Faculty

When you choose to join the IWU distance learning program to earn your Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice, you are signing up for more than just a program. You have also signed up to work with instructors who have the background, character, and sense of purpose necessary to help you become the leader that you are destined to be.

Become part of a supportive, values-based, yet challenging environment that does more than prepare you for future career advancement. Apply now and discover through IWU's ASJ distance learning classes how your unique talents and skills can be exactly what your department or organization needs.

Learn from Today’s Leaders

IWU’s ASJ distance learning program gives you the opportunity to work with faculty members who have significant experience in the area of their instruction. Learn from criminal justice and homeland security professionals with knowledge and skills in law, forensics, court procedures, risk and security analysis, disaster preparedness, emergency leadership and addiction theory without ever having to set foot in a classroom. These professionals also bring into the classroom a strong ethical belief and background. You receive the same education our students attending classes onsite at Indiana Wesleyan University do, and you learn from some of the same instructors. When you choose the IWU distance learning school, you join an affordable program of the highest excellence in education today.

Along with their pool of practical knowledge, IWU facilitators bring a spirit of innovation to the table as well. They embrace online education instead of typical classroom roles and choose to teach in distance learning programs. They are passionate about the IWU ASJ curriculum, and they share their passion and knowledge with their students.

Your instructors:

Mark Bardsley (Crisis Intervention, Ethics in Criminal Justice)
Mr. Bardsley has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana Wesleyan University with a double major in Christian Ministries and Biblical Literature. He later received a Master’s in Art in Ministerial Education from Indiana Wesleyan University. He was certified a Master Chaplain by the International Conference of Police Chaplains. Mr. Bardsley is the full time chaplain of the Marion Police Department. He has led and coordinated an international police exchange program with officers from Marion Indiana and Vladimir Russia. Due to his specialized police chaplaincy training he was provided with the opportunity to wok as a Critical Incident Stress Management Chaplain—counseling at Ground Zero, World Trade Center, New York, New York.

Jack Brady (Crisis Intervention, Forensics)
Mr. Brady earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Hardin-Simmons University majoring in Law Enforcement with a minor in Sociology. He later earned a Masters in Education Degree from the University of North Texas. Mr. Brady is the Senior Chaplain of the Grant County Sheriff’s Department. He has three years experience as a police officer and three years experience as a probation officer. Mr. Brady also has experience as the Wharton County Junior College Campus Police Chief. He has served as an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Bruce Stuard (Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Corrections, Criminology, Crisis Intervention, Criminal Procedures, Colloquium in Criminal Justice, Principles of Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Court Procedures, Constitutional Law/Civil Liberties, Practicum)
Mr. Stuard earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Ball State University majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and Business. He later earned a Master’s of Public Administration. Mr. Stuard then earned a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. He is also a graduate of the National Litigation Academy. Mr. Stuard has fourteen years experience as a probation officer with the Marion County Superior Court Probation Department. In addition, he has been a practicing attorney for eight years. He specializes in Appellate Law.

Michael Lepper (Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Corrections, Criminology, Modern Police Problems, Crisis Intervention, Criminal Law)
Mr. Lepper earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University majoring in Criminology. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Lepper is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He is a certified instructor through the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Mr. Lepper is currently a Lieutenant with the Indiana State Police and serves as a District Commander. He has been employed by the Indiana State Police since 1984. Prior to that, Mr. Lepper was a police officer with the Tulsa, Oklahoma police department for two years.

Charles Coffin (Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Corrections, Criminology, Crisis Intervention, Youth and Crime, Criminal Procedures, Criminal Law, Court Procedures)
Dr. Coffin has earned Associate and Bachelor Degrees from Indiana University, a Master of Science Degree in Management from Marion College, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, and has completed courses at Valparaiso University School of Law. Dr. Coffin is a founding member of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission Hate Crimes Advisory Panel. For more than thirty-five years, he has held technical, supervisory, managerial and administrative positions in the federal and Indiana State governments. Dr. Coffin was one of the pioneers of the Indiana Wesleyan University Adult and Professional Studies program. He has served as an adjunct professor of electives, undergraduate, and graduate courses, written numerous modules and served on various administrative committees.

Leonard Gardenour (Criminology)
Mr. Gardenour earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University majoring in Forensic Studies. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. Mr. Gardenour is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was in the United States Air Force for eight years with his duty assignment being that of a security police officer. Mr. Gardenour also has one year of experience with the Houston Police Department. He has just over twenty years experience as a probation officer.

Mike Row (Introduction to Homeland Security, Terrorism/Counter Terrorism, Risk Analysis and Security, Disaster Preparedness, Command and Control/Emergency Leadership)
Mike Row currently serves as the Internship Director of Career Development, Assistant Professor at Taylor University. Prior to that, Mr. Row served as the Director of Campus Safety, Assistant Professor at Taylor University from 1986 to 1990 and 1992 to 2006, and a city police officer from 1982 to 1986. Mr. Row holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from Ball State University, has done doctoral work in Organizational Leadership, and has taught courses in political science, history, leadership, and global issues at Taylor University and Indiana Wesleyan University. Mr. Row is the author of over 70 published articles on criminology, public policy, Western culture, and Biblical Christianity. Mr. Row has held active memberships in the American Society for Industrial Security, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the American Society for Law Enforcement Training, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, and the Association for Christians in Student Development, and is a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Mr. Row has served on numerous community boards and has held elected office.

James Luttrull (Youth and Crime, Court Procedures)
Mr. Luttrull holds a Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree. He is currently the Grant County Prosecutor and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for Indiana Wesleyan University.