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Dr. Nikolas Roberts is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Pennsylvania Western University, located on the California campus. He holds a PhD from Saybrook University and multiple degrees from PennWest and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His work focuses on corrections policy reform, criminological theory, and conflict resolution. Dr. Roberts has served in key university roles including Co-Chair of the University-wide Tenure Committee (2024–present) and Title IX Advisor (2023–2024). He is also an AccessData-certified digital forensics investigator and authored/co-edited major publications including The Law Behind the Wall (2024) and an upcoming methods textbook.
Education:
- B.A., B.S., M.S. - Pennsylvania Western University
- M.A. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Ph.D. - Saybrook University
Research Interests: Dr. Roberts specializes in systemic corrections reform, particularly inmate education and solitary confinement policy. He bridges theoretical criminology with practical policy through courses like 'Problems in Policing' and 'Violence and Media'. His digital forensics expertise enhances his analysis of modern justice challenges.
Service & Impact: Over 15 years of committee leadership includes policy development for student identity verification, curriculum design for conflict resolution programs, and advising on 10 doctoral committees. His community work includes prison monitoring with the Pennsylvania Prison Society since 2003 and historical preservation projects like the Donora Smog Museum.
Labs/Teams: Co-developed the Veterans Oral Histories Project digital archive and led Library of Congress teacher training initiatives. Currently oversees undergraduate criminal justice program assessments and co-chairs major university governance committees.
