Wendelin Hume

Wendelin Hume is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of North Dakota's College of Arts and Sciences, where she has taught for 27 years. Her expertise centers on Tribal Justice, Victimology, and Restorative Justice, with deep engagement in victim advocacy across cybercrime, family violence, and indigenous justice systems. Dr. Hume integrates community service with academic rigor through extensive internship coordination and technological teaching innovation.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Sam Houston State University (2000)
• MA in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University (1991)
• BS in Sociology, Psychology, and Computer Programming from Black Hills State University (1987)

Dr. Hume's research spans Tribal Justice, Victimization Studies, and Policy Evaluation, with methodological strengths in Survey Research and Statistics. She examines Gender Equity and Minority Issues within criminal justice frameworks, emphasizing Restorative Justice solutions and indigenous perspectives. Her work consistently bridges academic analysis with practical community applications.

She has received exceptional recognition including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Service to Humanity (2007), multiple Engaged Department Awards (2015-2016), and induction into Living Justice Press's 'Circle People' (2010-). Her 30+ honors reflect sustained excellence in teaching, community service, and advocacy.

• Engaged Department Award for internship program leadership (2015, 2016)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Service to Humanity (2007)
• Circle People recognition for social justice dedication (2010-)
• National Association of Professional Women – Woman of the Year (2012-2013)
• Outstanding Academic Book Award for Encyclopedia of American Prisons (1996)

As Departmental Internship Coordinator, Dr. Hume has advised countless undergraduate and graduate students in field placements and research, earning an Award of Excellence from UND Admissions. She developed 20+ courses taught via diverse modalities including interactive video networks and online platforms, mentoring students from small seminars to 411-person lectures.

Dr. Hume co-founded UND's Alpha Phi Sigma criminal justice honor society chapter and served as faculty advisor. Her community leadership extends to Girl Scouts (earning 13 years of service pins), FBI Regional Victim Unit liaison work since 2005, and active participation in American Indian Heritage Month celebrations at UND.