Profile
Jonathan McCombs is an educator, former police officer and investigator, holds a Master‘s of Science in Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. His dissertation topic was a study of problem based learning in law enforcement in-service training. An extensive career of over 25 years in public safety and higher education provided experience in narcotics investigations, intelligence analysis, anti-terror investigations, gun trafficking investigations, street patrol, campus law enforcement administration, higher education administration, and advanced training. As an industry expert in the field of law enforcement, problem based learning, and online learning, Jonathan McCombs is currently the Dean of the College of Health and Public Administration at Franklin University. At Franklin University he has been involved in many significant strategic partnership initiatives that advance access to higher education for students and develop innovative workplace education solutions. He is the co-Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Public Safety and Cybersecurity Education which includes public safety, public administration, and cybersecurity related degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as academic innovation initiatives. He is also the Co-Executive Director for the Global Center for Healthcare Education where he advances his work in the healthcare arena with key strategic partners in the Central Ohio region and beyond. Dr. McCombs was appointed to the Fullbright Specialist Roster in 2020.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety, Criminal Justice
Master of Science, Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Certifications
Work Experience
Publications & Presentations
Professional Service
Partnership Development Council
(Columbus, Ohio)
Faculty Senate
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2017
Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Board of Fairfield County
(Lancaster, Ohio)
Assessment Committee
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2015
Assessment Committee
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2014
Policy Review Committee
Sabbatical Committee
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2016
Bargaining Team Administration
Strategic Scheduling Leadership Team
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2013