Laura Dannebohm

Laura Dannebohm serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Law and Justice at Hilbert College, with expertise spanning criminal justice, corrections, constitutional law, and legal education. Her 12+ years of corrections field experience includes work in facilities, community corrections, and central administration, complemented by 11 years as a licensed attorney.

Her educational background includes:

• JD from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (Constitutional Law & Civil Rights concentration)
• MA in English from Bowling Green State University (Professional Writing & Rhetoric specialization)
• BS from Newman University

Research focuses on criminal justice systems, constitutional protections, and innovative legal education methodologies. She examines ethical frameworks in corrections, juvenile justice reform, and assessment-driven curricula for law students. Her work bridges practical corrections experience with academic scholarship, emphasizing civil rights applications in contemporary justice settings.

Publication trends reveal interdisciplinary scholarship connecting technical communication, legal pedagogy, and criminal justice education. Recent works analyze curriculum mapping for bar preparation, experiential learning models, and writing pedagogy - demonstrating consistent focus on improving educational outcomes through structured assessment systems and practical skill development.

No scientific awards or major honors were documented in the source material.

As former Assistant Dean at Indiana Tech University Law School, she directed accreditation and instructional design while preparing students for bar examinations. Current committee work includes Undergraduate Online Course Development, Institutional Advancement, and Website Management at Hilbert College, though specific grant funding details remain unreported.

Leading the Division of Law and Justice, she oversees Criminal Justice programs and teaches courses ranging from CJ 101 to Constitutional Law seminars. Her administrative leadership extends to program accreditation and curriculum development for pre-professional tracks within Hilbert's justice-focused academic structure.