Louis Howell Jr., Ph.D.
Demark,SC
Summary
At Voorhees University, my role as Associate Professor and Academic Program Coordinator intertwines rigorous academic leadership with a commitment to shaping future leaders in criminal justice. With over eight years of higher education teaching, I have honed expertise in curriculum development and research coordination, ensuring excellence in our academic offerings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Voorhees University
08.2018 - Current
- Advise all criminal justice majors with schedules and careers
- Instruct students using a fixed syllabus (blended and electronically delivered courses)
- Develop lesson plans
- Select and order course texts
- Manage digitally mediated learning online discussions
- Assess and evaluate students
- Provide student support (office hours, email communication)
- Courses facilitated: CJ-231, Introduction to Criminal Justice; CJ-232, Minorities In Criminal Justice; CJ-431, Private Security; CJ-331, Criminal Law; SOCJ-333, Criminology; CJ-333, The Police System; SOCJ-431, Juvenile Delinquency; SS-433, Ethics in Social Science; SOCJ 435, Deviant Behavior; CJ-435, Criminal Procedures; CJ-332, American Correctional Systems; CJ-334, Probation and Parole System; CJ-434, Court Systems; SS-332, Research Methods; SS-434, US Constitution; SS-440, Senior Capstone; SS-435, Social Science Internship
- Advisor Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Honor Society
- Advisor Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, International Honor Society for Social Sciences
- Advisor Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
- Invited member of the President’s Judicial Committee
- Voorhees University Academic Council
- Voorhees University Faculty Grievance Committee.
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Denmark Technical College
08.2015 - Current
- Instructed students using a fixed syllabus (blended and electronically delivered courses)
- Developed lesson plans
- Selected and ordered course texts
- Managed digitally mediated learning online discussions
- Assessed and evaluated students (Datatel Desire to Learn web advisor program)
- Provided student support (office hours, email communication)
- Courses facilitated: CRJ-101, Introduction to Criminal Justice; CRJ-102, Introduction to Security; CRJ-115, Criminal Law; CRJ-125, Criminology; CRJ-130, Police Administration; CRJ-145, Juvenile Delinquency; CRJ-222, Ethics in Criminal Justice; CRJ-230, Criminal Investigation; CRJ-236, Criminal Evidence; CRJ-242, Correctional Systems; CRJ-244, Probation, Pardon, and Parole.
Judicial Internship
Municipal Court Judge Internship/Lexington Magistrate Office
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Observed civil and criminal court proceedings
- Observed a variety of legal documents including case briefs and orders
- Observed victims and defendants in traffic and accident court proceedings
- Observed Bond Court as well as granting or denying warrants
- Observed jury trials
- Observed transfer court.
Assistant Manager/Director of Fundraising
Custom Homes
01.1995 - 01.2022
- Trained new employees per company guidelines
- Managed inventory and purchasing
- Managed payroll and accounting departments
- Promoted long-term goal of customer’s loyalty and satisfaction
- Surpassed minimum annual company sales ($500K) 5 years in a row grossing $22 million annually
- Generated profit and loss statements
- Directed financial and strategic planning
- Conducted audits and compliance reviews
- Controlled budget development and management
- Supervised cash flow management and modeling
- Developed and closed five gifts of $50,000 and greater
- Consistently averaged 20 personal visits and 5 solicitations per month
- Effectively managed and streamlined portfolios (150-175 prospects and 250-275 prospects).
Police Captain (Commanding Officer)
Branchville Police Department
12.1995 - 05.1998
- Handled all administrative duties including employing training, and inspection and oversight of patrol officers and detectives to ensure compliance with the department policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
- Patrolled and protected citizens of Branchville
- Investigated crimes/accidents
- Handled all court cases
- Initiated and implemented community policing to improve law enforcement presence in neighborhoods
- Initiated, implemented, and coached community youth basketball and softball leagues
- Initiated and implemented community wellness program to provide wellness checks for seniors and supply them with meals and fans during summer months
- Initiated and implemented officer counseling program for those struggling with personal issues.
Police Officer/Firefighter
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety
10.1993 - 10.1995
- Patrolled city of Orangeburg and protected citizens
- Responded to all fire calls
- Accident/traffic control
- Appeared in court as needed.
Police Officer
Vance Police Department
01.1992 - 06.1992
- Patrolled city of Vance and protected citizens
- Accident/traffic control
- Appeared in court as needed.
Education
Skills
- Strong business acumen and customer relations
- Thoughtful communication
- Powerful situational command
- Practical and robust marketing approach
- Mature management style
- Employee-centered decision-making
- Sensible and logical problem solving
- Natural and engaging interpersonal relations
Certification
- Certified Online Instructor (1.2020) Voorhees University
- Notary Public (10.1999 – present) South Carolina
- Commercial Driver’s License (current) South Carolina
- Fire Fighter (12.1993) South Carolina Fire Academy
- CPR, Standard First Aid, Basic Water Safety, Preventing Disease Transmission (current) South Carolina
Professional Development
- 2023, Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program Solicitation, Bureau of Justice Assistance Webinar
- 2023, Overview of the Youth and the Juvenile Justice System, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Webinar
Personal Characteristics
- Creative
- Personable
- Driven
- Dedicated
- Tenacious
- Focused
- Confident
- Inspiring
Education - Degrees
- Juris Doctor, Concord Law School at Purdue University Global, 8/2024
- PhD: Business Administration and Technology Management, Specialization in Criminal Justice, Northcentral University, 11/2019, Law Enforcement Officers Perceptions of the Influence of Reverse Bias on Their Behavior and Use of Force
- MS: Criminal Justice, Boston University, 1/2015
- BA: Sociology/Criminal Justice Administration, Claflin University, 5/2013
Non Referred Presentations
- Minorities in Law Enforcement, 2/2020, Voorhees College, Denmark, S.C.
- Is Crime Genetic or Biological, 9/2019, Voorhees College, Denmark, S.C.
- Criminal Justice on the Colligate level, 9/2018, Barnwell County Career Center, Barnwell, S.C.
Dissertation Research
Law Enforcement Officers’ Perception of the Influence of Reverse Bias on There Behavior and Use of Force, Northcentral University, San Diego, CA, 2019
Manuscripts Published
- Causes of Juvenile Delinquency. A Literature Review, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 310357, 2015
- The White-Collar Crime the Film “The Madoff Affair”, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 298431, 2014
- Forensic Behavioral Analysis. Criminal Behavior and the Justice System, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 293353, 2014
- The Egyptian Islamic Jihad and Merger with Al-Qaeda, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 293352, 2014
- Victimology. Reporting, suffering and victim profiles, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 293223, 2014
- Crime and Criminal Behavior. Ethical Challenges and Questions on the Subject, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 293350, 2013
- The Process of Conflict in Criminal Justice Organizations, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 293518, 2012
- Racial Disparity in America’s Criminal Justice System, Grinnovation Publications, Vol. 293516, 2012
Certificates of Completion
- 2024, American Contract Law II, Yale University
- 2024, Introduction to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases, University of Pennsylvania
- 2024, Leadership Development Institute, Voorhees University
- 2022, Essential Legal Research, Thomas Reuters Law School
- 2021, Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education, University of Michigan
- 2021, American Contract Law I, Yale University
- 2020, Introduction to Fundraising, University of California, Berkley Haas School of Business, Philanthropy University
- 2020, Fundraising: Connecting with Donors, University of California, Berkley Haas School of Business, Philanthropy University
- 2020, Fundraising Strategies, University of California, Berkley Haas School of Business, Philanthropy University
- 2020, Managing Project Finances, University of California, Berkley Haas School of Business, Philanthropy University
- 2020, Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles, Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government
- 2020, Business Analytics Executive Overview, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Community Academic Recidivism Program Partnerships
- South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, Fall 2022
- South Carolina Department of Correction, Spring 2023
Community Academic Programs Partnerships
Barnwell County Career Center (Vocational School High School Juniors and Seniors), Spring 2023
Currentaffiliations
- National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Member (1.2020)
- The National Honor Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) (10.2020)
- American Association of University Professors Member (8.2019)
- NAACP (10.2002)
- Omega Psi Phi Inc (Life Member) (10.2002)
- Pi Gamma Mu, Interdisciplinary Social Science Honor Society (Xi Chapter) (12.2019)
- Alpha Phi Sigma, The National Criminal Justice Honor Society (NU MU Chapter) (6.2015)
- National Association of Business Leaders Charter Member (2.1997)
- M.I.G Investors (Board of Directors) (6.1996)
- Christian Antioch House of Prayer (Board of Directors) (1.1990)
Professional Statement
As an accomplished professional, trained fundraiser/ leading for equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education, and previous law enforcement officer with extensive higher-level leadership and management experience in the business sector and the higher education system, I have had the responsibility to supervise people with diverse backgrounds and vast cultural differences. My vision of an open dialogue of ideas and a judicious approach to discipline are the driving forces behind my devotion to public service, determination to foster a healthy environment of solidarity, and my desire to help students develop a deep love and respect for themselves, for others, and for their environment.
Timeline
Judicial Internship
Municipal Court Judge Internship/Lexington Magistrate Office
12.2021 - 03.2022
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Voorhees University
08.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Denmark Technical College
08.2015 - Current
Police Captain (Commanding Officer)
Branchville Police Department
12.1995 - 05.1998
Assistant Manager/Director of Fundraising
Custom Homes
01.1995 - 01.2022
Police Officer/Firefighter
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety
10.1993 - 10.1995
Police Officer
Vance Police Department
01.1992 - 06.1992
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