CURRICULUM VITAE
James Burfeind
Department of Sociology
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana 59812
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (1984), Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Specializations in Criminology and Urban Sociology. Dissertation: Juvenile Delinquency and the Family: An Interactional View.
Master of Urban Studies (1981), Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Specialization in Criminology.
Bachelor of Arts (1975, magna cum laude), Moorhead State College, Moorhead, Minnesota. Major in Sociology and Criminal Justice, minor in Political Science
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
Professor of Sociology, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 2004-present.
Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 1991-2004.
Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, 1988-1991.
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, 1984-1988.
Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences, Concordia College, Portland, OR, Spring 1981.
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Justice System, Sociology of Corrections, Criminological Theory
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Sociology, Sociology and Social Policy, Deviance, Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Readings in Delinquency, Readings in Criminology, Delinquency Prevention, Issues in Delinquency, Causes of Delinquency, White-Collar Crime, Sociology of Law, Criminological Theory, Cross-Cultural Criminology, Rural Crime, Criminal Justice System, Juvenile Justice System, Sociology of Law Enforcement, Criminal Adjudication, Predisposition Report Writing, Probation and Parole, Sociology of Corrections, Sociology Internship.
SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH
Publications
· Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach (2nd edition). James W. Burfeind and Dawn R. Jeglum Bartusch. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. 2011.
· Juvenile Delinquency: An Integrated Approach. James W. Burfeind and Dawn R. Jeglum Bartusch. Jones and Bartlett Publishers. 2006.
· Crime and Justice in Two Societies: Japan and the United States. Ted D. Westermann and James W. Burfeind. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company. 1991.
Commissioned Book Reviews
· Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology. 2007. Jeanne H. Ballantine and Keith A. Roberts. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
· Criminological Theory: Past to Present – Essential Readings. Francis T. Cullen and Robert Agnew. 1999. Los Angeles, CA: Roxbury Press. Reviewed March 2001.
· Juvenile Delinquency: Readings. Joseph G. Weis, Robert D. Crutchfield, and George S. Bridges (editors). 1996. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press. Reviewed May 1998.
· Juvenile Delinquency: Concepts and Control (5th edition). Robert C. Trojanowicz and Merry Morash. 1992. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Reviewed August 1997.
· Sociology: A Global Perspective. Joan Ferrante. 1992. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company. Reviewed February 1992.
Technical Reports
· “Assessing the Mechanisms that Contribute to Disproportionate Minority Contact in Montana’s Juvenile Justice Systems.” Dusten Hollist, Jacob Coolidge, Wes Delano, Ian Greenwood, Mike King, Tyson McLean, Patrick McKay, Chuck Harris, James Burfeind, and Dan Doyle. Social Science Research Laboratory, University of Montana. August, 2012.
· “An Item Analysis of the Eligibility Assessment Form Used by the Pretrial Supervision Program.” James Burfeind, Chuck Harris, Dusten Hollist, Sean Ray, Sara Rasch, and Amanda Taylor. Department of Sociology and the Social Science Research Laboratory. University of Montana. January 2012.
· “Chemical Dependency Treatment and Sex Offender Programming in Montana State Prison: An Analysis of the Impact of Treatment on Inmate Misconduct and Recidivism.” Dusten R. Hollist, James W. Burfeind, Daniel P. Doyle, and others. University of Montana. June, 2004.
· “Medicine Wheel and Anger Management Treatment in Montana Women’s Prison: An Analysis of the Impact of Treatment on Inmate Misconduct and Recidivism.” Dusten R. Hollist, James W. Burfeind, Daniel P. Doyle, and others. University of Montana. June, 2004.
· “An Evaluation of the Missoula City-County D.A.R.E.® Program: A Report on the Findings.” James W. Burfeind and Dennis K. Bowker. July 15, 1996. “Key Findings From the Missoula City-County D.A.R.E.® Program Evaluation.” James W. Burfeind and Dennis K. Bowker. University of Montana. September 1996.
· "The University of Montana Sexual Victimization Survey: Report on Findings." Daniel P. Doyle and James W. Burfeind. University of Montana. February 1994.
Grant Funded Research
· “Analysis of Montana State Prison and Montana Women’s Prison Treatment Programs.” Dusten R. Hollist, James W. Burfeind, and Daniel P. Doyle. $22,787. 2004.
· “Japan - U.S.A. Comparative Study of the Community Role Concerning Public Health and Social Welfare,” Japan Ministry of Education, Science, and Sport, Toyo University, Department of Sociology. $5,000 travel grant. 1999.
· “Evaluation of Hunter Education Programs.” James W. Burfeind and Daniel P. Doyle. Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Funding for two different graduate research assistantships: $15,000 each. 1997-1998 and 1998-1999.
· "Evaluation of the Missoula City-County D.A.R.E.® Program." James W. Burfeind and Dennis Bowker. Funded by the Missoula City Police Department and the Missoula County Sheriff's Department: $6,832. 1995-1996.
· "The University of Montana Sexual Assault Survey." Co-investigators: Daniel P. Doyle and James W. Burfeind; Janis Cooper, Research Assistant. Sponsored by the Montana Board of Crime Control, Associated Students of The University of Montana, UM Division of Student Affairs, UM Department of Athletics, UM Department of Campus Safety, and Panhellenic/Interfraternity Councils: $13,500. 1992.
· "Criminal Justice in Two Societies: The Effects of Culture on Criminal Justice in Japan and the United States." Ted D. Westermann and James W. Burfeind. Valparaiso University Summer Research Grant: $2,100. 1988.
Presentations
· “Roundtable with Experienced Department Chairs.” Chairs Workshop, Faculty Development Office. University of Montana. March 2011.
· “Transformation of Juvenile Justice Philosophy and Practice.” Presentation before the Law and Justice Interim Committee, a Montana State legislative committee, November 2007.
· “Evaluation of Four Prison Treatment Programs.” Dusten Hollist, Dan Doyle, and James W. Burfeind. Department of Corrections Advisory Council. October 2004.
· “The Concept of Prevention: An Evaluation of the Missoula City-County D.A.R.E.® Program.” James W. Burfeind. Presented before the State D.A.R.E.® Meeting. October 1997.
· “An Evaluation of the Missoula City-County D.A.R.E.® Program: Preliminary Findings.” James W. Burfeind and Dennis K. Bowker. Presented before an invited audience of law enforcement, school, and governmental leaders. Coordinated by the Missoula City Police Department. April 1996.
· “Sexual Assault Victimization Survey.” James W. Burfeind and Daniel P. Doyle. Sexual Assault: Developing Prevention Programs That Work. A Conference presented by University of Montana Council on Sexual Assault. October 1995.
· "The University of Montana Sexual Victimization Survey: Report on Findings." James W. Burfeind and Daniel P. Doyle. Philosophy Forum–a panel presentation with Jacquelyn W. White, March 1994.
· ‘Patterns of Sexual Assault at a University Campus." James W. Burfeind, Daniel P. Doyle, and Janis Cooper. Presentation at the American Criminological Society meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 1992.
· "The University of Montana Sexual Victimization Survey: Preliminary Findings." James W. Burfeind, Daniel P. Doyle, and Janis Cooper. The University of Montana News Conference, September 1992.
· "A Comparative Look at Juvenile Delinquency in Japan and the United States." James W. Burfeind and Ted D. Westermann. Presented at the American Society of Criminology meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 1991.
· "The Cultural Context of Crime Control in Two Societies: Japan and the United States." James W. Burfeind and Ted D. Westermann. Presented at the Northwest Anthropological Conference, Missoula, MT, March 1991.
· "Considering 'What Works' in Japan: Observations on Comparing and Appropriating Correctional Practices." James W. Burfeind and Ted D. Westermann. Presented at the Pacific Sociological Association meeting, Spokane, WA, April 1990.
· "The Cultural Context of the Criminal Sanction: Sentencing in Japan and the United States." James W. Burfeind and Ted D. Westermann. Presented at the Pacific Sociological Association meeting, Reno, NV, April 1989.
· "Criminal Adjudication in Japan and the United States: A Comparison." James W. Burfeind and Ted D. Westermann. Presented at the American Society of Criminology meeting, Chicago, IL, November 1988.
· "Crime in Two Societies: Cultural Influences on Criminal Behavior in Japan and the United States." Ted D. Westermann and James W. Burfeind. Presented at the American Society of Criminology meeting, Chicago, IL, November 1988.
· "The Role of the Family in Delinquency Causation: A Consideration of Variable Interaction." James W. Burfeind. Presented at the Pacific Sociological Association meeting, Las Vegas, NV, April 1988.
· "Criminal Law in Two Societies: The Effects of Culture on Criminal Law in Japan and the United States." Ted D. Westermann and James W. Burfeind. Presented at the Midwest Criminal Justice Association meeting, Chicago, IL, October 1987.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
· Treatment Director, The Next Door, Inc., Hood River, OR. With the Executive Director, I administered a private social service agency for delinquent youth and their families. Programs included a residential theraputic center for boys, an intensive family counseling program, three semi-secure shelter homes, and a school monitoring program. 1981-1983.
· Group Home Parent, Queen Louise Home for Children, Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, USVI. My wife and I provided a family-like environment for abandoned, neglected, and abused children (Black and Hispanic). 1980-1981.
· Probation and Parole Officer, Scott County Court Services, Shakopee, MN. I was responsible for juvenile and adult probation and parole supervision, counseling, presentence investigations, social history reports, and alcohol assessments. 1975-1977.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
· Missoula Correctional Services, Board of Directors, a private nonprofit community corrections agency, 1993-present.
· Criminal Intelligence Advisory Council, Montana State Department of Justice, 2009-present.
· Screening Committee, Intensive Supervision Probation, Montana Department of Corrections, 2011-Present.
· “Heart of Steele”: The Heart of Steele Committee developed a fund-raising campaign to sell pins and raffle tickets (with prizes donated by local businesses) with proceeds going to the Joanne Steele Benefit Fund. Joanne Steel was the UM Women’s Golf coach who received a heart transplant in September 2006. The campaign raised over $40,000 to benefit the Steele family. Spring, 2006-Fall, 2006.
· Peace Officers Standards and Training Advisory Council (POST), State of Montana, Montana Board of Crime Control, 1999-2005.
· Citizens’ Review Committee, City of Missoula, a Mayor-appointed, council-approved committee to review police planning, policy, and procedures associated with the events of the Hells Angels’ World Wide Run that occurred in Missoula in July 2000. The committee report was released on December 1, 2000.
· Christian Haven Homes, Board of Directors, a private nonprofit residential facility for delinquent youth in Wheatfield, Indiana, 1986-1988.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
· Social Science Research Lab, Director, University of Montana, 2002-present.
· Academic Advisor, Department of Sociology, University of Montana, 1988-present.
· Pre-Law Advising Committee, University of Montana, 1994-present.
· Application Review Committee. Secondary Education Program, Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Science, University of Montana. 2011- present.
· Professional Education Council, Representative from the College of Humanities and Sciences. Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Science, University of Montana. 2012- present.
· Co-Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Montana. Spring, 2010-2013.
· Graduation Committee, University of Montana, 2004-2012.
· Marshal, Graduation Ceremony, University of Montana, 2004-2012.
· Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Team, University of Montana, 2011-2012.
· Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Montana. 2005-2008.
· First Year Experience Committee, University of Montana, 2003-2008.
· Social Science Subcommittee, ASCRC, University of Montana, 1997-2007.
· Acting Chair, Department of Sociology (UM), Summers of 1995-2005, Spring 1995.
· Montana VISTA ALIVE Advisory Committee, University of Montana, 2002-2005.
· Task Force on General Education, University of Montana, 2003-2004.
· Health Science and Human Service Planning Cluster, University of Montana, 2001-2003.
· Search Committee for Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Montana, 1999-2000.
· Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects, University of Montana, 1989-1998.
· University Council on Sexual Assault, University of Montana, 1993-1996, Co-Chair 1994-1995.
· Asian Studies Committee, University of Montana, 1988-1995.
· Faculty Senate, University of Montana, 1992-1994.
· Library and Archives Committee, University of Montana, 1990-1993, Chair 1992-1993.
· Campus Security Review Task Force, University of Montana, 1992-1993.
· Committee on Creative Work and Research, Valparaiso University, 1986-1988.
· Committee on Scholarship and Advising, Valparaiso University, 1985-1988.
· Gerontology Committee, Chair, Valparaiso University, 1987-1988.
· Pre-Law Advisory Committee, Valparaiso University, 1987-1988.
· Academic Advisor, Valparaiso University, 1985-1988.
AWARDS
· Most Inspirational Teacher Award, University of Montana, May 2009.
· Sabbatical Award, University of Montana, Spring 1999; Fall 2008.
· Merit Award in Teaching, University of Montana, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007 (Teaching and Scholarship), 2011.
· Promoted to Full Professor, 2004.
· Tenure, University of Montana, 1993.
· Promotion to Associate Professor, University of Montana, 1991.
February 18, 2014
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