Kimi Lynn King

KIMI LYNN KING University of North Texas, Department of Political Science 1155 Union Circle, PB 305340, Denton, TX 76203-5340 Cell: (940) 597-4802 / Office: (940) 565-4984 / Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Political Science, State University of New York at Buffalo (February 1995) Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy Fellowship (1990-1991)

J.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY (May 1990), Cum Laude Gilbert Moore Fellowship (1987-1990) M.P.A., Northeastern University, Boston, MA (June 1986)

B.A., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL (May 1984)

PUBLICATIONS

2017 (forthcoming). The Witness Experience: Investigating Ethnicity, Gender & Trauma at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (with James Meernik).

2016-Echoes of Testimonies: A Pilot Study into the Long-Term Impact of Bearing Witness Before the ICTY (with James Meernik, Helena Vranov Schoorl, Sara Rubert and Tiago de Smit at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Victims and Witnesses Section). Published on line and translated into Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian and Albanian.

2016. “Truth, Justice, and Education: Towards Reconciliation in the Former Yugoslavia?” Southeast European and Black Sea Studies, 6(3): 413-431 (with James Meernik, Nenad Golcevski, Melissa McKay, Ayal Feinberg and Roman Krastev).

2016. “Deborah’s Voice: The Role of Women in Sexual Assault Cases at the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia.” Social Science Quarterly 97(4): 683-703 (with James Meernik and Eliza G. Kelly).

2015. “Judicial Voting Behavior at the Appeals Chambers of the International Tribunals,” Journal of International Organization Studies, 6(1):29-46 (with James Meernik, Rosa Aloisi, and Melissa McKay).

2015. “Understanding the U.S. Legal System and Research.” In Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Law, eds. Joe Beckham, K.B. Melear, and Richard Fossey. (3rd edition). Washington, D.C.: Education Law Association (with Julie Leuzinger-updated version of 2011 chapter with new material).

2014. “After the Apocalypse: Active Learning and Intro Classes.” In Handbook of Teaching and Learning in Political Science and International Relations. John Ishiyama, Will Miller, Eszter Simon, eds. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar Publishing (with Wendy Watson, Elizabeth Oldmixon, and Jesse Hamner).

2013. "A Psychological Jurisprudence Model of Public Opinion and International Prosecution" International Area Studies Review, 17(1): 3-20 (with James Meernik).

2011. “The Impact of the ICTY in the former Yugoslavia.” In The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, eds. Göran Sluiter, Bert Swart, and Alexander Zahar. Oxford: Oxford University Press (with James Meernik).

2010. “The Impact of International Tribunals and Domestic Trials on Peace and Human Rights after Civil War.” International Studies Perspectives 11(4):309-334 (with James Meernik and Angela Nichols).

2009.”Making Moot Court Matter: How to Get the Most out of Moot Court Simulations.”.ACJS Today 34(2)1-9. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (with Lewis Ringel and Paul Weizer).

2007. “Gender Justice or Just Gender? The Role of Gender in Sexual Assault Decisions at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.” Social Science Quarterly 88(5):1049-1071. Lead article in Special Issue on Women in Global Society (with Megan Greening).

2005. “Judicial Decision Making and International Tribunals: Assessing the Impact of Individual, National and International Factors.” Social Science Quarterly 86(3):683-703 (with James Meernik & Geoff Dancy).

2005. “Breaking the Boundaries: An Analysis of Sentences in Rape Cases Before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.” In Courts Crossing Borders, ed. Mary Volcansek. Durham: Carolina Academic Press (with James Meernik).

2004. “Chp. 3: Introduction to Legal Research,” “Chp. 4: The Basics of Oral Argument,” and eight Appendices [“Major Electronic Publishers,” “LexisNexis, Shepard’s Citations, and Westlaw’s KeyCite Citations,” “Common Boolean Terms and Connectors,” and “Internet Legal Resources,” “How to Brief a Case,” “Sample Case Brief,” “Quick Checklists for Oral Argument” and “Things Someone Should Have Told You (But Probably Didn’t)].” In How to Please the Court: A Moot Court Handbook, ed. Paul Weizer. New York: Peter Lang Publishers.

2004. “Crimes and Punishment: How the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Distinguishes Among Massive Human Rights Violations.” In Understanding Human Rights Violations, eds. Sabine Carey and Steven Poe. United Kingdom: Ashgate Publishing Company (with James Meernik).

2004. “The Determinants of ICTY Sentencing: An Empirical and Doctrinal Analysis.” Leiden Journal of International Law 16(4):717-750 (with James Meernik).

2004. “The Internet and College Students' Motivation to Vote.” Journal of College and Character 5(3):1940-1951 (with Amy E. White).

2002."The Effectiveness of International Law and the ICTY—Preliminary Results of an Empirical Study." International Criminal Law Review 1:343-372 (with James Meernik).

1999. “The Supreme Court and the Powers of the Executive: The Adjudication of Foreign Policy.” Political Research Quarterly 52(4) 801-824 (with James Meernik).

1998. “Does the Law Matter? Federal District Court Decision-Making in Fair Housing Cases, 1968-

2 1989.” Social Science Research 27:388-409.

1998. “Statutory Construction and Congressional Response.” American Politics Quarterly 26 (4):459-484 (with Joseph Ignagni & James Meernik)

1998. "The 'Sole Organ' Before the Court: Presidential Power in Foreign Policy Cases 1790-1996." Presidential Studies Quarterly 28(3):666-686 (with James Meernik).

1997. “Draw Near and Be Heard: A Simulation in Supreme Court Decision-Making.” An Instructional Video on Simulating the Appellate Decision-Making Process. University of North Texas and Media Insights Corporation (co-produced and authored with Sandra Wood).

1995. "Are School Vouchers Constitutional?" Phi Delta Kappan 77(4):307-11 (with Frank Kemerer).

TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Professor (Fall 1993-present). University of North Texas-Dept. of Political Science, Denton, TX Full Professor (2014-present); Associate (2002-2014); Assistant (1995-2002); Visiting Lecturer (1993- 1995). Responsible for Constitutional Law I (PSCI 4200-Institutional Powers and Equal Protection); Constitutional Law II (PSCI 4210-Civil Rights & Civil Liberties); Constitutional Law III (PSCI 4230- Criminal Procedure); and American Government (PSCI 1040 & PSCI 1050). Teach “super-mass” classes (250-550 students) and lead undergraduate / graduate courses for International Justice Study Abroad class (PSCI 4820 & 5820) (team taught with Jim Meernik). Substantial advising and administrative assignments: pre-law advisor (2001-2008); McNair mentor (2003-2011); UNT Moot Court coach (2000- present); and internship coordinator (2000-2015) (10-20 students trained annually). Moot Court team ranked 7th nationally (over 200 team and individual awards since 2000).

Media commentator, legal analyst, and Texas politics blogger. 2002-present. Give 60+ interviews annually analyzing federal and state policy and politics including: institutions, elections and campaigns, media, interest groups, Constitutional law, and judicial politics for newspaper, television, and radio outlets including Howard Scripps News Service; Associated Press, Dallas Morning News (Washington & Dallas Bureaus); National Public Radio (Wisconsin, Texas, Maine, & New York); Wisconsin Public Radio-Central Time legal analyst; CBS News (Dallas); NBC News (Dallas); Fox4 News (Dallas), Dallas Observer, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram; Denton Record Chronicle; KRLD 1080 AM; WBAP 820 AM;KLIF AM 580; KTCK AM 1310; and university print and electronic media outlets (locally and nationally). Content developer and consultant for Pearson Education, Inc. and Lone Star News Review blogger Topics include: state and federal elections; legislative behavior; presidential power; Constitutional law; civil rights & civil liberties; criminal procedure; death penalty; sexual violence; Texas gubernatorial and legislative politics; U.S. and Texas Supreme Court decision-making; marriage equality; parties and interest groups; U.S. foreign policy; and international law, war crimes, and human rights.

Honors, Research Projects, Awards, Grants, & Fundraising

-National Science Foundation (Fall 2017) ($42,515). “Political Instability and Language Endangerment”. (with Shobhana Chelliah and James Meernik). -J.H. Shelton Award – Sole recipient for annual award based on excellence and commitment to teaching ($1500 supplement).

3 -UNT-Student Innovation Fund for Teaching (Summer 2015) ($605)-Took students to attend federal judicial conference meetings sponsored by the Administrative Office of the Courts (Frisco, Texas). -UNT (2013-present)-Co-founder of Women’s Faculty Network of all tenure and tenure-track UNT female faculty (initial grant $8300; $5000 annual budget renewed indefinitely). Developed Women’s Faculty Network of all tenure and tenure-track UNT female. -International War Crimes Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, (Co-Principal Investigator with Helena Vranov Schoorl-ICTY Victims & Witness Section ). Pilot Study: Long Term Impact of Testifying before the International War Crimes Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (2010- present). Survey funded by the British Embassy-Sarajevo (Spring 2014-Spring 2016) approximately ($52,000); Norwegian government funding (Spring 2014-Spring 2016) ($20,000). -UNT Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant (Summer 2014) ($4860). UNT grant for research assistance (with James Meernik, Political Science). -UNT College of Arts & Sciences-Funding for excellence in undergraduate teaching (Fall 2008-present) ($9,000-12,000 annually) used to fund student academic success. -UNT (2013-2015)-Faculty Trainer Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Program (GSTEP)-training programs for graduate students interested in teaching emphasis. -UNT (2009-present)-Distinguished Teaching Professor Award-One of two recipients for annual award based on excellence and commitment to teaching ($5000 salary augmentation). -UNT Student Association “Honor Professor” Award (Spring 2009, 2008, 2000, 1999, 1997)-Chosen from UNT faculty by the Student Government Association (runner up for ‘Fessor Graham Award). -UNT (2008-2011)-Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) funding for course re-design to integrate technology into upper division Constitutional law courses ($5000). -UNT (2009)-Recipient (with Jim Meernik-Political Science) from the Center for Interdisciplinarity to fund 5 graduate students for academic scholarships to the War Crimes Study Abroad course ($5000). UNT (2009)-Hispanic and Global Initiatives Fund (internal). $2100. Student scholarships for study abroad (with James Meernik). -UNT (2008-2010)-Co-principal investigator (with Eddie Meaders-Political Science) to develop and implement NextGeneration re-designed courses for the Introductory to American Government courses—PSCI 1040 and 1050 ($24,000). -UNT (2008)-Wells Fargo grant to bring Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique’s Journey to campus to speak ($5000). -Dallas Bar Foundation (2008)- Recipient (with Jim Meernik-Political Science) War Crimes Study Abroad scholarships for qualified first generation students and ethnic minority students ($2000). -UNT (2007) Hispanic and Global Studies Initiatives Fund Grant (with Dr. Sandi Spencer-Director of Women’s Studies) to hold lectures and seminars on “Latinas and Leadership: Taking it to the Next Level” which examines how women of color are shaping institutions. -UNT Constitution Day (2005-present)-Co-leader with UNT programs mandated by the federal government to carry out educational programming regarding the founding of the U.S. Constitution. -UNT Constitution Day (2007-2013)-Conducted scholarship fundraising drive for undergraduate and graduate scholarships ($62,000). -American Political Science Association & Rowman & Littlefield Award for Innovative Teaching (2007)- Only national award for teaching given by APSA—Received for study abroad course to the International War Crimes Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (The Hague). -UNT Moot Court Team (2000-present)-National and state awards ( ranked 7 th nationally 2013-2016 and consistently placed among top three teams in Texas. Since 2012 squad has won over 141 awards

4 including winner of national brief writing award (2017-2018 annual budget $36,000). Raise approximately $500-$4500 annually through corporate sponsorships and fundraising initiatives. -Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (1998-2008)-Faculty advisor overseeing production of “The Vagina Monologues”-10 year period raised $100,000 given to non-profit, local, national, and international groups dedicated to stopping sexual and domestic violence. -Mean Green Unity Organization Award (2007)-Given to the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance for bringing together diverse university organizations. -Eagle Award for Outstanding Advisor (2006, 2007)-Given for support and leadership of UNT student organizations. -‘Fessor Graham Award for Outstanding Teaching (2006)-Top teaching award chosen from all UNT faculty by Student Government Association nomination. -President’s Award for Outstanding Student Organization (Moot Court team-2006)-Chosen from among all individuals and groups at UNT for having brought national recognition to the University. -Top Faculty Advisor (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010)-Chosen by the Office of Student Development for commitment to student life. -U.S. Department of Education Peace Studies grant for War Crimes class (Maymester 2005) ($2500). -President’s Community Award (Fall 2004)-Chosen by the UNT President for commitment to service for both the university and surrounding community. -Charn Uswachoke grant (Spring 2001)-For conducting research and leading students to the International War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague ($4500). -Junior Faculty Research Grant (Fall 1998) ($4000) -Junior Faculty Development Grant (Summer 1996) ($3000) -Junior Faculty Research grant (Summer 1994) ($5000) -Teaching Development grant (Fall 1994) ($6500) -The President’s Council Excellence in Teaching Award (Spring 1998)-Chosen by the President for outstanding teaching ($3000) -Nominee for J.H. Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award (Spring 1998) -Mortar Board “Top Prof”Award (1996-97)-Chosen by students in the top five percent of class as outstanding teacher -Honorary member to Golden Key Honor Society (1994) -Outstanding Faculty Member-Chosen by Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity (spring 1994)-Chosen as first year professor to most likely make a difference in a student’s academic life.

Administrative Engagement

-UNT Moot Court team coach (2000-present)-UNT nationally ranked top 10 team (2008-2016) -Internship Coordinator (2000-2015)-supervise 10-20 students annually -Personnel Affairs Committee Chair-Department of Linguistics and Technical Communications (Fall 2013-2014) -Department Executive Committee (Personnel Affairs Committee 2011-March 2013) -American Collegiate Moot Court Association National Board member (2002-present) -Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association Regional Director and Treasurer (2008-present) -UNT Classroom Innovation Fee Committee (2014-present) -UNT Distinguished Teaching Excellence Committee (2012-present) -UNT Ad Hoc Equity & Diversity Committee on Student Mentoring (2012-present) -UNT Women’s Faculty Network Steering Committee (2012-2016) -UNT Conflict of Research Interests Committee (2011-present) -UNT Academic Computing and Governance Committee (2012-present)

5 -Ms. Magazine, Committee of Scholars (2005-present)-Advisory board member with other Women’s Studies scholars from interdisciplinary programs in U.S. -Faculty coordinator with the Office of New Student and Student Success-Peer Mentor and Student Intervention programs (Fall 2011-Fall 2013) -Advocate representative-College of Arts & Sciences; College of Education, Personnel Affairs Committees (Spring 2011; Fall 2016; Spring 2017) (representing four faculty members receiving adverse determinations) -Advocate representative-University Promotion and Tenure Appeals Committee (Spring 2011; Spring 2014) (represented three faculty members denied promotion or tenure) -Girl Scout Leader Troop 4698 (2010-2015) -Board Member, Castleberry Peace Institute (2010-present) -Pre-law advisor (2001-2008) -McNair mentor (2003-2011) -UNT Committee on the Status of Women (Fall 2005-2007; Chair 2007-2009) -UNT Faculty representative to American Association of University Women (AAUW)-Presidential appointment (2007-2008) -College of Arts & Sciences Senator-Faculty Senate (2000-2003) -Chairperson-Code of Student Conduct-Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (2000-2005) -Advisor-Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (1999-2008) -Advisor-Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Honors Fraternity Advisor (1994-2008) -Advisor-Pi Beta Phi Sorority (1994-2003) -Member-Rhodes/Marshall Scholarship Selection Committee (1994-2007)

CONFERENCES, PAPERS, & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Scholarly Research

2017. ICTY Legacy Dialogues Conference. Discussion on Participatory Legacy: “The Witness Experience”, International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, June 22-24, 2017.

2016. “Echoes of Testimony: A Pilot Study into the Long-Term Impact of Bearing Witness Before the ICTY”. Public presentations given jointly with personnel from the Victims and Witnesses Section. Locations: The Hague-ICTY Chambers and personnel; The Hague Institute for Global Justice; Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Belgrade, Serbia; Pristina, Kosovo; and Zagreb, Croatia.

2016. “Bearing Witness: The Impact of Testifying at War Crimes Tribunals” (with James Meernik and Melissa McKay, UNT). Presented at the Central and East European and International Studies Association Joint International Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia June 22-June 26.

2016. “Perceptions of International Justice” (with James Meernik). Presented at the 2016 Annual Meetings of the International Studies Association, Atlanta Georgia, March 15-19, 2016.

2015. TEDx Mountain View College. “Dare to Bend: The Triumph of Justice” (with James Meernik). Solo presentation-hosted by Krys Boyd-National Public Radio-KERA 90.1 FM Dallas, “Think”. Available at TedEx Mountainview College.

6 2015. “Contact, Education and Reconciliation in the former Yugoslavia” (with James Meernik, Nenad Golcevski, Melissa McKay, Ayal Feinberg and Roman Krastev). Presented at the International Studies Association Human Rights Joint Conference in The Hague, Netherlands June 8-June 10.

2015. “Witnesses to Atrocity, Witnesses to Justice: A Preliminary Analysis of the ICTY Witnesses Survey” (with James Meernik and Melissa McKay). Presented at the 2015 Meetings of the International Studies Association in New Orleans, LA. February 19, 2015.

2014. "Judicial Voting Behavior of the Appeals Chambers of the International Tribunals" (with James Meernik, Rosa Aloisi, and Melissa McKay). Presented at the Free University of Amsterdam, June 26.

2013-“Deborah’s Voice: The Role of Women in Sexual Violence Cases at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (with Eliza Kelly). Presented at the International Studies Association meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 2-6.

2008-The Shadow of the Future: Truth, Justice and Confidence Building in the Wake of Mass Violence and Civil War (with James Meernik). Presented at the International Studies Association meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 26-29.

2006-Sexual Assault Decisions in Dallas County Courts (1999-2005) (with Megan Greening). Presented at the Southwestern Political Science Association meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 13-15.

2006-Uncertain Times: The President & Constitutional Freedoms in During Conflict (with Daniel Davis). Presented at the Southwestern Political Science Association meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 13-15.

2006-Sexual Assault: The Economic Imperative. Presented at the North Texas Leadership Conference, Denton, TX, February 11, 2005.

2005-Gender Justice or Just Gender? Sexual Assault Decisions at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (with Megan Greening). Presented at the International Studies Association meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 2-6.

2005-Sex Trafficking in International Law-Changing Dynamics and Global Dimensions. Presented at the Feminist Majority Foundation Collegiate conference on Global Issues, Denton, TX November 10-11, 2005.

2003- “Levels of Analysis and Judicial Decision Making: Assessing the Impact of Individual, National and International Factors” (with Jim Meernik, Geoff Dancy, Brianna Finley and Joshua Godbey). Presented at the American Political Science Association conference, Philadelphia, PA, August 27-31.

2003- “Levels of Analysis and Judicial Decision Making: Assessing the Impact of Individual, National and International Factors” (with James Meernik, Geoff Dancy, Brianna Finley and Joshua Godbey). Presented at the Comparative Judicial Politics conference, Parma, Italy, June 16-20.

1999- “The Supreme Court and the Adjudication of Foreign Policy: The Power of the Presidency” (with James Meernik). Presented Western Political Science Association conference, Seattle, WA March 25-27.

1997-"Beyond Authority: The Politics of Public Policy Implementation at the Department of Housing and

7 Urban Development 1976-89" Presented at the American Political Science Association conference, Washington, D.C., August 28-31.

1997-"From Circuit to Supreme: The Case of Harry A. Blackmun" (with Sandra Wood). Presented at the American Political Science Association conference, Washington, D.C., August 28-31.

1996-"Voting Rights and Wrongs: Federal District Court Decisions, 1965-1993" (with Jennifer Morbitt and John Ryan). Presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, August 28-September 1.

1996-"Statutory Construction and Strategic Choice in the U.S. Supreme Court” (with James Meernik and Joseph Ignagni). Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Glasgow Scotland, July 9-13.

1996-"Voting Rights and Wrongs: Federal District Court Decisions, 1965-1986." Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Glasgow Scotland, July 9-13.

1995-"Judicial Neutrality or Politics As Usual?: An Evaluation of the Federal Trial Courts in School Desegregation and Housing Discrimination Cases." Presented at the Southwestern Political Science Association conference, Dallas, TX, March 23-25, Midwestern Political Science Association conference, Chicago, IL, April 4-6.

1993-"Paper Promises to Keep: An Empirical Evaluation of Housing Discrimination Complaints at HUD and in the Federal Courts." Presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., Sept 2-4.

1993-"Paper Guarantees: An Evaluation of Housing Discrimination Complainants in the Federal Courts." Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 23- 25.

1991-"Hypergame Theory and Application: A Crisis Decision Making Model of the United States' Decision to Admit the Shah of Iran, 1979." Presented at the New York State Conference on Non-Violence in a Pugnacious World, State University of New York at Buffalo, April 26-27.

Pedagogical Conferences & Presentations

2011-2015-Panel Discussant-UNT Teaching and Learning Forum-Multiple presentations on enhancing teaching excellence, first day of classes, designing on-line engagement, developing simulations, excellence in teaching.

2014-Salute to Faculty Excellence Pecha Kucha talk-When did the light go on and what did you see?- “How I Learned to Love the Inner ‘Aha’”. September 11.

2013-present-“Academic Integrity & Success for the University Athlete: Presentations to UNT Athletics about UNT policy and guidance on avoiding violations of the Code of Conduct”.

2013-Panel Discussant-“Blended Learning, Experiences and Prospects for the Future.” Texas Women’s University, in conjunction with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

8 2011-Panelist & Presenter-American Political Science Association, Teaching and Learning Conference, Engaging and Integrating Technology in the Classroom. Albuquerque, NM, February 11-13.

2010-“Blended Learning and Online Activities in Political Science Courses-Blended Learning and New Media Integration into the Classroom.” Presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting (Washington, D.C., September 2-5, 2010)

2009-Presenter to statewide Youth Diversity Summit sponsored by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) for underrepresented college bound, high school students. Dallas, TX, April 5.

2009-Planned Parenthood of North Texas and the Texas Equal Access fund on legal issues regarding partial birth abortion, consent laws, and changes to abortion law, February 4.