Alison S. Burke, Ph.D.________________________________________
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Doctor of Philosophy, Criminology (2008)
Dissertation: Gender And Justice: An Examination Of Policy And Practice Regarding
Judicial Waiver. Chair: Alida V. Merlo, Ph.D.
University of Colorado at Denver: Master of Criminal Justice, 2004
University of New Mexico: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1998
Oxford University, England; Continuing Studies, 1997-1998
Current Position
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice 2012-present
Teaching Experience
Southern Oregon University
Assistant Professor- Fall 2008- Spring 2012
CCJ 231: Introduction to Criminology
CCJ 231: Introduction to Criminology (online)
CCJ 231H: Introduction to Criminology (Honors)
CCJ 331: Theory of Criminal Behavior
CCJ 331: Theories of Criminal Behavior (online)
CCJ 361: Juvenile Delinquency
CCJ 399: Crime and the Media
CCJ 399: Women and Crime
CCJ 405H: Independent Study (Honors)
CCJ 405: Independent Study- Teaching Assistant
CCJ 405: Independent Study- After-School Programs
CCJ 405: Independent Study- Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention
CCJ 406: Teaching Assistant
CCJ 407: Environmental Crime
CCJ 407: Crime and the Media
CCJ 430: Crime Control Theories and Policies
CCJ 430: Crime Control Theories and Policies (online)
CCJ 507: Crime and the Media (graduate seminar)
CCJ 530: Crime Control Theories and Policies (graduate seminar)
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Regis University
Affiliate Faculty- Fall 2011-present
CR 370: Criminal Deviance
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Instructor- Fall 2007- Spring 2008
CRIM 374: Environmental Crime and Justice
ITT Technical Institute, Thornton Colorado
Adjunct Instructor- Fall 2004- Spring 2005
GE 347: Group Dynamics
CJ 131: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Scholarly Activity
Current Research
Community-Based Learning: University Perceptions and Attitudes
Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley: Impact Evaluation
Works in Progress
Erring Daughters: History of The Hillcrest School for Girls.
Classroom Community: Assessing Students’ Sense of Connectiveness
Books
Burke, Alison S. (2009). Gender and Justice: An Examination of Policy and Practice
Regarding Judicial Waiver. VDM Publishing.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:
Burke, Alison S. and Bush, Michael. (2012) Service Learning and Criminal Justice: An
Exploratory Study of Student Perspectives. Educational Review.
Burke, Alison S. (2011) Under Construction: Brain Formation, Culpability, and the
Criminal Justice System. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 35(3) May/June
doi:10.1016/j.ijlp.2011.10.001
Burke, Alison S. (2011) Group Work: How to Use Groups Effectively. Journal of
Effective Teaching, 11(2) p.87-95.
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Freiburger, Tina., and Burke, Alison S. (2011) Status offenders in the juvenile court:
The effects of gender, race, and ethnicity on the adjudication decision. Journal of Youth
Violence and Juvenile Justice. doi: 10.1177/1541204011399933
Freiburger, Tina and Burke, Alison S. (2010). Adjudication decisions of Black, White,
Hispanic, and Native American youth in juvenile court. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal
Justice, 8(4) p.231-247.
Book Chapters and Other Publications:
Burke, Alison S. (2012). “William Chambliss” In J. Albanese (Ed) Encyclopedia of
Criminology and Criminal Justice. Wiley-Blackwell publishing. (forthcoming)
Burke, Alison S. (2012). “Meda Chesney Lind” In J. Albanese (Ed) Encyclopedia of
Criminology and Criminal Justice. Wiley-Blackwell publishing. (forthcoming)
Burke, Alison S. (2012). “Career Spotlight” in D. Champion (Ed.) The Juvenile Justice
System: Delinquency, Processing, and the Law7th edition (forthcoming).
Burke, Alison S. (2012). Gendered Juvenile Justice. Encyclopedia of Adolescence.
Roger J.R. Levesque (ed.) Springer Publishing Company. (forthcoming)
Burke, Alison S. (2012/ February) Rudolfo Anaya. Great Lives from History: Latinos.
Salem Press (forthcoming)
Burke, Alison S. (2011). Girls and the Juvenile Court: An Historical Examination of the
Treatment of Girls. Criminal Law Bulletin, 47(1).
Burke, Alison S. (2011/ September). Dwayne Johnson. Great Lives from History:
African Americans. Salem Press. (forthcoming)
Burke, Alison S. (2011/ September). James Todd Smith. Great Lives from History:
African Americans, Salem Press.
Dodge, Mary, Harris, John C., and Burke, Alison (2009). “Calling a Strike a Ball: Jury
Nullification and ‘Three Strikes’ Cases.” In G.L. Mays and P.R. Gregware (Eds.). Courts
and Justice: A Reader (Fourth Edition). Long Grove, Illinois: Waveland Press
Burke, Alison S. (2009/ March). “February 23, 1943: Thirty-five children die in the
Cavan Orphanage fire.” Great Events from History: Modern Scandals. Pasadena,
California: Salem Press
Burke, Alison S. (2009). “Female Juvenile Delinquents.” Encyclopedia of Race and
Crime. H. T Greene & S.L. Gabbidon (Eds). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Burke, Alison S. (2007/ January). “Sweeney Todd.” Great Lives From History:
Notorious Lives. Pasadena, California: Salem Press.
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Burke, Alison S. (2004). “Money Laundering.” In P. Gerstenfeld (Ed.). Criminal Justice.
Pasadena, California: Salem Press.
Burke, Alison S. (2004) “Jack Kevorkian.” In P. Gerstenfeld (Ed.). Criminal Justice.
Pasadena, California: Salem Press.
Dodge, Mary, Harris, John C., and Burke, Alison (2003). “Calling a Strike a Ball: Jury
Nullification and ‘Three Strikes’ Cases.” In G.L. Mays and P.R. Gregware (Eds.). Courts
and Justice: A Reader (Third Edition). Long Grove, Illinois: Waveland Press
Book Reviews
Burke, Alison S. (2010). Review of Transforming environmentalism: Warren County,
PCBs, and the origins of environmental justice, by Eileen McGurty. International
Criminal Justice Review, 20; p.100-101.
Burke, Alison. (2004). Review of Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory and Practice, Fifth
Edition, by Steven M. Cox, John J. Conrad, and Jennifer M. Allen. Criminal Justice
Review, Volume 29 (2) 406-407.
Technical Reports
Burke, Alison S. (2011). Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley: An Attitudinal
Evaluation Based on Self Report Data.” A report for the Boys and Girls Club of the
Rogue Valley.
Burke, Alison S. and Skuratowitz, Eva. (2011). “Middle School Youth Survey Results.”
A report for the Medford Middle Schools.
Other
2011
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2010
Textbook reviewer for McGraw Hill “Introduction to Criminology” by Alder, et al.
Textbook reviewer for Cengage “Juvenile Delinquency” by Siegel and Welsh.
Textbook reviewer for Jones & Bartlett: "Juvenile Justice: A Social, Historical,
and Legal Perspective.”
2010 Textbook reviewer for Hagan, F. (2010) Introduction to Criminology: Seventh
Edition. Sage Publications. Interactive E-Book
2010 Ancillary material (powerpoint presentations, test bank, classroom activities, web
exercise, quizzes, and syllabus) for Hagan, F. (2010) Introduction to
Criminology: Seventh Edition. Sage Publishing.
2009 Pre-revision Review of Hagan, F. (2008). Introduction to Criminology. Sixth
Edition. Sage Publishing.
Academic Awards and Grants:
2012
2011
2011
2010
2010
Southern Oregon University Carpenter I Grant ($1,700)
Southern Oregon University President’s Mini Grant ($1,500)
Southern Oregon University Carpenter II Grant Award (2011-2012, $400)
Southern Oregon University President’s Mini Grant ($1,500)
Southern Oregon University Carpenter II Grant Award (2010-2011, $450)
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2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2007
2006
2005
2005
Southern Oregon University Carpenter II Grant Award (2010-2011, $575)
SAGE Junior Faculty Professional Development Teaching Award ($700)
Southern Oregon University Carpenter II Grant Award (2009-2010, $330)
Southern Oregon Distance Education Grant ($300)
Southern Oregon University Carpenter II Grant Award (2009-2010, $500))
SAGE Junior Faculty Professional Development Teaching Award ($300)
Southern Oregon University Carpenter II Grant Award (2008-2009, ($500)
ACJS Juvenile Justice Section Student Paper Award
ACJS Juvenile Justice Section Student Paper Award
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Criminology Graduate Assistantship
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Criminology Graduate Assistantship
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Criminology Department, Graduate Merit
Award
Papers Presented & Conference Participation:
2012
The Wild West: Experiences of Rural Sex Workers, American Society of
Criminology Annual conference, Chicago 2012 (forthcoming).
2012
Practitioner meets Academic round table discussion with Girls Education
Mentoring Services (GEMS), Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual
Meeting, March 15, 2012
2012
“Classroom Community: Assessing Students’ Sense of Connectiveness”
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, New York City March
16, 2012
2012
“Erring Daughters: History of the Hillcrest School for Girls.” Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, New York City, March 14, 2012.
2011
Roundtable: Juvenile Justice Section- Academic Meets Practitioner. Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Toronto, March 3, 2011
2011
After the Program: The Effects of After School Programs on Middle School
Youth. Southern Oregon Arts and Research Annual Symposium, May 2011
2011
“Status offenders in the juvenile court: The effects of gender, race, and ethnicity
on the adjudication decision” Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Toronto,
Canada, March 4, 2011.
2010
“After-school prevention programs: An attitudinal evaluation.” American Society
of Criminology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, November 17, 2010.
2010
“Professional Boundaries, Ethics, and Social Media” Roundtable Discussion,
Instructional Institute Day, Southern Oregon University, September 21, 2010.
2010
“CBL: Student Perspectives.” Southern Oregon Arts and Research Annual
Symposium, May 18, 2010.
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2010
“Instruction, Engagement, and Reflection: Perceptions of Community-Based
Learning.” Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in San Diego,
CA on February 25, 2010
2010
“So You Think You Can Teach? Challenges, Strategies, and Recommendations
for New Faculty.” Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in
San Diego, CA on February 24, 2010
2009
“Community Based Learning: Student Perceptions and Expectations” American
Society of Criminology Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on November 7,
2009.
2009
“Group Work: How to Use Group Work Effectively.” Western Association of
Criminal Justice Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV on October 15, 2009.
2009
“First Year Teaching Experience (or How to Keep Your Head Above Water).”
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in Boston, MA on March
24, 2009.
2009
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“The Gentler Sex: Variables that Influence Judicial Transfer for Girls” Academy
Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in Boston, MA on March 23, 2009.
2008
“Paternalism or Punishment? An Examination of Judicial Waiver in One State.”
American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri on
November 12, 2008.
2008 “Gender Specific Delinquency Prevention: The Unique Needs of Girls.”
Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio on
March 11,
2008.
2007
“Good Girl/Bad Girl: Morality, Bias, and the Juvenile Justice System.” American
Society of Criminology Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on November 14,
2007.
2007
“Under Construction: Brain Formation, Culpability, and the Criminal Justice
System.” Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in Seattle,
Washington on March 16, 2007.
2006
“Making the Transition: Programs and Procedures in Pennsylvania to Assist in
Juvenile Offender Reintegration.” American Society of Criminology Annual
Meeting in Los Angeles, California on November 2, 2006.
2006
“LWOP: Life Without Hope For Young Offenders.” American Society of
Criminology Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California on November 2, 2006.
2006 “DWI: A Case Study of Policy Initiatives in New Mexico.” Annual Meeting of the
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Justice Educators in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania on April 8, 2006.
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2006
“Victims and Martyrs: An Examination of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.”
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland
on March 1, 2006.
2003
“Better Living Through Chemistry: Deviant Subculture of Middle Class
Recreational Drug Users.” American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting in
Denver, Colorado on November 20, 2003.
Peer Review Work
Manuscript reviewer for Women & Criminal Justice
Manuscript reviewer for Feminist Criminology
Manuscript reviewer for Criminal Justice Policy Review
Manuscript reviewer for Journal of Effective Teaching
Manuscript reviewer for Educational Review
Manuscript reviewer for The Open Family Studies Journal
Professional Responsibilities and Service
National Level
ACJS Constitution and Bylaws Committee (2012-2013)
ACJS Panel Chair (March 14, 15, 16)
ACJS Affirmative Action Committee (Spring 2012-2013)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Panel Chair March 14, 2012
ACJS Juvenile Justice Section Chair (Spring 2011-Spring 2013)
ACJS Teaching Workshop Committee Chair (March 2011- March 2012)
ACJS Teaching Award Committee Chair (March 2011-March 2012)
ACJS Elections Teller’s Committee (Fall 2010-Winter 2011)
ACJS Juvenile Justice Section Vice Chair (Fall 2009- Spring 2011)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Panel Chair, February 24, 2010
ACJS Juvenile Justice Section Awards Committee (Summer 2009-March 2010)
American Society of Criminology Panel Chair November 6, 2009.
University and College Level
Professional Development Committee- Secretary (Fall 2011-)
McNair Scholar Mentor (Fall 2009-Spring 2011 & Spring 2012Institutional Review Board (Fall 2009- present)
Honor’s Committee (Fall 2008-present)
Honor’s Curriculum Sub-Committee (Fall 2008- present)
Judicial Board of Student Conduct (Winter 2009- present)
Housing Appeals Committee (Winter 2009-Spring 2010)
Course Management Systems Committee (Spring 2009- Spring 2010)
Guest Lecturer for Terrie Martin’s Communication Class, Spring 2009
Guest Lecturer for Prakash Chenjeri’s Philosophy class, Fall 2010.
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Department Level
Editor- Criminology Student Journal (Winter 2011- present)
Interim Department Chair (June 14-18, July 6-9 2010, July 16-21 2012)
Search Committee (Fall 2008- present)
Personnel Committee (Fall 2008-present)
Alpha Phi Sigma Faculty Advisor (Fall 2008- Spring 2010)
Preview Days/Raider Registration Advisor (Winter 2009-present)
Community Level
Principle Investigator Jackson County Gang Assessment Task Force
Board of Directors Boys & Girls Club of the Rogue Valley (Fall 2008- 2011)
Talent and Phoenix Boys & Girls Club Branch Committee (Fall 2008- 2011)
Special Guest on Jackson Public Radio (March 2009)
Professional Experience
Prevention Specialist; October 2006-October 2007
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Graduate Assistant; August 2005-May 2007
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Registration Coordinator/Customer Service; August 2003- July 2005
Denver Design Center-Registration Desk
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Counselor; September 2002- January 2004
Alternative Homes for Youth- Emancipation Program
Milieu Counselor; August 2000- September 2002
Jefferson Hills Residential Treatment Center
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Mental Health Worker; August 1999-2000
Charter Behavioral Systems at Centennial Peaks, Division of Youth Corrections
Amnesty Unit
Affiliations
Alpha Phi Sigma
Member, Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators, January 2009Present
Member, The American Society of Criminology, October 2003-Present
Member, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, January 2006-Present
SPECIAL TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, & Professional Development
Tips and Tricks For Improving Your Camtasia Presentation by Cora Yonkers.
Instructional Institute Day, Southern Oregon University, September 21, 2010.
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ACJS Professional Development Teaching Workshop. Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, February 23-February 27. San Diego California.
Teaching Beyond the Textbook. SOU Academic Affairs Instructional Institute, Paul
Adalian & Jennifer McVay-Dyche, September 22, 2009. Southern Oregon University.
Dealing with Academic Dishonety. SOU Academic Affairs Instructional Institute, Casey
Clithero, September 22, 2009. Southern Oregon University.
ACJS Professional Development Teaching Workshop. Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, March 10 & 11, 2008. Boston, Massachusetts.
Taking It Online: First Steps in Creating Online Course Content, Jennifer McVay-Dyche,
October 10, 2008. Southern Oregon University.
Advanced Blackboard, Hart Wilson, September 12, 2008. Southern Oregon University.
Introduction to Blackboard, Hart Wilson, September 10, 2008 Southern Oregon
University.
Ken Bain Workshop: What the Best College Teachers Do, October 20, 2007. Indiana
University of Pennsylvania.
Workshop on Writing and Learning in the Discipline. May 16, 17, 18, 2007. Indianan
University of Pennsylvania.
Online Course Quality Standards. May 3, 2007. Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Designing a Course on WebCT. March 28, 2007. Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Juvenile Justice
Gendered Criminology
Criminological Theory
Crime and Delinquency Prevention
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