Faculty - Legal Studies

Margaret T. Campbell, Esq. earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science, with a minor in Education from the University of Maine at Orono. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Maine School of Law where she worked with Professor David Cluchey on his treatise Maine Criminal Practice. After being admitted to the Maine Bar she practiced with the Bangor law firms of Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky and Cuddy & Lanham (now Lanham & Blackwell) with a focus in the areas of Real Estate, Probate, Workers Compensation and Corporate Law. She litigated cases in State and Federal Courts as well as the Maine Workers Compensation Board, Unemployment Compensation and Human Rights Commission and appeals before the Maine Supreme Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. She taught legal studies courses through the University of Maine system and has taught at Husson since 2004.

Being able to teach students who are so excited to learn the law is extremely rewarding. It is a testament to the teaching philosophy at Husson that I have been encouraged to create a classroom that gives a demonstrable skill to students. I have enjoyed the freedom to include supplemental materials in the classes which build upon that provided in the texts. After learning the fundamental legal concepts set out in the text, I am able to incorporate Maine cases, statutes and other "real life" experiences and projects drafting legal documents to prepare the students for work in the legal field. Practicing law in the area has given me practical experiences as well as contacts in the community which I can draw upon to show the students not only the "what" of law but the "how to" as well.

John Michaud received his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from St. Francis College (now U. New England) in Biddeford, Maine. He also received two Master's degrees, one in Human Relations from Webster University and one in Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. John served in the military and became a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel.

Michaud served as a Federal Agent for 25 years, working specifically in the Terrorism Division where he trained and led Special Protective Anti-Terrorism Squads. After retiring from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, John worked with the International Olympic Committee and was in charge of managing corporate security during the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. At the conclusion of the Games, he became a consultant to the Boston Police Academy.

After a year in Boston, John returned to Maine and entered the world of business where he worked for MBNA, first as Vice President in the Personnel Division followed by Vice President in the Telesales Division. He then began teaching as an adjunct professor at Andover College and has now joined Husson. John currently lives in Camden with his wife and their three dogs. John enjoys reading, writing, cooking and traveling.

I have been very fortunate in my professional career, always loving what I was doing, but for a long time I thought I would enjoy teaching. After being given the opportunity to teach here at Husson it became obvious that I had not realized how much. I hope to teach more than subject matter; my goal is to be part of developing well educated graduates from Husson. I want to challenge students to recognize multiple sides of issues and understand arguments that oppose their position. I believe that to be really successful in any profession students choose, they need to understand the why as well as the how. My students hear more than once "All words mean something" as I stress to them the necessity of understanding what words mean and the importance of using them correctly. One of the focuses of my classes is to ensure my students enjoy the process of education, as important as it is, it can also be fun.

Alicia Wilcox earned her Bachelor’s degree with double honors in chemistry and statistics from the National University of Ireland. She holds Master of Science degrees in forensic science and criminal justice administration from Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland and Husson University, respectively.

Alicia worked for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in Dublin, Ireland as a forensic scientist. She was responsible for researching and implementing procedures for analyzing anabolic steroids and the date rape drug GHB. Alicia was employed by the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory for almost a decade as a forensic scientist specializing in impression evidence. She has processed numerous crime scenes and has qualified as an expert witness in district, superior and federal courts in Maine. Alicia has been part of a team of scientists and detectives that have re-analyzed evidence in cold cases and have successfully brought unsolved homicides to trial.

Staying active in the forensic science community is important to Alicia. She holds four certifications from the International Association for Identification (IAI); Certified Senior Crime Scene Examiner, Certified Latent Print Examiner, Certified Footwear Examiner and Certified Forensic Photographer. In addition to Alicia’s responsibilities at Husson, she is a past president and current board member of the New England Division of the IAI. She is also a member of the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS).

I am a certified law enforcement instructor through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. In this capacity I have had the opportunity to teach over fifty lectures and workshops around the State of Maine to police cadets through seasoned investigators. Through my teaching experience I have learned that practical application of theory facilitates classroom comprehension and retention. I am passionate about forensic science and strive to draw my students into this fascinating application of science to law. My students learn that as laws are updated and court requirements change the evidence will still speak its own truth. It is our responsibility to interpret this truth correctly.