Dr. Dave Kalinich served as a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice until he retired in 2017. He taught a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses, with his specialty areas including adult corrections, criminal justice management, and ethics. Dr. Kalinich joined the FAU community in January 2002 as Chair of the Department, and later held the position of Associate Dean for the College of Architecture, Public and Urban Affairs. Dr. Kalinich received his Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences (economics, political science, & criminal justice) from Michigan State University in 1977. His undergraduate studies were in the areas of economics and human relations. Dr. Kalinich served on the criminal justice faculty at Michigan State University for 18 years, and as Criminal Justice Department Chair at Northern Michigan University for 6 years. He also served as the criminal justice graduate school coordinator at Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan for 3 years before accepting the position at FAU. Dr. Kalinich has published a number of books and articles in the field and has an extensive background in training for criminal justice agencies and professionals. He also worked as an adult parole officer for a ten-year period for the State of Ohio prior to his academic career.