Faculty & Staff
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- Leadership & Administration
- Professional Advisors
- Full-Time Faculty
- Adjunct Faculty
- Student Assistants
Leadership & Administration
Dr. Tamara Lynn
Chair/Professor
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 131 D
785-628-5235
tjlynn@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Sociology (Criminology, Political Sociology)
Kansas State University, 2014
M.L.S. Criminal Justice, Public Administration
Fort Hays State University, 2006
B.A. Sociology, Fort Hays State University, 2000
A.S. Criminal Justice, Barton County Community College, 1992
Dr. Lynn's Homepage
Dr. Lynn's CV
Melissa Mayers
Senior Administrative Assistant
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 131
785-628-4639
mjmayers@fhsu.edu
Degree:
B.B.A Fort Hays State University, 2001
Professional Advisors
Katie Lunsford
Students with last names ending in A - E and J - La
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 126
785.628.4056
kjlunsford@fhsu.edu
Britny Cox
Students with last names ending in H - I and Le - R
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 124
785.628.4765
bmcox4@fhsu.edu
Debbie Staab
Students with last names ending in F - G and S - Z
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 130
785.628.5761
dstaab@fhsu.edu
Full-Time Faculty
Dr. April Terry
Professor
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 131 B
785-628-4468
anterry2@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Sociology (Criminology & Gender Studies)
Kansas State University, 2018
M.A. Psychology, Washburn University, 2009
B.A. Psychology, Kansas Wesleyan University, 2006
B.A. Criminal Justice, Kansas Wesleyan University, 2006
Dr. Ziwei Qi
Associate Professor
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 131 E
785-628-4767
z_qi5@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Criminal Justice, University of North Dakota, 2018
M.S. Criminal Justice, Saint Cloud State University, 2011
B.A. Law (Applied Law), Nankai University, 2009
Dr. Morgan Steele
Associate Professor
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 131 A
785-628-5945
mjsteele2@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, 2020
M.S. Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, 2014
B.S. Psychology, Purdue University, 2013
B.A. Law & Society, Purdue University, 2013
Mr. Troy Terry
Instructor
Fort Hays State University
Rarick Hall 131 F
785-628-4714
taterry@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
MLS Criminal Justice Concentration, Fort Hays State University, 2015
Certificate in Addiction Counseling, Washburn University, 2014
B.A. Criminal Justice, Kansas Wesleyan University, 2009
Troy Terry Homepage
Cathrine Wasinger
NDTC Region 2 Training Coordinator
600 Park Street
Rarick Hall 136
Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4189
cawasinger3@fhsu.edu
Degrees:
M.S. Project Management, Colorado Technical University, 2023
B.S., Social Work, Washburn University, 2017
Adjunct Faculty
Ms. Martha Bray
Degrees
M.S.; Education/Reading Specialist, Fort Hays State University
B.A.; Psychology, Fort Hays State University
Mr. Michael David
Degrees:
M.P.S. Criminal Justice, Fort Hays State University, 2016
B.S. Sociology with emphasis in Corrections,
Oklahoma State University, 1986
madavid@fhsu.edu
Chief John Jackson
Degrees:
M.A. Criminal Justice, Washburn University, 2003
B.A. Criminal Justice, Wartburg College, 1990
Graduate, Military Police School, United States Army, 1986
A.A.S. Police Science, Hawkeye Institute of Technology, 1985
jajackso@fhsu.edu
Dr. Alan Moore, Jr
Degrees:
J.D. Samford University, 2014
M.S. Criminal Justice, University of North Georgia, 2013
B.S. Criminal Justice, Kennesaw State University, 2011
tamoore3@fhsu.edu
Ms. Carol Park
Degrees:
J.D. Washburn School of Law, 2006
B.A. Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2002
cmpark@fhsu.edu
Mr. Adam Strzemienski
Degrees:
M.S. Criminal Justice, University of North Georgia, 2014
Grad. Certificate Cyber Affairs & Security, Cyber Security Research Institute at Armstrong Atlantic State University, 2011
B.S. Criminal Justice, North Georgia College & State University, 2008
ajstrzemienski@fhsu.edu
Dr. Lindsey (Dinkel) Topps
Degrees:
Ph.D., Psychology, Northcentral University, 2020
M.A., Forensic Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2013
B.S., Psychology, Fort Hays State University, 2011
Dr. David Weiden
Degrees:
Ph. D. University of Texas at Austin, 2007
J.D. University of Denver, 1992
B.A. Political Science and Theatre, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1989
dweiden@fhsu.edu
Ms. Chelsea Wheeler-Mayo
Ph.D. Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nevada/Las Vegas, expected May 2025
M.S. Experimental Psychology, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, 2019
B.S. Psychology, Fort Hays State University, Hays KS, 2017
B.S. Criminal Justice, Fort Hays State University, Hays KS, 2017
Ms. Jenny White
Degrees:
M.A. Criminal Justice, Washburn University, 2008
B.S. Criminal Justice, Washburn University, 2004
jlwhite13@fhsu.edu
Student Assistants
Leia Boudreaux
Leia Boudreaux is a graduate teaching assistant in the Criminal Justice Program, which she began in the Fall of 2025. Leia is originally from Waggaman, LA and is pursuing a Masters in Psychology.
Danica Frost
Danica Frost is a student worker in the Criminal Justice Program, which she began in the Spring of 2024. Danica is originally from Mankato, KS and is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology.
Dominic Graves
Dominic is a student worker in the Criminal Justice Program, which he began in the Fall of 2024. Dominic is originally from Tescott, KS and is pursuing a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice.
Mackenzie Zimmerman
Mackenzie Zimmerman is a graduate teaching assistant in the Criminal Justice Program, which she will begin in the Fall of 2026. She is from Hays and is pursuing a Masters in Criminal Justice.
Sienna Schmidt
Sienna is a student worker in the Criminal Justice Program, which she began in the Fall of 2026. Sienna is originally from Ellis, KS and is pursuing a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Management.