Mrs. Andria Cooper Interim Department Chair
B.A., Sociology, Fort Hays State University
J.D., University of Kansas

Contact Information:
Fort Hays State University
233F Rarick Hall
600 Park St. Hays, KS 67601
acooper@fhsu.edu
785-628-5235

Andria L. Cooper serves as Assistant Professor of Justice Studies at Fort Hays State University. She began her career as a county prosecutor, serving several years as Assistant Ellis County Attorney in Hays, KS. Her experience included the prosecution of domestic and sexual violence, drug violations and person/property crimes. She currently researches in the area of victimology, victim advocacy, criminal and civil law and has been published in a variety of outlets. Professor Cooper currently serves as the faculty sponsor for Delta Tau Omega, the FHSU student chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon. She continues to consult and practice as an attorney. Her undergraduate and graduate areas of study are in sociology and law.

Ms. Martha Jones Instructor of Justice Studies
B.A., Psychology, Fort Hays State University
M.S., Education, Ibid.
Ph.D. Candidate

Contact Information:
Fort Hays State University
233E Rarick Hall
600 Park St. Hays, KS 67601
mjjones@fhsu.edu
785-628-4468 (top)

Martha Jones serves as Assistant Professor of Justice Studies at Fort Hays State University. She began her career as a K-9 educator and reading specialist. Professor Jones transferred her skills into research and instruction within the areas of juvenile delinquency and justice. She currently instructs, consults, and trains in the field of juvenile correctional reform, criminology and profiling. Her undergraduate and graduate areas are in the fields of psychology, education and criminal justice.

Dr. Margaret Miller-Butcher Adjunct Instructor of Justice Studies (online)
B.S., Communication Studies, Arkansas State University
M.S., Communications, Ibid.
Ph.D., Communications, University of Missouri

Contact Information:
mbutcher@fhsu.edu
620-225-3604 (top)

Dr. Butcher has worked with distance education for well over a decade. She has served as a consultant with the Jonesboro (AR) Municipal Police Department and the Arkansas State Police to enhance recruitment of women and minorities and was also part of then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton's security detail. Her academic interests include intercultural communication and crime and the media. Her B.S. and M.S. degrees are from Arkansas State University and her Ph.D. is from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Dr. David Weiden Adjunct Instructor of Justice Studies (online)
B.S., Political Science/Theater, University of Colorado
J.D., University of Denver College of Law
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Texas at Austin

Contact Information:
dweiden@fhsu.edu
785-628-4189 (top)

David Weiden is the Assistant Director of the Docking Institute and is also assistant professor of political science at Fort Hays State University. Before coming to the Docking Institute, he was an assistant professor of political science at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In addition to being a social scientist, he is an attorney and legal researcher. He has co-authored a book on the Supreme Court as well as presenting numerous papers at various political science conferences. Dave's areas of expertise include public policy, law and courts, and American government. He teaches courses on research methods, the judiciary, state and local government and American politics. At the Docking Institute, Dave is involved with data analysis, survey research and public policy evaluation. Dave received his J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law and attended the University of Texas at Austin for his doctoral training in political science.

Dr. Samantha Angell Adjunct Instructor of Justice Studies (online)
B.A., Political Science/Criminal Justice, University of New Mexico
J.D., Washburn University

Contact Information:
spangell@fhsu.edu
785-827-0344(top)

Samantha Angell is a practicing attorney in Salina, KS. Outside of teaching criminal law, she specializes in civil litigation, including employment discrimination, personal injury, nursing home negligence, probate and family law. Dr. Angell is an active member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, Kansas Bar Association, Women's Attorney Association, and Saline/Ottawa County Bar Association. Dr. Angell is admitted to practice in Kansas Federal and State Courts.

Dr. Angell is on the Board of Directors for the Salina Area United Way and the Noon Network Chapter of AMBUCS. She is married to James Angell, a partner at Kennedy, Berkley, Yarnevich & Williamson and has two children.