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Melissa Hunsicker-Walburn serves as Associate Professor and Dean of the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University, where she holds a dual role in the Informatics Department with policy specialization. Her professional profile integrates academia with legal practice as a licensed Kansas attorney and active district representative for the Kansas Women Attorney's Association.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Undergraduate degree in Political Science from Fort Hays State University
- Law degree from Washburn Law School
Dr. Hunsicker-Walburn's research centers on regulatory frameworks governing digital spaces, with particular emphasis on cyber law and telecommunications policy. Her expertise bridges theoretical informatics with practical governance challenges, informed by extensive regulatory experience:
- Information Policy development for digital ecosystems
- Cyber Law applications in emerging technologies
- Telecommunications regulatory mechanisms
- Public policy formulation for information systems
- Legal dimensions of data governance
- Ethical frameworks in technology implementation
This scholarly focus directly informs her teaching across multiple courses including Foundations of Information Networking, Law of Cyberspace, and Public Policy, Law, and Ethics in Informatics delivered through both campus and online platforms. Her practical background in state regulatory bodies provides critical real-world context to these academic domains.
Professional experience includes:
- Two-year tenure as Director of Kansas 529 College Savings Program under State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins
- Litigation counsel and analytical staff roles at Kansas Corporation Commission focusing on utility and telecommunications policy
