Education
- D.P.A. in Public Administration
- Capella University
- M.A. in Homeland Security/Counter-Terrorism Studies
- American Military University
- M.A. in Education/Adult Education & Training
- University of Phoenix
- J.D. in Law
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- M.S. in Business/Management
- Johns Hopkins University
Research Interests
Started a Legal Studies Blog in March 2017 with several other faculty members in Legal Studies. My goal is to publish at a minimum 12 blog posts a year on current legal trends/issues.
Positions Held
2024 - Present
International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Chair - Degree Assembly (DA) Planning Coordination Committee
2024 - Present
International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Vice Chair - Congress of Governors (COG), Operations Coordination Committee
2022 - Present
Quality Matters
Certified Team Member as Peer Reviewer through Quality Matters
2022 - Present
International Fire Science Assembly Congress
Degree Assembly Board of Governors - Board Member
2017 - Present
International Fire Science Assembly Congress (IFSAC)
IFSAC Accreditation Site Team Member
2024 - 2024
International Fire Science Accreditation Congress
Site Team Member - Reader
2022 - 2024
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Committee Member on DA Hybrid & Virtual Site Visits Committee
2024 - 2024
International Fire Science Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Site Team Member - University of Florida
2023 - 2023
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Member of IFSAC Training Committee
2022 - 2023
International Fire Service Assembly Congress (IFSAC)
Mentor
2019 - 2023
International Fire Service Assembly Congress (IFSAC)
Committee Member & Mentor
2018 - 2023
International Fire Science Assembly Congress (IFSAC)
IT Committee Member
2023 - 2023
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
Site Team Member, Guildford Technical Community College, NC
2022 - 2022
International Fire Service Assembly Congress (IFSAC)
Site Team - Member - Reader - College of Western Idaho
2020 - 2020
IFSAC
Site Team Member - Reader - Purdue University Global
2019 - 2019
International Fire Science Academy Congress (IFSAC)
Site Team Member - Cleveland Community College, NC
2017 - 2018
International Fire Science Assembly Congress (IFSAC)
Degree Assembly Board of Governors - Board Member
2017 - 2017
International Fire Science Academy Congress (IFSAC)
Site Team Member - Guilford Technical Community College
1987 - 2012
Maryland State Police (MSP)
Lieutenant
Intellectual Contributions
Simulation and Game-Based Learning in Emergency and Disaster Management
Nicole K Drumhiller,Karen R Srba,Terri Wilkin
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 14, 2021
IGI Global
[Video Interview]. Emergency and Disaster Management Overview with Dr. Terri Wilkin.
Terri Wilkin
2013
YouTube.com
Legal Studies Overview with Dr. Terri Wilkin. [Video Interview].
Terri Wilkin
2013
YouTube.com
From police officer to lawyer: How my education changed my view of the death penalty.[
Terri Wilkin
2012
inPublicSafety.com
Higher education and law: The transition from trooper to educator.
Terri Wilkin
2012
PoliceOne.com News.
Presentations
Mentorship and Encouraging Resilience
Teaching Excellence Summit
October 13, 2020
Experiential and Game-Based Learning at American Public University
OLC Innovate
April 4, 2019
Media Contributions
Internships Available for Security and Global Studies Students.
In Homeland Security
April 22, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Creating an Effective Strategy to Combat Terrorism
InHomeland Security
December 13, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Preventive Detention: Balancing the Need for National Security against Civil Liberties.
InHomeland Security
May 16, 2018
Social Media - Blog
‘Slender Man’ Case: Juvenile Delinquency or Adult Crime?
InHomeland Security
May 9, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Is It Involuntary Manslaughter When Text Messages Are Used to Encourage Suicide?
InHomeland Security
October 16, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Should Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Extend to Civil Liability Cases?
InHomeland Security
October 16, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Are Thought Crimes Science Fiction or Potential Reality?
In Homeland Security
June 21, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Florida Senate Passes New ‘Stand Your Ground’ Burden of Proof Law
In Homeland Security
June 2, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Florida Legislature Set to Change ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense
In Homeland Security
March 15, 2017
Social Media - Blog
What Legal Issues Should Law Enforcement Know About?
What Legal Issues Should Law Enforcement Know About?
2013
Social Media - Blog
From Police Officer to Lawyer: How My View on the Death Penalty Changed
From Police Officer to Lawyer: How My View on the Death Penalty Changed
2012
Social Media - Blog
Higher Education and Law: The Transition from Trooper to Educator
Higher Education and Law: The Transition from Trooper to Educator
2012
Social Media - Blog
Certifications and Licensure
December 12, 2008
Member of DC Bar
DC Bar
December 12, 2007
Attorney
The Maryland Judiciary
2007
Maryland State Bar Association
2006
Certified Instructor Train the Trainer Course
Maryland Police Training Commission
August 20, 2019
CITI - Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
August 19, 2019
CITI - Social and Behavioral Research Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
August 09, 2016
Private Investigative Agency License
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
February 04, 2016
Private Investigator License
State of Florida
2014
Bar Member
American Bar Association
Commissioned as a Notary Public in Maryland
Maryland
Awards & Honors
July 15,
2022
Integrity Award
APUS
For those who practice fairness, honesty, and objectivity in serving students, faculty, or staff.
July 15,
2022
Unsung Leader Award
APUS
For those whose contributions to Academics come not from title, but from their hard work and their inspiration of others to become better leaders. This individual shows initiative, demonstrates motivation, and makes Academics a more inclusive organization.
June 30,
2021
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Order of the Sword & Shield
June 16,
2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
June 18,
2020
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Order of the Sword & Shield
June 28,
2019
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Order of the Sword and Shield
June 27,
2018
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Order of the Sword & Shield
April 14,
2018
Certificate of Appreciation
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
For service to IFSAC as a member of the Degree Assembly Board of Governors.
June 2017
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Order of the Sword & Shield
June 2014
Scholar of the Week All Star Team Work Award for 2013 - Honorable Mention
APUS
Awarded to the scholar who engages others to participate in producing content, including faculty, students, and industry experts.