<p> KENNETH L. MULLEN, Ph.D.</p><p>Appalachian State University 215 Mesa Way Government and Justice Studies West Jefferson, NC Boone, NC 28608 Phone: (336) 982-4468 Phone: (828) 262-6096 EDUCATION Ph.D. Criminal Justice, SUNY, Albany, 1996. Dissertation: "Diffusion of Innovation and Law Enforcement: The Computerization of City Police Agencies."</p><p>M.S., Criminal Justice, California State University, Sacramento, 1989.</p><p>B.S., Criminal Justice, California State University, Hayward, 1988.</p><p>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Professor, Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University: July 2002-Present Director, Masters of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology: July 2006-May 2016 Director, Undergraduate 2+2 program (off-campus): Fall 2008-Fall 2012 CJ Curriculum Chair: Fall 2006-2010</p><p>Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University: July 1996- June 2002</p><p>College Instructor, Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University: July 1992- June 1996</p><p>Police Officer (disability retirement), City of Foster City, Foster City, Ca.: Mar 1982 - Jul 1986. Patrol Officer: March 1982-June 1986 *In-House Training Officer: Responsible for weekly in-house training for Patrol Division *Assistant Academy Instructor (role playing scenarios), Alameda County Police Academy: Assist with assessment during final phase of academy training. *Background Investigator: Conducted background investigations on police officer candidates, police dispatchers and other personnel.</p><p>US Army: (Vietnam Era Veteran) Aug 1973 - Dec 1981 Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Sept 1978 - Dec 1981 54th EOD, Ft Monmouth, NJ: Security/Explosive Specialist (SGT): Assigned to U.S. Secret Service- Coordinated training and security during Presidential and VIP protection details. Military Police: Aug 1973 - Sept 1978. PUBLICATIONS</p><p>“History of Winston-Salem Police 1913-2013” On-line @ http://www.cityofws.org/departments/police</p><p>“Eyewitness Testimony” in The Encyclopedia of American Law and Criminal Justice. Edited by David Schultz. New York: Facts on File, Inc, 2012</p><p>“August Vollmer” in Encyclopedia of Criminology. Edited by Richard Wright and. J. Mitchell Miller. New York: Routledge, 2005.</p><p>“O.W. Wilson” in Encyclopedia of Criminology. Edited by Richard Wright and. J. Mitchell Miller. New York: Routledge, 2005.</p><p>“RICO” in Encyclopedia of American Conspiracy Theories. Edited by Peter Knight. Santa Barbara, Ca: ABC-CLIO Publishers: 2003 </p><p>“Alan Burg” in Encyclopedia of American Conspiracy Theories. Edited by Peter Knight. Santa Barbara, Ca: ABC-CLIO Publishers: 2003 </p><p>“The Death of Vincent Foster Jr.” in Encyclopedia of American Conspiracy Theories. Edited by Peter Knight. Santa Barbara, Ca: ABC-CLIO Publishers: 2003 </p><p>“Crime on Campus: A Survey of Space Users.” Crime Prevention and Community Safety: An International Journal Vol 3 n 4 (Fall 2001): 33-46. (with Matthew B. Robinson)</p><p>“Levels of Software Adoption by City Police Agencies”. in Criminal Justice Technology in the 21 st Century, pp 65-82. Edited by Laura J. Moriarty and David L. Carter. Springfield, Il: Charles C. Thomas Publisher: 1998.</p><p>“Gang Membership: Opportunity, Poverty, and Rebelliousness.” South African Journal of Criminology Vol 10 no 2 (1997):1-8. (with James Houston)</p><p>“A Planned Change Perspective in Community Policing” National Institute of Justice, Community Policing Consortium (1997) http://www.commuitypolicing.org/publications (with Michael L. Barker)</p><p>"The Computerization of the Police: Fitting Technology to Style." Police Computer Review Vol 4 no 2. (1995): 17-21.</p><p>"California's Agencies on Computer's Cutting Edge." The Peace Officers Research Association of California's Vol 26 no. 8 (1994): 21. "Cross-Deputization in Indian Country." Police Studies Vol 16 no. 4 (Winter 1993): 157-66. (with Michael L. Barker).</p><p>"A Perspective on Determinate Sentencing," Criminal Justice Policy Review Vol 4 no. 3 (Fall 93): 201-13. (with M.G. Neithercutt and B.G. Carmichael).</p><p>PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Conference Papers:</p><p>“The 1967 Winston-Salem Riots: Lessons from the Past” Feb 2017, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association</p><p>“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2016, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association</p><p>“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2015, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association</p><p>“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2014, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.</p><p>“Criminal Justice Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2013, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.</p><p>“Criminal Justice Graduate Programs in NC Roundtable” Feb 2012, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.</p><p>“Criminal Justice Graduate Programs in NC” Feb 2011, Raleigh, NC. NC Criminal Justice Association.</p><p>“Implications of North Carolina’s Law Enforcement K-9 Policies” March 2005 Chicago, IL, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences</p><p>“K-9 Units in North Carolina City Police Agencies” Sept 2004 Southern Criminal Justice Association</p><p>“K-9 Units in North Carolina Sheriff Offices” (With Bill Cassie) Sept 2003 Southern Criminal Justice Association</p><p>“K-9 Units in North Carolina Police” (With Bill Cassie) Sept 1999 Southern Criminal Justice Association</p><p>“Internet Cheating in Academia “(with Bill Cassie) and AStudent=s Perception of Campus Crime” (with Matt Robinson) Sept 1998 Southern Criminal Justice Association</p><p>“Career Paths of North Carolina Police Chief” (with Chris Laws) and Roundtable on AStudent Participation in Criminal Justice Conferences” Sept 1997 Southern Criminal Justice Association</p><p>"Diffusion of Innovation and Law Enforcement: The Computerization of Police." Mar 10 1994. Boston, MA. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.</p><p>"The Police and Diffusion of Innovation: Computerization of Police." Oct 29 1993. Phoenix, AZ. American Society of Criminology.</p><p>"Robbery Offenders and Court Dispositions." Oct 93. Charleston, SC. Southern Criminal Justice Association.</p><p>"Cross-Deputization in Indian Country." March 93. Kansas City, MO. American Criminal Justice Society. </p><p>"The Computerization of Police: Fitting Technology to Style." Nov 92. New Orleans, LA. American Society of Criminology.</p><p>Southern Criminal Justice Association. Oct 92. Session chairperson and discussant.</p><p>"Community Policing: Implementation and Planning" American Society of Criminology (San Francisco), 1991</p><p>"A Planned Changed Perspective in Community Policing." Hindelang Research Colloquium (Albany, NY), 1991.</p><p>"Robbery in a System Context." (with Marc Neithercutt) Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators (Los Angeles), 1988.</p><p>Professional Organizations:</p><p>Retired Peace Officers Association of California. Southern Criminal Justice Association. American Criminal Justice Society. North Carolina Criminal Justice Association 2nd Vice President – 2015-2016 President 2012-2013 1st Vice President 2011-2012 2nd Vice Present: 2009-2011 Board Member: 2008-2009 President: 2001-2002 Vice-President: 2000-2001 Professional Service:</p><p>Member: North Carolina Education and Training Standards Commission Member: Higher Education for Law Enforcement Officers</p><p>Chair, North Carolina Education and Training Standards Commission’s Program Evaluation Committee</p><p>Police K9 Seminar, in cooperation with the North Carolina Justice Academy-West Campus: May 2003</p><p>Police K9 Seminar, in cooperation with the North Carolina Justice Academy-West Campus: Feb 2001</p><p>Member: City of Forest City, Forest City (NC) Police Department Sergeant Promotion Board Spring 2014 Fall 2012 Spring 2009</p><p>Member: City of Hickory, Hickory Police Department Promotion Board Spring 2008 Spring 2007 Fall 2006 Spring 2005</p><p>University/Department Service:</p><p>Member: University search committee: Associate-Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Compliance 2013-2014</p><p>Chair: Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology Planning Committee 2004- 2006</p><p>Chair: Criminal Justice Search Committee 2013, 2010, 2008, 2006-2007 2005</p><p>Member: PS/CJ Chair Search Committee 2006-2007</p><p>Member: NC Criminal Justice Education and Standards Commission: Program (Higher Education) Evaluation Committee 2003-Present</p><p>Member: College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Committee 2002-2004</p><p>Faculty Advisor: ASU Jujitsu Club, 2008-2014</p><p>Faculty Advisor: Forensic Science Club, 2000-2004 Faculty Advisor: Student Veterans Association 1993-2000 (Winner of "Best New Student Organization: 1994-95")</p><p>Awards/Nominations</p><p>Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2016-2017” for the College of Arts and Sciences </p><p>Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2015-2016” for the College of Arts and Sciences </p><p>Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2011-2012” for the College of Arts and Sciences </p><p>Nominated “Jimmy Smith’s ASU Outstanding Service Award” 2010</p><p>North Carolina Outstanding Criminal Justice Educator award 2008, NC Criminal Justice Association</p><p>Nominated “Teacher of the Year: 2006-2007 for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association</p><p>Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2005-2006" for the College of Arts and Sciences </p><p>Advisor of the Year: 2000-2001 College of Arts and Sciences</p><p>Teacher of the Year: 1996-97 for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association</p><p>Nominated "Advisor of the Year: 2002-2003" for the College of Arts and Sciences </p><p>Nominated "Teacher of the Year: 1994-95" for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association</p><p>Nominated "Teacher of the Year: 1998-99" for the College of Arts and Sciences by the ASU Student Government Association</p>