Wes Blair, MPA
Adjunct Instructor — Criminal Justice, Social Work & Sociology
WHAT AREA DO YOU TEACH?
Criminal Justice
EDUCATION/DEGREE(S)
B.S. Organizational Leadership-Mountain State University
Master of Public Administration-The University of Texas at Arlington
YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING:
I believe in a collaborative teaching environment where the students contribute to the learning process with robust discussion on theories and ideas.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TEACH?
As we achieve success in life, it is important to impart the knowledge we learn along the way to those coming up behind us.
CREDENTIALS/CAREER PATH
Chief of Police, City of Cape Girardeau
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHT
Graduation from the FBI National Academy, Class 250
AWARD/HONOR/RECOGNITION
Southeast Missourian Newsmakers, Cape Girardeau, MO
Officer of the Year, Respect for Law-Noon Optimist Club, Cape Girardeau, MO
State of Missouri Department of Public Safety, Class A Police Officer Certification
LEAD Certification, Weldon Cooper School for Public Service, University of Virginia
True Colors Certified Facilitator
ORGANIZATION WITH WHICH YOU ARE INVOLVED
Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development Committee
Police Executive Research Forum
International Association of Chiefs of Police
International City Management Association
Safe House for Women Board of Directors (President)
SEMO Network Against Sexual Violence Board of Directors (Vice President)
BEST ADVICE FOR STUDENTS
Never pass up an opportunity to meet someone new or network with a professional in your chosen career path. You never know when a when a casual conversation can lead to a mentorship opportunity for your success.
Criminal Justice
EDUCATION/DEGREE(S)
B.S. Organizational Leadership-Mountain State University
Master of Public Administration-The University of Texas at Arlington
YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING:
I believe in a collaborative teaching environment where the students contribute to the learning process with robust discussion on theories and ideas.
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO TEACH?
As we achieve success in life, it is important to impart the knowledge we learn along the way to those coming up behind us.
CREDENTIALS/CAREER PATH
Chief of Police, City of Cape Girardeau
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHT
Graduation from the FBI National Academy, Class 250
AWARD/HONOR/RECOGNITION
Southeast Missourian Newsmakers, Cape Girardeau, MO
Officer of the Year, Respect for Law-Noon Optimist Club, Cape Girardeau, MO
State of Missouri Department of Public Safety, Class A Police Officer Certification
LEAD Certification, Weldon Cooper School for Public Service, University of Virginia
True Colors Certified Facilitator
ORGANIZATION WITH WHICH YOU ARE INVOLVED
Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development Committee
Police Executive Research Forum
International Association of Chiefs of Police
International City Management Association
Safe House for Women Board of Directors (President)
SEMO Network Against Sexual Violence Board of Directors (Vice President)
BEST ADVICE FOR STUDENTS
Never pass up an opportunity to meet someone new or network with a professional in your chosen career path. You never know when a when a casual conversation can lead to a mentorship opportunity for your success.
Audience Links
Southeast Missouri State University