Kurt C. Ward, J.D., M.B.A.

Assistant professor, Donald Everett Axinn Division of Social Sciences

Everett Mansion 361
kward@svc.edu
802-447-6382

Education

  • B.A., University of Massachusetts, 1981
  • M.B.A., Fairleigh-Dickinson University, 1986
  • J.D., Western New England College School of Law, 2004

Teaching experience

  • Associate Professor, Axinn Division of Social Sciences, Southern Vermont College, 2007-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Master of Public Administration Program, American International College, 2006
  • Adjunct Professor, M.B.A. business and law programs, Albertus Magnus College, 2004-2005
  • Adjunct Professor, Business, Union County (N.J.) College, 1999-2000

Courses

  • Criminal Justice
  • Evidence & Court Procedures
  • Contemporary Topics in Business

Research interests

  1. The search for and seizure of evidence, particularly in terms of whether certain items or statements should be suppressed and excluded from trial based on police behaviors.
  2. Trial strategies and tactics, particularly in how certain questions are ordered and asked, then how the information is used to build a particular case.
  3. Ethical dilemmas leaders face in serving their various constituencies.

Why I teach

I love seeing �the light go on� � that moment when a student not only understands a concept that has been presented but is able to articulate it and apply it in a meaningful way to a variety of situations.

Favorite Book

The Bible. It covers an incredible array of topics, including history, biographies, ethics, law, money management, morals, politics, project management, psychology, personal relationships and social structures � all in one, comprehensive volume.

Favorite Movie

“Casablanca.” It is wonderful entertainment; the story behind its making is fascinating; it has great actors portraying rich characters with witty dialogue; and it is a powerful example of how individual self-sacrifice contributes to a greater cause.

Best part of being at SVC

The best part is being able to teach in a small, collegial environment where the faculty, staff and students strive to contribute to the college�s success and to each other�s.