Overview

Dr. Nathan Johnson joined the Employee Relations Team within the Office of Human Resources in November 2023. As the Employee Relations Specialist, Dr. Johnson identifies and analyzes workplace patterns, trends, and concerns. Dr. Johnson facilitates processes to address and resolve workplace concerns, fostering a supportive environment for all employees. Dr. Johnson is dedicated to enhancing workplace culture and providing strategic guidance to leaders, empowering them to make informed decisions.

Information

Academic Interests and Expertise
  • m88体育 鈥� Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational m88体育 (May 2024)
    • Dissertation: The Shift Towards Andragogical-Based Basic Training Curriculums: Exploring Self-Efficacy of Community Policing Practices Among Police Recruits
      • Committee: Jason Herron, PhD (Chair), Jody Fiorini, PhD, Valerie Thompson, PhD, Edil Torres-Rivera PhD, Michael Birzer, EdD
  • m88体育 鈥� Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (May 2015)
  • m88体育 鈥� Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice (December 2013)
Areas of Research Interest
  • Social Identity Theory and m88体育
  • Critical Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • Organizational Culture
  • Restorative Human Resources Practices
  • Learning Development
  • Adult Learning Theory
  • Police Officer Education Standards
Professional Experience
  • Employee Relations Specialist,
    • 2023-Present, m88体育
  • University Police Sergeant
    • 2019-2023, m88体育
  • University Police Officer
    • 2017-2019, m88体育
  • Communications Specialist
    • 2016-2017, m88体育
Awards and Honors
  • 2024 - Certificate of Commendation presented by the m88体育 Police Department
  • 2021 鈥� Exceptional Duty Award presented by the m88体育 Police Department
  • 2020 鈥� Police Achievement Award presented by the m88体育 Police Department
Grants
  • Reforming Police Through a National Network of Regional Training Centers (Funded - Subaward). m88体育 Police Department Verbal De-escalation Instructors and Community Policing Poker Chip Project 2023
  • Bureau of Justice Assistance (Not Funded). m88体育 Police Department Body Worn Camera Proposal 2021
  • The Office of Violence Against Women (Not Funded). Empathy Based Interrogation in Sedgwick County 2021
  • Bureau of Justice Assistance: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Not Funded). m88体育 Police Department Radio Upgrade Project 2020
Areas of Service
  • Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education RSC Review Committee 鈥� Spring 2025
  • Campus Climate Committee 鈥� May 2024 to Present
  • RSC Board of Directors 鈥� March 2024 to Present
  • m88体育 Care Team 鈥� November 2023 to Present
  • m88体育 Staff Senate 鈥� August 2023 to Present
  • 12th Annual Shocker m88体育 Awards Judge 鈥� April 2024
  • Hippodrome Judge 鈥� March 2023
  • Student of the Year Judge 鈥� March 2023
  • Shocker m88体育 Experience Hive Leader 鈥� January 2023
  • Songfest Judge 鈥� November 2022