Michelle Newton-Francis Senior Professorial Lecturer Sociology

Degrees: PhD, Sociology, American University
MA, Applied Sociology & Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University
BS, Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University
Bio: Dr. Newton-Francis has research interests in work and organizations. She has worked a research associate for numerous programs funded by the U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense. Recently, she served as a legislative fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives working on policy related to federal law enforcement, regulation of synthetic drugs, higher education, and food deserts. Dr. Newton-Francis is the director of undergraduate studies for the department and regularly teaches courses on social research methods and the senior capstone.

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