Judge Donald Shelton (Photo courtesy of the Washtenaw County Trial Court)
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Shelton has been appointed associate professor and director of the criminal justice program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, according to a press release from the Washtenaw County Trial Court.
The appointment, which is pending approval of the university Board of Regents, becomes effective in the fall semester.
Shelton had previously scheduled to retire as judge when his current term expires on Jan. 1, 2015.
During his tenure, he has served as chief judge from 2010-2013. He is also the presiding judge for cases in the civil, criminal and juvenile divisions.
Shelton, a long-time Saline resident who was born in Jackson, earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University, his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Mic higan Law School, his master's degree in criminology from Eastern Michigan University, and his PhD in Judicial studies from the University of Nevada.
He has been an adjunct criminology and political science professor at EMU since 1997 and also an adjunct professor at Cooley Law School, according to the circuit court. He has written for and lectured at numerous academic and professional organizations throughout the country.
Shelton's long record of public service includes serving as a member of the EMU Board of Regents from 1987-1990, mayor of Saline from 1978-1986, and chairman of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) from 1983-1985.
In addition to his terms as mayor of Saline, he has also been a member of the city's planning commission, urban design commission, economic development corporation, and tax increment finance authority.
Saline's "Shelton Industrial Park" was named after him in recognition of his community involvement, according to the circuit court. Continued...
A Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice studies is one of the fastest growing and most popular degree programs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, according to the court's press release. The university's program aims to produce well rounded graduates to prepare them for careers in law, criminal justice, public administration, policy analysis, public security, and graduate work in the social and behavioral sciences.
Staff Writer Ben Baird can be reached at 734-429-7380, bbaird@heritage.com or via Twitter @BenBaird1.
Shelton has been appointed associate professor and director of the criminal justice program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, according to a press release from the Washtenaw County Trial Court.
The appointment, which is pending approval of the university Board of Regents, becomes effective in the fall semester.
Shelton had previously scheduled to retire as judge when his current term expires on Jan. 1, 2015.
During his tenure, he has served as chief judge from 2010-2013. He is also the presiding judge for cases in the civil, criminal and juvenile divisions.
Shelton, a long-time Saline resident who was born in Jackson, earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University, his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michig an Law School, his master's degree in criminology from Eastern Michigan University, and his PhD in Judicial studies from the University of Nevada.
He has been an adjunct criminology and political science professor at EMU since 1997 and also an adjunct professor at Cooley Law School, according to the circuit court. He has written for and lectured at numerous academic and professional organizations throughout the country.
Shelton's long record of public service includes serving as a member of the EMU Board of Regents from 1987-1990, mayor of Saline from 1978-1986, and chairman of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) from 1983-1985.
In addition to his terms as mayor of Saline, he has also been a member of the city's planning commission, urban design commission, economic development corporation, and tax increment finance authority.
Saline's "Shelton Industrial Park" was named after him in recognition of his community involvement, according to th e circuit court.
Shelton received the Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Servant Award presented by the State Bar of Michigan in 2007. In 1994, he was nominated as a Michigan Supreme Court candidate. He also received the Justice Blair Moody Judge of the Year Award in 1992.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice studies is one of the fastest growing and most popular degree programs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, according to the court's press release. The university's program aims to produce well rounded graduates to prepare them for careers in law, criminal justice, public administration, policy analysis, public security, and graduate work in the social and behavioral sciences.
Staff Writer Ben Baird can be reached at 734-429-7380, bbaird@heritage.com or via Twitter @BenBaird1.
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