Dr. Applegate is currently engaged in research exploring the connection between the organizational image of jails and their activities, jail inmates' perceptions of alternative sanctions, and the impact of tactical communication on jail officer use of force.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
No
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Personal Focus Areas
Juvenile Justice, Corrections, Research methodology
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1997
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
PhD
Criminal Justice
1992
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
MS
Criminal Justice
1990
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
BS
Criminal Justice
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
Membership
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Membership
American Association for Public Opinion Research
Membership
Southern Criminal Justice Association
Membership
American Jail Association
Membership
American Society of Criminology (also member of the Division on Corrections and Sentencing)
Membership
American Correctional Association
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1996 - 2002
Assistant Professor
University of Central Florida, Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
2002 - 2010
Associate Professor, with tenure
University of Central Florida, Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
2004 - 2008
Coordinator for Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida, Public Affairs PhD Program
2010 - 2012
Associate Professor, with tenure
University of South Carolina, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
2011 - Present
Chair
University of South Carolina, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
2013 - Present
Professor, with tenure
University of South Carolina, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2006
Award
President, Southern Criminal Justice Association
Award
Distinguished New Scholar Award, American Society of Criminology, Division on Corrections and Sentencing
Award
Distinguished Researcher, University of Central Florida, College of Health and Public Affairs
Award
Teaching Incentive Program Award, University of Central Florida
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