Curriculum Vitae Shani P. Wilfred

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1 Contact Information Curriculum Vitae Shani P. Wilfred Valdosta State University Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Valdosta, GA Phone: (229) Education PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (Criminal Justice). o Title: Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) & Community Crime Control Initiatives. Masters of Art, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (Criminal Justice). Bachelor of Science (Magna cum laude), Taylor University, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Criminal Justice). Academic Rank Tenure, August 2010 Associate Professor, August 2009 Graduate Faculty, Spring 2006-present Assistant Professor, August 2005 Research Interests and Areas of Teaching Community Based Organizations (e.g., Faith-Based Organizations) and their involvement with offenders and the criminal justice system, juvenile justice issues (i.e., juvenile waivers & ATOD), mentally-ill offenders, community corrections (i.e., the use of community service, probation, and electronic monitoring as alternative forms of sentencing), and minorities (race & gender) in the criminal justice system. Teaching Careers in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Administration Criminal Justice Data Analysis (Qualitative & Quantitative) Communities & Crime Drugs & Society Ethnographic Studies in Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Mentoring Juveniles as a Form of Aftercare Police in Contemporary Society Research Methods (Qualitative & Quantitative) Seminar in Corrections Seminar in Juvenile Justice Theories of Crime & Deviance

2 Wilfred Women & the Criminal Justice System Distance Learning: Independent Study, Online Courses Service Learning: Course Relevant Community Service & Research Projects Curriculum Development Designer and implementer, criminal justice undergraduate and graduate online programs, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, Spring 2010-present. Facilities committee coordinator, Inaugural Conference of the Interdisciplinary Forensics Institute, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, August 25, Created, Theories of Crime and Deviance course for the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies and author of the course learning guide ( ). Designer, Nature of Inquiry PC & Mac how to guides for using SPSS to run descriptive statistics ( ). Publications Gray, S.P. (2009). [Review of the book Good punishment? Christian moral practice and U.S. Imprisonment]. International Criminal Justice Review, 19(4), pp Gray, S.P. (2009). Alliance for Justice. In H. T. Green & S. L. Gabbidon (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Crime, Volume 1 (pp.11-12). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Gray, S.P Criminal justice Studies: Community, family and faith. Oak Forest, IL: JW Press. Gray, S.P. (2007). Mississippi Burning. In S. M. Chermak & F. Y. Bailey (Eds.), Crimes and Trails of the Century, Vol.1 (pp ). Westport, CN: Praeger. Gray, S.P. (2004). [Review of the book. Bad Pastors: Clergy misconduct in modern America]. Criminal Justice Review, 29(1), Sandys, M., & Gray, S.P. (2004). Personality Highlight: Juveniles and the Death Penalty, In D. Champion, The Juvenile Justice System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law, 4 th ed. (p ). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ARNOVA ABSTRACTS 25:2, The Dark Side of Nonprofits, Guest editor, In-progress Gray, S.P., Izzard, W., & Wells, K.C. University Victimization Policy: Using Lessons Learned from Sexual Assault Policy to Address Multiple Forms of Victimization on University Campuses. Gray, S.P., & Black, M. Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and the Criminal Justice System: What do they do? Gray, S.P., & Davis, C. Maintaining community connections: Lessons learned from a graduate service learning project. Woodard-Meyers, T., Gray, S.P., Izzard, W., & Hruska, M. Sexual attitudes, behaviors and experiences on a college campus. Presentations Professional paper presentations. o Paper Presentation, Paper Title: Sexual Attitudes, Behaviors, and Experiences at a Southern Regional University, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences of

3 Wilfred (ACJS) Conference, San Diego, CA, February 27, o Paper Presentation, Paper Title: Sexual Assault on College Campuses: The Intersection of Criminal Justice Programs, University Police, & University Policy, Criminal Justice Association of Georgia (CJAG) Conference, Pine Mountain, GA, November 14, o Paper Presentation, Paper Title: Sexual Attitudes, Behaviors, and Experiences: Implications for University Policy, Southern Criminal Justice Association (SCJA) Conference, New Orleans, LA, October 4, o Paper Presentation, Paper Title: FBOs and Criminal Justice Programming: Capacity and Desire, Criminal Justice Association of Georgia (CJAG) Conference, Savannah, GA, November 17, o Paper Presentation, Paper Title: Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs): What do they do? Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences of (ACJS) Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 1, o Paper Presentation, ASC Conference, Paper Title: Faith-Based Organizations and Community Crime Control Initiatives, Nashville, TN, o Paper Presentation, Paper Title: Keeping the Faith, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences of (ACJS) Conference, Chicago, IL, poster presentations. o Poster Presentation, Poster Title: Behavior Modification through the Use of Color: Student Collaboration & Community Research, Southern Criminal Justice Association (SCJA) Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL, September 30, o Poster Presentation, Poster Title: Youth ATOD Usage in Lowndes County: A community assessment, American Society of Criminology (ASC) Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 15, Discussant & Moderator Session Moderator, Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education (CALHE), Missouri Western University, St. Joe, MO, February 25-26, 2011 Focus Group Moderator, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Focus Group Title: Supervision, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, April 29, Panel Moderator, Panel Title: Special Victims: Perspectives on child murder and sexual violence, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences of (ACJS) Conference, San Diego, CA, February 27, Panel Discussant, Indiana University, Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP), Professoriate Prep: After the IU PhD Workshop, Panel Title: IU AGEP Alumni Panel: After the IU PhD, Bloomington, IN, September 12, Forum Discussant, City of Valdosta, Forum Title: A Roundtable Discussion on Alternatives to Violence in our Community, Valdosta, GA, August 13, Panel Discussant, Southeastern Africanist Network (SEAN) conference, Panel Title: African and African-American Women: What We Have In Common, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, February 4, 2007.

4 Wilfred Panel Moderator, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences of (ACJS) Conference, Panel Title: Faith-Based Organizations and Restorative Justice in the Community, Baltimore, MD, March 1, Guest Lectures Guest Lecturer, Valdosta Youth Leadership Council, Power + Camp, Lecture Title: Accountability: Am I My Brother s Keeper? Valdosta, GA, April 2, Guest Lecturer, Valdosta Youth Leadership Council, Power, Potential, Purpose Workshop, Lecture Title: Life Choices and Headlines, Valdosta, GA, September 6, Guest Lecturer, Valdosta State Prison, Lifers Group, Lecture Title: Victim Awareness, Resources & Solutions, Valdosta, GA, April 18, Guest Lecturer, Valdosta State University, African-American Male Initiative, HEROES Institute, Lecture Title: Life Choices and Headlines, Valdosta, GA, April 22, University area papers supervised. o Paper title: Georgia s Participation in the Federal Reentry Initiative, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, December o Paper title: Juvenile Sex Offenders, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July o Paper title: Pink Jails, Do They Work?, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July o Paper title: Social Engineering Exploitation, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July o Paper title: Suicide among Native Americans, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July o Paper title: Parricide, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, December o Paper title: The Use of Nonverbal Communication, Kinesic Interviewing, in Police Investigations, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, December o Paper title: White Collar Crime, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, December o Paper title: Alternative Programs for Domestic Violence, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July o Paper title: Racial Profiling: Justified? Alternative Strategies, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July o Paper title: Georgia Community Resources for Re-Entering Offenders, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, May o Paper title: A Child Today, an Adult Tomorrow: Juvenile Waivers to Criminal Court, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July 2007.

5 Wilfred dissertation & thesis committees: o Member, Thesis Committee, Thesis title: The Effect of the Color Pink in the Institutional Setting, Valdosta, GA, May o Member, Thesis Committee, Thesis title: Social Engineering through the Internet: Analysis of Persuasions Used in Fraudulent s, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, May o Member, Thesis Committee, Thesis title: Prisoner Perspectives about nonadherence with chronic illness medication, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, May o Member, Dissertation Committee, Dissertation title: Georgia s Participation in the Federal Reentry Initiative Transition from Prison to the Community Initiative (TPCI),Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July guest lectures. o Guest Lecturer, Valdosta State University, African American Studies Department, Race, Class, and Gender Course, Lecture Title: Disproportionate Imprisonment of the Poor: The United States and other post-industrial societies, Valdosta, GA, November 14, o Guest Lecturer, Valdosta State University, Athletic Department, New Athlete Orientation Course, Lecture Title: The VSU Criminal Justice Program, Valdosta, GA, April 2, 2007, March 31, o Guest Lecturer, Valdosta State University, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Department, CRJU 7370 Ethical and Legal Issues, Lecture Title: Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs): Ethical Issues and Legal Concerns, Valdosta, GA, April 10, o Guest Lecturer, Valdosta State University, African American Studies Department, Introduction to African American Studies Course, Lecture Title: Minorities and the Criminal Justice System: Offenders to Employees, Valdosta, GA, October 3, 2005, February 27, 2006, October 2, 2006, October 1, 2007, February 19, 2008, October 6, 2008, March 3, 2009, October 6, 2009, October 22, 2009, October 5, 2010, November 1, o Guest Lecturer, Indiana University, Criminal Justice Department Associate Instructor Workshop, Session Title: Using Technology in the Classroom, Bloomington, IN, 2002 & panel discussions. o Panel Discussant, Valdosta State University, Women & Gender Studies Department, Panel Title: Let s Talk Race, Valdosta, GA, February 23, o Panel Discussant, Valdosta State University, Women & Gender Studies Department, Panel Title: Last Chance for Eden Documentary Discussion, Valdosta, GA, January 26, o Panel Discussant, Valdosta State University, Housing & Residence Life, Panel Title: Breaking Boundaries: Forum on Race and the 2008 Presidential Election, Valdosta, GA, January 20, 2009.

6 Wilfred o Panel Discussant, Valdosta State University, Women & Gender Studies Department, Panel Title: What Does Stop Really Mean? A Discussion on Sexual Assault, Valdosta, GA, October 20, o Panel Discussant, Valdosta State University, Equal Opportunity Programs and Multicultural Affairs Division, Panel Title: Diversity Focus: Diversity & Intercultural Unity at VSU, Valdosta, GA, March 27, o Panel Discussant, Valdosta State University, African American Studies Department, Panel Title: An Exploration of Black Popular Culture: The National Music Industry and the Hip-Hop Generation, Valdosta, GA, February 21, presentations. o Presenter, Valdosta State University, Study Abroad Talk, Title: England/Scotland, Valdosta, GA, November 7, o The Science Seminar Series, Presentation Title: Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs): What are they and what do they do?, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, March 30, o Criminal Justice Department Brown Bag Series, Paper Presentation: Religiosity & Crime Prevention, Bloomington, IN, Radio & T.V. Interviews T.V. Interview, Panel Discussant, Valdosta State University, More from Valdosta State University with President Patrick J. Schloss, TV Show Title: International Study Abroad, Valdosta, GA, Recorded 9/1/09. Radio Interview with Lee Roy Henderson, Black Crow Media, News Talk 105.9, Interview Topic: Violence in minority communities in Lowndes County, Valdosta, GA, Recorded 8/8/09, Aired 8/9/09 on Radio Interview with Lee Roy Henderson, Black Crow Media, News Talk 105.9, Interview Topic: The status of youth in Lowndes County Follow-up, Valdosta, GA, Recorded 5/21/09, Aired on Radio Interview with Lee Roy Henderson, Black Crow Media, News Talk 105.9, Interview Topic: The status of youth in Lowndes County, Valdosta, GA, Recorded 6/5/07, Aired 6/10/07 & 6/18/07 on Research Positions Homeless Count, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, January 26-31, Responsible for survey administration. Sexual and Relationship Violence at Valdosta State University Assessment, Researcher, Valdosta, GA, October Responsible for survey editing, survey administration, data entry, analysis, maintenance of dataset and preparing reports. Metro Atlanta 10-County Community Assessment, Research Consultant, Gwen Brown, Genesis Prevention Coalition, Atlanta, GA Editorial Activities Ad hoc reviewer, Police Practice and Research: An International Journal (2003).

7 Wilfred Reviews: Proposal Reviewer, 2010 Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education (CALHE) Peer Reviewer, 2009-present Office of Justice Programs Peer Review Database (PRD) Manuscript review, 2007 Crime and Delinquency Book Review, 2005 Cox, S. M., Conrad, J. J., & Allen, J. M. (2002). Juvenile Justice A Guide to Practice and Theory. New York: McGraw Hill. Awards and Grants Awards Valdosta State University African American Studies (AFA) Teacher of the Year Award, May 8, 2009 Taylor University Fort Wayne Distinguished Young Alumna for Professional Achievement Award, September 27, 2008 Grants external. o Sharp, C., Gray, S., & McDonald, D., National Institute of Health R01 grant, requested $508,135 for proposal entitled Targeted Mental Illness Stigma Reduction Practices: Measuring Efficacy and Providing Recommendations for Change, Not funded. o Sharp, C., Gray, S., & Richardson-Jens, K., BJA FY 10 National Initiatives: Justice System Response to Special Populations grant, requested $330,377 for proposal entitled Post-Booking Diversion Programs for Identified Mentally Ill Offenders; Serving a Special Needs Population through Interagency Collaboration, Not funded. internal. o Valdosta State University, Strategic Focus 2012 grant, 100,880 for development of the online undergraduate and graduate criminal justice program, o Valdosta State University, International Studies Grant, $3,310 for development of a criminal justice study abroad program to Sydney, Australia, Not funded. o Valdosta State University, Strategic Focus 2011 grant, 105,000 for development of the online undergraduate and graduate criminal justice program, 2010 o Valdosta State University, Quality Enhancement Plan Grant, $40,000 for Borderland Cultural Immersion Experience Project, 2010 o Valdosta State University, Faculty Development Grant, $1500 for conference expenses, 2010 o Valdosta State University, Faculty Development Grant, $750 for conference expenses, 2009

8 Wilfred o Valdosta State University, Faculty Development Grant, $750 for conference expenses, 2008 o Valdosta State University, Applied Research Seed Grant, $ for prevention workshop, 2006 o Valdosta State University, Faculty Development Grant, $1,000 for conference expenses, 2006 o Valdosta State University, Faculty Development Grant, $500 for conference expenses, 2005 Professional Organizations Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Criminal Justice Association of Georgia Southern Criminal Justice Association Service Activities University Member, International Studies Advisory Committee, 2010-present. Member, Conflict Resolution Committee, 2009-present Member, Faculty Affairs Committee, 2009-present. Member, Faculty Senate, 2009-present. Member, Women and Gender Studies Advisory Committee, 2006-present. Co-chair, Strategic Plan 2011/ /15 Curricular Innovation Sub-committee, Member, University Librarian Search Committee, Chair, Faculty Affairs Committee, Chair Elect, Faculty Affairs Committee, Member, Faculty Scholarship & Research Committee, Member, College of Arts & Sciences Dean Search Committee, Member, Athletics Committee, Member & Recorder, African American Male Initiative (AAMI) Committee, Board of Regents, instituted by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Departmental Graduate Coordinator, Criminal Justice Program, 2010-present. Departmental Webmaster, 2007-present. Design and continued maintenance of the Criminal Justice Website, 2006-present. Faculty Advisor, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, 2006-present. Member, Criminal Justice Faculty Search Committee, Faculty Advisor, Valdosta State University, 2 nd Annual Research & Scholarship Symposium, University Graduate School, poster presentation, graduate student presenter: Valdosta, GA, April 30, Poster title: Applications of Current Juvenile Justice Strategies in Lowndes County, Georgia Poster Title: Criminal Victimization on College Campuses: The Intersection of Criminal Justice Programs, University Police, and University Policy

9 Wilfred Poster Title: Human Terrain Teams and Domestic Security: The Military Based Example that US Law Enforcement Agencies can Follow Faculty Advisor, Valdosta State University, 16 th Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research, poster presentation, Valdosta, GA, April 15, Poster title: Decriminalizing Drugs in America Poster title: Comparison of the English and the United States juvenile justice systems Faculty Advisor, Valdosta State University, Inaugural Research & Scholarship Symposium, University Graduate School, poster presentation, Valdosta, GA, May 1, Poster title: The Juvenile Psychopath Faculty Advisor, Valdosta State University, 15 th Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research, poster presentation, Valdosta, GA, April 16-17, Poster title: High Schools and Introductory Criminal Justice Programs Poster title: My Future in the Criminal Justice System Poster title: Service Learning in Criminal Justice Poster title: The Tom Town Community and Crime Poster title: What is the Tom Town Community Member, Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Department Head Search Committee, Member, Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Promotion and Tenure Revision Committee, Faculty Advisor, Valdosta State University, 14 th Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research, poster presentation, Valdosta, GA, April 10-11, Poster title: Sex Trafficking: Sexual Exploitation of Women 2007, 2008 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign and State Charitable Contributions Campaign Team Captain, Fall 2006, Member, Sociology Full-Time Temporary Faculty Search Committee, Member, Anthropology Faculty Search Committee, Faculty Advisor, Valdosta State University, 13 th Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research, poster presentation, Valdosta, GA, April 12-13, Poster title: Assessment Of Youth Drug Usage In Lowndes County Member, Department Head Search Committee, 2006, Redevelopment of England & Scotland Study Abroad Program, Participation in the Georgia DOC on the move tour, Tattnall County, student participants: Andrea Brockman, Caitlyn Edwards, A. Demetrius, Grant, Melvin Hunter, Meghann Williams, April 13, Faculty Advisor, Valdosta State University, 12 th Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research, poster presentation, Valdosta, GA, April 6-7, Poster title: Images of Gender Revisited Development of CRJU information handouts and new majors flyers, Member, Criminal Justice Faculty Search Committee, Assistant Faculty Advisor, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, 2005.

10 Wilfred Community Taylor University Board of Trustees Member, October 2010-present. Azalea International Folk Festival, African Project co-director, 2009-present. Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) Advisory Council Member, 2006-present. Genesis Prevention Coalition Consultant & Evaluator, Building on Faith Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Valdosta, GA, November 10, Little River Clean-up volunteer, Valdosta, GA, October 6, Great American Clean-up volunteer, Valdosta, GA, April 21, Azalea International Folk Festival, dance competition point analyst, March 3, 2007, March 8, Azalea International Folk Festival, Middle-School field trip director, March 1-2, Participated in Lowndes County/Valdosta City HUD homeless count, January 31, National Make a Difference Day volunteer, Valdosta, GA, October 28, Valdosta/Lowndes County, H.O.M.E. Coalition independent evaluator, Genesis Prevention Coalition Valdosta/Lowndes County liaison, Valdosta/Lowndes County, H.O.P.E. Coalition independent evaluator, Professional Training/Workshops Pearson Course Connect Orientation, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, October 11, Legal Landmines for Distance Education, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July 27, Web Accessibility Training, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, July 15, Leadership Training on Community Organizing, Gamaliel Foundation, Valdosta, GA, April 17, Windows Live User Training, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, April 15, University System of Georgia Ethics Course, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, March 21, Motor Vehicle Policy Training, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, March 19, Finding Funding & Submitting Proposals, Office of Sponsored Research & Research Administration, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, September 30, AAA Driver Improvement Program Course, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, May 19 & 21, Prior Learning Assessment Assessor Training, Presenters: Dr. Sheri Gravett & Dr. Heather Brasell, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, May 4, What s New? BlazeVIEW!, Presenters: Vincent Spezzo & Amanda King Distance Learning Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, April 10, Undoing Racism/Community Organizing Workshop, Presenter: Angela Winfrey, The People s Institute for Survival and Beyond, Atlanta, GA, February 28, 2009.

11 Wilfred Online Lifeline Conference, Preconference workshop, Room with a View: Remote Observation of Students in Field Experiences, Presenter: Art Recesso EVIRX, LLC., Distance Learning Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, February 12, Valdosta Police Citizens Academy, Valdosta Police Department, Valdosta, GA, January 29, 2009 April 30, Train the Trainer Session for 2009 Homeless Count, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Online Meeting, January 7, Sexual Assault on College Campuses, National Institute of Justice, Online Discussion, December 11, Professional Development on Scaling up Online Classes, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, October 31, Video Analysis Tool Training, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, September 15, Workplace Violence Training, Employee & Organizational Development Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, January 24, Collaborations for Faith-Based Initiatives, Office for Victims of Crime, Online Discussion, June 27, Microsoft Office 2007 Training, Employee & Organizational Development Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, April 10, Appointment to associate membership on the graduate faculty, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, November 14, Live Classroom Presenter Training, Presenter: Horizon Wimba Client Services, Distance Learning Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, November 2, Contribute Producer Training, Presenters: Andy Fore & Amelia Harmon Information Technology Web Services Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, October 17, Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning (CAPP) training, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, September 12, AAA Driver Improvement Program Course, CD Rom, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, April 12, Online Lifeline Session, Respondus Training, Presenter: Eric Jackson Distance Learning Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, February 14, Brown Bag Lunch Series, Providing Feedback, Presenter: Ellen W. Wiley Curriculum & Instructional Technology Department, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, January 27, Mid-Year faculty retreat, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, Valdosta State University, Kinderlou Forest Golf Club, Valdosta, GA, January 5, Assessing Learning Outcomes On- and Off-campus web seminar, Regional Center for Continuing Education, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, October 5, CITI course in the protection of human subjects, online: August 25, 2005.