Franzi Walsh, DBA
Associate Dean
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
About Walsh
Dr. Franzi Walsh is the Associate Dean of the Criminal Justice, Public Administration and Security programs in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. With 20 years in her current role, she applies her passion for student support throughout their journey through program operations and curriculum development – ensuring programs stay relevant for tomorrow's leaders. Further supporting academic excellence and professional development, Dr. Walsh serves as faculty advisor of Alpha Phi Sigma, Eta Theta Chapter and Order of the Sword and Shield honor societies.
Prior to joining the University, Dr. Walsh enjoyed a rewarding career in law enforcement. As a patrol officer with the Honolulu Police Department, she experienced various assignments with the Alternative Call Services Unit, the Bicycle Unit, and the All-Terrain Vehicle Unit (ATV) on Waikiki Beach and surrounding parks. After moving to Arizona, Dr. Walsh began working with the Arizona Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer in a maximum-security institution. Each assignment embraced leadership, community outreach and advocacy, and a passion for making and being a positive difference in the community.
She enjoys spending time with her two rescue dogs, a black Shepard named Pele and a Blue Lacy named Storm. When out jet-setting, Dr. Walsh will travel just about anywhere and explores the globe as often as possible to experience new cultures and new foods!
Dr. Walsh earned her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Western International University, a Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Phoenix. Having a passion for lifelong learning, Dr. Walsh is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education (EdD) with Northern Arizona University.
Research publications:
- The Fragility of Freedom, Counseling Today, A Publication of the American Counseling Association, co-author, October 2017.
- The Development of Comprehensive Criminal Justice Leadership Standards: A Modified Delphi Study Approach, published dissertation, September 2010.
- Privatization in Corrections: Increased Performance and Accountability Is Leading to Expansion, MTC December 2009, contributing reviewer.
- Editor for the College of Criminal Justice and Security quarterly electronic newsletter.
- Programs that Help Offenders Stay Out of Prison, MTC, July 2009, contributing reviewer.
Actively taught courses:
- Business Communications
- Innovative Leadership
- Introduction to Graduate Study in Criminal Justice and Security
Organizations and professional societies:
- Faculty Advisor for the Eta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma honor society
- Faculty Advisor for the Order of the Sword and Shield honor society
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Member
- American Correctional Academy (ACA) Member
- National Sheriffs Association (NSA) Member
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Member
- Member of Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society Member, Eta Theta Chapter
- Golden Key Honor Society Member
- Delta Mu Delta Honor Society Member
