Erin Pavioni
Assistant Professor of Instruction in Criminology & Criminal Justice
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Erin Pavioni
Assistant Professor of Instruction in Criminology & Criminal Justice
I believe teaching is a fluid process in which the instructor and student continually learn from one another; students retain more information when they are actively engaged in the course. As an educator, I have worked tirelessly to ensure that my students are inspired by the subject matter. Learning should be fun, and that is my goal every time I step into the classroom.
M.A. degree, Applied Communications
Homicide, Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems, Juvenile Delinquency, Gangs
homicide, crime and behavior, corrections, and gender studies.
Pavioni, Erin N. (2026). Familicide. The Sage Encyclopedia of Crime and Gender.
Pavioni, Erin N. (2022). “Interpersonal Hostility in Prison: Explaining Conflict Styles Among Inmates.” Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences, 6(1), 26-45.
Pavioni, Erin N. (2019). Clemency and Commutation for Women Who Kill. The Encyclopedia of Women and Crime.
2026 - Nominee, Northern Iowa Student Government Above and Beyond - Student Learning
2025 - Creative & Crafty Teaching Award – College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
2024 & 2025 - Panther First Award recipient for Service Excellence