Assistant Professor (Tenure and rank advancement granted March 2008,
effective July 2008)
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Southern Utah University
351 W. Center Street
Cedar City, UT 84720
Telephone (Home): (435) 865-1528
Telephone (Office): (435) 586-5410
FAX:
(435) 586-1903
e-mail:
franklinc@suu.edu – work
Web:
http://www.suu.edu/faculty/franklinc/
Duties – Teach an average of 12 credit hours each semester in undergraduate criminal justice courses or up to 9 credit hours each semester of a combination of graduate and undergraduate hours. Carry out committee and/or special assignments upon the request of the Department Chair or Dean of the College. Actively participate in curriculum development at both undergraduate and graduate level. Attend staff meetings for purposes of curriculum development, procedures, schedules, dissemination of information and evaluation. Make recommendations for equipment, texts, audio-visual materials, reference materials, etc., to support program instruction. Advise criminal justice students, pre-law students, and graduate students. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Juris Doctor (1989) University of Oklahoma College of Law (Norman)
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement Administration (1986) University of Oklahoma (Norman)
Certificate - Police Science (1985) Oklahoma State University (Oklahoma City)
Graduate Study in Public Administration, University of Oklahoma (Norman)
Scholarly Awards
Outstanding Educator (SUU), 2004-2005
Publications
Books
The Police Officer's Guide to Civil Liability, Charles Thomas Publishing, 1993, 2nd Ed. 2006
Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional, CRC Press, 1999
Investigator’s Guide to Computer Crime, Charles Thomas Publishing, 2006
Public Policy Initiatives: Understanding the Social, Political and Legal Impact, Southwind Academic Press, 2006
Criminal Law: State and Federal Perspectives, Linus
books, 2008
Litigation and Civil Practice, Southwind Academic
Press, 1995
The Appellate Process, Southwind Academic Press, 2001
Periodicals
Journal of Law & Education, “Liability Issues Arising from Spectator Injuries: A Look at Potential Institutional Liability for Violent Fan Behavior.” Fall 2007.
Academic Exchange Extra, “Fundamentals of Curriculum Development for Expansion to a Model Courtroom Laboratory,” Sept. 2005.
Academy of Forensic Computing, Cybercrime Quarterly, “Identifying Potential Hotspots for Cyber-stalking.” Oct. 2004.
Altman & Weil Report to Legal Management, “The Electronic Trespass: Effective Prevention Schemes that Meet Ethical Standards Under ABA Guidelines”, Sept. 2004
Police Journal, “Covert Operations as White Collar Investigative Tools,” May 2003.
Public Management, “Hiring Practices: The Next Battle Ground for Diversity Litigation.” Sept. 2001.
Computer Law Journal (Univ. Southern Calif.), “Computer Software Copyright Protection: Infringement and Eleventh Amendment Immunity” Summer 1989
Mutual Assurance Group/Oklahoma Municipal League, “Police Pursuit Driving Policy: An Analysis and Review” Summer 1990
Altman & Weil Report to Legal Management, “Local Area Networks in the Law Office”, Winter 1987
Altman & Weil Report to Legal Management, “Multi-tasking Your PC”, Spring 1989
Municipal Counselor and Managers Newsletter, “Changes in Civil Rights Litigation: A Look at Current Law”, July 1994
Oklahoma Criminal Defense Association Journal, “Interrogations, Interviews & Miranda: When the Police Cross the Line”, August 1996
Oklahoma Criminal Defense Bar, “Vehicle Searches: Gaining Occupant Permission After the Stop is Over”
Police Product News, “Go That Extra Mile With Foot Patrol”, October 1984
Police Marksman, “Traffic Stops and Vans”, Summer 1986
Police Digest, “High Profile Stops”, October 1986
Campus Law Enforcement Journal, “Major Event Security”, Winter 1985
Others available upon request.
Education Administration
Dean, Cloud County Community College, July 1997 to present
Duties – Provide leadership in curriculum development, academic governance, planning, budgeting, and orderly cost control management. Supervise faculty, staff, and support personnel. Develop and implement in-service training for adjunct faculty. Direct academic program review. Enhance student learning through effective use of college resources, including personnel, facilities, equipment, and community resources. Direct new Online Learning programs, including accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Advise VP of Academic Affairs on policy, budget, and institutional effectiveness. Serve on standing committees for Technology and Long Range Planning. Other duties as assigned.
Program Director, Moore-Norman Vocational College, (Norman, OK), 1992-94
Duties – Design and implement new Paralegal Studies program. Seek (and achieve) full accreditation from state, regional, and professional accrediting agencies. Curriculum development. Supervise adjunct instructors.
Instructor - Professor
Adjunct Professor, Washburn University (Topeka, KS), 2000-present
Duties – I teach both graduate and undergraduate level courses in computer and technology crime. I also coordinate upper division classes offered at the Cloud County Community College campus and teach selected courses.
Adjunct Professor, Rose State College (Midwest City, OK), 1994-1997
Duties – Teach 6 to 12 hours per semester, curriculum development, assist Dean and supervisors as needed, and serve on committees.
Instructor in Paralegal Studies, City College (Norman, OK), 1990-1992
Duties – Teach 6 to 12 hours per semester, curriculum development, assist Dean and supervisors as needed, and serve on committees.
Adjunct Professor, University of Oklahoma - College of Law - Sp 1995 & Summer 1996
Duties – Teach Legal Research, Torts, and Constitutional Law
Guest Lecturer, University of Oklahoma - Law Enforcement Program - Sp 1989
Legal/Attorney
Franklin, Baumgardner & Vandiver, LLC: May 1989- July 1, 1997 (Partner)
Duties – Provide legal service with an emphasis in criminal law, procedure, defense, and related areas. Provide indigent defense (under contract with state) for 4 counties in southern Oklahoma.
Prosecutor - Cleveland County District Attorney's Office: Feb. 1988-May 1989
Duties – Prosecute criminal cases, assist other personnel, represent the interest of the state in all legal matters involving the county.
Law Clerk to Judge Hez Bussy - Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals: Jan. 1987-Feb 1988
Duties – Review lower court orders and judgments, write internal memos and opinions, assist supervising judge to write opinions.
Graduate Assistant, University of Oklahoma: February 1986 - May 1989
Duties – Assist professor with research, class material, and curriculum development; serve as peer-tutor for lower level students.
Law Enforcement
Police Officer
University of Oklahoma Police Department: 1976-78 and 1984-86
Duties – Police Officer (1984-86), provide traditional law enforcement services; Community Service Officer (1976-78), police communications officer, assist police officers in various task, and other duties as assigned.
Norman Police Department, Norman, OK: 1978-79
Duties – Police dispatcher.
Oklahoma City Police Department: 1979-84
Duties – Police officer. Duties included patrol, traffic, detective, covert operations, and administrative assistant.
Consultant/Expert
Yale University & Yale
University Police, retained expert on police procedure, 1984
Garvin County (OK) Sheriff's Department, retained expert on police procedure,
1996-97
Jack Tracy, Attorney at Law, Purcell, Oklahoma, retained expert on police
procedure, 1997-2003
Distinguished Educator, Southern Utah University (2005)
Who's Who Among American Scholars (2002)
Outstanding Faculty, National Criminal Justice Student Assoc. (2001)
College of Law Alumni Award (1988)
Governor's Award for Academic Excellence (1988)
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Award of Merit (1988)
Nathan Burkan Writing Competition (1st Place - 1988)
Computer Law Journal Writing Competition (National 4th Place 1988)
Who's Who Among American Authors (1987)
Presidential Award of Honor (1986) Oklahoma Reserve Law Officers Association
Memberships
American
Society of Criminology
Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences
Western
Society of Criminology
American Society of Law
Enforcement Trainers
American Bar Association
Oklahoma Bar Association
Supreme Court of the
United States Bar Association