Shanell K. Sanchez-Smith
Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal JusticeColorado Mesa University 1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 720-334-6165 Email: ssanchezsmith@gmail.com EDUCATION:
Ph.D. 2012, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Sociology
Committee: Dr. Helen Moore (Chair), Dr. Miguel Ceballos, Dr. Tomni Dance, Dr. Lisa-Kort-Butler, and Dr. Amelia Montes
Comprehensive Exam Areas: Crime and Deviance and Stratification
Dissertation Title: “Experiences of First-Generation Mexican Immigrant Women and Midwives during Pregnancy and the Birthing Process”
M.A. 2009, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Sociology
Thesis: Adolescent Alcohol Use in Rural Communities; Effects of Parental & School Attachment.
Advisor/Chair: Dr. Dan Hoyt. Readers: Helen Moore, Miguel Ceballos
B.A. 2007, University of Northern Colorado, Criminal Justice with Sociology minor
AREAS OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
• Crime & Deviance • Social Inequality • Latino/a Immigration
• Juvenile Justice • Social Change
• Minority Health & Illness TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln-Department of Sociology
2014 CRMJ 311, Victimology, Online and Classroom Sections, Instructor CRMJ 370, Criminology, Instructor
CRMJ 315, Research Methods, Instructor CRMJ 495, Senior Seminar, Instructor
CRMJ ---, Comparative Criminal Justice, Instructor
SOCO ---, Introduction to Sociology, Online Section, Instructor SOCO---, Social Problems, Online Section, Instructor
2013 CRMJ 311, Victimology, Instructor CRMJ 370, Criminology, Instructor
CRMJ 396, Drugs and the Criminal Justice System, Instructor CRMJ 494, Senior Seminar, Instructor
SOCI 495, Senior Seminar, Instructor SOCI 309, Drugs and Society, Instructor
SOCI 311, Juvenile Delinquency, Online, Instructor SOCI 217, Race and Nationality, Online, Instructor 2012 SOCI 495, Senior Seminar, Instructor
SOCI 309, Drugs and Society, Instructor
SOCI 311, Juvenile Delinquency, Online, Instructor 2011 SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Online, Instructor
SOCI 311, Juvenile Delinquency, Online, Instructor SOCI 217, Sociology of Race & Nationality, Instructor SOCI 101, Introduction to Sociology, Instructor
2010 SOCI 217, Sociology of Race & Nationality, Instructor SOCI 311, Juvenile Delinquency, Online, Instructor SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Instructor
SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Online, Instructor 2009 SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Online, Instructor
SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Instructor
SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Large Lecture, Teaching Assistant SOCI 311, Juvenile Delinquency, Online, Teaching Assistant SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Online, Teaching Assistant 2008 SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Online, Teaching Assistant
SOCI 209, Sociology of Crime, Teaching Assistant
SOCI 101, Introduction to Sociology, Recitation Instructor (3 sessions) SOCI 101, Introduction to Sociology, Online, Teaching Assistant 2007 SOCI 101, Introduction to Sociology, Recitation Instructor (3 sessions)
CURRENT RESEARCH: Publications
Sanchez, Shanell. “Experiences and Attitudes of Participants in After-School Programs
Of District 6,” University of Northern Colorado McNair Research Journal, Volume 11,
October 2007.
Manuscripts Under Review
Sanchez, Shanell and Miguel Ceballos. “Latina Pregnancy Outcomes in the United
States: The Effects of Acculturation and Selective Return Migration.” Submitted to
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences.
Sanchez, Shanell and Nicholas Park. “Adolescent Alcohol Use in Rural Communities;
Effects of Parental, School, & Community Attachment.” Submitted to Substance Use &
Misuse.
Ceballos, Miguel, Andrea Cantarero, and Shanell Sanchez. “Macrosomia and Maternal and Infant Health of Mexican Immigrants in the United States: The Effects of Duration and Selective Return Migration.” Submitted to California Journal of Health Promotion. Research in Progress
Melander, Lisa, Nicholas and Shanell Sanchez. “Nonmedical Prescription Drug Use Among Rural Adolescent Boys and Girls: A Test of Hirschi’s Social Control Theory.”
Sanchez, Shanell, Dreiling, Kate, Park, Nicholas. “An Updated Criminal Activity Checklist.” JURIED PRESENTATIONS
2013 Moore, Helen and Sanchez-Smith, Shanell. Education and Inequality. 2013 Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago.
2012 Sanchez, Shanell. “First-Generation Latinas Experiences with Certified Nurse Midwives in the Midwest,” The Pacific Sociological Association Meeting, 2012 Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 2012.
Sanchez, Shanell. “Experiences of Immigrant Latinas and Midwives During Pregnancy and the Birthing Process: A Qualitative Study,” The Midwest Sociological Society, 2012 Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, March 2012.
Moore, Helen and Sanchez, Shanell. “Preparing the Teaching Portfolio for the Job Market and Tenure and Promotion Review.” 2012 Midwest Sociological Society. 2011 Sanchez, Shanell & Miguel Ceballos. “Latina Pregnancy Outcomes in the United States: The Effects of Acculturation and Selective Return Migration,” The Midwest Sociological Society, 2011 Meeting, Saint Louis, MO,
2010 Park, Nicholas and Shanell Sanchez. “Nonmedical Prescription Drug Use Among Rural Adolescent Boys and Girls: A Test of Hirschi’s Social Control Theory.” The American Society of Criminology, 2010 Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 2010.
Sanchez, Shanell & Nicholas Park. “Adolescent Alcohol Use in Rural Communities; Effects of Parental, School, & Community Attachment,” The Midwest Sociological Society, 2010 Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 2010
2009 Sanchez, Shanell. “Adolescent Alcohol Use in Rural Communities; Further Examination of Parental & School Attachment,” The American Society of Criminology, 2009 Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2009
2007 Sanchez, Shanell. “Experiences and Attitudes of Racial Minorities in After-school Programs in Northern Colorado” Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 44th Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, March 14, 2007.
2006 Sanchez, Shanell. “Experiences and Attitudes of Participants in After-school Programs in Northern Colorado” 12th Annual National Ronald E. McNair Scholars Research Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee, July 6-9, 2006. Received 2nd Place for Research Paper.
2005 Sanchez, Shanell. “After-school Programs in Northern Colorado; The Effects of Being Latino” University of Northern Colorado Research Day, Greeley, Colorado, April 2005 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2008 Adolescent Alcohol Use in Rural Communities Research Assistant University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Sociology
Dr. Dan Hoyt
Nebraska Risk & Protective Factor Survey (2005)
2005-07 University of Northern Colorado, Department of Criminal Justice
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Research Internship INVITED PRESENTATIONS (NON-JURIED)
2013 Sanchez, Shanell. “Misperceptions of Immigration and Crime.” Invited Guest Lecturer for Social Problems course for Nicholas Park. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2011 Sanchez, Shanell. “Teaching Diversity in the Classroom.” Invited Panel Guest Speaker for graduate student teaching seminar. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2009 Sanchez, Shanell. “Taking Action to Create Social Change.” Invited Guest Lecturer for Race and Nationality course for Dr. April Schueths. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Sanchez, Shanell. “Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System: How Policies Influence Trends.” Invited Guest Lecturer for Race and Nationality course for Dr. April Schueths. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
2007 Sanchez, Shanell. “Becoming a McNair Scholar: Experiences and Advice from Former Scholars.” Invited Panel Guest Speaker for Dr. Laurie Bellows. University of
Nebraska-Lincoln McNair Scholars Program. TEACHING DEVELOPMENT
:
2014 Midwest Sociological Society—Preparing Future Faculty Certificate. 2012 McNair Scholars Mentor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Bridget Agnew.
Blending and Distance Learning Symposium: Online & Distance Education, UNL
2011 Teaching Circles: Becoming a Teaching Scholar and Developing the Teaching Portfolio, UNL Sociology Department, Dr. Helen Moore.
2010 Teaching Circles: Becoming a Teaching Scholar and Developing the Teaching Portfolio, UNL Sociology Department, Dr. Helen Moore.
Annual Graduate Student Teaching Workshops, UNL Graduate Studies.
Power Classroom Training Workshops – Using technology in the classroom, UNL 2008 Annual Graduate Student Teaching Workshops, UNL Graduate Studies.
2008 Midwest Sociological Society – Preparing Future Faculty Certificate. 2007 Annual Graduate Student Teaching Workshops, UNL Graduate Studies. AWARDS, GRANTS, AND FELLOWSHIPS
2011 Cheryl Applegate Teaching Award, UNL
Department of Sociology Teaching Award, UNL 2010 Travel Award, Department of Sociology, UNL
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund 2009 The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
2008 Ogle Fellowship, Department of Sociology, UNL Larson Fellowship, Department of Sociology, UNL
2007 Scholarships/Fellowships: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Larson Fellowship, Department of Sociology, UNL Ogle Fellowship, Department of Sociology, UNL
Julia Klug Criminal Justice Scholarship, Department of Criminal Justice, UNC Awards:
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
Undergraduate Honors Convocation at the University of Northern Colorado for Academic Performance, Leadership, and Potential for the Future
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Criminal Justice Caesar Chavez Scholarship for Criminal Justice, UNC
University of Northern Colorado’s Academic Achievement Scholarship University of Northern Colorado Dean’s List of Academic Distinction 2006 Awards: Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
2nd Place for research presentation at 12th Annual SAEOPP/UTK McNair Scholars Conference
University of Northern Colorado McNair Scholars Program Summer Internship University of Northern Colorado Dean’s List of Academic Distinction
Caesar Chavez Recognition for receiving a 3.60 or above Caesar Chavez Scholarship for Criminal Justice, UNC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2013 NeXt Generation of College Students Training Workshop, Colorado Mesa University 2011 UNL Blackboard Training Workshop
UNL Blackboard Instructional Design (Online Courses) 2010 Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) UNL
Responsible Conduct of Research Training, UNL Collaborative IRB Training Renewal
Publications Seminar, Department of Sociology, UNL
2008 Professional Development Seminar, Department of Sociology, UNL PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences • American Society of Criminology • American Sociological Society
References:
HELEN ANNE MOORE Aaron Douglas Professor of SociologyUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0324 402-472-3631 hmoore1@unl.edu MIGUEL CEBALLOS Assistant Professor
Department of Anthropology & Sociology
4 Old Library Building West Chester, PA 19383
mceballos@wcupa.edu 610-436-2308 (office)
PHILIP REICHEL Associate Professor Department of Criminal Justice
Campus Box 147
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado 80639
