbert Lee “Tex” Caldwell was born January 11, 1911, and grew up on a farm in Columbus, Arkansas, where his father, a veterinarian, raised breeding stock. Delbert and his four brothers and two sisters helped tend the horses, mules, and cattle on the farm.

Delbert grew to be six-feet, seven inches tall. He played basketball in high school and went on to play semiprofessionally. In the late 1930s, he began working in construction operating heavy equipment. He worked in southwest Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma for a few years before moving to Washington state to work on construction projects at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and Grand Coulee Dam. A few years later, he moved to Moscow, Idaho, to work on construction jobs in the area, including several new buildings on the WSU campus. He met his future wife, Ellen Anderson, in Moscow. They were married in 1950. Delbert owned two trailer parks in Moscow but sold them to purchase a ranch on Randall Flat Road and pursue his first love – raising cattle.

Give now to the “ Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Caldwell Endowment “

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International grocery store options, arabic or indian.

• PNW Halal Meats | 1045 N Grand Avenue, Pullman, WA 99163 | Phone: 509-432-9547
• Taj Grocery | 409 W 3rd Street, Moscow, ID 83843 | Phone: 208-882-1233

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• Banner Bank | 1550 SE Harvest Dr, Pullman | bannerbank.com
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• Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union (P1FCU) | 1690 SE Harvest Dr, Pullman (in Walmart) | p1fcu.org | NOTE: Social Security Number needed
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Summit Therapy & Health Services

Meet our providers, summit therapy director.

Keri Jones, MA, CCC-SLP

Summit therapy director, speech language pathologist.

Keri was born and raised in Pullman and decided to make this her permanent home. She is the Director of Summit Therapy & Health Services and feels extremely proud to work with such an amazing group of professionals. Keri is well-versed in working with people of all ages for speech, language, voice, accent modification, cognitive, and swallowing concerns. In recent years Keri collaborated with Pullman Regional Hospitals’ Center for Learning & Innovation to create the Speech Sounds Visualized App.

Special Interests: Voice Disorders, Cognitive Impairment Therapy, Aphasia & Apraxia Therapy, and General Speech & Language Delay.

Physical Therapists

Jonathan Bowman, PT

Physical therapist.

Originally from Utah, Jonathan received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Eastern Washington University in 2021. He lives in Pullman with his wife and 5 children.

Special Interests: Geriatrics, post-surgical rehabilitation, neurology, amputees.”

Jenny Carrier, DPT

Jenny graduated in 2002 from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Health Science, and received her doctorate of physical therapy in 2005 from Idaho State University.  She has experience working in hospitals, outpatient care, and pediatrics. Jenny is currently working in the acute care setting specializing in orthopedics and post-op care. 

Special Interests: Pediatrics, Acute Care

Janessa Dunbar, PT

Janessa graduated in 2023 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Though a native Arizonian, she is excited for life on the Palouse and to be part of Summit’s acute care therapy team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, crocheting, baking, and playing soccer. 

Special interests: acute care  

Kim Fletcher, PT, DPT, PRPC

Physical therapist | certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner.

After working many years as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist, Kim Fletcher sought further education to allow her to better serve patients with pelvic dysfunction, pregnancy, and postpartum conditions. She has gone on to earn her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) after several years of focused work in the area of Pelvic Rehabilitation.

Special interests: Pregnancy and postpartum conditions, coccyx dysfunction, incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and pelvic pain.  

Rory Fletcher, PT, DPT

Rory has worked primarily as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist specializing in the treatment of sports / orthopedic-related injuries and post-operative recovery for patients of all ages.  He has recently expanded his practice to include Male Pelvic Floor dysfunction as this is an area that is highly under served in the community.  

Special interests: Pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and bowel dysfunction. 

Janie Jones, MSPT

Janie is a native of Colorado, but has been living and working on the Palouse since 2001.   She has spent a majority of her career specializing in geriatrics in a variety of settings, and she has taken many courses to help her address the unique needs of this population. 

Special Interests: Geriatrics, neurology

David Kalahar, MPT

Dave grew up in Western Washington, then attended Washington State University for his undergraduate studies, and Eastern Washington University for Physical Therapy School.  He has 25 years of experience working mostly with orthopedic rehabilitation, but has also worked in acute (hospital) settings, and home health.  His personal interests are:  spending time with family, fishing, hiking, golf and skiing. Special interests: spine assessment and treatment, vestibular rehabilitation (for vertigo), shoulder rehabilitation and aquatics.  

Laura McGuckin, PT, MPT, WCS, CLT

Physical therapist | certified specialist in women's health physical therapy.

Originally from California, Laura has lived in Washington State since 2000. She spent 13 years in the Tri-Cities where she started a Pediatric Pelvic Health Program. She also has experience in cancer rehabilitation focused on lymphedema reduction and improved quality of life, and the full range of women's pelvic health. Laura is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.

Special Interests: Pediatric Pelvic Health, Lymphedema Reduction & Cancer Rehabilitation, Women's Pelvic Health

Kealan Nelson, DPT

Michael Piekarski, PT, DPT, OCS

Mike graduated in 2015 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in Long Island New York. In 2018 he became a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He has experience working in both outpatient and sport settings. Mike is currently seeing outpatient orthopedic patients.

Special interests: Orthopedics, Sports/Athletic injuries

Matthew Rinaldi, DPT, ATC

Matt graduated in 2018 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University and prior to that attended Washington State University where he received his BS in Athletic Training in 2015. He has experience working in outpatient clinics and high schools providing care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Matt is currently seeing patients at our Stadium Way Clinic. 

Special Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op, Sports Injuries 

Ed Robertson, PT

Education: BS Physical Therapy, University of Washington, 1990; BS Physical Education/Biology, Lewis Clark State College, 1987; Member of the American Physical Therapy Association; Adjunct Faculty in Movement Studies at WSU Special Interests: Foot and Ankle Injuries, Hand Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Athletic Injuries

Lenora Waelti, PT, DPT, ATC

Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Widener University, 2003; MS Physical Therapy, Widener University, 1997; BS Biology, Washington State University, 1992; BA Foreign Languages and Literatures, German, WSU, 1992; Certified Athletic Trainer, 2004; Adjunct Faculty in Biology at WSU; Member of American Physical Therapy Association, Member of National Athletic Trainers Association Special Interests: Satellite Clinic at WSU Student Recreation Center, Athletic Injuries, Orthopedics, Geriatrics

Timothy Williams, DPT

Tim is a WSU alumnus and returned to Pullman after completing his physical therapy education at Southwest Baptist University in Missouri.  He has worked at Summit Therapy & Health Services since 2011 working with many conditions.  When he is not working with patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children. 

Special Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Post-Concussion, Vestibular Treatment

Physical Therapy Assistants

Kris Allen, PTA

Physical therapist assistant.

Education: AS Physical Therapy Assistant, Green River Community College, 1995; BS Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, Washington State University, 1990 Special Interests: Back and Neck Rehabilitation, Myofascial Release

Kyle Hopwood, PTA

Education: AS Physical Therapy Assistant, Spokane Falls Community College, 2010; BS Exercise Science, Central Washington University, 2005 Special Interests: Athletic Injuries, Orthopedics

Maile Keller, PTA

Education: AS Physical Therapy Assistant, Kapi'olani Community College, 1996; BS Health Science, Idaho State University, 2005 Special Interests: Orthopedics, Acute Care

Occupational Therapists

Frances Davies, OTR/L

Occupational therapist.

Frances is a pediatric occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience in school and outpatient settings.

Special Interests: pediatrics, sensory processing, visual perceptual processing, and tai chi.

Collette D. Edge, OTR/L

Occupational therapy.

Collette has lived with her family on the Palouse since 2006. She received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Utah. She pursued her MOT after working with diverse populations as a personal trainer and yoga instructor within the Palouse community.  

Special interests: Neurological rehabilitation, sensory processing, vision rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome, chronic pain, trauma informed care, community integration, and home safety. 

Christy Gould, OTR/L

Christy came to work at Pullman Regional Hospital in 2004. She initially worked with all patient populations, but now focuses primarily working with teens and adults.

Special Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy

Allie Johnson, OTR/L

Allie grew up in Colfax, WA and decided to make the Palouse her home. She now lives with her husband and son on their farm outside of Pullman. Outside of work, she spends her time chasing a toddler and attending WSU sporting events to cheer on the Cougs (a passion that many of her patients share!)

Special Interests: Acute care, Pediatrics, Neurological rehab, UE/hand rehab, and Aging in Place

Chelsea Shors, OTR/L, OTD

Chelsea grew up in Eastern Montana and ventured off to Florida for graduate school. Her first job out of school was at a rehab hospital in Jacksonville, Florida where she worked on the stroke team for 3 years. She then toured the country as a traveling OT where she ended up in Seattle and met her husband. She has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital and Summit Therapy since 2013, both inpatient at the hospital and now primarily outpatient. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children.

Special Interests: Stroke rehab, neurological impairments, orthopedic injuries, and post concussion therapies

Heidi Stone, OTR/L

Heidi has been living and working on the Palouse since 2019 and is glad to have joined the team at Summit Therapy and Health Services in 2022. She specializes in treatment of adult and geriatric patients in both the acute and outpatient settings. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring with her husband and dogs. 

Special Interests:Acute care, UE/hand rehab, Vision, Aging in Place, Neurological Rehabilitation 

Kaitlin Watson, OTR/L

Kaitlin is an Occupational Therapist specializing in Geriatrics and Pediatrics.  Moving to the Palouse from Seattle where she worked for Seattle Children’s Hospital and a local Skilled Nursing Facility, she continues to work with clients along the age spectrum.  When not at work, she enjoys time with her family exploring local parks, biking, and swimming.

Special interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pediatric Neurology, Fall Prevention in Community Dwelling Adults, Acute Care

Speech Language Pathologists

Jessie Armstrong, SLP

Speech language pathologist.

Jessie grew up in Kellogg, Idaho and loves living in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to working at Summit, Jessie has worked for various school districts and skilled nursing facilities in the area. When not working with patients, Jessie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her dog Sparky. Special Interests: early intervention, Pre-Literacy, School Age Children, Speech Sounds Disorders, Autism spectrum disorders, AAC, and developmental learning disabilities.

Tami Dial, MA-CCC-SLP

Tami grew up in Moscow and is a WSU alumnus.  Prior to transitioning to Summit Therapy and Health Services in 2018, Tami worked as a SLP in various local schools since 1996.   When she is not working with patients, she enjoys spending time with her grown children and extended family, hiking, pottery, quilting and hunting. 

Special Interests:  Early Intervention, Pre-Literacy, School Age Children, Speech Sounds Disorders and General Language Delays

Loralee Farrer, MS, CCC-SLP

Loralee was born and raised in Idaho Falls, ID. She has also lived in Utah, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and now Washington. Loralee obtained her master's degree from the University of North Carolina and is certified in LSVT Loud. She is thrilled to be in the outpatient setting in Pullman and have opportunities to work with all ages. Outside of work, Loralee loves spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies that make her laugh.

Special interests: Speech delay, articulation, low and high-tech AAC, voice disorders, aphasia, swallowing therapy, and cognitive therapy.

Jennifer Griffin, SLP

Speech and language pathologist.

Jennifer fell in love with the Palouse while attending WSU for her undergraduate degree. Since beginning her career at Summit Therapy, Jennifer has received additional training and education to assist individuals who demonstrate difficulty reading and spelling. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys baking, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. 

Special Interests: Pediatrics, Pre-Literacy/Literacy (i.e. dyslexia) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Kelly Steele, MA, CCC-SLP

Kelly has 2 children and loves living in Pullman, the community she was born and raised in.  Kelly has worked primarily in the outpatient pediatric setting and helped establish the Pullman Feeding Team .  Kelly also enjoys working with the Prescription Pets program and her dog, Lily, is one of the founding members. 

Special Interests: Infant and Child Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Pediatric Modified Barium Swallow Studies, General Speech and Language Delay, Autism, Early Intervention, Apraxia of Speech, Head and Neck Issues, Pet Partners/Prescription Pets program, care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Massage Therapists

Tyne Gray, LMP

Massage practitioner.

Education: Moscow School of Massage, 2003 Specializing in: Pregnancy and Infant Massage, Structural Relief Therapy and Post-Mastectomy Massage

Anya Kinyanjui, LMT

Massage therapist.

Anya has called the Palouse her home since 1998. She is a WSU alum – Go Cougs! – and has been working at Summit Therapy and Health Services since 2010 but only recently became a Licensed Massage Therapist. She completed a massage therapy program at Altura College of Massage in 2021 and has been a practicing therapist ever since. Special interests: Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Structural Release Therapy, Cupping Therapy

Greg Larson, LMP

Greg grew up in Denver, Colorado and attended college in Claremont, California. He then came to the Palouse where he studied massage therapy  at the Moscow School of Massage. Since receiving his Washington state massage license, Greg has focused his studies on osteopathic manual therapies, including positional release and craniosacral therapy.

Special Interests: Acute and Chronic Pain Therapy, Temporomandubular (TMJ) Dysfunction.

Colin Meyer, LMP

Education: Moscow School of Massage 2006 Specializing in: Structural Relief Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Active Isolated Stretching- The Mattes Method and Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy

Esther Sanders, LMP

Massage practitioner and certified sports massage specialist.

Born and raised in Seattle, Esther started a private massage practice in 1998 specializing in motor vehicle, work, and sports related injuries. She enjoyed working with athletes in training on and off the field as a member of the Washington Sports Massage Team.  In 2009 her family relocated to the Moscow-Pullman area and she joined her “work-family” at Pullman Regional Hospital in 2011.

Special Interests: Pediatrics, Scoliosis, Lumbo-Sacral Dysfunction, Eastern Integration, Emotional Release, Myoskeletal Alignment Technique, "eastern integration" including cupping, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage and intra-oral massage.

Breanne Tunison, LMP

Breanne was raised in Reardan, WA. In 2023, she moved to Endicott, WA. Breanne attended the Therapeutic Connections School of Massage.

Special Interests: Acute care, cupping therapy, therapeutic massage, structural release

Genetic Counselors

Ian Wallace, MS, CGC, MBA

Genetic counselor.

Ian established a new Genetic Counseling clinic at Pullman Regional Hospital in 2011. He sees patients for any indication, including cancer, prenatal, pediatric, and adults. He also offers webcam appointments to patients from anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.

Special Interests: Connective tissue disorders, providing care to underserved/rural populations. Ian is the only known genetic specialist who has exceeded Mach 1.

Licensed Acupuncturists

Liz Lee, LAc, EAMP

Licensed acupuncturist, east asian medicine practitioner, certified qigong instructor.

Liz Lee has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000.  She also teaches Qigong and Taichi through Pullman Parks and Recreation.

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PhD, Criminal Justice and Criminology, 2012, Washington State University M.S. Administration of Justice, 2004, University of Louisville B.S. Criminal Justice: Victimology, 2002, Pennsylvania State University

David A. Makin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at WSU. He is also a Research Fellow within the Washington State Institute for Criminal Justice (WSICJ) , which is a collaboration with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and other public safety agencies to advance applied research and innovative public safety practices. In addition, Dr. Makin is Research Faculty within the Division of Governmental Studies and Services (DGSS) at Washington State University. Dr. Makin has been with Washington State University for seven years, after completing a Fellowship within the Southern Police Institute (SPI), a training institute for police executives and spending several years in the private sector. Dr. Makin is a recipient of several awards, most recently receiving the 2015 Exceptional Professor Award for the College of Arts and Sciences , from the Associated Students of Washington State University and the Greg and Beth Pierce Fellowship Award.

Dr. Makin’s research interests include Technological Deviance, Intelligence-Led Policing, Forensic Practice and Policy, Technology, Crime, and Criminal Justice, Multiculturalism, and Advanced Research Methodologies. Examples of this research include the Pullman (WA) Police Department Smart Policing Initiative Public Safety Camera Project, Longitudinal Study of the Efficacy of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Washington State, the Pullman (WA) Police Department Safety & Health Investment Project (SHIP) evaluation funded by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries, National Evaluation of Genetic Evidence within Property Crime Scenes, and a Body-Worn Camera Program Implementation. Dr. Makin has acted in the capacity of Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, and Collaborator on projects funded by Federal, State, and Private agencies, having received over $600,000 in research grants since starting his career. Dr. Makin has experience in advanced research methods, having completed and took part in national assessments, program evaluations, and applied research spanning criminal justice agencies, social services, and school environments. Last, as a researcher, Dr. Makin has experience coordinating and conducting research in a diverse range of environments including projects within the states of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, Montana, California, Idaho, and Washington State. Additionally, Dr. Makin through his comparative and international research has conducted research on Spain, and the regions of Africa and the Caribbean.

Dr. Makin teaches security related courses encompassing Policing (domestic, international, and comparative), Society and Justice, and Technology, Crime, and Criminal Justice. Dr. Makin has received over $10,000 in grants to enhance teaching methodologies and improve student engagement. As well as teaching, Dr. Makin has extensive experience in developing educational material and training material.

Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses: Realizing Justice in a Multicultural Society, Violence towards Women, Crime Prevention Strategies, Special Topics: Technology, Crime, and Criminal Justice, Introduction to Criminological Theory.

Graduate Courses: Seminar in Comparative Policing, Policing and Society, Technology, Crime, and Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Institutions

Research Interests

Technology, Crime, Deviance, and Public Policy, Policing (Domestic and International), Comparative Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Research Methods.

Research Projects

LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF THE DESIGNATED EXAMINER PROCESS. Description – Statewide Analysis of the Designated Examiner Process.

IDAHO REGION II MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT . Description – Service provider and client needs assessment focusing on mental health including a Stress and Burnout assessment of clinicians.

SMART POLICING CCTV PROJECT (CO-INVESTIGATOR) . Description – $300,000 grant for the implementation and evaluation of closed-circuit television cameras within a hot spot environment.

BODYWORN CAMERA PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT . Description – Preliminary assessment of the pilot program designed to evaluate the impact and the implementation issues associated with the TASER Axon FLEX system. Survey of command staff and patrol officers on the system and policy recommendations for the Chief of Police.

ADAMS MALL CCTV OPERATOR PROJECT . Description – Establishment of an operator program to monitor CCTV camera feeds from a remote location and formulation of an implementation assessment of the operator program.

EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN POLICE ACADEMY TRAINING (CO-INVESTIGATOR). Description – Outcome assessment of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model, implemented within the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA).

POLICE EXPERIENCE AND DNA FORENSICS: IN CONCERT OR AT ODDS: SEEKING PERFORMANCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY. Description – Project utilizes a mixed methodology reflecting a national survey, interviews, and case studies to determine the current state of genetic forensic analysis within property crime scenes, factors influencing officer decision-making, and investigative stakeholder outlook on the expansion of the practice. The qualitative method for interviews utilized interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Invited Talks and Presentations

• Featured Presenter: “ ACJS Doctoral Student Summit”. Moderator: Heather L. Pfeifer, University of Baltimore. Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2015. Denver, CO.
• Featured Presenter: “ The Pullman (WA) Smart Policing Initiative: Creating Benefit Opportunities in a Technology Project”. Smart Policing Summit 2015 , Washington, D.C.
• Featured Roundtable: “ Wiley Writing Development Workshop”. Graduate and Professional Writing Center Smith Center for Undergraduate Education. Washington State University, February 20, 2015.
• Featured Presenter: “ SAGE Junior Faculty teaching workshop”. Moderator: Leah E. Daigle, Georgia State University. Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2015.Orlando, FL.
• Feature Roundtable: “ Making Smart Policing Happen: facing challenges in police agency organizational change”. Moderator: Chip Coldren, CNA. Co-Discussants: Cambridge SPI, Chula Vista SPI, Las Vegas SPI, Lowell SPI, New Haven SPI, Pharr SPI, Phoenix SPI, Port St. Lucie SPI. Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2015.Orlando, FL.
• Feature Speaker: Latah County Mental Health Group (October, 2014). Moscow, ID.
• Feature Speaker: Latah County Mental Health Group (May, 2014). Moscow, ID.
• Feature Roundtable: “ Sustainable Technology in Law Enforcement .” Moderator: Marissa P. Levy, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Co-Discussants: Eric L. Piza, Rutgers University; Jeremy G. Carter, University of North Florida; Richard Parent, Simon Fraser University. Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. 2012. New York, NY.

Select Publications

• Makin, David A. (2015). “A Descriptive Analysis of a Problem-Based Learning Police Academy”. (Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning).
• Makin, David A. and Morczek, Amber. (2015). “The Dark Side of Internet Searches: A Macro Level Assessment of Rape Culture using Internet Search Queries” International Journal of Cyber Criminology
• Makin, David A. and Morczek, Amber. (2014). “X Views and Counting Interest in Rape Pornography as Gendered Microaggression” Journal of Interpersonal Violence
• Bernat, Fran and Makin, David A. (2014). Cybercrime Theory: Who is on First, the Theory or the Crime? International Review of Modern Sociology
• Boateng, Francis D., Makin, David A, Yoo, Jihye (2014). “Let Me Speak: Officer Perceptions Of Community Members In Ghana”. International Criminal Justice Review
• Makin, David A. (2013). “Popular Punitivism and Cultural Mediation: The Case of Spain”. International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice.
• Makin, David A. (2013) “Symbolic Evidence Collection or ‘If All Else Fails, Throw Some Dust Around.'” Forensic Science Policy & Management: An International Journal, 4, 126-138.
• Makin, David A. (2014). DNA and Property Crime Scene Investigation, Routledge Publishing
• Makin, David A. (2015). Justice in a Multicultural Society: A Comparative Approach (Preliminary Edition), Cognella

Media Interviews

• Glawe, Justin (2015, March 11). What’s Next for the Ferguson Police Department ? Vice.
• Spence, William, L. (2014, August 31). Cops’ body cameras prove popular . Lewsiton Tribune.
• Kuipers, A (2014, May 3). Getting help when it’s too late: Mentally ill are entering the criminal justice system at a worrisome rate . Moscow-Pullman Daily News .
• Weiford, L (2014, April 14). Mentally ill get handcuffs, not helping hand . WSU News.
• Gillespie, K (2013, December 29). Rapist Christopher Reid uses social media to claim innocence . The Spokesman-Review.
• Richards, O. (2013, April 11). Campus surveillance cameras help Pullman police. KREM.
• Sestric, L. (2013). Six Flexible Degrees You Can Pursue While Working . Yahoo! Education.
• Bowen, H. (2012, December 15). Eyes on Adams Mall . Daily News .
• King, R. (2012, October 28). High-tech tools foiling low-tech bank robbers . The Daily Herald .
• Warwick, J. (2012, September 18). Criminal justice students keep an eye on Adams Mall . The Daily Evergreen .

Research Awards

Gaffney, Michael J. (Co-Pi), Zachary R. Hays (Co-Pi), David A. Makin (Co-Pi) and Pullman Police Department. 2011-2013. Smart Policing Initiative: Safety Camera Initiative. U.S. Department Of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. $300,000.

Gaffney, Michael J. (Pi), David A. Makin (Co-Pi). Washington OneNet First Responder Outreach Project – WA OFC FIN MGMT. Requested Amount – $308,932.

Gaffney, Michael J. (Pi), David A. Makin (Co-Pi). Washington OneNet First Responder Outreach Project – WA OFC FIN MGMT. Requested Amount – Requested Amount $40,000 (Additional funds).