Clarence Augustus Martin

Under his stewardship the school specializes in promoting ethical public service and justice initially in the fields of criminal justice administration and public administration and is committed to the longstanding Dominguez Hills values of providing opportunities for student success and academic excellence. It also serves our neighboring communities and the South Bay region and collaborates with regional organizations to promote public well-being and justice.

Dr. Martin received his A.B. degree from Harvard College, J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law, and Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also a Professor of Criminal Justice Administration, where he teaches courses on criminal law, terrorism and extremism, and the criminal justice system. Dr. Martin was instrumental in creating the Criminal Justice Administration major (CJA), which annually reports robust student enrollment.

Dr. Martin has served as Associate Vice President for Human Resources Management, Acting Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy, Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs, and Chair of the Department of Public Administration.