Central Michigan University

• CMU experts can comment on aspects of NIU shootings

Topics in this story: College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Services

In the wake of the Feb. 14 fatal shootings at Northern Illinois University, several Central Michigan University faculty members are available to speak about the events from various perspectives.

SOURCE:
Joseph Rivard, professor
Department of teacher education and professional development
Central Michigan University
989-774-3121
rivar1jd@cmich.edu

Rivard is an authority on the prevention of school violence, addressing the aftermath of critical incidents, and understanding adolescents in crisis. His study of high school students led to the development of a collaborative training program by CMU and the Michigan State Police for law enforcement personnel to help them establish trust relationships among police, youth and the community.

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SOURCE:
Betty Kirby, assistant professor
Department of educational leadership
Central Michigan University
989-774-1503 (office) or 989-773-3828 (home office)
betty.kirby@cmich.edu

Kirby, an expert on school violence, is a former high school principal with significant experience working with issues related to teen victimization. She has worked closely with the Michigan Victim Alliance and the National Center for Victims of Crime to implement educational projects designed to educate teens and raise awareness of the frequency of victimization.

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SOURCE:
Kevin Love, professor and chair
Department of management
Central Michigan University
989-774-3431 (office), 989-773-5189 (home)
kevin.love@cmich.edu

Love is available to provide commentary on the shootings based on his experience in professional emergency management and having worked with SWAT teams in designing and evaluating emergency scenarios. A personnel selection and evaluation expert, Love worked with the Michigan State Police to measure organizational culture and attitudes during a major restructuring. Other law enforcement projects include using interactive behavioral simulations to select and train undercover officers. Love also developed an assessment center for the selection and certification of professional emergency managers, key players in the battle against terrorism. He continues to publish research and provide managerial consulting services regarding the use of assessment center-based police promotional systems.

CMU Media Relations contacts:
Lindsay Allen or Heather Smith
989-774-3197
allen1lm@cmich.edu or hutch1hl@cmich.edu