MOLLY SMITH College of Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296 msmith@shsu.edu EDUCATION Ph.D. Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, Anticipated Graduation in 2016. M.A. Criminal Justice & Criminology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 2012. Thesis: Predictive Factors of Institutional Misconduct: A Study of the Effect of Gender on Violent Behavior Chair: Gaylene Armstrong, Ph.D. B.A. Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 2009. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013 present Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. DOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOW, College of Criminal Justice. Fully responsible for classroom instruction and the assessment of student performance for specific undergraduate courses 2011 present Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, College of Criminal Justice. Under the mentorship of Janet Mullings, Ph.D. Previously under the mentorship of Leana Bouffard, Ph.D. (2011-2014) 2012 2014 Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUMMER CAMP, College of Criminal Justice. Organized, scheduled and facilitated SHSU s criminal justice-themed summer camp for high-school students 2010 2012 Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, College of Criminal Justice. CRIJ 2365 Correctional Systems and Practices (online) Responsibilities included grading papers, providing student feedback and maintaining the course webpage Assisted in the original development of the course on Blackboard and SHSU Online 2010 2011 Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. GRADUATE ASSISTANT, Correctional Management Institute of Texas. Responsible for data entry and bookkeeping for the following groups: Texas Probation Training Academy, and Texas Association for Court Administration Helped develop and facilitate conference programming Revised 9.17.2014 1
2010 Special Prosecution Unit, Huntsville, TX. LEGAL SECRETARY Duties included preparing discovery requests, updating the criminal case database, preparing quarterly reports, backing up files and filing motions at the courthouse 2009 Special Prosecution Unit, Huntsville, TX. INTERN Worked alongside prosecutors and investigators on actual cases pending prosecution Attended various court proceedings including grand jury, plea bargains, and motion hearings RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Book Chapters/Encyclopedia Entries/Non-Peer Reviewed Articles Smith, M., Wilkes, N., & Bouffard, L. A. (2014). Sexual assault on college campuses: Perceptions and approaches of campus law enforcement officers. Sexual Assault Report, 17(5), 67-68, 77-78. Reprinted in Family & Intimate Partner Violence Quarterly, X(X), XX-XX. Smith, M., & Bouffard, L. A. (2014). Victim precipitation. In Albanese, J.S. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Criminology & Criminal Justice. Wiley-Blackwell Publications. Technical Reports/Pamphlets Crime Victims Institute (2014). Sexual assault on college campuses: Perceptions and approaches of campus law enforcement officers. Smith, M., Wilkes, N., & Bouffard, L. A. Crime Victims Institute. (2013). Dating safety and victimization in traditional and online relationships. Koeppel, M., Smith, M., & Bouffard, L. A. Sam Houston State University. (2012). Sexually transmitted infection annual report 2010-2011. Tilton, J., Hanel, S., Miller, A., Eberhart, T., Smith, M., & Endsley, X. Sam Houston State University. (2011). Dating violence: It may not seem serious until it happens to you [Brochure]. Smith, M., Jackson, R., & Porter, C. Papers Under Peer Review Smith, M., Wilkes, N., & Bouffard, L. A. Rape myth adherence among campus law enforcement officers. (Under review at Criminal Justice and Behavior) Smith, M., Muftić, L. R., Deljkić, I., & Grubb, J. A. Who knows more when it comes to trafficking?: A comparative analysis of practitioners and future practitioners. (Under review at International Criminal Justice Review) Manuscripts in Progress Gartner, N., & Smith, M. Influence of detention on juvenile gang membership trajectories. (In preparation for submission to a peer reviewed journal) Smith, M., Koeppel, M., & Bouffard, L. A. Low self-control and dating victimization among traditional and online daters. (In preparation for submission to a peer reviewed journal) Revised 9.17.2014 2
Smith, M., Muftić, L. R. Media influence on college student perceptions of human trafficking. (In preparation for submission to a peer reviewed journal) Smith, M., & Mullings, J. Analysis of undergraduate victimology courses in baccalaureate criminal justice programs (In preparation for submission to a peer reviewed journal) Conference Presentations Smith, M., Muftić, L. R., Grubb, J. A., & Deljkić, I. (2014, upcoming). Who knows more when it comes to trafficking?: A comparative analysis of practitioners and future practitioners. Paper to be presented at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Smith, M. (2014). The effect of specialized training on rape myth acceptance among campus law enforcement officers. Paper presented at the SHSU Woodlands Center First Annual Research Conference, The Woodlands, TX. Smith, M., Wilkes, N., & Bouffard, L. (2014). Rape myth adherence among campus law enforcement officers. Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Smith, M. (2013). Low self-control and victimization within the context of traditional and online dating. Poster presented at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Smith, M., & Armstrong, G. S. (2013). Predictive factors of institutional misconduct: A study of the effect of gender on violent behavior. Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. Invited Presentations Smith, M. (2013). The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act. Presentation at the Title IX and Collaboration for an Effective Response training hosted by Crime Victims Institute and the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA), Austin, TX. TEACHING EXPERIENCE CRIJ 2365W CRIJ 3350 CRIJ 4382 Correctional Systems and Practices Writing Enhanced (online) Victimology (online) Social Deviance (traditional, online) GUEST LECTURES Smith, M. (2014). Heterosexual Deviance. Guest lecture in CRIJ 4382. Smith, M. (2013). Victimology: Exploring the experience of victimization. Guest lecture in CRIJ 2362. ACADEMIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES University-Level Committees 2011 2013 Academic Calendar Committee Parking and Transportation Committee Revised 9.17.2014 3
2011 2012 Parking Appeals Committee Ignite the Night Event Planning Committee Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative Committee College of Criminal Justice Committees 2012 2013 Dean s Student Advisory Council Leadership Positions 2012 present Supreme Court Justice, SHSU Student Government Association 2011 2013 Graduate Advisor, Crime Victim Services Alliance 2012 2013 President, Criminal Justice Graduate Student Organization 2011 2012 Attorney General, SHSU Student Government Association College of Criminal Justice Caucus Chair, SHSU Student Government Association Senator, SHSU Student Government Association 2010 2012 President, Crime Victim Services Alliance Organizations 2013 present Martial Arts of Sam Houston - Hapkido 2012 present Criminal Justice Graduate Student Organization 2011 present SHSU Student Government Association 2010 present Crime Victim Services Alliance ACADEMIC AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS 2013 2014 Doctoral Research Fellowship, $7,000 per semester, SHSU College of Criminal Justice Doctoral Teaching Fellowship, $3,000 per semester, SHSU College of Criminal Justice Doctoral Scholarship, $3,000 per semester, SHSU College of Criminal Justice 2013 Summer Research Funding, $6,000, SHSU Crime Victims Institute Summer Teaching Fellowship, $3,000, SHSU College of Criminal Justice Summer Doctoral Scholarship, $1,000, SHSU College of Criminal Justice Outstanding Leadership Award, SHSU College of Criminal Justice 2012 2013 Doctoral Research Fellowship, $10,000 per semester, SHSU College of Criminal Justice Doctoral Scholarship, $3,000 per semester, SHSU College of Criminal Justice 2012 Summer Research Funding, $3,000, SHSU Crime Victims Institute Outstanding Leadership Award, SHSU College of Criminal Justice Excellence in Writing Award, Sam Houston State University Most Outstanding Senator, SHSU Student Government Association 2011 Outstanding Leadership Award, SHSU College of Criminal Justice Revised 9.17.2014 4
2009 Excellence in Writing Award, Sam Houston State University President s List (Spring, Fall), Sam Houston State University Dean s List (Spring, Fall), Sam Houston State University 2008 President s List (Fall), Sam Houston State University Dean s List (Fall), Sam Houston State University President s List (Spring), Lone Star College PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional and Academic Conference Attendance Mar 2015 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Orlando, FL. (upcoming) BROADENING THE HORIZON OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCIENCES: LOOKING OUTWARD RATHER THAN INWARD 2015 Annual Meeting Nov 2014 (upcoming) Apr 2014 Feb 2014 Nov 2013 Aug 2013 Mar 2013 Sep 2011 Sep 2011 Sep 2008 American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, CA. CRIMINOLOGY AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF OPPRESSION 2014 Annual Meeting Sam Houston State University The Woodlands Center, The Woodlands, TX. THE WOODLANDS CENTER FIRST ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Philadelphia, PA. PERCEPTIONS OF CRIME AND JUSTICE 2014 Annual Meeting American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, GA. EXPANDING THE CORE: NEGLECTED CRIMES, GROUPS, CAUSES, AND POLICY APPROACHES 2013 Annual Meeting Crime Victims Institute and the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, Austin, TX. TITLE IX AND COLLABORATION FOR AN EFFECTIVE RESPONSE Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Dallas, TX. THE POLITICS OF CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2013 Annual Meeting Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice, College Station, TX. CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND THE MORAL ORDER 2011 Annual Meeting SHSU Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, Huntsville, TX. 6 TH ANNUAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG SUMMIT SHSU Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative, Huntsville, TX. 3 RD ANNUAL ALCOHOL SUMMIT Revised 9.17.2014 5
Professional Certifications 2014 SHSU Distance Education and Learning Technologies for Academics, Huntsville, TX. TEACHING ONLINE WITH BLACKBOARD CERTIFICATION Professional Development Workshops Apr 22, 2014 SHSU Distance Education and Learning Technologies for Academics, Huntsville, TX. BLACKBOARD 1 ST WEEK STRATEGIES Feb 27, 2014 Apr 23, 2013 Mar 7, 2013 Aug 28, 2012 Jan 5, 2011 Sep 16, 2010 SHSU Distance Education and Learning Technologies for Academics, Huntsville, TX. BLACKBOARD: WHAT S NEW IN SP 13? SHSU Distance Education and Learning Technologies for Academics, Huntsville, TX. BLACKBOARD: COURSE BUILDING SHSU College of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, TX. DO S AND DON TS FOR CONFERENCES SHSU College of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, TX. PRE-SEMESTER STATISTICS REFRESHER WORKSHOP SHSU Distance Education and Learning Technologies for Academics, Huntsville, TX. NEW SHSU ONLINE FACULTY TRAINING SHSU College of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, TX. ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2012 present Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Victimology Section 2010 present American Society of Criminology Division of Victimology RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS Research Interests Criminal Justice Pedagogy, Dating Violence, Victimology Teaching Interests Social Deviance, Victimology, Sexual Offending, Law & Society, Drug Use & Abuse Revised 9.17.2014 6