Teaching Interests
Corrections, violent crime, criminal justice policy
Dan Dexheimer has an MA in Sociology (2003), a BA in sociology (2000), and a BS in Psychology (2000) from the University of Florida. He joined the Criminal Justice department as a lecturer in Fall 2016, after serving as an adjunct for criminal justice and sociology during the 2015/2016 academic year. He teaches a variety of courses, both in-person and online, including introduction to CJ, introduction to corrections, and senior seminar.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2006
ABD, Sociology, University of Florida
2003
M.A., Sociology, University of Florida
2000
B.A., Sociology, University of Florida
B.S., Psychology, University of Florida
Academic Interest Areas
- Corrections
- Courts and Sentencing
- Violent Crime
- Criminal Justice Policy
- Criminological Theory
Employment
2016 – current
Lecturer, Boise State University, Department of Criminal Justice
2016 – 2019
Adjunct, College of Western Idaho, Department of Social and
Human Relations
2016
Adjunct, Boise State University, Department of Sociology
2015
Adjunct, Boise State University, Department of Criminal Justice
2012 – 2016
Lecturer, San José State University, Department of Justice Studies
2009 – 2015
Adjunct, Santa Clara University, Department of Political Science
2009 – 2011
Lecturer, San José State University, Department of Sociology
2009
Adjunct, West Valley College, Department of Social Sciences
2008 – 2015
Adjunct, Santa Clara University, Department of Sociology
2007 – 2008
Lecturer, Santa Clara University, Department of Sociology
2006 – 2007
Adjunct, Santa Clara University, Department of Sociology
2002 – 2006
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Florida, Department of
Sociology
Courses Taught
Boise State University, Department of Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Law & Justice
- Introduction to Courts and Sentencing
- Introduction to Corrections
- Juvenile Justice
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Senior Seminar
- Criminal Justice Management
- White-Collar Crime
- Special Topics – Criminal Justice Management & Ethics
- Special Topics – Inequality, Crime, and Justice
Boise State University, Department of Sociology
- Juvenile Delinquency
College of Western Idaho, Department of Social and Human Relations
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Problems
San José State University, Department of Justice Studies
- Introduction to Justice Studies
- Criminological Theory
- The Prison Community
- Penal Politics & Institutions
- Punishment, Culture & Society
- Mass Violence & Justice
- The Death Penalty
- Deviance & Justice
- Gender & Crime
- Justice Management & Ethics
- Police & Society
- Writing Workshop
San José State University, Department of Sociology
- Criminology
- Seminar in Advanced Criminology
- Gangs and Mobs
- Social Problems
- Introduction to Sociology
Santa Clara University, Department of Sociology
- Sociology of Crime
- Social Stratification
- Women & Men in the Workplace
- Social Problems in the U.S.
- Principles of Sociology
Santa Clara University, Department of Political Science
- Criminal Justice System
West Valley College, Department of Social Sciences
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Problems
- American Race Relations
University of Florida, Department of Sociology
- Deviance
- Social Problems
Courses Assisted
University of Florida, Department of Sociology
- Principles of Sociology
- Methods of Social Research
Courses Tutored
University of Florida, University Athletic Association
- Principles of Sociology
Thesis
“The Influence of Parental Drinking Backgrounds on the Alcohol Consumption of College Students.”
Presentations
2005
“Racial Threat as an Explanation for Disparity in Post-Arrest Incarceration Outcomes.” Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Toronto, Canada.
2004
“A Reexamination of Analytical and Aggregation Biases in Arrest and Imprisonment Analyses.” Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Nashville, TN.
Grants
2008
- Dean’s Grant, Santa Clara University
2005
- Graduate Student Council Travel Grant, University of Florida
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Travel Grant, University of Florida
2004
- Graduate Student Council Travel Grant, University of Florida
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Travel Grant, University of Florida
Awards
2021
School of Public Service Commitment to Teaching Award, Boise State University
2018
Golden Apple Award Finalist, Boise State University
2005
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduate Teaching Award Nominee, University of Florida
2004
Vandiver Graduate Teaching Award, Department of Sociology, University of Florida
Service to Department/University
2022 – current
Member of Criminal Justice Scholarship Committee, Department of Criminal Justice, Boise State University
2021 – current
Member of Sabbatical-like Leave Proposal Committee, School of Public Service, Boise State University
2020 – current
Member of Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Department of Criminal Justice, Boise State University
Member of Graduation Planning Committee, Department of Criminal Justice, Boise State University
2019 – current
Faculty Advisor to Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Department of Criminal Justice, Boise State University
Member of Curriculum and Assessment Committee, Department of Criminal Justice, Boise State University
2014 – 2015
Member of Lecturer Liaison Committee, Department of Justice Studies, San José State University
2014
Editor of Faculty Handbook, Department of Justice Studies, San José State University
2013 – 2014
Member of Student Affairs Committee, Department of Justice Studies, San José State University
Member of Forensic Science Committee, Department of Justice Studies, San José State University
2009
Faculty Advisor to the Criminology Association, Department of Sociology, Santa Clara University
2007 – 2008
Faculty Advisor to the Sociology Student Association, Department of Sociology, Santa Clara University
Service to Profession
- Text Reviewer, Sage Publications
- Manuscript Reviewer, Sociological Perspectives
- Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Family Issues
Professional Development
2019
eCampus Teaching Online Seminar (eTOS), Boise State University
2016
Online Instructor Certification, College of Western Idaho