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VITA
James B. Wells
November, 2019
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
University Office Address: Department of Criminal Justice & Police Studies
School of Justice Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 40475-3131
Direct Office: 859-622-1158
E-mail: [email protected]
2. ACADEMIC POSITIONS
4/2000 – Present Professor of Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University
Primary Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate criminal justice-related classes;
perform scholarly research; perform university, community and professional service.
1/1995 - 2009 Director, Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research, Eastern Kentucky
University
Primary Duties: Conduct funded research pertaining to performing evaluation services for
various local, state, federal and private agencies; conduct funded and non-funded
research specializing in improving instructional techniques in criminal justice academic
and training environments; serve as statistical/computer consultant; instructor for the
Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy.
1/1995 – 3/2000 Associate Professor of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies, Eastern Kentucky
University
Primary Duties: Taught undergraduate and graduate criminal justice-related
classes; designed and developed electronic presentations of lecture material for
each of the above courses; planed, designed and developed computer-
assisted instruction (drill-and-practice & tutorial) modules used to supplement
instruction presented in each of the above classes; performed scholarly research;
performed university, community and professional service. 9/1990 – 12/1994 Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, North Georgia College & State University
Primary Duties: Taught undergraduate and graduate criminal justice-related
classes; paned, designed and developed computer-assisted instruction modules
used to supplement instruction presented in each of the above classes.
Conducted both funded and nonfunded research specializing in improving
instructional
techniques in social science academic and training environments; performed
university, community and professional service. 6/1988 – 9/1990 Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Educational Research, Georgia State University
Primary Duties: Provided direction and assistance to university faculty and
graduate students on experimental design, survey techniques, data recording,
sampling methods, computer programming in statistical packages, mainframe
operating systems, and statistical analysis and interpretation.
6/1988 – 9/1990 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Foundations, Georgia State
University
Primary Duties: Taught undergraduate criminal justice related classes; planned,
designed and developed computer-assisted instruction modules used to
supplement instruction presented in class. Served as a consultant in providing
assistance to the Department: designed surveys and assisted with data analysis for Probation Staff Task Analysis, Georgia Department of Corrections;
consultant and project director in N.I.C. funded technical assistance grant
evaluating extent multimedia instruction can be utilized in training correctional
supervisors and managers.
9/1984 – 3/1985 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Criminal Justice, Georgia State University
Primary Duties: Served as corrections training advisor to the Georgia Peace
Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council; contributed skills in helping to
develop a state-wide correctional training program using task analyses
developed and scored upon by actual correctional practitioners.
3. OTHER POSITIONS
2003 – Present Commonwealth Research Consulting, Inc., Lexington, KY
Primary Duties: President and Principal Investigator that is responsible for the planning,
administration, and management of research projects conducted for the justice and safety field.
1985 – 1988 Criminal Justice Planner, Rosser Fabrap International, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Primary Duties: Provided direction and supervision for criminal justice planning projects
and programs; performed complex analyses of inmate populations involving data
gathering, coding, programming, statistical analysis and interpretation; served as team
leader on adult institution profile projects and assisted in determining future program
needs; performed operational research and staffing analyses of criminal justice agencies
and verified compliance with policies and procedures. Training Director for Criminal
Justice Division: scheduled, prepared and implemented training.
1981 – 1983 Correctional Officer, Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, Lucasville, Ohio
Primary Duties: Correctional Officer responsible for the security, custody and control of
inmates at a maximum security prison.
1982 – 1984 Platoon Leader, 447th Military Police Company, USAR Center, Columbus, Ohio Primary Duties: Military Police Officer/Cadet in Physical Security Company assigned to
the Rapid Deployment Force.
4. EDUCATION
8/15/15 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Richmond, KY
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Bluegrass Writing Studio, thesis in-progress. Current G.P.A. 4.0.
9/86-8/93 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ph.D. degree specializing in research, measurement, statistics
and computer-based education. G.P.A. 4.0.
9/84-3/86 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice. G.P.A. 4.0
6/81-6/84 OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude. G.P.A. 3.94.
6/76-9/78 ATLANTA AREA TECHNICAL SCHOOL, Atlanta, Georgia.
One-year program certificates: cabinetmaking and carpentry. G.P.A. 4.0.
6/75-3/76 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia.
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice with Honors, 1981.
9/74-6/75 GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, Georgia.
Dean's list all quarters.
5. HONORS
Nominated for High-Impact Practice Teaching Award, 2018
Nominated for Faculty Innovation in Teaching Award , 2018
Nominated for Distinguished Educational Leader Award, 2014
Nominated for EKU Golden Apple Teaching Award, 2013, 2014
Nominated for Golden Key International Honor Society Advisor of the Year Award, 2014
Nominated for EKU Critical Thinking Teacher of the Year, 2011
Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, Faculty Honorary Member, 2011
Golden Key International Honor Society, Honorary Member, 2006
Distance Learning Academy, Certificate of Completion, February, 2006
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 1988
Honor Award for Outstanding Service, Graduate 1986
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, 1984
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1984
ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate, 1984
Outstanding Scholarship Award, Mortar Board Honor Society, 1981
6. AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Harassment & Discrimination Prevention, Certificate, December 5, 2018
Recipient of the High-Impact Practice Teaching Award, 2018
Presidential Fellows Travel Award, September 26, 2017
EEO Laws & Discrimination Prevention for Higher Ed, Certificate, August 2017
Presidential Fellows Travel Award, May 9, 2017
Unlawful Harassment Prevention for Higher Education Faculty, Certificate, January 2017
Recipient of the 2016 Advisor Professional Development Scholarship, Golden Key Honor Society, August 11, 2016
Presidential Fellows Travel Award, January 26, 2016
Mentoring Workshop, November 7, 2015
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, Basic Course, August, 2015
CITI - Social & Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, August, 2015
Outstanding Mentor Award, College of Justice & Safety, April, 2015
Alpha Phi Sigma Advisor Grant Award, December, 2014
Outstanding Advisor Achievement Award, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, Epsilon Chapter, 2014
Golden Apple Teaching Award, College of Justice & Safety, 2014
School of Justice Studies Distinguished Faculty Award, March 2014
Golden Key International Honor Society 2014 International Summit Travel Grant Award, March 2014
EEO Laws & Discrimination Prevention for Higher Ed, Certificate, January 2014
Title IX Awareness & Violence Prevention for Faculty & Staff, Certificate, January 2014
Unlawful Harassment Prevention for Higher Education Faculty, Certificate, January 2014
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, Basic Course, January, 2012
Outstanding Excellence in Service Certificate, FMC Lexington, April, 2012
Human Subject Assurance Online Training, Module 1, 2 and 3, April, 2011
Graduate Faculty Status, Western Kentucky University, April, 2009
Graduate Faculty Status, University of Louisville, September, 2008
Certificate of Completion, Distance Learning Academy, Eastern Kentucky University, February, 2006
Human Participant Protections Education for Research Completion Certificate, U.S. N.I.H., April 2005
College of Justice & Safety Juvenile Justice Fellow, Fall 2000, Spring 01, Fall 2001, Spring 2003, Fall 2003
Certificate of Commendation, Ad Hoc Committee on Promotion & Tenure, Kentucky University, February, 2003
Outstanding Service to Kentucky Teen Court, 1997-1998
Graduate Faculty Status, Eastern Kentucky University, January, 1995
Outstanding Dissertation Award, 1994
(Competitive) Dissertation Grant Award, 1992
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, 1991
SGA Academic Affairs and Honor Society Council Excellence in Academics Award, 1991
The General Creighton W. Abrams Army Scholarship Award, 1984
The Army ROTC Cadet Decoration Award, 1984
The American Legion Award for Academic Excellence, 1984
American Defense Preparedness Association Award, 1984
ROTC Distinguished Military Student Award, 1983
Parachutist Badge, Airborne School, 1983
Outstanding Soldier, Basic Training Company, 1982
7. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Corrections, juvenile justice, statistics, mixed-methods research, evaluation research, instrument development and
validation, creative writing
8. COURSES TAUGHT
Eastern Kentucky University
Spring 1995
Two sections of COR 308 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 388 (Research in Corrections)
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data – Evening Course)
Summer 1995
CRJ 888 (Research Methods in Criminal Justice)
Fall 1995
COR 388 (Research in Corrections – Evening/Satellite Distance Learning Course)
COR 308 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data)
Spring 1996
COR 388 (Research in Corrections)
COR 308 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data – Evening Course)
Fall 1996
COR 300 (Correctional Data Management)
COR 308 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data)
Spring 1997
COR 300 (Correctional Data Management)
COR 388 (Research in Corrections – Evening/Satellite Distance Learning Course)
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data – Evening Course)
Summer 1997
COR 300 (Correctional Data Management – took over course mid-term when original instructor was unable to
finish)
Fall 1997
Two sections of COR 300 (Correctional Data Management)
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data – Evening Course)
Spring 1998
Two sections of COR 300 (Correctional Data Management)
COR 475 Applied Research Practicum
Fall 1998
COR 300 (Correctional Data Management)
COR 388 (Research in Corrections – Evening/Satellite Distance Learning Course)
COR 475 Applied Research Practicum
Spring 1999
COR 300 (Correctional Data Management – Evening Course)
COR 388 (Research in Corrections)
Fall 1999
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data – Evening Course)
Spring 2000
COR 490 (Senior Seminar)
Fall 2000
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data – Evening Course)
Spring 2001
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Fall 2001
CRJ 808 (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data – Evening Course)
Spring 2002
Served as interim chair of department
Fall 2002
On sabbatical
Spring 2003
COR 808 (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
Summer 2003
COR 818 (Research in Corrections & Juvenile Justice)
Fall 2003
COR 808 (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
Spring 2004
COR 490 (Senior Seminar)
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
Spring 2005
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
Fall 2005
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 818 – Online (Research in Correctional & Juvenile Justice)
Spring 2006
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 808 (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
Fall 2006
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 388 (Research in Corrections)
Spring 2007
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 388 (Research in Corrections)
Summer 2007
COR 388 – Online (Research in Corrections)
Fall 2007
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 818 (Research in Correctional & Juvenile Justice)
Independent Study (COR 460)
Fall 2007 (Worked with undergraduate student Carl Griffith to design study and collect data on Kentucky Dept. of
Corrections staff members’ perceptions of the reasons for employee turnover),
Spring 2008
COR 400 – Online (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 808 (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
Fall 2008
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 388 (Research in Corrections)
COR 388 – Online (Research in Corrections)
Spring 2009
COR 400 – Online (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 818 – Online (Research in Correctional & Juvenile Justice)
COR 808 – Online (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
Summer 2009
COR 388 – Online (Research in Criminal Justice)
Fall 2009
Sabbatical
COR 388 Online (Research in Corrections)
Spring 2010
COR 400 – Online (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 818 – Online (Research in Correctional & Juvenile Justice)
COR 808 – Online (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
COR 808 (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
Fall 2010
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Spring 2011
CRJ 400 – Online (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 818 – Online (Research in Correctional & Juvenile Justice)
COR 808 – Online (Analysis of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Data)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Fall 2011
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Spring 2012
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 808 – (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data)
COR 809 – Online (Program Evaluation & Policy Analysis)
Fall 2012
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Spring 2013
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 809 Online (Program Evaluation & Policy Analysis)
Fall 2013
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Spring 2014
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 808 – (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data)
COR 809 – Online (Program Evaluation & Policy Analysis)
Fall 2014
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
Spring 2015
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
Fall 2015
CRJ 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
Spring 2016
CRJ 808 – (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data)
Fall 2016
Sabbatical
Spring 2017
Sabbatical
Fall 2017
CRJ 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
Spring 2018
CRJ 808 – (Analysis of Criminal Justice Data)
Fall 2018
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 388W (Criminal Justice Research – Writing Intensive)
COR 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Spring 2019
COR 388 (Criminal Justice Research)
Fall 2019
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
COR 400 (Applied Criminal Justice Analysis)
9. PUBLICATIONS - ACADEMIC JOURNAL ARTICLES
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Lambert, E.G., Reeves, A. (under review). Correlates of
individual whistleblowing propensity among sworn staff in a city jail. Criminal
Justice Policy Review.
Wells, J.B. (accepted for publication). Preparation Room History. Collateral.
Lambert, E. G., Minor, K. I., Gordon, J., Wells, J. B., & Hogan, N. L. (2018).
Exploring the correlates of perceived job dangerousness among correctional staff at a
maximum security prison. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 29, 215-239.
Lambert, E. G., Hogan, N. L., Wells, J. B., & Minor, K. I. (2017).
Organizational trust and fear of injury and the correlates of organizational trust among
private correctional staff. Journal of Applied Security Research, 12, 337-355.
Lambert, E. G., Hogan, N. L., Wells, J. B., & Minor, K.I. (2017).
Organizational trust and fear of injury and the correlates of organizational trust among
private correctional staff. Journal of Applied Security Research, 12:3, 337-355.
Lambert, E. G., Minor, K. I., Wells, J. B., & Hogan, N. L. (2016). Social
support’s relationship to correctional staff job stress, job involvement, job satisfaction,
and organizational commitment. Social Science Journal, 53, 22-32.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., Lambert, E. G., & Tilley, J. L. (2016). A model of
turnover intent and turnover behavior among staff in juvenile corrections. Criminal
Justice and Behavior, 43, 1558-1579.
Lambert, E., Minor, K., Gordon, J., Wells, J., & Hogan, N. (2016). Exploring
the correlates of perceived job dangerousness among correctional staff at a maximum-
security prison. Criminal Justice Policy Review. Online First, retrieved from
http://tpj.sagepub.com/content/early/recent.
Lambert, E., Minor, K., Wells, J., & Hogan, N. (2015). Leave your job at work:
The possible antecedents of work-family conflict among correctional staff. The Prison
Journal, 95(1), 114-134.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Lambert, E.G., & Keller, P. (2014). Increasing morale:
Personal and work environment antecedents of job morale among staff in juvenile
corrections. Criminal Justice & Behavior, 41, 1308-1326.
Matz, A. Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2013). Predictors of turnover
intention among staff in juvenile correctional facilities: The relevance of job satisfaction
and organizational commitment. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 11(2).
Muscat, B., Owen, B., Pollock, J., Wells, J.B., Torres, S. (2011). Abuse on the
inside: Exploring incarcerated women’s experience with intimate partner violence.
International Perspectives in Victimology, 5, 63-71.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Angel, E., & Matz, A. (2011). Predictors of job
turnover among juvenile correctional facility staff. Criminal Justice Review 36(1), 58-75.
Minor, K.I., Dawson-Ewards, C., Wells, J.B., Griffith, C., & Angel, E. (2009).
Understanding staff perceptions of turnover in corrections. Professional Issues in
Criminal Justice 4(2), 43-57.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Matz, A.K., & Amato, N. (2009). Predictors
of job stress among staff in juvenile correctional facilities. Criminal Justice & Behavior,
36(3), 245-258.
Mooney, J., Minor, K. I., Wells, J. B., Leukefeld, C., Oser, C. B., & Tindall, M.
S. (2008). The relationship of stress, impulsivity, and beliefs to drug use severity in a
sample of women prison inmates. International Journal of Offender Therapy and
Comparative Criminology, 52, 686-697.
Lowe, N., Dawson-Edwards, C., Minor, K.I. & Wells, J.B. (2008).
Understanding the decision to pursue revocation of intensive supervision: A descriptive
survey of juvenile probation and aftercare officers. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation,
46(3/4), 137-170.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B., Angel E. (2008). Recidivism among juvenile
offenders following release from residential placements: Multivariate predictors and
gender differences. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 46(3/4),171-188.
Naber, P. A., May, D. C., Decker, S. H., Minor, K. I., & Wells, J. B. (2006).
Are there gangs in school? It depends on whom you ask. Journal of School Violence.
5(2), 53-72.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., & Stearman, K. (2006). A quasi-
experimental evaluation of a shock incarceration and aftercare program for juvenile
offenders. Youth Violence & Juvenile Justice, 4(3), 219-233
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Jones, B. (2004). Staff perceptions of the work
environment in juvenile group home settings: A study of social climate. Journal of
Offender Rehabilitation, 38(3), 17-30.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (2003). Recidivism among federal probationers:
Predicting sentence violations. Federal Probation, 67(1), 31-36.
Minor, K.I., Fox, J.W., & Wells, J.B. (2002). An analysis of interagency
communication patterns surrounding incidents of school crime. Journal of School
Violence, 1(4), 81-100.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Woofter, S.L., & Black-Dennis, K. (2000). The social
climate of juvenile institutions: Staff perceptions of work environment and the
relationship to demographic and other status characteristics. Journal of Juvenile Justice
and Detention Services, 15, 47-64.
Wells, J.B. & Morrison, L.A. (1999). Curriculum development for a university-
level computer applications course in corrections: A descriptive analysis. Journal of
Criminal Justice Education, 10(2), 263-276.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Soderstrom, I.R., Bingham, R., & Williamson, D.
(1999). Sentence completion and recidivism among juveniles referred to teen court.
Crime and Delinquency, 45(4), 467-480.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Snarr, R.W. (1998). Distance education in criminal
justice: Student evaluations of interactive, satellite television courses. The Justice
Professional, 10, 291-308.
Kammer, J.J., Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (1997). An outcome study of the
diversion plus program for juvenile offenders. Federal Probation, 61(2), 51-56.
Wells, J.B., & McKinney, M.K. (1997). Assessing criminal justice student
learning styles for multimedia instruction. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 8(1),
1-18.
Wells, J.B., & Layne, B.H. (1996). The effects of display characteristics on the
bias of estimates of whisker length of regular and notched boxplots. Journal of
Educational and Behavioral Statistics, 21(3), 249-265.
Saba, R.G., Sheets, K., & Wells, J.B. (1996). A comprehensive primary school
program to promote student/self esteem and cooperation. Georgia School Counselors
Association Journal, 1(3), 26-35.
Saba, R.G., & Wells, J.B. (1996). College adjustment problems in a public
senior college. Georgia Journal of Professional Counseling, 4(1), 63-74.
Wells, J.B., Layne, B.H., & Flowers, C.P. (1993). Assessment of computer-
based instruction use in criminal justice education programs. Journal of Educational
Technology Systems, 22(1), 57-67.
Wells, J.B., Layne, B.H., & Allen, D. (1991). Management development
training and learning styles. Public Productivity and Management Review, 6(4), 415-
428.
Layne, B.J., & Wells, J.B. (1990). Development and application of CAI
modules for use in statistics and research methods courses. Journal of Computers in
Mathematics and Science Teaching, 10(1), 35-38.
10. PUBLICATIONS – BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS
Owen, B., Wells, J.B., & Pollock, J. (2017). In Search of Safety: Confronting
Inequality in Women's Imprisonment. Berkeley, CA; University of California Press.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., Angel, E., & Stearman, K. D. (2006). A quasi-
experimental evaluation of a shock incarceration and aftercare program for juvenile
offenders. Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, 4, 219-233. (Reprinted as pp. 684-692
in M. Stohr, A. Walsh, & C. Hemmens, Eds., Corrections: A text/reader. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage, 2009.)
Lowe, N.C., Dawson-Edwards, C., Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (2008).
Understanding the decision to pursue revocation of intensive supervision: A descriptive
survey of juvenile probation and aftercare officers. In D. Phillips, Ed., Probation and
parole: Current issues. New York: Routledge.
Minor, K. I., Wells, J. B., & Angel, E. (2006). Job satisfaction and
organizational commitment among staff of juvenile correctional facilities. In B. Sims and
P. Preston (Eds.), Handbook of Juvenile Justice: Theory and Practice. New York:
Taylor and Francis.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Cobb. K., Lawrence, B., Cox, T. (2005). Test validity in
justice & safety training contexts. A study of criterion-referenced assessment in a police
academy. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Soderstrom, I.R. (2003). Corrections and the Courts.
In J. Whitehead, & J. Pollock, M. Braswell, (Eds.), Exploring Corrections in America.
Cincinnati, OH: Anderson.
Sparkmann, E.L., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B. (2002). A comparison of job
satisfaction among private and public prison employees. In L. Alarid & P. Cromwell
(Eds.), Correctional Perspectives: Views from Academics, Practitioners, and Prisoners
(pp. 233-239). Los Angeles: Roxbury.
Wells, J.B. & Minor, K.I. (1998). Criminal justice students’ attitudes toward
distance learning as a function of demographics. In L.J. Moriarty & D.L. Carter’s (Eds.),
Criminal Justice Technology in the 21st Century (pp. 47-60).
Wells, J.B., Nicoletti, B.P., & Roerig, P.R. (1998). Criminal justice student’s
perceptions of satanism: Debunking myths. In M.L. Dantzker, A.J. Lurigio, M.J. Seng,
& J.M. Sinacore’s (Eds.), Practical Applications for Criminal Justice Statistics (pp. 127-
147). Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Fox, J.W., Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (1997). Three faces of law-related
education: Toward a clarification of definition. In D.L. Williamson, K.I. Minor, & J.W.
Fox’s (Eds.) Law-related education and juvenile justice (pp. 16-27). Springfield, IL:
Charles C. Thomas.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Jordan, F.S. (1997). Considerations for evaluating
law-related education programs. In D.L. Williamson, K.I. Minor, & J.W. Fox’s (Eds.)
Law-related education and juvenile justice (pp. 55-76). Springfield, IL: Charles C.
Thomas.
11. PUBLICATIONS – PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE/BULLETIN
Wells, J.B. (2008, October). How rigorous should your training evaluation be?
Corrections Today, 70(5), 116-118.
Williamson, D., & Wells, J.B. (2004, September). Making youth court as
effective as possible. Technical Assistance Bulletin (No. 25) published by the American
Bar Association, Division for Public Education, Chicago, IL.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Carter, L., & Cox, M. (2002, December). A
study of gangs and security threat groups in America’s adult prisons and jails. Bulletin
published by the National Major Gang Task Force, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Carter, L., Cox, M. (2002, December).
Descriptive findings from the 2002 correctional/jail system security threat group survey.
A study of gangs and security threat groups in America’s adult prisons and jails. Bulletin
published by the National Major Gang Task Force, Richmond, KY: National Major Gang
Task Force
Wells, J.B. (1987). Direct supervision: Panacea or fad? Does it warrant full
acceptance? American Jails, 1(1), 46-49.
12. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Wells, J.B. (2000). Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for Criminal Justice
Education & Research: Creating partnerships with technology. The State of Corrections:
1999 Proceedings American Correctional Association Annual Conferences.
13. PUBLICATIONS - NEWSLETTER
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.L. (1998). The 1997-1998 Kentucky Teen Court
Program Evaluation. Kentucky LRE, 7(4), 2-3.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.L., & Snarr, R.W. (1998). Distance learning: New
directions and challenges for criminal justice education. ACJS Today, 16(4), 1, 3-5.
14. PAPERS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS/CONFERENCES
Elechi, O., Lambert, E.G., Otu, S., Jenkins, M., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., and
Hogan, N. (2019). The impact of job demands and job resources on Nigerian
correctional staff life satisfaction. Paper presented at the 2019 meeting of the Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences in Baltimore, Maryland.
Lambert, E., Morrow, W., Hogan, N., Vickovic, S., Wells, J. B., & Minor, K.
I. (2019, March). The effects of work-family conflict on correctional job
involvement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, Baltimore, Maryland.
Lambert, E., Otu, S., Ikwo, N., Hogan, N., Wells, J. B., & Minor, K.I.
(2018). The predictors of job involvement among Nigerian prison staff. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, GA.
Hall, M., Myers, T., Smithers, K., Diaz, R., Embry, K., & Wells, J.B. (2018).
Inmate perceptions of safety and violence in a female correctional facility: A longitudinal
analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Atlanta, GA.
Barrett, K., Diaz, R., Smithers, K., Reeves, A., Denney, T., Embry, T., Benitez,
I., Hall, M., Williams, J., Myers, T., Pace, A., & Wells, J.B. (2018). An examination of
perceived violence and conflict in female correctional facilities: Results from a 2018
student administered survey. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Society of Criminology, Atlanta, GA.
Myers, T., Wells, J.B., & Rankin, T. (2018). Declassified South Vietnamese
whistle-blowing documents from the National Archives II in Ho Chi Minh City: A content
analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Atlanta, GA.
Smithers, K., Diaz, R., Barrett, K., Reeves, A., & Wells, J.B. (2018).
“Peeragogy” in action: Utilizing applied research in the criminal justice classroom.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Atlanta,
GA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Lambert, E.G.., & Reeves, A. (2018). Knowledge of
wrongdoing, whistleblowing intent, and whistleblowing behavior among jail staff. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, GA.
Reeves, A., & Wells, J.B. (2018). Attitudes toward medication assisted
treatment of pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorders: A longitudinal
analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Atlanta, GA.
Reeves, A., Wells, J.B., Brenzel, A., White, C., Shera, K. (2018, February).
Attitudes toward medication-assisted treatment of pregnant and postpartum women with
opioid use disorders: A social network analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in New Orleans, LA.
Reeves, A., Wells, J.B., Ellis, J., Minor, K., & Lambert, E. (2017). Correlates of
individual and organizational whistleblowing propensity among sworn staff at a city jail.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Philadelphia, PA.
Wells, J. B. (2017). Major Jack J. Wells: A case study illustrating the prosocial
organizational behavior (POB) Model of whistle blowing and its ancillary model of
retaliation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology, Philadelphia, PA.
Owen, B., Wells, J. B., & Pollock, J. (2017). Pathways and Inequality Within
Women’s Prisons. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology, Philadelphia, PA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K., Lambert, E., Phillips, R., Ellis, J., Granger, K., Brown,
C., Shuplinkov, T., Mallory, C. (2016). Jail Staff Willingness to Report Wrongful
Behavior: A Descriptive Study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Society of Criminology, New Orleans, LA.
Ellis, J., Phillips, R., Granger, K., Brown, C., Shuplinkov, T., Mallory, C.,
Wells, J.B., Minor, K., & Lambert, E. (2016). Measuring Correlates of the Correctional
Officer Work Environment Via the Work Experiences Questionnaire: A Descriptive
Study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
New Orleans, LA.
Phillips, R., Ellis, J., Granger, K., Brown, C., Shuplinkov, T., Mallory, C.,
Wells, J.B. (2016). Peeragogy in Graduate Statistics: Examining the Effects of Co-
learning on Perceptions of Statistics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Society of Criminology, New Orleans, LA.
Nancy Hogan, Eric Lambert, Shannon Barton, James Wells, and Kevin
Minor. (2016). Organizational Trust and Fear of Victimization Among Prison
Staff. Paper presented at the 2016 meeting of the Midwestern Criminal Justice
Association in Chicago, Illinois.
Wells, J. B., Ellis, J.A., & Minor, K.I. (2016, February). Whistle-blowing as a
prosocial behavior in criminology and criminal justice research. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Denver, CO.
Lambert, G., Paoline, E., Hogan, N., Griffin, M., Keena, L., Wells, J.B., Minor,
K.I. (2016, February). Pay Fairness Views and its relationship with Jail Staff Job Stress,
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Denver, CO.
Hogan, N., Lambert, E., Gordon, J., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2016, February).
Trust and Fear of Injury on the Job: An Exploratory Study. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Denver, CO.
Owen, B., Wells, J. B., & Pollock, J. (2016). A Harm Reduction Model for
Women's Prisons. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western Society of
Criminology, Vancouver, British Colombia.
Wells, J. B. (2015). Major Jack J. Wells: A case study of how personal factors
can facilitate whistle blowing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Society of Criminology, Washington DC.
Lambert, E., Paoline, E., Hogan, N., Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., &
Griffin, M. (2015). Correlates of role strain among jail staff. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Washington DC.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Lambert, E. (2015). Personal and work environment
correlates of perceptions of job dangerousness among juvenile correctional facility.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Washington DC.
Lambert, E., Paoline, E., Hogan, N., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Barton-Bellessa,
S. (2015). Correlates of perceived dangerousness among jail staff. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Orlando, Florida.
Henson, J., Bell, J., & Wells, J.B. (2015). Broadening criminal justice research
methods: Utilizing collaborative archival technologies to expand the field. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Orlando,
Florida.
Wells, J. B. (2014, November). Major Jack J. Wells: A case study of the
prosocial organizational model of whistle blowing. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, California.
Bow, M., Wells, J.B., & Owen, B. (2014). Predicting inmate perceptions of
staff and inmate retaliation: Individual factors versus social climate factors. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, San Francisco,
California.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Tilley, J.L., & Lambert, E.G. (2014). Job satisfaction
and organizational commitment among staff in community corrections. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, California.
Yeager, J., Bell, J., Bordt, M., Hayden, E., Henny, E., MacInnes, D.,
McClanahan, W., Owen, B., Robbins, H., Tilley, J., &Wells, J.B. (2014). “Peeragogy”
in criminal justice education:Utilizing applied research in a graduate statistics
classroom. Paper presented at the 2014 annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology, San Francisco, California.
Bell, J., Bordt, M., Hayden, E., Henny, E., MacInnes, D., McClanahan, W.,
Owen, B., Robbins, H., Tilley, J., Yeager, J., & Wells, J.B. (2014). The relationship
between perceived and reported violence and conflict in a jail. Paper presented at the
2014 annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, California.
Lambert, E. G., Hogan, N., Baron-Bellesa, S.M., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B.,
Garland, B., and Kim, B. (2014). Correlates of perceived dangerousness on the job
among correctional staff. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society
of Criminology, San Francisco, California.
Lambert, E. G., Hogan, N., Wells, J.B., Minor, K. I., Griffin, M. Kim, B.
Cheeseman, K., and Garland, B. (2014). Differences in the correlates of job stress and
job satisfaction by race/ethnicity of jail staff. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Robbins, H., Wells, J. B., Owen, B., & Keller, P. (2014). Predicting Inmate
Perceptions of How Problematic Staff Sexual Misconduct is in Female Housing Units:
Individual Factors versus Social Climate Factors. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Wells, J. B., Lambert, E. G., Minor, K. I., Keller, P., & Tilley, J. L. (2014,
February). Antecedents and consequences of job morale among staff in juvenile
corrections: A multi-level modeling approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hogan, N., Lambert, E., Minor, K. I., Wells, J. B., Kelley, T., & Cheeseman,
K. (2013, November). How I bond matters: The issue of affective and continuance
commitment among correctional staff. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, Georgia.
Minor, K. I., Wells, J. B., & Lambert, E. (2013, November). Examining
predictors of turnover intention among staff in community corrections. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, Georgia.
Robbins, H., Wells, J. B., Owen, B., & Minor, K. I. (2013,
November). Measuring violence and conflict with the Women’s Correctional Safety
Scales Instrument: Results from the staff sexual harassment scale. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, Georgia.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Parson, J.S., & Keller, P. (2013). An experimental
design comparing the effectiveness of web-based and classroom training on performance
evaluations among juvenile corrections supervisors: A multilevelaAnalysis. Paper
presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Dallas, TX.
Robbins, H.M., Karpova, P., Wells, J.B., & Owen, B., & Keller, P. (2013).
Measuring Violence and Conflict with the Women’s Correctional Safety Scales
Instrument: Results from the Staff Sexual Misconduct Scale. Paper presented at the 2013
annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Dallas, TX.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Karpova, P., Lambert, E., & Keller, P. (2013). Job
Turnover Among Staff in Juvenile Corrections: A Multilevel Analysis. Paper presented at
the 2013 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Dallas, TX.
Karpova, P., Robbins, H., Wells, J.B., Owen, B., Keller, P. (2012). Predicting
Inmate Economic Conflict in Female Housing Units: Individual Factors versus Social
Climate Factors. Paper presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology in Chicago, I.L.
Wheaton, A., Moran, R., Felden, J., Tate, C., Karpova, P., Higgins, E., &Wells,
J.B. (2012). “Peeragogy” in Action:Utilizing Applied Research in the Classroom. Paper
presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology in
Chicago, I.L.
Wells, J.B., Owen, B., Parson, J.S., Innes, C., Keller, P. (2012). Exploratory
and Confimatory Factor Analysis of the Women’s Correctional Safety Scales (WCSS)
Instrument. Paper presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology in Chicago, I.L.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Parson, S.J., Innes, C., Keller, P. (2012). An
Experimental Design Comparing the Effectiveness of Web-Based Classroom Training on
Learning Transfer among Juvenile Corrections Staff. Paper presented at the 2012 annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology in Chicago, I.L.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Lambert, E.G., Keller, P. (2012). Predicting Job
Morale Among Staff in Juvenile Corrections. Paper presented at the 2012 annual meeting
of the American Society of Criminology in Chicago, I.L.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2012, September). Origins and Results of a Job Task
Analysis for Juvenile Correctional Facility Staff. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Atlantic Beach, FL.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Smith, A., & Parson, J.S. (2012). A Classic
Experimental Design Comparing the Effectiveness of Online and Classroom Training of
Juvenile Corrections Staff. Paper presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences, New York, NY.
Robbins, H.M., Wells, J.B., & Owen, B. (2012). Measuring Violence and
Conflict in Women’s Facilities: Results from the Staff Sexual Misconduct Scale. Paper
presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, New
York, NY.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (2012). An Assessment of Training Needs Among
Juvenile Correctional Facility Staff. Paper presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, New York, NY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Smith, A., Parson, J.S., & Halley, D. (2011). An
Experimental Design Comparing the Effectiveness of Online and Classroom Training on
Juvenile Corrections Staff. Paper presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American
Society of Criminology in Washington, D.C.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Smith, A., Lambert, E. (2011). Predicting Turnover
Intent and Turnover Behavior among Correctional Staff. Paper presented at the 2011
annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology in Washington, D.C.
Lambert, E., Hogan, N., Griffin, M., Minor, K., Wells, J.B., Cheeseman Dial, K.
(2011). It Is Spilling Over: Examining the Correlates of Work-Family Conflict among
Correctional Staff. Paper presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society
of Criminology in Washington, D.C.
Wells, J.B., Owen, B., Pollock, J., Muscat, B., Parson, J., & Innes, C. (2011).
Validation of a Refined Instrument to Assess Violence & Safety in Women’s Facilities.
Paper presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology in
Washington, D.C.
Robbins, H.M.,Wells, J.B., Owen, B., Pollock, J., & Muscat, B. (2011,
September). Predicting Inmate Perceptions of Staff Sexual Misconduct in Female
Housing Units: Individual Factors Versus Social Climate Factors. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Nashville, TN.
Lambert, E., Hogan, N., Minor, K. I., Wells, J. B. (2011, March). The effects of
different forms of social support on correctional staff job stress, job satisfaction, and
organizational support. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences, Toronto, Canada.
Smith, A., Wells, J.B, & Minor, K.I. (2011, March). The Effects of Online and
Classroom Training on Knowledge Gain among Juvenile Corrections Staff. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Criminal Justice Association, Toronto,
Canada.
Minor, K.I. & Wells, J.B. (2011, March). An Overview of a Staff Training Needs
Assessment and Job Task Analysis in Juvenile Corrections. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Criminal Justice Association, Toronto, Canada.
Wells, J.B., Owen, B., Pollock, J., & Muscat, B. (2011, March). Development
and Refinement of an Instrument to Assess Violence & Safety in Women’s Facilities.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Criminal Justice Association,
Toronto, Canada.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., Matz, A., & Angel, E. (2010, November). Job
turnover among staff in juvenile corrections: A test of the Lambert and Hogan Model.
Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, San
Francisco, California.
Minor, K. I., Wells, J. B., & Lambert, E. G. (2010, November). Exploring
correlates of job morale among staff in juvenile corrections. Paper presentation at the
annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, California.
Wells, J.B., Owen, B., Pollock, J., & Muscat, B., (2010, November).
Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Reporting Climate in Women’s
Facilities. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology, San Francisco, California.
Mosley, E., Wells. J.B., Minor,K.I. (2010, February). A Comparison of Job
Stress among Staff Working in Juvenile Corrections Facilities and Community Programs.
Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
San Diego, CA.
Muscat, B., Owen, B., Wells. J.B., Pollock, J. (2010, February). Adapting the
Power and Control Wheel to Identify Female Intimate Partner Violence in Correctional
Settings. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, San Diego, CA.
Owen, B., Wells, J.B., Pollock, J., & Muscat, B., (2010, February).
Methodological and Theoretical Approaches to Measuring Violence & Safety in
Women’s Prisons & Jails. Paper presentation at the Western Society of Criminology,
Honolulu, HI.
Owen, B., Wells, J.B., Pollock, J., & Muscat, B., (2009, November). Gendered
Violence and Safety: Community and Culture. Paper presentation at the annual meeting
of the American Society of Criminology, Philadelphia, PA.
Wells, J., Owen, B., Pollock, J., & Muscat, B., (2009, November).
Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Staff Verbal and Sexual
Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Physical Violence in Women’s Facilities. Paper
presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Philadelphia,
PA.
Wells, J., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2009, November). Explaining the Work Role
Orientations of Community Workers in Juvenile Justice. Paper presentation at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Philadelphia, PA.
Mosley, E., & Wells, J.B. (2009, September). Predictors of Job Stress among
Juvenile Probation Staff. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal
Justice Association, Charleston, SC.
Anzelon, H. & Wells, J.B. (2009, September). Predicting Perceptions of Inmate
Sexual Violence in Female Housing Units: Individual Factors versus Social Climate
Factors, Presentation at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association,
Charleston, SC.
Chase, T., Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Dawson-Edwards, C. (2009, March).
Employee Job Satisfaction in Juvenile Corrections: A Comparison of Facility and
Organizational Levels. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences, Boston, MA.
Wells, J.B., Owens, B., Pollock, J., Muscat, B., & Torres, S. (2009, March).
Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Inmate Physical and Sexual
Violence in Women’s Facilities. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences, Boston, MA.
Pollock, J., Owens, B., Wells, J.B., & Muscat, B. (2009, March). Evidence
Based Policy Recommendations for Reducing Violence in Women’s Prisons. Paper
presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Boston,
MA.
Dawson-Edwards, C., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Griffith, C. (2009, March).
Correctional Employee Turnover: Understanding Perceptions of Intentions to Quit.
Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Boston, MA.
Pollock, J., Owen, B., Wells, J.B. (2008, November). Preliminary Findings of
“Gendered violence and safety: A Contextual Approach to Improving Security in
Women’s Facilities.” Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society
of Criminology, St. Louis, MO.
Wells, J.B. (2008, October). Development and Validation of an Instrument to
Assess Violence and Safety in Women’s Facilities. Presentation at the annual meeting of
the Southern Criminal Justice Association, New Orleans, LA.
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Rice, C., & Wells, J.B. (2008, October). Exploring Predictors of Perceived
Organizational Commitment Among Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Facility
Staff. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association,
New Orleans, LA.
Lowe, N. C., Dawson-Edwards, C., Minor, K. I., & Wells, J. B. (2008,
March). Understanding the decision to pursue revocation of intensive supervision among
juvenile probation and aftercare workers. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual
meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Matz, A., Wells, J. B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E. (2008, March). Predictors of
turnover among juvenile justice facility staff. Paper accepted for presentation at the
annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Owen, B., Pollock, J., Wells, J. Muscat, B., Torres, S.F. (2008, March).
Gendered violence and safety: describing the context of sexual and physical violence in
women’s institutions. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Wells, J.B., Angel, E., Matz, A. (September, 2007). Predictors of Perceived
Occupation Stress Among Juvenile Justice Facility Staff. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Savannah, GA.
Wells, J.B., Angel, E., Matz, A.., Park, J.S. (September, 2007). Predictors of
Perceived Quality of Supervision Among Juvenile Justice Facility Staff. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Savannah, GA.
Wells, J.B., Soderstrom, I., Owen, B., & Saylor, B. (March, 2007). Science or
Pseudo Science: Critical Issues in Criminal Justice Education, Research & Policy
Application. Chair and Participate in roundtable at the annual meeting of the Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences, Seattle, WA.
Angel, E., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (March, 2007). Staff Turnover in Juvenile
Correctional Facilities: Contributions of Job Satisfaction and Organizational
Commitment. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, Seattle, WA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel E. (September, 2006). Predictors of Job
Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Kentucky Department of Juvenile
Justice Staff. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice
Association, Charleston, SC.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., & Angel, E. (March, 2006). Variables
predictive of recidivism among juveniles released from out-of-home placements.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Chicago, IL.
Flory, C., & Wells, J.B. (March, 2005). Research in the development of
strategies for implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Presentation at the
annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Chicago, IL.
Owen, B., Wells, J.B., Moss, A., Solomon, L., & Halley, D. (March, 2005).
NIC’s role in the Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Participate in roundtable at the annual
meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Chicago, IL.
Wells, J.B., Owen, B., & Flory, C. (March, 2005). A summary of research being
conducted to design strategies to address prison rape and sexual assault. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Chicago, IL.
Owen, B., & Wells, J.B. (March, 2005). Staff perspectives on prison sexual
assault. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, Chicago, IL.
Wallace, L., Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (March, 2005). Defining the differential
in differential oppression theory: Exploring the role of social learning. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Chicago, IL.
Mooney, J., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2004, November). The relationship of
stress, impulsivity, and beliefs to substance abuse among incarcerated women.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology Conference,
Nashville, TN.
Wells, J.B., Owen, B., & Flory, C. (2004, September). Confronting What We
Know and Don’t Know About Prison Rape: A Summary of Research Being Conducted to
Design Strategies to Assist the Field in Responding to the Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice
Association, Raleigh, NC.
Wells, J.B., & Owen, B. (2004, June). 2003 Prison Rape Elimination Act: An
overview of PREA. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Virginia Correctional
Association, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2004, March). Predictors of Job
Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment: A Study of Staff in Juvenile Correctional
Facilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, Las Vegas, NV.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Cobb, K.A. (2003, June 18). Validation of Tests
Used in Police Academy Training. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training,
Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Stearman, K., Hicks, A., & Carter, L.
(2003, March). Evaluation of a shock incarceration program for juvenile offenders: A
quasi-experiment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal
Justice Sciences, Boston, MA.
Carter, L., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2003, March). Evaluation of a shock
incarceration program for juvenile offenders: A quasi-experiment. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Boston, MA.
Wells, J.B., & Matthews, B., & Angel, E. (2002, October). Development of a
risk assessment instrument for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Aftercare
Services. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice
Association, Clearwater, FL.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K., & Angel, E. (2002, October). Predictors of turnover
among staff in juvenile residential facilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Southern Criminal Justice Association, Clearwater, FL.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Carter, L., & Cox, M. (2002, September).
Gangs and security threat groups in America’s prisons – A national survey. Paper
presented at the National Major Gang Task Force Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Carter, L., & Cox, M. (2002, August).
Correctional/Jail system security threat groups(STG) survey. Paper presented at the
American Correctional Association Conference, Anaheim, CA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Barlow, J. (2002, February). Recidivism rates among
juvenile intensive supervision participants as compared with an equivalent control group.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Anaheim, CA.
Sims, C., Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (2002, February). An analysis of sentence
violations among federal probationers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Anaheim, CA.
Wells, J.B., & Stearman, K. (2001, September). A Quasi-experimental study
examining the recidivism of Kentucky’s Juvenile Bootcamp program. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
Wells, J.B., & Amato, N. (2001, September). Predictors of perceived stress
among Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Staff. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2001, June). Predictors of turnover among staff in
juvenile residential facilities. Paper presented to the DJJ Statewide Director’s Meeting,
Lexington, KY.
Heffron, W., Wells, J.B.,Young, R., & Mills, L. (2001, March). The use of
recidivism data to develop aftercare services. Paper presented at The Governor’s
Conference on Juvenile Justice – Tools for the 21st Century, Fort Mitchell, KY.
Wells, J.B., Angel, E., & Minor, K.I. (2001, March). Department of Juvenile
Justice Training Evaluation: A Comparison of Trainees Who Were Dismissed or Who
Resigned With Those Still Employed – Phase III Analysis. Paper presented at The
Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice – Tools for the 21st Century, Fort Mitchell,
KY.
Kelly, R.E., Foley, M., & Wells, J.B. (2001, January). Department of Juvenile
Justice Training Academy & Evaluation Project. Paper presented to the Council of
Juvenile Justice Administrators at the annual meeting of the American Correctional
Association, Nashville, TN.
Wells, J.B., Cobb, K.A., Lawrence, B., Minor, K.I., & Soderstrom, I.
(2000, October). A validation study of exam items used in police academy training. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Charleston,
SC.
Wells, J.B., & Woofter, S.L. (2000, October). Perception of the work
environment among Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice employees. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Charleston, SC.
Heffron, W., Young, R., Mills, L., & Wells, J.B. (2000, September). Using risk
of recidivism to develop aftercare services for delinquent youth. Paper presented at the
11th Annual Meeting of the Mental Health Institute of Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky.
Wells, J.B., Black-Dennis, K., & Woofter, S.L. (2000, March). Perceptions of
the work environment among Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Residential
Employees. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal
Justice Sciences, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sparkmann, E.L., Minor, J.B., & Wells, J.B. (2000, March). A comparison of
satisfaction among employees working in private and public prisons. Paper presented at
the 37th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, New Orleans,
Louisiana.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., & Foley, M. (1999, March). Factors
associated with job turnover among graduates of a juvenile justice training academy.
Paper presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Orlando, Florida.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (1999, February). Department of Juvenile
Justice training evaluation. Paper presented at the Governor’s Conference on Best
Practices in Juvenile Justice, Fort Mitchell, KY.
Wells, J.B. (1999, January). Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for Criminal
Justice Education and Research: Creating partnerships with technology. Paper presented
at the American Correctional Association Conference, Nashville, TN.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Fox, J.W. (1998, August). Teen Court and successful
reintegration. Paper presented at the First North American Conference on Conferencing,
Minneapolis, MN.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Bingham, R. (1998, March). Teen court sentence
completion and recidivism. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences, Albuquerque, NM.
Coomes, G.N., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Morrison, J.T., & Hartmann, D.J.
(1997, October). Offense escalation and specialization in a juvenile court sample. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Richmond,
VA.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1997, March). Criminal justice students' attitudes
toward distance learning as a function of demographics and learning styles. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Louisville,
KY.
Kammer, J.J., Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (1996, September). A follow-up study
of the diversion plus program for juvenile offenders. Paper presented at annual meeting of
the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Savannah, GA.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1996, September). Assessing criminal justice
student learning styles for distance learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Savannah, GA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Snarr, R.W. (1996, March). Criminal justice
students' perceptions of distance learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Las Vegas, NV.
Wells, J.B., & Rogers, L.A. (1996, March). Curriculum development for a
computer applications course in corrections. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Las Vegas, NV.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Snarr, R.W. (1995, September). Criminal justice
education via satellite television: A descriptive analysis of student evaluations of distance
learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of The Southern Criminal Justice
Association, Gatlinburg, TN.
Wells, J.B., & Murphy, B. (1995, March). Social science-related research
centers: A survey assessing their initial development & current utilization. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Boston,
MA.
Wells, J.B. (1994, October). Criminal justice student learning styles: An
evaluation of the applicability of multimedia instruction. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of The Southern Criminal Justice Association, Memphis, TN.
Gilbert, M., & Wells, J.B. (1993, April). The good American: Jack Wells and
the American defeat in Vietnam (1962-1965). Paper presented at Paris +20: A
Conference Sponsored by the Center for the Study of the Vietnam Conflict, Texas Tech
University, Lubbock, TX.
Wells, J.B., & Nicoletti, B.P. (1993, February). Empirical findings to support a
“critical thinking” teaching strategy in the undergraduate criminal justice classroom.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Georgia Political Science Association,
Savannah, GA.
Wells, J.B., & Layne, B.H. (1992, November). The effects of graphical display
characteristics in a computer-based environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems,
Norfolk, VA.
Wells, J.B., Layne, B.H., & Flowers, C.P. (1992, October). Appraisal of
computer-based instruction in criminal justice education programs. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, Gatlinburg, TN.
Wells, J.B., & Nicoletti, B.P. (1992, September). Criminal justice students and
their perceptions of the occult. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern
Criminal Justice Association, Gatlinburg, TN.
Wells, J.B., Layne, B.H., & Flowers, C.P. (1991, November). Assessment of
computer-based instruction in criminal justice education and training programs. Paper
presented at the annual Conference of the Association for the Development of
Computer- Based Instructional Systems, St. Louis, MO.
Wells, J.B., Layne, B.H., & Allen, D. (1990, October). Applicability of
multimedia instruction in management development training. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional
Systems, San Diego, CA.
Wells, J.B., Layne, B.H., & Allen, D. (1990, October). Management
development training and learning styles: An evaluation of the applicability of
multimedia instruction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the
Development of Computer- Based Instructional Systems, San Diego, CA.
Wells, J.B., Layne, B.H., & Allen, D. (1989, October). Management
development evaluation: Its applicability to multimedia instruction. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Correctional Trainers Conference, Knoxville, TN.
Layne, B.H., & Wells, J.B. (1989, February). Development and application of
CAI modules for use in statistics and research methods courses. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association.
Wells, J.B., & Ault, A.L. (1986, December). Direct supervision: Panacea or
fad? Paper presented at the annual meeting on Criminal Justice Statistics, New York, NY.
15. SPEECHES AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS & INTERVIEWS
Wells, J.B. (2016, June 20). Lexington Jail Staff Respond to Questions About
Work Environment. Interview conducted by Stu Johnson of WEKU News. Interview
aired on NPR multiple times. See link:
http://weku.fm/post/lexington-jail-staff-respond-questions-about-work-environment -
stream/0.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2016, June 14). “Work experiences questionnaire:
Improving the theory and practice of workplace operations” presented at the Public
Safety Committee of the Fayette Lexington Urban City Council, Lexington, KY.
Ellis, J., Philips, R., Granger, K., Brown, C., Shuplinkov, T., Mallory, C. Wells,
J,.B., Minor, K.I., Lambert, E.G. (2016, May 13). “Work experiences questionnaire:
Improving the theory and practice of workplace operations” presented at the Fayette
County Detention Center, Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2014, March 4). Presentation entitled “Improving the Correctional
Social Climate for Both Staff and Inmates: A Personal View” presented at the Bluegrass
Families of the Incarcerated Meeting, Lexington, KY.
Parson, S., & Wells, J.B. (2013, November 16). Presentation entitled “Reentry
Issues: A Personal View” presented at the Jail-Prison Ministry Conference “Reentry of
Ex-Offenders,” Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2013, November 7). Presentation entitled “PREA Research
Designed to Improve the Sexual Safety of Women Offenders” presented at the Bluegrass
Reentry Council Annual Training “Post Incarceration Support: Helping Former Prisoners
Return to the Community,” Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Westmoreland, T.A., Angel, E. (2008,
March). Presentation entitled “Juvenile Sex Offender Study” presented at the meeting of
the Juvenile Sex Offender Task Force, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2005, June). Presentation entitled “Preliminary Findings from
Facility Focus Groups” presented at PREA meeting of the National Institute of
Corrections and Moss Group, Inc., Alexandria, VA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2004, June 11). Presentation entitled
“Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy & evaluation project: Summary of
studies conducted by the CCJE ” presented at meeting of the Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice’s Project Lead Meeting, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2004, March 5). Presentation entitled “Preliminary Results from
Focus Groups with NAAWS on the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003”
presented at PREA meeting of the National Institute of Corrections and Moss Group,
Inc., Atlanta, GA.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., May, D., Cobb, K., & Angel, E. (2003, September 9).
Presentation entitled “Discussion of Methodology to be Utilized in Kentucky Crime
Victimization Survey” presented at meeting of the Kentucky Justice Cabinet Executive
Committee and Data Advisory Team, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2003, June 11). Presentation entitled
“Predictors of Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy Graduates” presented at meeting of
the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice’s Commissioner’s Expert Panel, Lexington,
KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Barlow, J. (2003, May 13). Presentation
entitled “Recidivism Among Juveniles Assigned to Intensive Community Supervision and
a Matched Control Group: A Preliminary, Six-Month Follow-up Analysis” presented at
JIST Statewide Meeting, Louisville, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Barlow, J. (2003, May 13). Presentation
entitled “Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Research & Evaluation Project:
Juvenile Intensive Supervision Team Process Report for 2002” presented at JIST
Statewide Meeting, Louisville, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Cobb, K., & Naber, P. (2003, May 6).
Presentation entitled “Kentucky Wildland Fire & Arson Survey: A Final Report”
presented at meeting of the Kentucky Wildland Fire and Arson Task Force, Frankfort ,
KY.
Wells, J.B. (2003, February 28). [Speech entitled “Teen Court Evaluation
(2002-2003)” presented at the 6th Annual Kentucky Teen Court Conference],
Shepherdsville, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2002, May). Presentation entitled
“Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Training Evaluation” presented at meeting of
the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice’s Commissioner’s Expert Panel, Lexington,
KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Cobb, K., & Naber, P. (2001, October).
Presentation entitled “Kentucky Wildland Fire & Arson Survey” presented at meeting of
the Kentucky Wildland Fire and Arson Task Force, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2000, December). Interview for Youth Today article on the
Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice entitled “Once Lame Juvenile Justice System
Jockeys to the Lead.” Reporter Bill Alexander. (Vol. 10, No. 1)
Wells, J.B. (2000, November). Interview for the Louisville Courier Journal on
Teen Court. Reporter Melissa Gagliardi.
Wells, J.B. (2000, March 17). [Speech entitled “Evaluation of Kentucky’s 1999-
2000 Teen Court Program: An Experimental Design” presented at the 3rd Annual
Kentucky Teen Court Conference], Carrolton, KY.
Wells, J.B. (1999, April 26). [Speech entitled “Key Findings of Kentucky’s
1997-1998 Teen Court Program” presented at the 2nd Annual Kentucky Teen Court
Conference], Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I. (1998, April 24). [Speech entitled “Evaluation of Teen
Court” presented at the 1st Annual Kentucky Teen Court Conference], Lexington, KY.
16. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Wells, J.B. (1998). Authored Evaluation Practice Session (computer-assisted
instruction) courseware for COR 475 Applied Research Practicum (see folder labeled
“Teaching – COR 475 Documentation” in file box labeled “Teaching Effectiveness
Documentation).
Assisted in instructional design, development and evaluation of computer-
assisted learning (CD-ROM) project for the Kentucky Department of Social Services
entitled Solution Based Coursework: Keeping Families in Focus (1997).
Assisted in instructional design, development and evaluation of computer-
assisted learning Microsoft Powerpoint project for the Kentucky Department of Social
Services entitled Child Maltreatment (1997).
Wells, J.B. (1995, 1997). Authored Research Practice Session (computer
assisted instruction) courseware for COR 388 Research in Corrections.
Wells, J.B. (1995, 1996). Authored Statistics Practice Session (computer-
assisted instruction) courseware for COR 308 Applied Criminal Justice Analysis.
Wells, J.B. (1995, 1996). Authored Graduate Statistics Practice Session
(computer-assisted instruction) courseware for CRJ 808 Analysis of Criminal Justice
Data.
Wells, J.B. (1989). Authored Criminology Practice Session (computer-assisted
instruction) courseware for CRJU 320/SOCI 320 Criminology (course taught at North
Georgia College).
Wells, J.B. (1990). Authored Delinquency Practice Session (computer-assisted
instruction) courseware for CRJU 321/SOCI 321 Juvenile Delinquency (course taught at
North Georgia College).
Wells, J.B. (1991). Authored Corrections Practice Session (computer-assisted
instruction) courseware for CRJU 322 Corrections (course taught at North Georgia
College).
Wells, J.B. (1992). Authored Research Practice Session (computer-assisted
instruction) courseware for SOSC 301 Research Methods in the Social Sciences (course
taught at North Georgia College).
Wells, J.B. (1993). Authored Statistics Practice Session (computer-assisted
instruction) courseware for SOSC 302 Statistics in the Social Sciences (course taught at
North Georgia College).
Wells, J.B. (1994). Authored Alternatives Practice Session (computer-assisted
instruction) courseware for CRJU 422 Alternatives to Incarceration (course taught at
North Georgia College).
Copyrighted Software
DeCristoforo, J., & Wells, J.B. (1988, June). Learning SAS: A Tutorial.
Wells, J.B., & DeCristoforo, J. (1988, September). Learning SPSS-X: A
Tutorial.
17. SCHOLARLY PROPOSALS FOR OUTSIDE FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
Wells, J.B. (2019, July). Substance Use Disorder Project. Awarded $30,016 to
assist Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts with evaluation activities with one
year, $300,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant. This
proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2018, October 1). The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE).
Awarded $89,642 to assist Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental
and Intellectual Disabilities/Division of Behavioral Health with evaluation activities with
one year, $469,471 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant.
This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2018, July). Improving Safety in Women’s Facilities Final Phase:
National Dissemination Strategy for the Women’s Correctional Safety Scales (WCSS).
Submitted proposal to National Institute of Corrections seeking $80,000.00 to develop a
digital toolkit demonstrating how to utilize the WCSS to conduct research and improve
practice. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2016, November). Improving Safety in Women’s Facilities Phase
II: National Dissemination Strategy for the Women’s Correctional Safety Scales
(WCSS). Submitted proposal to National Institute of Corrections seeking $155,335.00 to
develop a digital toolkit demonstrating how to utilize the WCSS to conduct research and
improve practice. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (May, 2016). Major Jack J. Wells and Vietnam: A Case Study of the
Prosocial Organizational Behavior (POB) Model of Whistle-Blowing and Retaliation.
Submitted a $3,000 proposal to the Bluegrass State Intelligence Community Center of
Academic Excellence to assist in funding my sabbatical to conduct archival and field
research in the U.S. and Vietnam. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (April, 2016). Major Jack J. Wells and Vietnam: A Case Study of the
Prosocial Organizational Behavior (POB) Model of Whistle-Blowing and Retaliation.
Submitted an $8,000 School of Justice Studies Research Proposal (SJRP) to assist in
funding my sabbatical to conduct archival and field research in the U.S. and Vietnam.
This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2015, May). Targeted Capacity Expansion: Medication Assisted
Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction (MAT-PDOA) RFA No. T1-15-
007. Awarded $100,000 to assist Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health,
Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities/Division of Behavioral Health with
evaluation activities with three year, $3,000,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration grant. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2015, January). Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development
Agency (KIPDA) Technical Assistance for Assisting with Medicaid Enrollment and
Other Entitlement Programs. Awarded Technical Assistance Agreement of $2,564.00 to
assist KIPDA in strategic planning to expand and improve their Medicaid enrollment
infrastructure.
Wells, J.B. (2014, November). Request for Information for Research and
Analysis Services and Consultation. Submitted proposal to the Kentucky Statistical
Analysis Center seeking $75,000.00 to assist them in evaluating a sexual safety
instrument that is administered to youth in the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B. (2014, October). Connecticut Department of Corrections
Information/Data Flow Mapping for Medicaid Enrollment and Other Entitlement
Programs. Awarded Technical Assistance Agreement of $3,832.80 to assist in mapping
the bidirectional data/information flow required to electronically enroll justice-involved
individuals in Connecticut’s Medicaid System and other entitlement programs.
Wells, J.B. (October, 2014). Utilizing Collaborative Archival Technologies to
Expand the Field. Submitted an $8,000 School of Justice Studies Research Proposal
(SJRP) to assist in transcribing and digitizing documents pertaining to a case study on
whistle-blowing. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2014, June). Alabama Department of Corrections Inmate Safety
Scales Survey. Submitted proposal to the Moss Group, Inc. seeking $20,000.00 to assist
them in conducting a sexual safety assessment for the women incarcerated in the Tutwiler
Women’s Facility in the Alabama Department of Corrections. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2014, April). Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
Job Task Analysis. Submitted proposal to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
Training, seeking $30,000, to extend and continue a statewide job task analysis involving
397 police departments whose purpose is to determine the content of the basic training
academy curriculums of the four police training academies located in the Commonwealth
of Kentucky. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2013, October). Comprehensive Evaluation of Youth Worker
Academy. Submitted proposal to the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeking
$52,419.10 to evaluate degree training academy’s curriculum contains essential skills that
were identified in an earlier job task analysis. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2013, April). Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
Job Task Analysis. Submitted proposal to the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice
Training, seeking $80,000, to conduct a statewide job task analysis involving 397 police
departments whose purpose is to determine the content of the basic training academy
curriculums of the four police training academies located in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2013, January). District of Colombia Department of Correction
Bureau of Justice Assistance PREA Demonstration Grant Project. Submitted proposal to
the Moss Group, Inc. seeking $40,000.00 to assist them in conducting a sexual safety
assessment for the facilities in the District of Colombia Department of Correction. This
proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2012, August). Juvenile Correctional Officer Job Task Analysis
Project Proposal. Submitted proposal to the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of
Criminal Justice Services seeking $75,000.00 to assist them in conducting a job task
analysis for juvenile correctional officers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This
proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B. (2012, February). Georgia Department of Corrections Inmate Safety
Scales Survey. Submitted proposal to the Moss Group, Inc. seeking $30,000.00 to assist
them in conducting a sexual safety assessment for the women facilities in the Georgia
Department of Corrections. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Parson, J.S., Morrison, T. (2012, May). Program
Implementation Assessment & Impact Evaluation. Submitted proposal to Kentucky’s
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeking $65,000.00 to conduct a needs assessment
and task analysis for the DJJ Training Academy. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2010, September). Submitted proposal to the National Institute of
Corrections seeking a $60,000 for the ”On-Line Training Evaluation Project.” This
proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., Owens, B., Pollock, J., Muscat, B. (2010, January). PREA
Validation Project for Improving Safety in Women’s Facilities 2009-2011. Submitted
proposal to the National Institute of Corrections seeking a $290,000 cooperative
agreement to validate instruments to measure violence in female correctional institutions.
This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Parson, J.S. (2010, May). Training Needs Assessment
and Job Task Analysis Project 2009-2011 Proposal. Submitted proposal to Kentucky’s
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeking $200,000.00 to conduct a needs assessment
and task analysis for the DJJ Training Academy. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., and Rice, C. (2010, July). The Impact of Social Climate on
Organizational Outcomes in a Juvenile Justice Setting. Submitted proposal to the
National Institute of Justice seeking $474,000 to develop a junior faculty member’s
research capabilities by investigating the impact of social climate on the transferability of
training to the workplace, employee attitudes (e.g., job satisfaction, organizational
commitment, and intent to leave), and voluntary turnover. This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B. (2008, September). 2008 Training Evaluation Project. Submitted
proposal to the National Institute of Corrections seeking a $150,138 to evaluate training
programs and develop an online evaluation system. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2008, July). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$100,000.00 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research and Kentucky’s Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2008, July). Planning, research, program development and
evaluation needs (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009). Submitted proposal to Kentucky’s
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeking $30,000.00 to provide research services as
needed. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2007, July). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$85,000.00 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research and Kentucky’s Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2007, July). Planning, research, program development and
evaluation needs (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008). Submitted proposal to Kentucky’s
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeking $25,000.00 to provide research services as
needed. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. & Minor, K.I. (2007, August). 2007 Training Evaluation Project.
Submitted proposal to the National Institute of Corrections seeking a $100,675 to
evaluate training programs and assist with evaluation services. This proposal was funded.
Owen, B. & Wells, J.B. (2006, September). Gender Violence and Safety: A
Contaxtual Approach to Improving Security in Women's Facilities. Submitted proposal to
National Institute of Justice seeking $558,916 to conduct research & evaluation on sexual
victimization in corrections. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2006, July). Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing Survey of
Kentucky’s 15 Area Development Districts (ADDs). Submitted proposal to Department
of Criminal Justice Training seeking $300,000 to survey Kentucky’s 15 Area
Development Districts (ADDs) on extent they educated the public about U.S. Department
of Homeland Security Measures. This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B. (2006, July). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$100,000.00 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research and Kentucky’s Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B.. Minor, K.I., & Wallace, L. (July 14, 2006). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project. Submitted proposal seeking a $99,981 to extend
formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s Center for Criminal
Justice Education & Research and the National Institute of Corrections Training
Academy. Note: Much of the groundwork for initiating this project and developing this
proposal began in Fall 2004. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2005, June). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$90,000.00 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research and Kentucky’s Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B.. Minor, K.I., & Wallace, L. (March 14, 2005). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project. Submitted proposal seeking a $138,537.42 to
extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s Center for
Criminal Justice Education & Research and the National Institute of Corrections
Training Academy. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2004, May). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$90,000.00 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research and Kentucky’s Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., May, D., Cobb. K., & Angel, E. (2004, January).
Submitted proposal to the Kentucky Justice Cabinet seeking $6,000 to amend the
statewide crime victimization poll so that analysis and report are included in scope of
services. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2003, July). Department of Juvenile Justice
Training Academy Evaluation. Submitted $20,000.00 proposal to evaluate the Training
Academy for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was
funded.
Minor, K.I., May, D., & Wells, J.B. (2003, July). Submitted application for
cooperative agreement seeking $150,000 to evaluate the National Institute of Corrections
Institutional Culture Initiative. This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., May, D.,Cobb. K., & Angel, E. (July, 2003).
Submitted proposal to the Kentucky Justice Cabinet seeking $40,000 to conduct large
statewide crime victimization poll. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2003, May). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$80,000.00 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile
Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2002, November). Submitted proposal to Eastern Kentucky
University’s Training Resource Center seeking $20,000 to conduct large state-wide
telephone survey of Kentucky citizens’ views of issues related to families and children.
This proposal was funded.
Cordner, G., & Wells, J.B. (2002, October). Submitted proposal to the Office of
Policy & Management in Seattle, Washington, seeking $99,997.43 to conduct study to
determine potential police-public friction points, as well as citizen’s interactions and
attitudes towards the police department. This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B. (2002, August). Department of Families & Children (CFC)
Customer Satisfaction Survey (October1, 2002 – October 31, 2003). Submitted proposal
seeking $106,510.00 to conduct large state-wide survey of CFC clients. This study would
establish a formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s Center for
Criminal Justice Education & Research & Kentucky’s Department of Families &
Children, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was not funded (due to change of administrative
decision wishing to keep study within the agency).
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2002, July). Department of Juvenile Justice
Training Academy Evaluation. Submitted $20,000.00 proposal to evaluate the Training
Academy for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was
funded.
Wells, J.B. (2002, June). Model for Implementing Procedures for the Design,
Delivery and Evaluation of Training (DOCJT) (July 1, 2003 – September 30, 2003).
Submitted proposal seeking $4,000 to develop training procedures that will aid DOCJT in
obtaining public safety training academy accreditation. This study will extend a formal
cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s Center for Criminal Justice
Education & Research Kentucky’s Department of Criminal Justice Training, Richmond,
KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2002, May). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$90,534.35 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile
Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2001, July). National Major Gang Task Force
(NMGTF) Correctional Gang Survey. Submitted proposal to NMGTF seeking
$10,000.00 to conduct a nation-wide gang survey of each state’s correctional system.
This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2001, July). Department of Juvenile Justice
Training Academy Evaluation. Submitted $20,000.00 proposal to evaluate the Training
Academy for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was
funded.
Wells, J.B. & Minor, K.I. (2001, July). Kentucky Division of Forestry Wildland
Fire and Arson Survey. Submitted proposal to Kentucky Division of Forestry seeking
$40,000.00 to conduct a telephone survey of a 25 county, three region area of
southeastern Kentucky. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2001, May). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$90,534.35 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile
Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2001, May). An Evaluation of Kentucky's Teen
Court Program. Submitted proposal to the Administrative Office of the Courts,
Frankfort, KY seeking $22,980.00 to evaluate Kentucky’s Teen Courts using a quasi-
experimental design. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2001, May). Department of Criminal Justice
Training (DOCJT) Validation Study - Phase II - B). Submitted proposal to DOCJT
seeking $27,111.80 to assist DOCJT in validating test items used in its police academy
training, Richmond, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2001, May). Department of Criminal Justice
Training (DOCJT) Validation Study - Phase III). Submitted proposal to DOCJT seeking
$17,068.75 to assist DOCJT in validating test items used in its police academy training,
Richmond, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Wolford, B. (2000, July). Cabinet for Families & Children
Training Evaluation Initiative (July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001). Submitted proposal to
Cabinet for Families and Children seeking $92,403.87 to continue formal cooperative
research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s Training Resource Center and Kentucky’s
Cabinet for Families and Children, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2000, July). Department of Juvenile Justice
Training Academy Evaluation. Submitted $20,000.00 proposal to evaluate the Training
Academy for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was
funded.
Wells, J.B. (2000, March). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Research and
Evaluation Project (July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001). Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking
$85,598.75 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s
Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile
Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Elrod, P., & Wells, J.B. (1999, September). A Proposal for the Continuing
Development of a Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Database in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky. Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking $35,486.29 to provide DJJ with a status
report on juvenile justice in Kentucky. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1999, July). An Evaluation of Kentucky's Teen
Court Program. Submitted proposal to the Administrative Office of the Courts,
Frankfort, KY seeking $22,980.00 to evaluate Kentucky’s Teen Courts. This proposal
was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1999, July). Department of Criminal Justice
Training (DOCJT) Validation Study - Phase II). Submitted proposal to DOCJT seeking
$85,563.14 to assist DOCJT in validating test items used in its police academy training,
Richmond, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1999, July). Department of Juvenile Justice
Training Academy Evaluation. Submitted $20,000.00 proposal to evaluate the Training
Academy for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was
funded.
Wells, J.B., & Wolford, B. (1999, July). Cabinet for Families & Children
Training Evaluation Initiative (July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000). Submitted proposal to
Cabinet for Families and Children seeking $101,112.17 to establish formal cooperative
research effort between Eastern Kentucky’s Training Resource Center and Kentucky’s
Cabinet for Families and Children, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1999, April). Department of Criminal Justice
Training (DOCJT) Validation Study - Phase I). Submitted proposal to DOCJT seeking
$20,982.83 to assist DOCJT in constructing test items used in its police academy training,
Richmond, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Wolford, B. (1999, March). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Research and Evaluation Project (July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000). Submitted proposal to
DJJ seeking $62,599.00 to extend formal cooperative research effort between Eastern
Kentucky’s Training Resource Center and Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice
(DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded.
Elrod, P., Fields, C.B., Minor, K.I., Soderstrom, I.R., & Wells, J.B.
(1998, November - services performed between 11/1/98 - 6/30/99). A Proposal for
Evaluating State Supported Community-Based Delinquency Prevention Efforts November
1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. Submitted $42,795.92 proposal to assist Department of
Juvenile Justice with program development and evaluation services associated with its
Community-based Delinquency Prevention program, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was
funded.
Elrod, P., & Wells, J.B. (1998, November). The Effects of Getting Tough on
Juvenile Crime. Submitted proposal to the Justice and Safety Research Center in the
College of Law Enforcement at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, seeking
$5,775.40 to study juvenile justice crime and trends in Kentucky. This proposal was
funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1998, September). Communities in Aid of Children.
Submitted proposal to the Bureau of Justice Statistics in Washington, D.C. seeking
$77,209.00 grant to study school safety in Kentucky. This proposal was funded.
Elrod, P., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1998, August). Preventing Violence and
Disruption in the Public Schools. Submitted proposal to the Bureau of Justice Statistics in
Washington, D.C. seeking $76,623.14 to develop systematic strategy to address violence
and disruptive behavior in public schools. This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1998, July). Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
Training Academy Evaluation. Submitted proposal to DJJ seeking $53,590.00 grant to
evaluate the Training Academy for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1998, July). An Evaluation of Kentucky's Teen
Court Program. Submitted proposal to the Administrative Office of the Courts,
Frankfort, KY seeking $26,000.00 to evaluate Kentucky’s Teen Courts. This proposal
was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Wolford, B. (1998, February). Department of Juvenile Justice
(DJJ) Research and Evaluation Project (February 1, 1999 – June 3, 1999). Submitted
proposal to DJJ seeking $40,343.38 to establish a formal cooperative research effort
between Eastern Kentucky’s Training Resource Center and Kentucky’s Department of
Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Frankfort, KY. This proposal was funded $26,094.06 (DJJ
absorbed some of the personnel costs).
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1998, July). Department of Juvenile Justice
Training Academy Evaluation. Submitted $10,750.00 proposal to evaluate the Training
Academy for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY. This proposal was
funded.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (1997, August). Evaluation of Teen Courts
Initiative. Submitted $300,000.00 proposal to conduct a nationwide evaluation of teen
courts for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Washington, DC.
This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1997, July). An Evaluation of Kentucky's Teen
Court Program. Submitted proposal to the Administrative Office of the Courts,
Frankfort, KY seeking $23,000 to evaluate Kentucky’s Teen Courts. This proposal was
funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1996, July). An Evaluation of Kentucky's Teen
Court Program. Submitted proposal to the Administrative Office of the Courts,
Frankfort, KY seeking $8,000 grant to evaluate Kentucky’s Teen Courts. This proposal
was funded.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1995, July). An Evaluation of Kentucky's Teen
Court Program. Submitted proposal to the Administrative Office of the Courts,
Frankfort, KY seeking $4,000 grant to evaluate Kentucky’s Teen Courts. This proposal
was funded.
Wells, J.B. (1992, October). The effects of graphical display characteristics in a
computer-based environment. Awarded $2,000 Dissertation Grant by Georgia State
University Research Office and the College of Education. This proposal was funded.
Layne, B.H., & Wells, J.B. (1990, December). Assessment of computer-based
instruction (CBI) in criminal justice education and training programs. Awarded $2,000
Faculty Development Research Grant by Georgia State University Research Office. This
proposal was funded.
Layne, B.H., & Wells, J.B. (1990, December). An evaluation of the utilization
of component display theory in developing a computer- assisted instruction tutorial
designed to teach students a statistical concept. Awarded $2,000 Faculty Development
Research Grant by Georgia State University Research Office.
Wells, J.B., & Layne, B.H. (1989, September). Management development
training evaluation for the Georgia Department of Corrections. Awarded $6,000
Technical Assistance Grant by the National Institute of Corrections.
18. DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICE – RELATED PROPOSALS
Wells, J.B. (2003, April). Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Information
Network. Submitted proposal to the National Institute of Corrections and Moss Group,
Inc. to establish a PREA Information Network (Clearinghouse/Homepage) at Eastern
Kentucky University. This proposal was not funded.
Wells, J.B. (2002, May). Kentucky Citizens’ Views of Issues Related to Families
and Children: A Statewide Telephone Survey. Submitted proposal to the Training
Resource Center seeking $20,000 to conduct a computer-assisted telephone interview
(CATI) survey. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (2000, May). Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJT) Basic
Training Computer Classes. Submitted proposal seeking $14,700.00 to provide
computer literacy training for 12 DOCJT police academy classes (January 1 - December
31, 2001) in Richmond, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (1999, May). Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJT) Basic
Training Computer Classes. Submitted proposal seeking $14,700.00 to provide
computer literacy training for 12 DOCJT police academy classes (January 1 - December
31, 2000) in Richmond, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (1999, February). Videoconference Evaluations for the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Submitted $14,976.00 proposal to evaluate
videoconferences sponsored by the Juvenile Justice Telecommunications Assistance
Project and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Washington, DC.
This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (1998, May). Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJT) Basic
Training Computer Classes. Submitted proposal seeking $14,700.00 to provide
computer literacy training for 12 DOCJT police academy classes (January 1 - December
31, 1999) in Richmond, KY. This proposal was funded.
Wells, J.B. (1998, February). Videoconference Evaluations for the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Submitted proposal seeking $15,594.50 to
evaluate videoconferences sponsored by the Juvenile Justice Telecommunications
Assistance Project and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,
Washington, DC. This proposal was funded.
Jones, M., Means, S., Wolford, B., & Wells, J.B. (1996, February). Conflict
Resolution and Peer Mediation for Kentucky’s At-Risk Youth. Submitted $87,024.00
proposal to the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Spencer
Foundation to provide conflict resolution and peer mediation training for at-risk youth in
Kentucky. This proposal was not funded.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (1995, July). AT&T Computer Equipment Grant.
Submitted proposal to AT & T, Inc. seeking $100,000 computer equipment grant for the
purpose of assisting the Department of Correctional Services in establishing a Center for
Criminal Justice Education & Research. This proposal was funded.
19. RESEARCH REPORTS – ACADEMIC
Wells, J.B., Gower, K. 2019. The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE)
Initiative: Attitudes, Values and Beliefs Baseline Survey Evaluation. Report prepared for
the Training Resource Center, Richmond, KY, Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family
Services, Frankfort, Ky, & Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration,
Washington, DC.
Smither, K., Reeves, A., Williams, J., Myers, T., Denney, T., Embry, K., Culver,
M., Benitez, I., Barrett, K., Pace, A., Diaz, R., & Wells, J.B. (2018, May). Improving
Female Safety: An Examination of Perceived Violence and Conflict in Female
Correctional Facilities. Report prepared for the Fayette County Detention Center,
Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B., Barrett, K., Denney, T., Ellis, J., & Reeves, A, (2018, October).
Supporting Mothers to Achieve Recovery through Treatment and Supports (SMARTS)
Initiative: A Summary of Evaluation Measures. Report prepared for the U.S. Substance
Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and the Kentucky Department for
Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities/Division of Behavioral
Health, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2017, July). Stakeholder, Local Implementation Team &
Community MAT Survey & Other Evaluation Measures: Summary of Preliminary Results
for SAMHSA Site Visit #3. Report prepared for the U.S. Substance Abuse Mental Health
Services Administration and the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health,
Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities/Division of Behavioral Health, Frankfort,
KY.
Wells, J.B. (2016, September). Stakeholder, Local Implementation Team &
Community MAT Survey & Other Evaluation Measures: Summary of Preliminary Results
for SAMHSA Site Visit #2. Report prepared for the U.S. Substance Abuse Mental Health
Services Administration and the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health,
Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities/Division of Behavioral Health, Frankfort,
KY.
Wells, J.B. (2016, March). Stakeholder, Local Implementation Team &
Community MAT Survey & Other Evaluation Measures: Summary of Preliminary Results
for SAMHSA Site Visit #1. Report prepared for the U.S. Substance Abuse Mental Health
Services Administration and the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health,
Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities/Division of Behavioral Health, Frankfort,
KY.
Ellis, J., Philips, R., Granger, K., Brown, C., Shuplinkov, T., Mallory, C. Wells,
J,.B., Minor, K.I., Lambert, E.G. (2016, May). Work experiences questionnaire:
Improving the theory and practice of workplace operations. Report prepared for the
Fayette County Detention Center, Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2015, March). Evaluation toolkit for safety matters:
Relationships in women’s facilities. Report prepared for The Moss Group, Inc.
Wells, J.B., Parson, J.S., & Minor, K.I. (2015, March). Statewide job task
analysis of the position: Non-supervisory law enforcement officer (Commonwealth of
Kentucky). Report prepared for the Department of Criminal Justice Training, Richmond,
KY.
Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2014, October). Improving Inmate Safety:
An Examination of Perceived Violence and Conflict at the Alabama Department of
Corrections Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. Report prepared for The Moss Group, Inc.
Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2014, July). Improving Inmate Safety:
An Examination of Perceived Change in Violence and Conflict at the District of
Columbia Department of Corrections Central Detention Facility (CDF) & Central
Treatment Facility (CTF). Report prepared for The Moss Group, Inc.
Bell, J., Bordt, M., Yeager, J., Robbins, H., Henny, E., Hayden, E., Tilley, J.,
Owen, B., Macinnes, D., McClanahan, B. & Wells, J.B. (2014, May). Improving Male
Safety: An Examination of Perceived Violence and Conflict in Male Correctional
Facilities, Survey A. Report prepared for the Fayette County Detention Center,
Lexington, KY.
Bell, J., Bordt, M., Yeager, J., Robbins, H., Henny, E., Hayden, E., Tilley, J.,
Owen, B., Macinnes, D., McClanahan, B. & Wells, J.B. (2014, May). Improving Male
Safety: An Examination of Perceived Violence and Conflict in Male Correctional
Facilities, Survey B. Report prepared for the Fayette County Detention Center,
Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2014, April). Improving Female Inmate Safety:
An Examination of Perceived Change in Violence and Conflict at the Lee Arrendale
Facility in the Georgia Department of Corrections. Report prepared for The Moss Group,
Inc.
Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2014, April). Improving Female Inmate Safety:
An Examination of Perceived Change in Violence and Conflict at the Emanual Facility in
the Georgia Department of Corrections. Report prepared for The Moss Group, Inc.
Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2014, April). Improving Female Inmate Safety:
An Examination of Perceived Change in Violence and Conflict at the Pulaski Facility in
the Georgia Department of Corrections. Report prepared for The Moss Group, Inc.
Wells, J. B., Owen, B., & Parson, J. S. (2013, January). Development and
Validation of the Women’s Correctional Safety Scales (WCSS): Tools for Improving
Safety in Women’s Facilities. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J. B., Parson, K.I., & Minor, K. I. (2013, April). Online versus
Classroom Training: A Comparative Evaluation with Full Experimental Design.
Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Morrison, T., & Parson, J.S. (2012, September).
Training Needs Assessment and Job Task Analysis Project Program Implementation
Assessment: Review of Training Academy Curriculum for Coverage of Essential Job
Tasks. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Felden, J., Moran, R., Wheaton, A., Rayburn, B., Higgins, E., Tate, C., Karpova,
P., Woody, P. & Wells, J.B. (2012, May). Improving Female Safety: An Examination of
Perceived Violence and Conflict in Female Correctional Facilities. Report prepared for
the Fayette County Detention Center, Lexington, KY.
Minor, K.I., Parson, J.S., Wells, J.B., Angel, E., & Morrison, T. (2011,
December). Youth Worker Training Needs Assessment Survey of Supervisory Staff
Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Angel, E., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). Summary
of Related Literature Documenting Best Practices with Regard to Training Report.
Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Angel, E., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). Results
from Telephone Surveys of Juvenile Justice Training Academies Report. Report prepared
for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Parson, J.S., & Angel, E. (2011, December). Academy
Curriculum Review and Summary Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department
of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). Trainee
Learning Style, Learning Environment Diagnostic, and Classroom Evaluation Report:
Academies 65 and 66. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice,
Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E. & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). DJJ
Academy 65 Evaluation Forms Summary 2010 Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Angel, E., Minor, K.I., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). Review of
DJJ Evaluations Related to Training Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Angel, E., Minor, K.I., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). 2008 DJJ
Staff Focus Groups on Training Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department
of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). Upper
Level Management and Facility Superintendent Focus Group Interview Data Report.
Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). DACUM
Group Interview Data from Staff Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department
of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Angel, E., Minor, K.I., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). Academy
Graduate Interview Data Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Wells, J.B., & Parson, J.S. (2011, December). Analysis
of Exit Interviews Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile
Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Morrison, T., Minor, K.I., Parson, J.S., Angel, E. (2011,
December). Analysis of Essential Job Tasks to be Included in the Basic Training
Program Report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice,
Frankfort, KY.
Parson, J. S., Wells, J. B., & Minor, K. I. (May, 2010). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project. Series conclusion: Improved evaluation tools
and lessons from the project. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., & Parson, J. S. (2010). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project. Evaluation of technical assistance (curriculum
development) to the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice: Participant and trainer
demographic information, participant and trainer evaluations, action plan follow-ups.
Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., & Parson, J. S. (2009). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project. Training, leadership, and organizational
change: Focus on CLD and MDF. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., & Parson, J. S. (2009). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project. 2008 evaluation supplement: Learning,
application, and action plan progress. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons,
National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E.P. (2009, January). Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice: Community and Mental Health Services Division Employee Job
Satisfaction & Organizational Climate Survey. Report prepared for the Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J. B., Rice, C., Minor, K. I., Matz, A., & Angel, E. P. (2009). Predictors
of perceived organizational commitment among Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice
facility staff. Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice.
Owen, B., Wells, J.B., Pollock, J., Muscat, B., & Torres, S. (2008, November).
Gendered violence and safety: A contextual approach to improving security in women’s
facilities, Part I: Improving security in women’s facilities. Final report submitted to the
National Institute of Justice. Fresno, CA: Authors.
Owen, B., Wells, J.B., Pollock, J., Muscat, B., & Torres, S. (2008, November).
Gendered violence and safety: A contextual approach to improving security in women’s
facilities, Part II: Focus group methodology and findings. Final report submitted to the
National Institute of Justice. Fresno, CA: Authors.
Owen, B., Wells, J.B., Pollock, J., Muscat, B., & Torres, S. (2008, November).
Gendered violence and safety: A contextual approach to improving security in women’s
facilities, Part III: Measuring gendered violence and safety: Research design and
methods. Final report submitted to the National Institute of Justice. Fresno, CA: Authors.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., Parson, J. S. (2008, November). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project. 2008 Evaluation results: Satisfaction, learning,
and action plan progress (Research Bulletin No. 4). Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of
Prisons, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Matz, A.K., Angel, E.P., & Parson, J.S. (2008,
September). Predictors of Job Stress among Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice
Facility Staff. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice,
Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Westmoreland, T.A., Angel, E. (2008,
March). Juvenile Sex Offender Study. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., Parson, J. S. (2008, February). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project: Training Results, Activity Level Changes, and
Implementation Results. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., Parson, J. S. (2008, February). National Institute of
Corrections Training Evaluation Project: Administering the Small Jail Training
Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., Matz, A.K., & Angel, E.
(2007, November). Predictors of Perceived Occupational Stress Among Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice Facility Staff. Report prepared for the Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., Parson, J. S. (2007). National Institute of Corrections
Training Evaluation Project: Inmate Behavior Management Training Program –
Participant and trainer demographic information; participant and trainer evaluations.
Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J. B., Minor, Wallace, L.H., K. I., Parson, J. S. (2007). National
Institute of Corrections Training Evaluation Project: Selecting Evaluation Type &
Rigor. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J. B., Minor, K. I., & Parson, J. S. (2007). National Institute of
Corrections Training Academy Evaluation Project, 2005-2006: Participant evaluation of
trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Flege, K. (2007, May). Employee Job
satisfaction and Organizational Climate Surveys. Report prepared for the Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2007, May). Recidivism Among Juvenile
Offenders Following Release from Residential Placements: Multivariate Predictors and
Gender Differences. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice,
Frankfort, KY.
Angel, E., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2007, May). Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice Training Evaluation: Predictors of Staff Turnover – Phase V Analysis.
Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Angel, E., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2007, May). Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice Training Evaluation: Supervisor’s Data (Academies 38 – 50). Report
prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2007, May). PREA Training for Trainers Evaluation. Report
prepared under Cooperative Agreement No. 05S18GJ10 by the National Institute of
Corrections & The Moss Group, Inc.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace. L.H., & Parson, J.S. (2007, February).
National Institute of Corrections Training Academy Evaluation Project, 2005-2006:
Participant Demographics, Overall Evaluation of Training, and Applicability Ratings.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Owen, B. & Wells, J.B. (2006, March). Staff perspectives on sexual violence:
the view from jails. Report prepared under Cooperative Agreement No. 05S18GJ10 by
the National Institute of Corrections & The Moss Group, Inc.
Owen, B. & Wells, J.B. (2006, February). Staff Perspectives on sexual violence
in adult prisons and jails: results from focus group interviews. Report prepared under
Cooperative Agreement No. 05S18GJ10 by the National Institute of Corrections & The
Moss Group, Inc.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005). Correctional Leadership Development (Adult): Pre and Post Knowledge. Washington,
DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development-Adult (05M101): Participant Demographic
Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development - Adult (05M102): Participant Demographic
Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development – Adult (05M103): Participant Demographic
Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development - Adult (05M101): Participation Evaluation of
Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development – Adult (05M102): Participation Evaluation of
Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development – Adult (05M102): Participation Evaluation of
Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development – Adult (05M101): Participation Evaluation of
Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development – Adult (05M102): Participation Evaluation of
Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Correctional Leadership Development – Adult (05M103): Participation Evaluation of
Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Combined Report - Correctional Leadership Development - (Adult) (05M101): Pre and
Post Knowledge & Juvenile Correctional Leadership Development (05D101): Pre and
Post Knowledge. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Management Development for the Future - (05R039): Participant Evaluation of Trainer.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Management Development for the Future - (05R039): Participant Evaluation of Overall
Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Management Development for the Future - Phase I (05R039): Pre and Post Knowledge.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Juvenile Correctional Leadership Development (05D101): Participant Demographic
Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Juvenile Correctional Leadership Development (05D101): Participant Evaluation of
Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Juvenile Correctional Leadership Development (05D101): Participant Evaluation of
Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Critical Elements of Reentry/Continuing Care Systems (05D1502): Participant
Demographic Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Critical Elements of Reentry/Continuing Care Systems (05D1501): Participant
Demographic Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Critical Elements of Reentry/Continuing Care Systems (05D1502): Participant
Evaluation of Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Critical Elements of Reentry/Continuing Care Systems (05D1501): Participant
Evaluation of Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Critical Elements of Reentry/Continuing Care Systems (05D1502): Participant
Evaluation of Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice,
National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Critical Elements of Reentry/Continuing Care Systems (05D1501): Participant
Evaluation of Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice,
National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Meeting the Needs of Juvenile Female Offenders (05D1002): Participant Demographic
Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Meeting the Needs of Juvenile Female Offenders (05D1001): Participant Demographic
Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of
Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Meeting the Needs of Juvenile Female Offenders (05D1002): Participant Evaluation of
Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Meeting the Needs of Juvenile Female Offenders (05D1001): Participant Evaluation of
Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Meeting the Needs of Juvenile Female Offenders (05D1002): Participant Evaluation of
Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Meeting the Needs of Juvenile Female Offenders (05D1001): Participant Evaluation of
Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Training for Juvenile Agency Training Directors and Coordinators (05D801):
Participant Demographic Information. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice,
National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Training for Juvenile Agency Training Directors and Coordinators (05D801):
Participant Evaluation of Trainer. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice,
National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Training for Juvenile Agency Training Directors and Coordinators (05D801):
Participant Evaluation of Overall Training Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department
of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Training for Juvenile Agency Training Directors and Coordinators (05D801): Current
Application (Pre and Post). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National
Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Training Design and Development (05D901): Participant Demographic Information.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Training Design and Development (05D901): Participant Evaluation of Trainer.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Wallace, L.H., Cline, K., & Parson, J.S. (2005).
Training Design and Development (05D901): Participant Evaluation of Overall Training
Program. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections.
Angel, E., Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I. (2005, June). Angel, E., Wells, J.B., Minor,
K.I., & Matthews, B. (2004, August). Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Training
Evaluation: Supervisors’ Data (Academies 38-42) Report prepared for the Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2005, February). Predictors of
Recidivism. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort,
KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Cobb, K., Cox, M. (2004, September). Recidivism
among juveniles referred to the Kentucky Teen Court program. Report prepared for the
Administrative Office of the Courts, Frankfort, KY.
Angel, E., Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Matthews, B. (2004, August). Summaries
of studies/reports completed for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice1998 –
2003. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Matthews, B., Angel, E. (2004, August). Initial classification
instrument: Project status report. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
May, D., Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Cobb, K., Angel, E. & Cline, K. (2004, May).
Criminal Victimization Experiences, Fear of Crime, Perceptions of Risk, and Opinion of
Criminal Justice Agents among a Sample of Kentucky Residents. Report prepared for the
Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2003, October). Job satisfaction and
Organizational Commitment Among Staff of Juvenile Correctional Facilities. Report
prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Angel, E., Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Hicks, A. (2003, September). Department
of Juvenile Justice training evaluation: Academy graduates’ perceptions of training, job
satisfaction, and organizational commitment – Phase III. Report prepared for the
Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Cobb, K. (2003, September). Kentucky Department
of Criminal Justice Training test item validation study: Phase III. Report prepared for the
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E., Barlow, J. (2003, June). Recidivism
among juveniles assigned to intensive community supervision and a matched control
group: a preliminary, six-month follow-up analysis. Report prepared for the Department
of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2003, April). Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice Research & Evaluation Project: Juvenile Intensive Supervision Team
Process Report for 2002. Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice,
Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Cobb, K., Angel, E., & Cline, K. (2003, March).
Kentucky citizens’ views of issues related to families & children: A statewide telephone
survey. Five separate reports conducted for the Kentucky School Board Association,
Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, Kentucky
Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Kentucky Mental Health Department.
Wells, J.B., Angel, E., Minor, K.I., Stearman, K., & Hicks, A.
(2002, September). Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Research & Evaluation
Project: Cadet Leadership Education Program Evaluation. Report prepared for the
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Matthews, B., & Angel, E. (2002, July). Development of a Risk
Assessment Instrument for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice Aftercare
Services. Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2002, May). Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice Training Evaluation: Predictors of Staff Turnover – Phase IV Analysis.
Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2002, May). Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice Training Evaluation: Supervisor’s Data – Phase III. Report prepared for
the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2002, April). Kentucky Department of
Juvenile Justice Research & Evaluation Project: Juvenile Intensive Supervision Team
Process Report for 2001. Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice,
Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Angel, E., Cobb, K., & Naber, P. (2002, February).
Wildland fire and arson survey: Final report. Report prepared for the Kentucky
Wildland Fire and Arson Prevention Task Force, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Cox, T., Cobb, K., & Lawrence, B. (2001, November).
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training test item validation study: Phase I
and II. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training,
Richmond, KY.
Elrod, P., & Wells, J.B. (2001, July). Satellite Videoconference Evaluation:
“Mental Health Issues and Juvenile Justice.” Report prepared for the Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2001, June). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “Employment and Training for Court-Involved Youth. Report prepared for the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2001, May). Department of Juvenile
Justice Training Evaluation: Predictors of Staff Turnover – Phase III Analysis. Report
prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., & Minor. K.I. (2001, May). A descriptive evaluation of 11 national
satellite broadcasts: Composite report. Report prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., & Duncan, R. (2001, May). Cabinet for Families & Children
Training Evaluation Project: Fiscal Year 2001 Summary. Report prepared for the
Kentucky Cabinet for Families & Children, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Jones, B. (2001, March). Department of Juvenile
Justice Research & Evaluation Project: Group Home Social Climate Survey. Report
prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Elrod, P., & Wells, J.B. (2000, December). Juvenile Crime in Kentucky: Trends
and Analysis. Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Fox, J.W. (2001, January). Communities in aid of
children and youth: A study of interagency communication relating to school crime in
three Kentucky counties. Report prepared for the Bureau of Justice Statistics,
Washington, DC.
Blankenship, S., & Wells, J.B. (2001, January). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “Child Delinquency: Early Intervention & Prevention.” Report prepared for
the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Matthews, B.A., & Fox, J.W. (2000, December).
Kentucky Teen Court Study, 1999-2000: Interim Report. Report prepared for the
Administrative Office of the Courts, Frankfort, KY.
Fulton, B.A., & Wells, J.B. (2000, November). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “Combating Underage Drinking.” Report prepared for the Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., & Brown, D. (2000, November). Department of Criminal Justice
Training (DOCJT) Evaluation: DOCJT Computer-Literacy Training Report. Report
prepared for the Department of Criminal Justice Training, Richmond, Ky.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2000, September). Department of
Juvenile Justice training evaluation: Academy graduates’ perceptions of training, job
satisfaction, and organizational commitment. Report prepared for the Department of
Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E. (2000, September). Department of
Juvenile Justice training evaluation: Supervisor’s Data – Phase II. Report prepared for
the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Soderstrom, I., & Wells, J.B. (2000, August). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “How shall we respond to the dreams of youth? A National Juvenile Justice
Summit.” Report prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,
U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (2000, July). Department of Juvenile
Justice training evaluation: A summary of five reports. Report prepared for the
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Elrod, P., & Wells, J.B. (2000, June). A descriptive evaluation of the broadcast
“Crowding in juvenile detention: A problem solving approach.” Report prepared for the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (2000, April). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “Model court practices in abuse & neglect cases.” Report prepared for the
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC.
Angel, E., Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2000, March). Department of Juvenile
Justice training evaluation: Survey of former employees. Report prepared for the
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (2000, March). A descriptive study of Kentucky's 1998-1999 teen court program. Report prepared for the Administrative Office of the
Courts, Frankfort, KY.
Fulton, B.A., & Wells, J.B. (2000, February). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “Online safety for children: A primer for parents and teachers.” Report
prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department
of Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B. (2000, February). A descriptive evaluation of the broadcast “Safe
schools/healthy students initiative – Post award grantee videoconference.” Report
prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department
of Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., Woofter, S.L., & Minor, K.I. (1999, October). Department of
Juvenile Justice research and evaluation project: Social climate survey. Report prepared
for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Woofter, S.L., Ball, H., & Minor, K.I. (1999, October). Department
of Juvenile Justice research and evaluation project: Juvenile community work program.
Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., Wells, J.B., & Angel, E. (1999, September). Department of
Juvenile Justice training evaluation: Academy graduates’ perceptions of training and
work satisfaction. Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Soderstrom, I., & Wells, J.B. (1999, July). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “What about girls? Females in the Juvenile Justice System.” Report prepared
for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of
Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E.A. (1999, March). Department of juvenile
justice training evaluation: Supervisors’ Data. Report prepared for the Department of
Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (1999, March). A follow-up evaluation of the
broadcast “Youth Courts: A National Movement.” Report prepared for the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington,
DC.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1999, February). A descriptive evaluation of the
broadcast “Juveniles and the Criminal Justice System.” Report prepared for the Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington,
DC.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Angel, E.A. (1998, December). Department of
juvenile justice training evaluation: A comparison of trainees who were dismissed or who
resigned with those still employed - Phase II analysis. Report prepared for the
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Fields, C.B., & Wells, J.B. (1998, December). White House Conference on
School Safety: Causes and Prevention of Youth Violence: A Descriptive Evaluation.
Report prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S.
Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Soderstrom, I., & Wells, J.B. (1998, November). Satellite Videoconference
Evaluation: Risk Factors & Successful Interventions for Serious & Violent Juvenile
Offenders. Report prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1998, October). An evaluation of Kentucky's teen
court program. Report prepared for the Administrative Office of the Courts, Frankfort,
KY.
Elrod, P., & Wells, J.B. (1998, July). Satellite Videoconference Evaluation:
Protecting Children Online. Report prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
Minor, K.I., & Wells, J.B. (1998, July). A Descriptive Evaluation of the
Broadcast “Youth Courts: A National Movement.” Report prepared for the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington,
DC.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1998, July). A preliminary analysis of Kentucky’s
1997-1998 teen court program at sites funded by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile
Justice. Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile Justice and Administrative
Office of the Courts, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Saylor, R. (1998, June). Department of juvenile
justice training evaluation: A comparison of trainees who were dismissed or who
resigned with those still employed - Phase II analysis. Report prepared for the
Department of Juvenile Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Coffey, O.D., & Wells, J.B. (1998, March). Evaluation of the satellite
teleconference “Juvenile offenders and drug treatment: Promising Approaches.” Report
prepared for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department
of Justice, Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Saylor, R. (1998, January). Department of juvenile
justice training evaluation: A comparison of trainees who were dismissed or who
resigned with those still employed. Report prepared for the Department of Juvenile
Justice, Frankfort, KY.
Coffey, O.D., & Wells, J.B. (1998, January). Evaluation of the satellite
teleconference “Mentoring for youth in schools and communities.” Report prepared for
the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice,
Washington, DC.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1997, December). An evaluation of Kentucky's teen
court program. Report prepared for the Administrative Office of the Courts, Frankfort,
KY.
Coffey, O.D., & Wells, J.B. (1997, December). Evaluation of the satellite
teleconference “Preventing drug abuse among youth.” Report prepared for the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington,
DC.
Wells, J.B., & Wolford, B. (1997, October). Department of Juvenile Justice
Academy Enrollee Profile. Report prepared for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile
Justice.
Coffey, O.D., & Wells, J.B. (1996, December). Evaluation of the satellite
teleconference “Reducing youth gun violence.” Report prepared for the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington,
DC.
Coffey, O.D., & Wells, J.B. (1996, September). Evaluation of the satellite
teleconference “Conflict resolution for youth.” Report prepared for the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington,
DC.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1996, July). An evaluation of Kentucky's teen court
program. Report prepared for the Administrative Office of the Courts, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B., & Layne, B.H. (1989, September). Management development
training evaluation. Report prepared for the National Institute of Corrections.
Rosser, P.C., Stevens, P.N., Houghton, R.J., Wells, J.B., Emond, K.S., Baxter,
D.A., Sledge, K., Hamilton, T.K., Coleman, L.T., & Treglown, T. (1987). Navy
disciplinary system study and facility master plan. Report prepared for the U.S.
Department of Navy.
20. RESEARCH REPORTS – UNIVERSITY
Wells, J.B. (2003, May). External Review Program for the B.S. Degree Program
in Criminal Justice at NGCSU. Report prepared for North Georgia College and State
University.
Allen, K., Virgin, S., Pratt, B., Rogow, R., Sefton, D., Sexton, L., Wellman, F.,
Wells, J., & Whitaker, C. (2003, April). Eastern Kentucky University’s Promotion and
Tenure System: Recommended Changes. Report prepared by the Ad Hoc Promotion &
Tenure Committee for the University Promotion & Tenure Committee and Eastern
Kentucky University Faculty Senate.
Frederick, B., Boles, W., Deppman, J., Snyder, L. & Wells, J.B.
(2000, Fall). Faculty Development Task Force 2000 – Final Report. Report prepared by
the Faculty Development Task Force for the Eastern Kentucky University Provost.
21. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
3/27/19-3/30/19 Attend several workshops at the Association of Writers and Writing programs
Conference in Portland, Oregon
7/31/18 Completed coursework in Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Bluegrass Writing
Studio, at Eastern Kentucky University
11/7/15 Completed mentoring workshop (.5 days) at Eastern Kentucky University.
8/15/15 Began Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Bluegrass Writing Studio, at Eastern
Kentucky University
11/3-11/7/14 Completed Evidence Based Decision Making Capacity Building Training (4.5 days) at
the National Institute of Corrections Academy in Aurora, Colorado.
8/14-8/15/14 Participated in Affordable Care Act Mapping Facilitation Planning Meeting (2.0 days) at
the National Institute of Corrections Academy in Aurora, Colorado.
3/27/11 Completed Human Subjects Assurance Online Training sponsored Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS), the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and
received certificates for modules 1,2, and 3.
1/29/11 Attended 1.5 hour workshop on “What Does the Future Hold? Workplace Learning and
Staff Performance Enhancement Trends” at the American Correctional Association
Conference, San Antonio, TX.
1/30/11 Attended 1.5 hour workshop on “Results from a New Study: Comparing Online Training
Effectiveness” at the American Correctional Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.
1/30/11 Attended 1.5 hour workshop on “Recent Findings from the Bureau of Justice Statistics:
The Decline in State Prison Populations, Redesigning the Study of Recidivism and
PREA” at the American Correctional Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.
7/17/10 Attended 1-hour workshop for Golden Key Faculty Advisors on “Secrets of Advisors” at
the Golden Key International Summit, Scottsdale, AZ.
7/16/10 Attended 1-hour workshop for Golden Key Faculty Advisors on “The Golden Keys to
Being a Successful Advisor” at the Golden Key International Summit, Scottsdale, AZ.
4/1/06 Attended 1-hour workshop for Golden Key Faculty Advisors on “Tools at Your
Fingertips” at the Golden Key Leadership Training Conference, Boston, MA.
4/1/06 Attended 1-hour workshop for Golden Key Faculty Advisors on “Future of Golden Key”
at the Golden Key Leadership Training Conference, Boston, MA.
4/1/06 Participated in “Advisors Roundtable” for Golden Key Faculty Advisors at the Golden
Key Leadership Training Conference, Boston, MA.
12/6/03 Attended 3-hour workshop on “Using Surveys in Assessment” at the 2003 Annual
Meeting of the Commission on Colleges, Nashville, TN.
9/16/03 Attended 2-hour workshop on Banner Navigation conducted by EKU’s Office of
Instructional Technology, Richmond, KY.
8/10/03 Attended 1.5 hour workshop entitled “Children of Incarcerated Parents: Who Are They?
What Issues Do They Present? How Can Corrections Respond? at the American
Correctional Association 133rd Congress of Correction, Nashville, TN.
12/3/02- Attended 2 day workshop entitled “Syntax II” conducted by the SPSS Corporation,
12/4/02 Chicago, IL.
12/2/02 Attended 1 day workshop entitled “SPSS Tables” conducted by the SPSS Corporation,
Chicago, IL.
11/17/02- Attended 3 day workshop entitled “Advanced Statistics” conducted by the
11/20/02 SPSS Corporation, Chicago, IL.
10/7/02- Attended 2 day workshop entitled “Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS”
10/8/02 conducted by the SPSS Corporation, Washington, DC.
9/8/02- Attended 3 day workshop entitled “SPSS Trends: Time Series/Forecast”
9/11/02 conducted by the SPSS Corporation, Chicago, IL.
8/20/02 Attended 1.5 hour workshop entitled “How To Use Humor to Facilitate Learning”
conducted by the Teaching & Learning Center, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond,
KY.
3/8/02 Attended 1.5 hour workshop entitled “The Uses and Abuses of Structural Equation
Modeling in Criminal Justice Research” sponsored by the Academy for Criminal Justice
Sciences, Anaheim, CA.
2/13/02- Attended three-day workshop on “SPSS Date Entry & Smartviewer Web Server” at a
2/15/02 workshop sponsored by the Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research in
Richmond, Ky.
7/20/01 Attended 3 hour workshop on “TracDat Assessment Software” sponsored by Eastern
Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky.
2/10/00- Attended “The Assessment Institute: A Three-day Program for Educators” sponsored by
2/12/00 the National Center on Postsecondary Teaching, Learning, and Assessment and ACT in
New Orleans, Louisiana.
1/25/00 Attended 7 hour workshop on “Ethnograph Version 5.04” at a workshop sponsored by
the Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research and the Justice Safety & Research
Center in Richmond, KY.
11/11/98 Attended 1 hour workshop on “Time Saving Ways to Use the Web to Enhance Your
Class” at the 1998 EKU Instructional Computing Expo in Richmond, KY.
9/29/98 Attended 1 hour workshop on “Child Abuse & FamilyViolence: Implications for
Education” at 4th Annual Safe Schools Conference in Lexington, KY.
9/26/98 Attended 5-hour workshop on “Beginning Web Course in a Box” sponsored by
the Division of Special Programs, Eastern Kentucky University, in Richmond, KY.
3/5/98 Attended 2nd workshop on “IntranetWare for EKU Administrators” conducted
by Academic Computing & Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
3/3/98 Attended 1st workshop on “IntranetWare for EKU Administrators” conducted
by Academic Computing & Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
12/10/97- Attended 2 day (12 hour) workshop on “Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Upgrading
12/11/97 PC’s, in Lexington, KY.
5/29/97- Attended distance learning workshop at the Diversity University Summer Conference in
6/1/97 Richmond, KY.
9/30/96 Attended 1.5-hour class on “Web Editing using Netscapes” conducted by
Academic Computing & Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
9/16/96 Attended classes (class met every Monday through the semester…however I
was unable to attend every class) on “Training for Network Administrators.”
9/96 Received Certificate of Completion for “Microsoft Power Point” Course offered
by Anderson-Soft Teach, Inc.
8/12/96- Attended 3-hour workshop on “Internet Seminar” from EKU Special Programs.
8/14/96
8/96 Received Certificate of Completion for “Microsoft Access” Database
Management Course offered by Anderson-Soft Teach, Inc.
7/96 Received Certificate of Completion for “Microsoft Excel” Spreadsheet Course
offered by Anderson-Soft Teach, Inc.
6/96 Received Certificate of Completion for “Microsoft Word” Word-processing
Course offered by Anderson-Soft Teach, Inc.
5/96 Received Certificate of Completion for “Windows 95 Course” offered by
Anderson-Soft Teach, Inc.
4/96 Received Certificate of Completion for “Computer Literacy” Course offered by
Anderson-Soft Teach, Inc.
3/1/96 Attended workshop on “Lynx” conducted by Academic Computing &
Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
2/5/96- Attended 4 day workshop on “Media Forge 95” multimedia authoring system in St.
2/9/96 George, Utah.
12/12/95- Attended 5-hour workshop on "Introduction to Windows 95" conducted by
12/14/95 Academic Computing & Telecommunications Service, Eastern Kentucky University.
12/11/95 Attended 8 hour workshop on "The Internet: A One DaySeminar" conducted by Fred
Pryor Seminars in Lexington, KY.
11/28/95- Attended 5-hour workshop on "Netscapes" conducted by Academic Computing & Tele-
11/30/95 communications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
11/21/95 Attended workshop on “Internet II” conducted by Academic Computing &
Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
11/16/95 Attended 4th 2.5 hour workshop on “Netware 4.1” conducted by Academic Computing
& Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
11/14/95 Attended 3rd 2.5 hour workshop on “Netware 4.1” conducted by Academic Computing
& Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
11/13/95 Attended 1.5-hour workshop on "Gopher" conducted by Academic Computing &
Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
11/9/95 Attended 1.5-hour workshop on "PineMail on the VAX" conducted by Academic
Computing & Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
Attended 2nd 2.5 hour workshop on “Netware 4.1” conducted by Academic Computing
& Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
11/7/95 Attended 1.5-hour workshop on "Internet Services, Part I" conducted by Academic
Computing & Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
Attended 1st 2.5 workshop on “Netware 4.1” conducted by Academic Computing &
Telecommunications Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
7/20/95 Attended two-hour workshop on "Introduction to Novell Netware 4.1 Administration"
conducted by Communication Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
5/2/95- Attended six-hour workshop on "Introduction to WordPerfect 6 for Windows"
5/4/94 conducted by Communication Services, Eastern Kentucky University.
4/11/95- Attended three hour workshop on "Introduction to WINDOWS 3.0" at Eastern
4/13/95 Kentucky University.
3/14/95 Attended three-hour workshop on "LOTUS 1-2-3 for WINDOWS" at Eastern Kentucky
University.
3/10/95 Attended four-hour workshop on "Computer Mapping" at the 1995 Annual Conference of
the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts.
3/10/95 Attended four hour workshop on "Computer Applications in Teaching" at the 1995
Annual Conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Boston,
Massachusetts.
3/9/95 Attended four-hour workshop on "Secondary Data Analysis" at the 1995 Annual
Conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts.
3/9/95 Attended four hour workshop on "Surviving Hazard Analysis: An Introduction to
Modeling the Time to Future" at the 1995 Annual Conference of the Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts.
2/1/95 Attended one and one-half hour workshop on "BITNET" at Eastern Kentucky University.
1/25/95 Attended one and one-half hour workshop on "VAX Mail II" at Eastern Kentucky
University.
1/18/95 Attended one and one-half hour workshop on "VAX Mail I" at Eastern Kentucky
University.
22. UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
1. Faculty Senate (1995 - 1998)
2. Improvement of Instruction Committee (1995 - 1998)
3. Ad Hoc Online Faculty Committee (1998 - 1999)
4. Ad Hoc University Planning Committee for the Diversity University Summer Conference
(1997)
5. Academic Computing Advisory Committee (1999-2001)
6. University Information Technology Committee (1999-2000)
7. Faculty Development Task Force (2000)
8. University Sabbatical Leave Committee (2000-2001)
9. University Assessment Committee (2000-2003), Sub-Committee Chair (2003)
10. University Ad Hoc Promotion and Tenure Committee (2000-2006)
11. University Ad Hoc Plus/Minus Committee (2002-2004)
12. President’s Leadership Team for SAC Reaffirmation (2003-2004)
13. Quality Enhancement Plan Steering Committee (2004-2006)
14. Quality Enhancement Plan Research Committee, Co-Chair (2004-2008)
15. Graduate Council Student Support Committee (2004-2005)
16. Quality Enhancement Plan Sub-Committee on Baseline Data (2005-2006)
17. Quality Enhancement Plan Committee (2006-2007)
18. Quality Enhancement Plan Advisory Board (2008,2009)
19. Director of Quality Enhancement Plan Search Committee (2008)
20. Promotion & Tenure Policy Review Committee (2008)
21. Promotion & Tenure, alternate (2009-2011)
22. Promotion and Tenure, member (2011-2012)
23. University Disciplinary Committee (2013-2015)
24. University Faculty Salary Study Committee (2013-2014)
25. Faculty Evaluation Appeals Committee (2013-2015)
26. Honors Dean Search Committee (2015-2016)
27. University Grade Appeals (2017-2018)
28. University Research Committee (2018-present)
29. University Faculty Appeals Committee (2019-present)
23. COLLEGE COMMITTEES
Eastern Kentucky University
1. Ad Hoc Graduate Committee on Statistics (1995 - 1996)
2. Graduate Academic Practices Committee (1996 - 1997; Chair 1996 - 1997)
3. Promotion and Tenure Committee (1996 – 1997; 2000 – 2001; 2003-2004; Chair 2005-
2006; 2007-2008)
4. Ad Hoc Space Committee (1997 - 1998)
5. Ad Hoc “Brainstormers” Focus Group (1997 - 1998)
6. Cultural Committee (1998 - 2000)
7. Computer Laboratories Advisory Committee (1998 - present; Chair 1998 - 2001)
8. Graduate Admissions Committee (1998 - 2000)
9. Ad Hoc Undergraduate Criminal Justice Degree Committee (1998)
10. Search Committee to select College Alumni Affairs Coordinator (1999)
11. Search Committee to select College Multimedia Coordinator (1999)
12. College of Law Enforcement Graduate Faculty Committee (1999 - present)
13. Justice and Safety Research Committee (1999 – 2001, 2002-2003, 2005-2006,
2008-2009)
14. Justice and Safety Technical Assistance Committee (1999 – 2000, 2002-2003,
2004-2005, 2006-2007, 2008-2009)
15. Assistant/Associate Dean Screening Committee (2000)
16. Library Collaboration Project Steering Committee (2000-2001)
17. Dean Evaluation Committee (2001)
18. College Marketing & Web (2006-2007)
19. Academic Integrity (2007-2008)
20. TRC Director Search Committee (2007-2008)
21. College Academic Committee (2008-2009)
22. College Strategic Planning Committee (2008-2009)
30. College Administrative Committee (2008-2009)
31. JUS Committee (2009)
32. JUS Chairs Committee (2009)
33. College POD Scholarship Committee (2010-2015)
34. Student Awards Committee – Chair (2010-2012)
35. College Grievance Committee (2010-2011)
36. College Scholarship Committee (2010-2011)
37. College Faculty Recognition Policy Committee (2011)
38. College Academic Integrity Committee (2013-2014)
39. Student Disciplinary Council Committee (2015-2016)
40. Academic Integrity (2018-2019)
41. College POD Scholarship Committee (2019-2020)
North Georgia College & State University
1. Selection Committee for applicant to fill the Dir ector of Computer Services position in
the Department of Information Technology (1992 - 1993)
2. Human Subjects Research Committee (1993)
3. Department of Computing and Technological Support Committee (1993 - 1994)
Selection committee for applicant to fill position in the Mathematics and Computer
Science Department at North Georgia College (1993 - 1994)
4. Student Honors Committee (1993 - 1994)
5. Campaign for Excellence - Equipment, Technology & Construction Trust Committee
(1993 - 1994)
24. DEPARTMENTAL/SCHOOL COMMITTEES
Eastern Kentucky University
1. Merit Pay Committee (1995 – 1996, 2004-2005, 2005-2006 alternate, 2007-2008, 2008-2009)
2. Assessment Committee (1995 - 2002; Chair 1995 – 2000; Chair 2001-2002)
3. Travel Committee (1995 - 1997)
4. Undergraduate Academic Practices Committee (1996 - 1997; Alternate 1997 – 2002; Chair
2002; 2003-2004, 2006-2007, 2008-2009)
5. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (1996 – 2001,2005-2006)
6. Graduate Curriculum Committee (2001 – present)
7. Promotion and Tenure Committee (1996 – 1997, Chair 2002-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007,
2008-2009)
8. Non-tenured Faculty Evaluation Advisory Committee (1995-1997, 1999-2009; Chair
2002, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2008-2009)
9. Book Evaluation Committee (1997)
10. Grievance Committee; Alternate (1998 - 2003)
11.Department of Juvenile Justice Youth Worker Curriculum Committee (1998 - 2001)
12. Graduate Program Development Committee (2001-2002)
13. Post-Tenure Review Committee (2003 – 2004; Chair)
14. Graduate Comprehensive Exam Committee (2003 – 2007)
15. Undergraduate Online Committee (2005 – 2006, 2006 – 2007, 2007-2008)
16. Undergraduate Program Committee (2008-2009)
17. Graduate Program Committee (2008-2009)
18. University Institutional Review Board, Prisoner representative (2009)
19. Ad Hoc Graduate Student Committee (2009-2010)
20. Ad Hoc Student Attendance Policy Committee (2010-2011)
21. Search Committee (2011-2012)
22. Student Awards Committee (2011-2012)
23. Exploratory Doctoral Committee, Chair (2011)
24. Academic Practices and Integrity and Awards Committee, Chair (2013-2014)
25. Ad Hoc Committee to revise the School’s Promotion & Tenure Policy (2015)
26. Promotion and Tenure Committee (2015-2016)
27. Promotion and Tenure Committee, Chair (2017-2018)
28. Assurance of Learning Committee (2018-present)
North Georgia College & State University
1. Institutional Review Board Coordinator for Research Involving Human Participants
(1994)
2. Selection committee for applicant to fill Criminal Justice position in the Social Science
Department (1993)
25. WORKSHOPS/FOCUS GROUPS/PRESENTATIONS CONDUCTED
Wells, J.B. (2019, October 22 & 24). Using a Theoretical Model of
Retaliation Against Whistle-Blowers to Yield New Evidence on the Possible
Circumstances that Led to the Death of Major Jack J. Wells. Presentation for
Eastern Kentucky University Veteran’s Studies class (2:00 pm).
Wells, J.B. (2019, April 14). The topography of survival: Words and
images of post-traumatic resilience. Presentation for Eastern Kentucky
University’s Veteran’s Studies, Women & Gender Studies, & the Office of
Military & Veterans Affairs, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2019, April 11). Peeragogy in Action:
Utilizing High Impact Practices (HIP) in the Classroom. Presentation for
Eastern Kentucky University’s Faculty Scholarship Panel and Town Hall,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2018, September 20). Peeragogy in Action:
Utilizing High Impact Practices (HIP) in the Classroom. Presentation for
Eastern Kentucky University’s Professional Learning Community, Richmond,
KY.
Wells, J.B. & Polin, B. (2018, September 6). High Impact Practice
(HIP) Within and Beyond the Classroom. Presentation for Eastern Kentucky
University’s Professional Learning Community, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. & Zaragoza, S. (2018, August 9). Advice from 2017-2018
Faculty Award Winners. Presentation for incoming EKU faculty at the New
Faculty Orientation August 7 – 10, 2018, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J. B. (2017, November 2). Major Jack J. Wells: A case study
illustrating the prosocial organizational behavior (POB) Model of whistle
blowing and its ancillary model of retaliation. Brown Bag Paper Presentation
for faculty and students, School of Justice Studies & School of Safety, Security,
& Emergency Management, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J. B. (2017, November 10). Major Jack J. Wells: A case study
of how personal factors can facilitate whistle blowing. Brown Bag Paper
Presentation for faculty and students, School of Justice Studies, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2016, July 27). Invited to be guest lecturer in Kentucky
Governor’s Scholars Program at Murray State University. Conducted 2.5 hour
lecture entitled “Major Jack J. Wells: A case study of how personal factors can
facilitate the prosocial organizational behavior model of whistle blowing.”
Wells, J.B. (2015, November 17). Invited to be guest lecturer in EKU
Military Science Professor Major Chad Bennett MIS US Military History I class
(11:00 am). Conducted lecture entitled “Major Jack J. Wells: A case study of the
prosocial organizational model of whistle blowing.”
Wells, J. B. (2015, November 10). Major Jack J. Wells: A case study
of how personal factors can facilitate whistle blowing. Brown Bag Paper
Presentation for faculty and students, School of Justice Studies, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2015, April 29). Invited to be guest lecturer in EKU
Professor Dr. Tom Appleton’s HIS 203 American Civilization Since 1877 class
(CRN 27849, 9:05 am). Conducted lecture entitled “Major Jack J. Wells: A case
study of the prosocial organizational model of whistle blowing.”
Wells, J.B. (2015, April 29). Invited to be guest lecturer in EKU
Professor Dr. Tom Appleton’s HIS 203 American Civilization Since 1877 class
(CRN 27205, 10:10 am). Conducted lecture entitled “Major Jack J. Wells: A
case study of the prosocial organizational model of whistle blowing.”
Wells, J.B. (2014, March 26). Invited to be guest lecturer in EKU
Professor Dr. Judah Schept’s CRJ 818 Criminal Justice Research Methods class.
Conducted lecture entitled “Validation of a Refined Instrument to Assess
Violence & Safety in Women’s Facilities.”
Wells, J.B. (2013, August 4). Invited to be guest lecturer in EKU
Professor Dr. Tom Appleton’s HIS 204W Pivotal Points in US History class
(CRN 13160). Conducted lecture entitled “Inspiration from the grave: The
letters of Major Jack J. Wells.”
Wells, J.B. (2013, August 4). Invited to be guest lecturer in EKU
Professor Dr. Tom Appleton’s HIS 204W Pivotal Points in US History class
(CRN 14418). Conducted lecture entitled “Inspiration from the grave: The
letters of Major Jack J. Wells.”
Wells, J.B. (2012, August). “Training Needs Assessment and Job Task
Analysis for Juvenile Justice.” Ninety minute workshop conducted for the Best
Practices Committee at the annual meeting of the Council of Juvenile
Correctional Administrators (CJCA), Denver, CO.
Wells, J.B. (2012, August). “Training Needs Assessment and Job Task
Analysis for Juvenile Justice.” Ninety minute workshop conducted for the
142nd Congress of Correction in Denver, CO.
Muscat, B., Owen, B., Wells, J.B., Pollock, J., & Torres, S. (2010,
August). ”Are They Safe?” A Gender Informed Approach to Managing the
Safety of Women. Four hour workshop accepted for annual meeting of the
American Correctional Association, Chicago, IL.
Wells, J.B., Parson, J.S., Asbridge, C., & Dee Halley. Lessons Learned
from the NIC Training Evaluation Project. Four hour workshop accepted for
annual meeting of the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel, Boston, MA.
Wells, J.B. (2008, October 6). Conducted workshop entitled “How
Rigorous Should My Training Evaluation Be?” conducted at the 14th Annual
National Symposium on Juvenile Services, Pittsburgh, PA.
Wells, J.B. (2008, May 4). Conducted workshop entitled “Is My
Training a Waste of Time: Evaluating Your Training” conducted at the 27th
Annual Conference of the American Jail Association, Sacramento, CA.
Wells, J.B. (2008, March 11). Conducted workshop entitled “How to
Determine the Type and Rigor of a Training Evaluation” conducted at the
annual Department of Criminal Justice Training Instructor Conference,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2008, March 11). Conducted workshop entitled “How to
Develop an Advanced Level II Assessment of Training Academy Learning”
conducted at the annual Department of Criminal Justice Training Instructor
Conference, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., Parson, J.S. (2007, October 16). Conducted workshop
entitled “How to Determine the Type of Training Evaluation to Conduct”
conducted at the annual conference of the International Association of
Correctional Training, Charleston, WV.
Moss, A., Wells, J.B., Smith, B. (2005, November 10). Conducted
workshop entitled “National Institute of Corrections Kentucky & Department of
Juvenile Justice Focus Group,” Lexington, KY.
Moss, A., Wells, J.B., Alley, D. (2005, May 17). Conducted workshop
entitled “Overview of Prison Rape Elimination Act” at the annual conference of
the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association, Ft. Myers, FL.
Moss, A., Wells, J.B., McCampbell, S., & Halley, D. (2005, May 15).
Conducted workshop entitled “Prison Rape Elimination Act/Sexual Misconduct
Workshop” at the annual conference of the American Jail Association, Kansas
City, MO.
Owen, B., & Wells, J.B. (2004, January 2 - 4). Conducted four focus
groups entitled “Focus Group on the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of
2003, Los Angeles, CA.
Wells, J.B., & Schlacter, D., A. (2004, October 20 - 22). Conducted
five focus groups entitled “Focus Group on the Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA) of 2003, Clifton, TN.
Wells, J.B., & Owen, B. (2004, November 3 - 5). Conducted five focus
groups entitled “Focus Group on the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of
2003, Beeville, TX.
Wells, J.B., & Schlacter, D., A. (2004, October 20 - 22). Conducted
five focus groups entitled “Focus Group on the Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA) of 2003, Berlin, NH.
Wells, J.B., & Moss, A. (2004, July 19). Conducted two focus groups
entitled “Focus Group on the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003: An
Overview of the Legislation & Your Thoughts on Issues Raised by the
Legislation,” at the annual conference of the American Probation and Parole,
Orlando, FL.
Wells, J.B., & , A. (2004, April 26 – 27). Conducted five focus groups
entitled “Focus Group on the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003: An
Overview of the Legislation & Your Thoughts on Issues Raised by the
Legislation,” at the annual conference of the American Jail Association,
Birmingham, AL.
Wells, J.B., & Moss, A. (2004, January 10 - 12). Conducted five focus
groups entitled “Focus Group on the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of
2003: An Overview of the Legislation & Your Thoughts on Issues Raised by the
Legislation,” at the winter conference of the American Correctional Association,
New Orleans, LA.
Wells, J.B. (2003, September 16). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #40,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2003, May 12). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #39,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2002, December 11). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #38,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2002, October 2). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #37,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2002, July 11). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #36,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2002, June 3). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #35,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2002, February 24). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #34,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2002, January 15). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #33, London,
KY.
Wells, J.B. (2002, December – January). Five Workshops Pertaining to
Research Methodology and Statistics Conducted for the Kentucky Department
of Criminal Justice Training, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2001, November). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Training Resource Center’s Curriculum Design and
Development Participants.
Wells, J.B. (2001, October 12). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #32,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2001, September 10). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to Betsy Matthews Co-op Class.
Wells, J.B. (2001, August 28). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #31,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (2001, July 30). Workshop entitled “Learning Styles”
presented to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Academy Class #30,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., and Land, M. (2000, February 29). Workshop
entitled “Distance Education” presented to CRJ 890 Teaching Practicum class,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., and Land, M. (1999, October 18). Workshop
entitled “Distance Education” presented to CRJ 890 Teaching Practicum class,
Richmond, KY.
Nelson, C., Morrison, L.A., Minor, K.I., Soderstrom, I., & Wells, J.B.
(1999, August 6). Workshop entitled “Center for School Safety Grantees
Workshop” presented to Center for School Safety Grantees from Western
Region, Murray, KY.
Elrod, P., Fields, C.B., Minor, K.I., Soderstrom, I.R., & Wells, J.B.
(1999, August 5). Workshop entitled “A Brief Introduction to Program
Development & Evaluation” presented to McCracken County’s Department of
Juvenile Justice Prevention Council, Paducah, KY.
Nelson, C., Morrison, L.A., Minor, K.I., Soderstrom, I., & Wells, J.B.
(1999, August 4). Workshop entitled “Center for School Safety Grantees
Workshop” presented to Center for School Safety Grantees from Central
Region, Lexington, KY.
Elrod, P., Fields, C.B., Minor, K.I., Soderstrom, I.R., & Wells, J.B.
(1999, July 27). Workshop entitled “A Brief Introduction to Program
Development & Evaluation” presented to Fayette County’s Department of
Juvenile Justice Prevention Council, Lexington, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., Cox, T., Soderstrom, I., & Lawrence, B.
(1999, May 18). Workshop entitled “DOCJT Validation Study: Test Item
Construction Workshop” presented for DOCJT Basic Training Staff, Richmond,
KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., and Land, M. (1999, March 4). Workshop
entitled “Distance Education” presented to CRJ 890 Teaching Practicum class,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., & Minor, K.I. (1999, February 12). Workshop entitled
“Distance Education” presented to Cabinet for Families & Children trainers,
Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B. (1999, January). Workshop entitled “Eastern Kentucky
University’s Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research: Creating
Partnerships with Technology” presented at the 1999 American Correctional
Association Winter Conference, Nashville, TN (Note: Also mentioned as a
conference paper in “Papers and Speeches Presented at Professional Meetings” –
see Scholarly and/or Creative Achievements section).
Elrod, P., Fields, C.B., Minor, K.I., Soderstrom, I.R., & Wells, J.B.
(1998, October 30). Workshop entitled “A Brief Introduction to Program
Development & Evaluation” presented to Department of Juvenile Justice Central
Office Staff, Frankfort, KY.
Wells, J.B. (1998, August). Workshop for Long Distance Satellite
Coordinators, Richmond, KY.
Wells, J.B., Minor, K.I., & Land, M. (1998, March). Workshop
“Distance Education” (1998) presented at the annual meeting the Academy of
Criminal Justice Sciences, Albuquerque, NM.
Wells, J.B. (1998, Fall). EKU Workshop “SPSS for Windows - Hands
on Workshop” conducted for the 1998 EKU Instructional Computing EXPO.
Wells, J.B. (1998, March 8). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration of
Microsoft Office, Internet and e-mail for COR 490 classes.
Wells, J.B. (1998, February 12). SPSS workshop conducted for
Administrative Office of Courts personnel.
Wells, J.B. (1997, Fall). EKU Workshop “SPSS for Windows - Hands
on Workshop” conducted for the 1997 EKU Instructional Computing EXPO.
Wells, J.B. (1997, October 1). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstrations
of Internet and email for COR 490 class.
Wells, J.B. (1997, August 27). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration
of Microsoft Office for COR 490 class.
Wells, J.B. (1997, February 25). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration
of Microsoft Office, Internet and e-mail for COR 490 class.
Wells, J.B. (1997, April). Demonstration of long distance learning via
satellite technology for Steve Fox’s communication class from University of
Kentucky.
Wells, J.B. (1997, February 25). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration
of Microsoft Office, Internet and e-mail for COR 490 class.
Wells, J.B. (1996, October 8). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration
of Microsoft Office, Internet and e-mail for COR 490 classes.
Wells, J.B. (1996, September 23). CCJER Classroom Lab
Demonstration of Microsoft Office for Department of Social Services.
Wells, J.B. (1996, September 10). CCJER Classroom Lab
Demonstration of Microsoft Office for Department of Social Services.
Wells, J.B. (1996, June 28). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration of
Microsoft Office for the Training Resource Center.
Wells, J.B. (1996, June 12). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration of
Electronic Meeting Support Software.
Wells, J.B. (1996, April 4). Multimedia presentation for visitors to the
College of Criminal Justice Conference (Career Day). Presentation focused on
the Center for Criminal Justice Education and Research.
Wells, J.B. (1996, February 27). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration
of Microsoft Office, Internet and e-mail for COR 490 classes.
Wells, J.B. (1995, November 25). Workshop entitled “Integrating
Computer Presentations with Distance Learning Teaching” presented to EKU
faculty and staff in the Perkins Television Studio, Eastern Kentucky University.
Wells, J.B. (1995, Fall). CCJER Classroom Lab Demonstration of
Microsoft Office and SPSS for COR 490 class.
Wells, J.B. (1995). SPSS/PC+ workshops (3) for graduate students in
the Department of Physical Therapy at North Georgia College.
26. CONSULTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:
1. Training Resource Center, Eastern Kentucky University, Life Skills Integration Program, 1995-1996
2. Training Resource Center, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State
Agency Children, 1995
3. Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services, Department of Health Services, 1995
4. North Georgia College, Physical Therapy Department, 1995
5. Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, 1995-2002
6. Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, 1995-1996
7. Department of Social Services, 1996
8. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 1996-2002
9. Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, 1997-2014
10. Kentucky Criminal Justice Council, 1998
11. Kentucky Department of Community Based Services, 1998
12. Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, 1998
13. Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, 1998
14. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1998-2001, 2005, 2006
15. National Institute of Justice, Office of Science & Technology, 1998-2001
16. Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, 1998-2003,2008
17. Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children, 1998-2002
18. Center for School Safety, 1999-2002
19. Kentucky Advanced Technology and Training for Law Enforcement (KATT), 1999-2001
20. Kentucky Division of Forestry, 2001-2002
21. Kentucky Justice Cabinet, 2001 – 2004
22. National Major Gang Task Force, 2001 – 2003
23. Institute for Law and Justice, 2003 - 2006
24. North Georgia College & State University, 2003
25. Excelsior College Criminal Justice Training Assessment, 2003
26. Moss Group, Inc., 2004 – 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
27. National Institute of Corrections, 2004 – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
28. National Institute of Justice, 2006-2008
29. Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities/Division of
Behavioral Health, 2015-2018
30. Kentucky Department of Community Based Services, 2019-2020
31. Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, 2019-2020
32. Eastern Kentucky University, Training Resource Center, 2019-2010
27. PROFESSIONALLY RELATED LEADERSHIP ROLES IN COMMUNITY & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
2015 (November) – Nominated for Human Subject Institutional Review Board Member
for Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Frankfort, KY.
2015 (Spring) – Appointed to the Financial Committee of St. John’s Episcopal Church, in
Versailles, KY.
2014 (Spring) – Appointed to the Financial Committee of St. John’s Episcopal Church, in
Versailles, KY.
2013 (Spring) – Appointed to the Financial Committee of St. John’s Episcopal Church, in Versailles, KY.
Board member on the Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center’s Community Relations
Board, Lexington, KY (2015).
Board member on the Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center’s Community Relations
Board, Lexington, KY (2014).
Board member on the Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center’s Community Relations
Board, Lexington, KY (2013).
Board member on the Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center’s Community Relations
Board, Lexington, KY (2012).
Board member on the Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center’s Community Relations
Board, Lexington, KY (2011).
Invited by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to participate in a meeting on the issue of
PREA and the Impact on Women and Girls in Corrections, Washington, DC (December
14 & 15, 2010). Did a one hour presentation summarizing my PREA research entitled
“Measuring and Describing the Context of Gendered Violence and Safety in Women’s
Prisons and Jails.”
Conducted a presentation on my PREA research entitled “Developing an Instrument to
Measure the Climate of Violence in a Women’s Prison” at the Criminal Justice Graduate
Student Grab Bag luncheon on December 9, 2010.
Invited to be the guest speaker at Lexington Fayette County Urban Government’s
graduation ceremony for graduates of the detention center correctional academy,
Lexington, KY (November 12, 2010).
Board member on the Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center’s Community Relations
Board, Lexington, KY (2010).
Supervised undergraduate student Heather Anzelon’s student poster session entitled
“Predicting Perceptions of Inmate Sexual Violence in Housing Units: Individual Factors
versus Environmental Factors” at the Summer 2009 American Correctional Association
Conference in Nashville, TN (August 8, 2009).
Supervised graduate student Erin Mosley’s student poster session entitled “Predictors of
Job Stress Among Juvenile Probationary Workers” at the Summer 2009 American
Correctional Association Conference in Nashville, TN (August 8, 2009).
Invited to serve as a panel member on the Oral Examination Board for the position of
Lieutenant at the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Division of Community
Corrections. Lexington, KY (February 22, 2007).
Invited to be a workshop panel member in “PREA Workshop on the National Inmate
Survey (NIS)” sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Washington, DC
(December 8, 2006).
Invited to be a workshop panel member in “Qualities of Online Teaching and Learning:
When it Works and When it Doesn’t. Workshop sponsored by the Instructional
Development Center and the Teaching and Learning Center at Eastern Kentucky
University. Richmond, KY (April 12, 2006).
Invited to be a workshop panel member in “Workshop on the Implementation of the
Prison Rape Elimination Act in State Juvenile Correctional Facilities” sponsored by the
Bureau of Justice Statistics. Arlington, VA (December 15 – 16, 2005).
Panel member in a live, full-day NIC video/web broadcast entitled “Assessing Your
Agency’s Response to Prison Sexual Assault.” Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond,
KY (January 27, 2005).
Panel member in a live, full-day NIC video/web broadcast entitled “Assessing Your
Agency’s Response to Prison Sexual Assault.” Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond,
KY (January 26, 2005).
Participant in a live 2 hour video/web broadcast entitled “Live from ACA: A Town Hall
Meeting – Addressing the Prison Rape Elimination Act.” American Correctional
Association 2005 Winter Conference, Phoenix, AZ (January 10, 2005).
Conduct three sessions as a panel member representing careers in correctional and
juvenile justice for the Madison County Business & Education Partnership (MCBEP)
High School Career Day (November 8, 2004).
As EKU’s official designee (in Chair’s absence) to the Kentucky Juvenile Justice
Advisory Board Sub-committee on Grants, reviewed thirteen different grant applications
seeking funding for Title II Parent Accountability Grant Applications pertaining to the
Bavolek Nurturing Program (August 14, 2003).
As EKU’s official designee (in Chair’s absence) to the Kentucky Juvenile Justice
Advisory Board Sub-committee on Grants, reviewed seven different grant applications
seeking funding for Title II Parent Accountability Grant Applications pertaining to the
Bavolek Nurturing Program (April 24, 2003).
External evaluator for North Georgia College & State University’s Criminal Justice
Department (2003, April).
Serve as EKU’s official designee (in Chair’s absence) to the Kentucky Juvenile Justice
Advisory Board (monthly 2002 & 2003 meetings).
Testified before the C.A.L.E.A. site accreditation committee for Kentucky Department of
Criminal Justice Training (2002, December).
Guest lecturer for COR Co-op class – conducted 2 hour presentation on learning styles
(September 9, 2001)
Reviewed and critiqued membership survey for the American Correctional Association
(2001, May)
Participant in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Research Advisory
Committee (1998, October 23)
Guest Speaker of Madison County Teen Court Swearing-in Ceremony (1998, October
22)
Participant in School Safety Summit sponsored by the Kentucky Office of the Attorney
General (1998, June 30)
Member of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Jail Planning Committee
(1997)
Guest Speaker of Madison County Teen Court Swearing-in Ceremony
(1997, November 3)
Member of the Juvenile Services Review Board of the Kentucky Cabinet for Human
Resources (1997)
Guest Speaker of Madison County Teen Court Swearing-in Ceremony (1996)
Member of the Technology Committee at Glendover Elementary School, Lexington, KY
(1996)
Guest Speaker of Madison County Teen Court Swearing-in Ceremony (1995).
28. MANUSCRIPTS REVIEWED
Reviewed book proposal in June 2012 for:
Gregory Chalson, Senior Developmental Editor. Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal
Justice. Anderson Publishing.
Reviewed book proposal on November 8, 2010 for:
Welsh, W.N. & Harris, P.W. Criminal Justice Policy and Planning (4th edition). Anderson
Publishing.
Member of Monograph Review Panel for:
Decker, S.H. (February 9, 2001). Understanding gangs and gang processes. Prepared for the
National Major Gang Task Force, Eastern Kentucky University, College of Justice & Safety Speaker’s
Series.
Manuscript Reviewer for the following Journals:
American Journal of Criminal Justice
1999 – One manuscript reviewed
2017 - One manuscript reviewed One manuscript reviewed
International Criminal Justice Review
2009 – One manuscript reviewed
Journal of Criminal Justice Education
1998 – One manuscript reviewed
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
2009 – One manuscript reviewed
Police Quarterly
1999 – Two manuscripts reviewed
2001 – One manuscript reviewed
2002 – One manuscript reviewed
Journal of Psychological Services
2012 – One manuscript reviewed
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Occupational Criminology
2015 – Three manuscripts reviewed
2017 – Two manuscripts reviewed
Journal of Criminal Justice Policy Review
2019 – One manuscript reviewed
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice
2019 – One manuscript reviewed
29. THESES OR DISSERTATION COMMITTEES (date of thesis or dissertation completion in parentheses)
LaDonna Koebel (1997) – Member
Jeff Kammer (1998) – Member
Elizabeth Metzger (2001) – Member
Shannon Faulkner (2001) - Member
Thor Morrison (2001) – Member
Kelli Stearman (2001) - Chair
Nic Amato – Chair
Jennifer Barlow (2004) – Chair
Lisa Carter (2005) – Co-Chair
Jennifer Mooney (2004) - Co-Chair
Lou Martin (2004) – Chair
Chris Flory - Chair
Nate Lowe – Member (2007)
Patti Naber – Member (2007)
Adam Matz – Chair (2008)
Eric Marchover – Member (2008)
Tamika Chase – Chair (2009)
James S. Parson – Co-Chair (2009)
Corrie Rice – Dissertation Co-Chair (2009)
Tanya Stevens – Chair (2010)
Phylisty Edwards – Chair (2010)
Heather Kinett – Member (2010)
Jeremy McQueen – Member (2010)
Kevin Kirk – Member (2011)
Melissa Baumgardner (2011)
Lisa Carter – Dissertation Committee Member (2012)
Erin Mosley - Chair
Sean Hunt – Member
Phylisty Baumgardner – Member (2011)
Polina Karpova – Chair (2013)
Donna Mynatt – Member (2014)
Johnathan Felden – Member (2014)
Hannah Robbins – Chair (2014)
Andrew Beasley – McNair Mentor & Undergraduate Honors Thesis Chair (2016)
Jonathan Bell – Former Chair (2017)
Joseph Ellis – Chair (2017)
Jennifer Tilley - Dissertation Committee Member (2018)
Anna Reeves – Chair
Jerome Williams - Chair
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE
2018 (November) Outside reviewer for Dr. Steele’ s scholarship for Promotion and Tenure to Associate
Professor at Ohio University-Lancaster. Reviewed and evaluated all of her scholarly materials and wrote
an evaluation on the quality of her work for the promotion committee.
2016 (June 7) Served as prisoner representative for EKU Institutional Review Board Hearing.
2016 (Spring & Summer Semester) – Facilitated a led a student group of mentors in mentoring an ex-
offender. Mentoring includes two hour meetings most every Tuesday evening.
2016 (February) – Attended the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society conference at Orlando, FL, as the faculty
advisor for the Eastern Kentucky University Epsilon chapter.
2015 (November 7) – Coordinated training activities for 32 participants so that they could be certified
mentors. Three professional guest speakers were the mentor trainers.
2015 (May 2) – Coordinated training activities for 24 participants so that they could be certified mentors of
ex-offenders in a Nurture, Support, and Accountability Group (NSAG) for Mission Beyond Bars and
Beyond.
2015 (April) - Coordinated activities associated with EKU’s Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society Chapter
participating in a tour of the Fayette County Detention Center. The tour included listening to a panel of
custody and non-custody discuss re-entry objectives and programs conducted at the jail.
2015 (March) – Attended the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society conference at Orlando, FL, as the faculty
advisor for the Eastern Kentucky University Epsilon chapter.
2013 (June) – Coordinated activities associated with EKU’s Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society Chapter
participating in Kentucky River Clean Sweep, a community service project that collected trash and debris
along a 13 mile stretch of the Kentucky River bordering Fayette County, KY.
2014 (March) – Attended the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society conference at Philadelphia, PA, as the
faculty advisor for the Eastern Kentucky University Epsilon chapter.
2014 (March 8) – Attended workshops at the conference “Reaching Individuals Beyond the Bars” in
Louisville, KY.
2013 (September 10) – Planned an organized open house for new and potential members of Alpha Phi
Sigma Honor Society. Thirty-three students attended.
2013 (June) – Coordinated activities associated with EKU’s Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society Chapter
participating in Kentucky River Clean Sweep, a community service project that collected trash and debris
along a 13 mile stretch of the Kentucky River bordering Fayette County, KY.
2013 (March) – Attended the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society conference at Dallas, TX, as the faculty
advisor for the Eastern Kentucky University Epsilon chapter.
2013 (March) – Coordinated Community Service Project involving students from EKU’s Golden Key
International Honor Society Chapter, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, and women
inmates from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Bought and made presents for approximately
25 veterans at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington, KY (on 3-20-13).
2013 (Spring) – Coordinated activities associated with EKU’s Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society Chapter
competing for and winning a national service award and a student scholarship at the 2013 annual meeting
of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Dallas, TX.
2013 (February) – Attended the International Golden Key Regional Summit at the Northern Kentucky
University, as the faculty advisor for the Eastern Kentucky University chapter.
2012 (December) – Coordinated Community Service Project involving students from EKU’s Golden Key
International Honor Society Chapter, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society, the Criminal
Justice Graduate Students Association, and women inmates from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington,
KY. Bought and made presents for approximately 25 women and children at the Bluegrass Domestic
Violence Shelter in Lexington, KY(on 12-4-12).
2012 (August) – Attended the International Golden Key Summit in Atlanta, GA, as the faculty advisor for
the Eastern Kentucky University chapter.
2012 (June) – Coordinated activities associated with EKU’s Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society Chapter
participating in Kentucky River Clean Sweep, a community service project that collected trash and debris
along a 13 mile stretch of the Kentucky River bordering Fayette County, KY.
2012 (Spring) – Coordinated activities associated with EKU’s Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society Chapter
competing for and winning a national service award and a student scholarship at the 2012 annual meeting
of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, New York, NY.
2012 (Spring) - Helped coordinate (as well as participated in) the Alpha Phi Sigma’s Honor
Society Chapter’s involvement in Comedy Off Broadway Fundraiser (on 4-26-12).
2012 (Spring) – Coordinated Community Service Project involving students from EKU’s Golden Key
International Honor Society Chapter and women inmates from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington,
KY. Donated supplies to the inmates to make lap blankets and Easter Baskets, provided contents for the
Easter baskets, and distributed the lap blankets and Easter baskets to residents of Madison Manor Nursing
Home in Richmond, KY (on 4-42-12).
2012 (Spring) – Chaired panel entitled “Theories on Criminal Justice Culture, Policy & Practice” at the
2012 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, New York, NY.
2011 (Fall) – Coordinated Community Service Project involving students from EKU’s Alpha Phi Sigma
Honor Society Chapter and women inmates from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Donated
supplies to the inmates to make lap blankets, provided contents for the Christmas gifts (candy, chocolates,
etc.), and distributed the lap blankets and Christmas gifts to residents of Madison Towers in Richmond, KY
(on 12-5-11).
2011 (Summer) – Chair of Exploratory Committee for the FMC Community relations Board to host a 5 K
Fun Run for the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, KY.
2011 (Spring) – Coordinated Community Service Project involving students from EKU’s Golden Key
International Honor Society Chapter and women inmates from the Federal Medical Center in Lexington,
KY. Donated supplies to the inmates to make lap blankets and Easter Baskets, provided contents for the
Easter baskets, and distributed the lap blankets and Easter baskets to residents of Kenwood Health and
Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, KY (on 4-22-11).
2011 (Spring) - Helped coordinate (as well as participated in) the EKU Golden Key International Honor
Society Chapter’s involvement in Comedy Off Broadway Fundraiser.
2006, January – Volunteered to be the Faculty Advisor for the Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor
Society (still the advisor).
2010 (Fall) - Helped coordinate (as well as participated in) the EKU Golden Key International Honor
Society Chapter’s involvement in Comedy Off Broadway Fundraiser.
2010, July 16 - Helped coordinate (as well as participated in) the EKU Golden Key International Honor
Society Chapter’s involvement in the St. Mary’s Food Bank service project.
2010, June 17 – Helped coordinate (as well as participated in) the EKU Golden Key International Honor
Society Chapter’s involvement in the Kentucky River Cleanup Project.
2009, May 18 – Served as judge for Administrative Office of the Courts Statewide Competition of
“Project Citizen,” Frankfort, KY
2009 (Spring) - Interim Chair, Interim Graduate Program Director, Department of
Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies, Eastern Kentucky University
2009 (Spring) – Interim Faculty Senate Representative, Department of Correctional and Juvenile Justice
Studies, Eastern Kentucky University
2002 (Spring) - Interim Chair, Department of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies, Eastern Kentucky
University
2009, February 21 – Participated in EKU Spotlight and represented Department in recruitment activities
2009, February 28 – Participated in TRIO and represented Department in recruitment activities
2006, June 20 – Conducted presentation on the Center for Criminal Justice Education and Research to the
Effective Transitions Board of Directors in Lexington, KY.
2006, February 28 – Volunteered to be the University Advisor for the Golden Key International Honour
Society (still the advisor).
2005, October 20 – Represented Department of Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies at Lexington
Community College Class CRJ 101 and marketed our program.
2005, June 17 – Represented Department Chair in orientation activities in Powell Building, Combs
Building, and Keen Johnson building; advised three students.
2005, March 24 – Represented Department of Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies at Lexington
Community College Job Fair and Career Day.
2005, January – Present – Assisted Department of Criminal Justice and Police Studies with analysis of their
departmental assessment data.
2004, September 13 – Conducted presentation for JSO 100 students on information about the Correctional
& Juvenile Justice Studies program.
2003, September 13 – Participated in EKU Spotlight and represented Department in recruitment activities
2003, May 4 – Served as College representative for Youth Salute Day activities
2003, February 19 – Attended SACs regional meeting in Atlanta, GA
2002, April 27 - Participated in university summer orientation activities
2002, April 23 – Represented College of Justice & Safety at Open House in Corbin, KY
2002, March 7 – Prepared exhibit for President’s Inaugural Celebration of EKU Excellence in Scholarly
and Creative Work
2001, December – Entered Departmental Assessment Criteria into TRACDAT
2001, August – Conducted Center for Criminal Justice Education & Research Open House
2001, Fall – Designed the EKU Recreation/Wellness Facility Student Interest Survey, scanned and
analyzed the data for the Vice-President of Student Affairs
31. INDEPENDENT STUDIES
2013, Spring – Polina Karpova
2012, Spring – Hannah Robbins
2011, Fall – Hannah Robbins
2011, Spring – Hannah Robbins
2009, Spring – Thomas Harshman
2006, Spring – Nat Lowe (graduate student)
32. HOST ACTIVITIES FOR VISITING CORECTIONAL OFFICIALS
1. Fall 2007 – Spring 2008: Served as host and supervisor to a S. Korean correctional official who is in the US
studying corrections. Activities conducted as part of my host activities included:
a. Toured the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, KY with S. Korean visitor Jong
Soon Park. While there we spoke at length with the Deputy Director and staff responsible for
female inmate programs.
b. Accompanied S. Korean visitor Jong Soon Park to the Southern Criminal Justice Association
Meeting in Savannah, GA. While in Savannah we toured the Chatham County Jail and spoke
at length with staff responsible on female inmate programs.
c. Accompanied S. Korean visitor Jong Soon Park to the International Association of
Correctional Training Personnel in Charleston, W. VA.
d. Accompanied S. Korean visitor Jong Soon Park to the American Society of Criminology
conference in Atlanta, GA.
e. Accompanied S. Korean visitor Jong Soon Park to the Correctional Security Conference in
Cincinnati, OH.
f. Toured three KY DJJ facilities (i.e., Cadet Leadership Education Program, Breathitt County
Detention Center, Morehead Youth Development Center for Girls) with S. Korean visitor
Jong Soon Park.
2. Fall 2007 - Served as host to visitor from Director of Research and Evaluation from the Federal Bureau of
Prisons. While here he conducted two presentations as well as did some taping for our online program in CJJS.
3. Fall 2007 - Served as host to visitor Barbara Owen who is a nationally recognized expert on female
offenders. While here she conducted two presentations as well as did some taping for our online program in
CJJS.
32. MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (1995-present)
American Society of Criminology (2000-present)
American Correctional Association (1995-2017)
Southern Criminal Justice Association (1990-2013)
American Jail Association (2000-2017)
Kentucky Association of Professional Educators (2011-present)
Association of Writers & Writing Programs (2015-present)