Gail Sears Humiston

Gail Sears Humiston is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida, where she has taught full-time since 2010. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Affairs (Criminal Justice track) from UCF in 2014.

• Ph.D. in Public Affairs/Criminal Justice Track, University of Central Florida (2014)
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Illinois State University (2008)
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Summa Cum Laude), University of Illinois at Springfield (2005)
• Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, Illinois Central College (2001)

Her research focuses on criminal justice administration, education, and evidence-based practices. She has extensively examined gender dynamics in law enforcement, workplace culture, and offender reentry strategies. Recent publications address maternity policies, organizational structures, and comparative analyses of policing practices.

Her scholarly work spans disciplines including public policy, organizational behavior, and human rights. Notable trends include applications of routine monitoring to evidence-based practices, interorganizational collaboration in corrections, and cross-cultural studies of marginalized communities.

She has contributed to pedagogical research comparing lecture hall and online learning environments, emphasizing student engagement and satisfaction in criminal justice education.