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Michael Bock, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies and Psychology Department
- Bachelor of Science: University of Bridgeport (1977)
- Master of Science: Central Connecticut State University (1990)
- Doctor of Philosophy: University of Connecticut (2001) (2002)
Teaching Experience:
- First year at American International College (2002)
- Central Connecticut State University
- Western New England College
- Manchester Community College
Other Professional Experience:
Research Interests:
- Cognitive Styles
- Academic Interests of College Students
- Implicit / Explicit Differences in Human Learning, Memory, and Cognition
Sandra Sego, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies and Psychology Department
- Bachelor of Science: Eastern Kentucky University (1990)
- Master of Science: University of Kentucky (1993)
- Doctor of Philosophy: University of Kentucky (1997)
Teaching Experience:
- First year at American International College (2001)
- Murray State University (2000)
- Southwest Texas State University (1998)
Research Interests:
- Cognition and memory (specifically inhibitory processes)
- Intentional forgetting
- The effects of Aging on memory
- Repressed memories
- Social factors that affect memory
John J. DeFrancesco, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Psychology and Director of Clinical and Forensic Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts: University of New Haven (1976)
- Master of Science: Southern Connecticut State University (1979)
- Doctor of Philosophy: University of Pittsburgh (1984)
Research Interests
- Forensic Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Adjunct Faculty
Victor H. Ascollilo, Ph.D., J.D.

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Juris Doctor, Western New England Law School
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of South Carolina
Area of Specialization
- Federal Criminal Law
- White Collar Crime Prosecution
Professional Experience
- Professor, Criminal Justice Department, Westfield State College
- Member, Massachusetts Judicial Screening Committee
- Attorney-at-Law
- Former Police Commissioner, Westfield Massachusetts
- Former President, Court and Community Resources, Inc.
George Blake, M.S.
Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Science: Springfield College (1969)
- Master of Science, Criminal Justice: American International College (1994)
Area of Specialization
Professional Experience
- Probation Officer, Northampton District Court, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- Assistance Chief Probation Officer, Northampton District Court, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Joanne Burke, M.A., M.S.
Adjunct Professor,Department of Criminal Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Arts, Westfield State College (1974)
- Master of Arts, Psychology: Westfield State College (1991)
- Master of Science, Criminal Justice: Westfield State College (2001)
- Certificate in Corrections, Holyoke Community College (1996)
Area of Specialization
- Substance Abuse Issues in Criminal Justice
Professional Experience
- Substance Abuse Educator, Hampden County Sheriff's Department, Western Massachusetts Correctional Alcohol Center
- Former Readjustment Counselor, Veterans' Administration
William J. Fitchet, M.S.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Science: Western New England College (1980)
- Master of Science, Criminal Justice: American International College (1982)
Area of Specialization
Professional Experience
- Deputy Chief of Police, Springfield (MA) Police Department
- Former Commanding Officer, Narcotic Bureau, Springfield Police Department
- Former Squad Commander, Uniform Division, Springfield Police Department
- Former Supervisor in Charge of Narcotics, Rape, Gambling and Liquor Violations, Springfield Police Department
Earl Harrington, M.S.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies
- B.S., Springfield College, 1960
- Graduate Studies, Guidance and Psychological Services, Springfield College
- Municipal Supervisors Training Program, University of Massachusetts (Amherst), 1978
Area of Specialization
- Criminal Justice Planning Management
Professional Experience
- Special Projects Coordinator, Springfield Employment Resource Center, Inc.
- Former Director, Western Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Academy
- Former Director, Springfield Regional Criminal Justice Development Agency
- Former Supervisor of Training, Westfield Detention Center, MassachusettsDepartment of Youth Services
James E. Kelleher, M.A.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Westfield State College (1884)
- Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology and Guidance, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1998)
Area of Specialization
- Correctional Issues in Criminal Justice
Professional Experience
- Assistant Deputy Superintendent, Pre-Release Center, Hampden County Sheriff's Department, Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Certified Social Worker
- Former Treatment and Classification Supervisor, Hampden County Sheriff's Department
- Former Residential Supervisor and Counselor, Pre-Release Center and Day Reporting Center, Hampden County Sheriff's Department
Patricia Murphy, Ed.D.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Science: University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
- Master of Education: American International College
- Master of Science, Criminal Justice: American International College
- Doctor of Education: University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2000)
Area of Specialization
- Counseling Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals
Professional Experience
- Assistant Deputy Superintendent, Hampden County Sheriff's Department, Western Massachusetts Correctional Alcohol Center
- Certified Jail Manager, American Jail Association
- American Correctional Association Accreditation Auditor, Massachusetts Department of Corrections
- Former Principal, Robert F. Kennedy Action Corps
Edward Weldon, M.Ed.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies
- Associate in Science, Corrections: Holyoke Community College (1981)
- Bachelor of Science, Law Enforcement: Western New England College (1983)
- Master of Education: Cambridge College (1990)
Area of Specialization
Professional Experience
- Hampden County Shriff's Department, Massachusetts
- American Correctional Association
Jennifer Zucco, M.S.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Stonehill College (1995)
- Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, Northeastern University (1997)
Area of Specialization
- Corrections and Community-based Corrections
Professional Experience
- Lead Counselor, Hampden County Sheriff's Department
- Correctional Counselor, Substance Abuse Unit, Hampden County Sheriff's Department
- Reintegration Counselor, Substance Abuse Unit, Haampden County Sheriff's Department
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