Dr. Jo Ann Scott, long time member of the ONU Political Science program and founding member of the Criminal Justice program, has died.

Chair of the Department of History, Political Science, and Geography, Rob Alexander released the following statement: "Our colleague and friend, Dr. Jo Ann Scott passed away yesterday after a brief illness.

Jo Ann retired in 2015 and left her mark on the Department and Ohio Northern. Her most noteworthy accomplishments include the creation of the Criminal Justice major at ONU as well as establishing and coaching the Mock Trial team on campus for many years.

She also served on the Board of Directors for the American Mock Trial Association for many years. Her legacy is strong and will not be forgotten.

Our prayers are with her family." We in PSCJ send our thoughts to her family and our thanks to Jo Ann.