Information Assurance
Faculty & Advisers

The faculty in the Information Assurance programs — Computer & Digital Forensics and Computer Networking & Information Security — include several individuals with full-time faculty appointments at the college, supplemented by a large pool of adjunct faculty members. All of the instructors bring extensive field experience into the classroom which greatly enhances the learning environment as well as the practicality of the course material. Each student has a faculty adviser plus academic and career planning advisers.

The table below lists the faculty in these programs and the courses that they teach. Feel free to contact any faculty member or adviser for questions about the program or individual course(s).

Faculty Member Courses

Cristian Balan, M.S.T., C.A.S., CISSP
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Computer & Digital Forensics
Capt., VT Army National Guard, Chief, Computer Networks Defense Team (CNDT) FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), NET 130 (Data Communications), SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), SEC 335 (SEC 335 (Software and Web Site Security)
Kristina Benson, D.B.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Consultant NET 215 (TCP/IP)
John Burton, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty
President, Network Performance Inc. NET 130 (Data Communications), SEC 350 (Securing the Enterprise Network)
Thane Butt, M.B.A., CPA, CFE
Associate Professor
Accounting ACC 280 (Forensic Accounting)

Kristian Carlson, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Detective Sergeant, Burlington Police Dept.
Director, Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations
Coordinator, VT Internet Crimes Task Force CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), FOR 360 (Cybercrime)

Edward Cashman, J.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Vermont Superior Court Judge (ret.) CRJ 120 (Criminal Law)

Nathan Couture, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Information Security Manager, Champlain College FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I)

Len Denice, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Network Administrator/Technology Coordinator
Middlebury Union High School NET 250 (Windows Server Admin. I), NET 340 (Network Operating Systems)

Rick Eary, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Consultant NET 299 (Current Topics), TEL 310 (Fast Packet Technologies), TEL 320 (Digital Subscriber Services), TEL 330 (Network Design)

Rick Garey, B.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Lt., Essex Police Dept.
Executive Board, VT Internet Crimes Task Force FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), FOR 360 (Cybercrime)

Bob Green, MACT
Adjunct Faculty
Online Instructional Development Coordinator, Champlain College NET 120 (Computers and Telecommunications)

Ajay Gupta, M.S., M.B.A., CISSP
Adjunct Faculty
Director of Security Services, Prince George's Community College SEC 420 (Business of Information Security)

Carolyn Hanson, J.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Attorney CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure)

Tod Harter, B.Sc.
Adjunct Faculty
Information Technology Group Manager, TradeDesk Software SEC 335 (Software and Web Site Security)

Mike Hemond, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Detective, Burlington Police Department FOR 110 (Criminalistics)

Jim Hoag, M.S.
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Computer Networking and Information Security NET 120 (Computers & Telecommunications), NET 130 (Data Communications), TEL 205 (Telephony), TEL 335 (Intro. to Routers), Internship Adviser

Justin Jiron, J.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Deputy States Attorney, Chittenden County, Vermont FOR 350 (White Collar Crime)

Mike Kanfer, M.B.A.
Adjunct Faculty NET 130 (Data Communications)

Lisa Kara, M.F.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Investigator, Leesburg (VA) Police Department FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II)

Gary Kessler, Ed.S., CCE, CISSP
Associate Professor
Computer & Digital Forensics
Director, Champlain College Center for Digital Investigation (C3DI)
Technical Adviser, VT Internet Crimes Task Force FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 450 (Digital Forensics Senior Seminar), SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), TEL 315 (TCP/IP), Internship Adviser

John Lavallee, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Director, Office of Corporate Partnerships Senior Thesis Adviser

Glenn Lewis, M.S., CISSP
Adjunct Faculty
Associate Director, Navigant Consulting FOR 360 (Cybercrime)

Jeanne Lieberman, J.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Attorney CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)

Rich Long, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Dir. of Security, Champlain College CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), FOR 110 (Criminalistics)

Steve Loughlin, B.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Supervisor, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)

Chalmer Lowe, M.S., PE
Adjunct Faculty
Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security)

Becky Miller, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Post-doctoral research scientist, University of Vermont SCI 170 (Forensic Science)

Jennifer Morrison, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Lt., Burlington Police Dept. CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)

Robert Mount, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Network Analyst, Network Performance, Inc. TEL 335 (Intro to Routers), TEL 430 (Adv. Routers)

Suzanne Newberry, M.S.
Math & Science Program Coordinator SCI 170 (Forensic Science)

Brian Nixon, B.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Consultant FOR 275 (Analysis of Digital Media)

Paul Novak, M.B.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Director of the Vermont Service Center
Dept. of Homeland Security NET 120 (Computers & Telecommunications)

Rob Ostrander, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Systems Director, Dealer.com NET 350 (Windows Server Admin. II)

Dick Pecor, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Consultant NET 130 (Data Communications), NET 230 (Telecommunications)

Sarah Pettitt, M.B.A.
Associate Professor
Program Director, Web Site Development & Management SEC 335 (Software and Web Site Security)

Todd Pritsky, B.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Consultant SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), TEL 315 (TCP/IP)

Jonathan Rajewski, B.S., CCE, CFE, CISSP, EnCE
C3DI Computer Forensics Examiner/Instructor
Member, VT Internet Crimes Task Force FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 275 (Analysis of Digital Media), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II)

John Rogate, Ed.S.
Associate Professor
Program Director, E-Game Programming
Program Director, Managing Innovation and Information Systems (M.S.) NET 120 (Computers and Telecommunications), NET 130 (Data Communications), NET 140 (Operating Systems), NET 260 (Linux Admin. I), NET 360 (Linux Admin. II)

Mike Schirling, M.Ed.
Adjunct Faculty
Chief, Burlington Police Dept.
Executive Board, VT Internet Crimes Task Force FOR 110 (Criminalistics), FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), FOR 360 (Cybercrime), FOR 450 (Digital Forensics Senior Seminar)

Anita Shah, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Computer Forensic Examiner, Computer Analysis Reponse Team, FBI FOR 360 (Cybercrime)

Robert Simpson, J.D.
Interim Program Director, Criminal Justice
Interim Associate Director, Champlain College Center for Digital Investigation (C3DI) CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), FOR 350 (White Collar Crime)

John Sonnick, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Deputy Chief (ret.), Burlington Police Dept. CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)

Willy Straubhaar, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
U.S. Investigative Services FOR 110 (Criminalistics)

Brian Thiem, M.P.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Lt., Oakland Police Department (ret.)
Lt. Col., CID, U.S. Army (ret.) CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation)

Sergio Ventura, B.A.
Adjunct Faculty
System Administrator, Vermont Student Assistance Corp. NET 250 (Windows Server Admin. I), NET 350 (Windows Server Admin. II)

Ray Vezina, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Network Administrator, Vermont Agency of Human Services FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), NET 130 (Data Communications), SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), SEC 420 (Business of Information Security)

Ken Wade, M.A.
Associate Professor
Core Division NET 120 (Computers & Telecommunications)

Jeff Wallis, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Chief Network Engineer, Chittenden East Supervisory Union NET 140 (Operating Systems)

Stephen Wark, B.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Director, Consumer Affairs and Public Information, Vermont Department of Public Service CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), FOR 110 (Criminalistics)

Christy Wigant, M.B.A., CPA, CMA
Adjunct Faculty
Sr. Auditor, Defense Contract Audit Agency ACC 280 (Forensic Accounting)

Dave Wolfe, B.F.A.
Adjunct Faculty
Project Specialist, Information Systems Dept., Champlain College NET 140 (Operating Systems)

Melodie Woodward, B.S.
C3DI Computer Forensics Examiner/Instructor
Member, VT Internet Crimes Task Force FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), NET 120 (Computers and Telecommunications)

Jana Nixon, Bachelor of Journalism
Career Services Career Adviser

Julie Richards, B.S.
Advising and Registration Center (ARC) Registration Adviser

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Faculty Member		Courses
	Cristian Balan, M.S.T., C.A.S., CISSP Assistant Professor Program Director, Computer & Digital Forensics Capt., VT Army National Guard, Chief, Computer Networks Defense Team (CNDT)	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), NET 130 (Data Communications), SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), SEC 335 (SEC 335 (Software and Web Site Security)
	Kristina Benson, D.B.A. Adjunct Faculty Consultant	NET 215 (TCP/IP)
	John Burton, M.A. Adjunct Faculty President, Network Performance Inc.	NET 130 (Data Communications), SEC 350 (Securing the Enterprise Network)
	Thane Butt, M.B.A., CPA, CFE Associate Professor Accounting	ACC 280 (Forensic Accounting)
	Kristian Carlson, M.A. Adjunct Faculty Detective Sergeant, Burlington Police Dept. Director, Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations Coordinator, VT Internet Crimes Task Force	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), FOR 360 (Cybercrime)
	Edward Cashman, J.D. Adjunct Faculty Vermont Superior Court Judge (ret.)	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law)
	Nathan Couture, B.S. Adjunct Faculty Information Security Manager, Champlain College	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I)
	Len Denice, M.A. Adjunct Faculty Network Administrator/Technology Coordinator Middlebury Union High School	NET 250 (Windows Server Admin. I), NET 340 (Network Operating Systems)
	Rick Eary, B.S. Adjunct Faculty Consultant	NET 299 (Current Topics), TEL 310 (Fast Packet Technologies), TEL 320 (Digital Subscriber Services), TEL 330 (Network Design)
	Rick Garey, B.A. Adjunct Faculty Lt., Essex Police Dept. Executive Board, VT Internet Crimes Task Force	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), FOR 360 (Cybercrime)
	Bob Green, MACT Adjunct Faculty Online Instructional Development Coordinator, Champlain College	NET 120 (Computers and Telecommunications)
	Ajay Gupta, M.S., M.B.A., CISSP Adjunct Faculty Director of Security Services, Prince George's Community College	SEC 420 (Business of Information Security)
	Carolyn Hanson, J.D. Adjunct Faculty Attorney	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure)
	Tod Harter, B.Sc. Adjunct Faculty Information Technology Group Manager, TradeDesk Software	SEC 335 (Software and Web Site Security)
	Mike Hemond, B.S. Adjunct Faculty Detective, Burlington Police Department	FOR 110 (Criminalistics)
	Jim Hoag, M.S. Assistant Professor Program Director, Computer Networking and Information Security	NET 120 (Computers & Telecommunications), NET 130 (Data Communications), TEL 205 (Telephony), TEL 335 (Intro. to Routers), Internship Adviser
	Justin Jiron, J.D. Adjunct Faculty Deputy States Attorney, Chittenden County, Vermont	FOR 350 (White Collar Crime)
	Mike Kanfer, M.B.A. Adjunct Faculty	NET 130 (Data Communications)
	Lisa Kara, M.F.S. Adjunct Faculty Investigator, Leesburg (VA) Police Department	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II)
	Gary Kessler, Ed.S., CCE, CISSP Associate Professor Computer & Digital Forensics Director, Champlain College Center for Digital Investigation (C3DI) Technical Adviser, VT Internet Crimes Task Force	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 450 (Digital Forensics Senior Seminar), SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), TEL 315 (TCP/IP), Internship Adviser
	John Lavallee, M.S. Adjunct Faculty Director, Office of Corporate Partnerships	Senior Thesis Adviser
	Glenn Lewis, M.S., CISSP Adjunct Faculty Associate Director, Navigant Consulting	FOR 360 (Cybercrime)
	Jeanne Lieberman, J.D. Adjunct Faculty Attorney	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)
	Rich Long, M.S. Adjunct Faculty Dir. of Security, Champlain College	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), FOR 110 (Criminalistics)
	Steve Loughlin, B.A. Adjunct Faculty Supervisor, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services	CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)
	Chalmer Lowe, M.S., PE Adjunct Faculty Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton	SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security)
	Becky Miller, Ph.D. Adjunct Faculty Post-doctoral research scientist, University of Vermont	SCI 170 (Forensic Science)
	Jennifer Morrison, M.A. Adjunct Faculty Lt., Burlington Police Dept.	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)
	Robert Mount, B.S. Adjunct Faculty Network Analyst, Network Performance, Inc.	TEL 335 (Intro to Routers), TEL 430 (Adv. Routers)
	Suzanne Newberry, M.S. Math & Science Program Coordinator	SCI 170 (Forensic Science)
	Brian Nixon, B.A. Adjunct Faculty Consultant	FOR 275 (Analysis of Digital Media)
	Paul Novak, M.B.A. Adjunct Faculty Director of the Vermont Service Center Dept. of Homeland Security	NET 120 (Computers & Telecommunications)
	Rob Ostrander, B.S. Adjunct Faculty Systems Director, Dealer.com	NET 350 (Windows Server Admin. II)
	Dick Pecor, B.S. Adjunct Faculty Consultant	NET 130 (Data Communications), NET 230 (Telecommunications)
	Sarah Pettitt, M.B.A. Associate Professor Program Director, Web Site Development & Management	SEC 335 (Software and Web Site Security)
	Todd Pritsky, B.S. Adjunct Faculty Consultant	SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), TEL 315 (TCP/IP)
	Jonathan Rajewski, B.S., CCE, CFE, CISSP, EnCE C3DI Computer Forensics Examiner/Instructor Member, VT Internet Crimes Task Force	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 275 (Analysis of Digital Media), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II)
	John Rogate, Ed.S. Associate Professor Program Director, E-Game Programming Program Director, Managing Innovation and Information Systems (M.S.)	NET 120 (Computers and Telecommunications), NET 130 (Data Communications), NET 140 (Operating Systems), NET 260 (Linux Admin. I), NET 360 (Linux Admin. II)
	Mike Schirling, M.Ed. Adjunct Faculty Chief, Burlington Police Dept. Executive Board, VT Internet Crimes Task Force	FOR 110 (Criminalistics), FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), FOR 360 (Cybercrime), FOR 450 (Digital Forensics Senior Seminar)
	Anita Shah, M.S. Adjunct Faculty Computer Forensic Examiner, Computer Analysis Reponse Team, FBI	FOR 360 (Cybercrime)
	Robert Simpson, J.D. Interim Program Director, Criminal Justice Interim Associate Director, Champlain College Center for Digital Investigation (C3DI)	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), FOR 350 (White Collar Crime)
	John Sonnick, M.A. Adjunct Faculty Deputy Chief (ret.), Burlington Police Dept.	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation), CRJ 310 (Investigative Interviewing)
	Willy Straubhaar, M.S. Adjunct Faculty U.S. Investigative Services	FOR 110 (Criminalistics)
	Brian Thiem, M.P.A. Adjunct Faculty Lt., Oakland Police Department (ret.) Lt. Col., CID, U.S. Army (ret.)	CRJ 230 (Criminal Investigation)
	Sergio Ventura, B.A. Adjunct Faculty System Administrator, Vermont Student Assistance Corp.	NET 250 (Windows Server Admin. I), NET 350 (Windows Server Admin. II)
	Ray Vezina, M.S. Adjunct Faculty Network Administrator, Vermont Agency of Human Services	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), NET 130 (Data Communications), SEC 250 (Computer & Network Security), SEC 420 (Business of Information Security)
	Ken Wade, M.A. Associate Professor Core Division	NET 120 (Computers & Telecommunications)
	Jeff Wallis, M.S. Adjunct Faculty Chief Network Engineer, Chittenden East Supervisory Union	NET 140 (Operating Systems)
	Stephen Wark, B.A. Adjunct Faculty Director, Consumer Affairs and Public Information, Vermont Department of Public Service	CRJ 120 (Criminal Law), CRJ 121 (Criminal Procedure), FOR 110 (Criminalistics)
	Christy Wigant, M.B.A., CPA, CMA Adjunct Faculty Sr. Auditor, Defense Contract Audit Agency	ACC 280 (Forensic Accounting)
	Dave Wolfe, B.F.A. Adjunct Faculty Project Specialist, Information Systems Dept., Champlain College	NET 140 (Operating Systems)
	Melodie Woodward, B.S. C3DI Computer Forensics Examiner/Instructor Member, VT Internet Crimes Task Force	FOR 240 (Computer Forensics I), FOR 340 (Computer Forensics II), NET 120 (Computers and Telecommunications)


	Jana Nixon, Bachelor of Journalism Career Services	Career Adviser
	Julie Richards, B.S. Advising and Registration Center (ARC)	Registration Adviser

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