Michael CampagnaPh.D.
Assistant Professor
Justice and Human Services
PSB 222
(907) 786-0403
Justice and Human Services
PSB 222
(907) 786-0403
Education
- Ph.D. (Criminal Justice & Criminology) Washington State University, 2017
- MA (Criminology & Criminal Justice) Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2009
- BA (Crime, Law, & Justice) Pennsylvania State University, 2006
- BA (Sociology) Pennsylvania State University, 2006
Biography
Dr. Michael Campagna is an Assistant Professor in the Justice Center at the University
of Alaska Anchorage and a faculty affiliate of the Alaska Justice Information Center
(AJiC). His work focuses on improving how juvenile and adult justice systems use research
and evaluation to guide policy and practice. He has led state- and grant-funded studies
on vocational programs, life skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT),
reentry support, and risk and needs assessments. His goal is to help systems become
more effective, fair, and grounded in evidence.
Before joining academia, Dr. Campagna worked as a master鈥檚-level behavioral specialist consultant, supporting youth and families involved in the justice and child welfare systems. He has lived and worked in several states, where he studied correctional practices, probation and parole supervision, and patterns of technical violations. His research helps agencies better understand system performance and improve how people are matched with services and supports.
He is trained in and has applied both quantitative and qualitative methods, including longitudinal research, mixed-methods design, and quasi-experimental evaluation strategies. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and spending time in Alaska鈥檚 mountains and fresh air.
Teaching Responsibilities
Dr. Campagna teaches courses in juvenile justice, institutional corrections, criminological
theory, and research methods. He emphasizes theoretical grounding, policy relevance,
and the ability to connect academic ideas to real-world systems. He also serves as
faculty advisor to Alpha Pi Sigma, 彩神vlll争霸鈥檚 criminal justice honor society.
Research Interests
Dr. Campagna鈥檚 research focuses on correctional policy, probation and parole outcomes,
reentry, and the use of risk and needs assessments in institutional and community-based
settings. He has published in journals such as Crime & Delinquency, Criminal Justice Policy Review, Journal of Offender Rehabilitation,
and Criminal Justice and Behavior. His work includes applied evaluations of supervision intensity, recidivism, service
delivery, and disparities in system access.