Winter 2011/2012 - Tiffin University

20 | WINTER 2011 / 12 | CHALLENGEFaculty NewsOrr Appointed Dean ofSchool of CriminalJustice & Social SciencesTiffin University named Dr. Jaimie Orr asDean of the School of Criminal Justiceand Social Sciences.Dr. Jaimie OrrDr. Orr has been a professor atTiffin University since 2008, teachingcourses on National Security, AmericanGovernment, and International Security.He advises the TU Global AffairsOrganization, a student group whichparticipates annually in the ModelNATO Conference hosted by HowardUniversity and the National DefenseUniversity in Washington DC.He joined the TU faculty afterretiring with the rank of Commanderafter 24 years as a U.S. Navy JudgeAdvocate, specializing in Internationaland Operational Law. In his last militaryassignment, he served as the Deputy LegalAdvisor for NATO’s Supreme AlliedCommander, Transformation.He was an adjunct instructor forthe U.S. Joint Forces Staff College from1996 through 2002. From 1996 to 2003he supported the U.S. Naval War College,teaching at its off-site programs.From 2004 until his retirement, he developedand ran several programs traininginternational legal advisors at the NATOSchool in Germany, as well as teachinga variety of courses to military personneloutside the legal field. He continues toserve as a subject-matter expert in InternationalRelations and International Lawfor NATO exercises run by the NATOJoint Warfare Centre, in Norway.Orr entered the Navy’s JudgeAdvocate General’s Corps StudentProgram while enrolled at The OhioState University College of Law, wherehe received his Juris Doctor in 1984. Healso holds a Master of Law degree inInternational Law from the University ofVirginia and is a graduate of the Collegeof Command and Staff at the U.S. NavalWar College.Found in Translation:A TU Professor Travelsto ChinaTU Associate Professor Dr. Jonathan Appelpresented new research during theAnnual World Congress of Forensics,held in October in China. Dr. Appel’stopic was “The Psychology of Terrorism.”The theme of the conference was“Science, Justice and Peace.”Participants were world-wide forensicexperts representing academia, theprofessional world, and those involvedin developing policy. They deliveredupdates on their work and discussedand analyzed the development of theforensic sciences across the world.“This annual conference provideda splendid and informative platformfor domestic Chinese researchers tocommunicate with international experts.It also offered excellent opportunitiesfor cooperation and collaboration, andpromoted international exchanges ofemerging knowledge and practice incriminal justice and forensics worldwide,”Appel remarks.He adds that the conference exceededhis expectations. “I found thatthe Chinese authorities were very graciousand eager to exchange informationaround differing views and proceduresin criminal justice,” he says. “Thehead of Chongqing Municipal PublicSecurity Bureau gave us a presentationthat documented his cleaning up of thecorruption of Chongqing police – manyof whom had various deals with organizedcrime. I was actually surprised theyDr. JonathanAppelwere very open about it. Chongqing hasbeen working hard to improve its policeimage and approve public safety andsecurity in a municipal area of more than30 million people.”Participants also enjoyed an intensivetour of the local security facilitieswith demonstrations of various technologiesbeing utilized.“While the presentations themselveswere fascinating and informative,other activities made the trip a greatcultural exchange,” Appel says.“I found the conversations withother professors and researchers to bemost fascinating. We all made sure we‘rotated’ around during the tours of thecity and the wonderful banquet mealsto connect with individuals from all partsof the globe – from Saudi Arabia toScotland to New Zealand,” he says. “Ifound this group of experts to be themost open, humble, and friendly professionalsI have ever encountered. This lefta lasting impression – and I learned justas a much from these social experiencesas the formal presentations.”Dr. Appel notes that while everythingin China is far from perfect, heexperienced a proud country wanting toconnect and cooperate with the worldand move toward improving itself.“I saw a huge city going throughthe challenges associated with a rapidexplosion in new growth, but also onewith unique traditions that were firmlyrooted in a proud past,” he comments.“Overall, I think the experience helpedin my growth as a teacher and researcherin the global age. My professional