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SAMANTHA SMITH CLINKINBEARD

Curriculum Vitae

Last Updated Office September 2017 School of Criminology & Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska at Omaha 6001 Dodge St, CPACS 218

Omaha, NE 68182 402-554-3795

sclinkinbeard@unomaha.edu EDUCATION

Ph.D. Social Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, 2007

Dissertation title: Social feedback perceptions, internal attributions, and possible selves

among adolescent offenders in secured juvenile facilities.

M.A. Social Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, 2004

B.A. Psychology, Central College, Pella, IA, 2002

Minor: Sociology

Central College Abroad Program, Leiden, The Netherlands, Fall 2000

CURRENT POSITIONS

Undergraduate Program Coordinator (.25 FTE), School of Criminology &

Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska at Omaha. (August 2016 –

present).

Associate Professor, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, University

of Nebraska at Omaha. (2007-present; Tenure and Promotion to

Associate Professor, 2014).

Faculty Affiliate, Nebraska Center for Justice Research, University of

Nebraska at Omaha. (2014-present)

Undergraduate Program Coordinator, School of Criminology & Criminal

Justice, University of Nebraska at Omaha (Aug 2016-present)

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

2006 – 2007 Research Scientist I, Center for the Application of Substance Abuse

Technologies, University of Nevada, Reno

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2005 Adjunct Instructor, Sociology Department, Truckee Meadows Community

College

AREAS OF INTEREST

Delinquency, alcohol use, and risk behaviors among adolescents and emerging adults

Self-control, identity, future orientation, and gendered self-concept

Survey research methods and program evaluation

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Articles

**Denotes articles with graduate student co-authors

Clinkinbeard, S. S., Barnum, T. C., & Rhodes, T. N. (In press). The other side of the coin:

Exploring the effects of adolescent delinquency on young adult self-control. Journal of

Criminal Justice, Advance online publication:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2017.08.001**

Anderson, A. L, Clinkinbeard, S. S., Barnum, T. C., & Augustyn, R. (2016). Examining behaviors

using respondents’ cell phones and a burst design: Drinking and activities across the first

year of college among transitioning freshman. Journal of Developmental and Life Course

Criminology, 2, 64-84.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Barnum, T. (2015). Gendered self-concepts and drinking behavior in a

national sample of emerging adults. Feminist Criminology, 12(2), 145-170.**

Evans, M. K., Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Simi, P. (2014). Learning disabilities and delinquent

behaviors among adolescents: A comparison of those with and without comorbidity.

Deviant Behavior, 36(3), 200-220.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2014). What lies ahead: An exploration of future orientation, self-control,

and delinquency. Criminal Justice Review, 39(1), 19-36.

Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Rhodes, T. (2014). Social ties, propensity, friend behavior, and heavy

drinking among college students. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse,

23(6), 362-374.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Johnson, M. A. (2013). Perceptions and practices of student binge

drinking: An observational study of residential college students. Journal of Drug

Education, 43(4), 301-319.**

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Rhodes, T. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2013). College students and binge drinking: Exploring the

relationships between control and intention on behavior. Applied Psychology in Criminal

Justice, 9(1), 24-44.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Zohra, T. (2012). Expectations, fears, and strategies: Juvenile offender

thoughts on a future outside of incarceration. Youth & Society, 44(2), 236-257.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Murray, C. I. (2012). Perceived support, belonging, and possible self

strategies among incarcerated juvenile offenders. Journal of Applied Social Psychology,

42(5), 1218-1240.

Clinkinbeard, S. S., Simi, P., Evans, M. K., & Anderson, A. L. (2011). Sleep and delinquency: Does

the amount of sleep matter? Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 40, 916-930.**

Broadus, A. D., Hartje, J. A., Roget, N. A., Cahoon, K., & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2010). Attitudes

about addiction: A national study of addiction educators. Journal of Drug Education,

40(3), 281-298.**

Miller, M. K., Griffin, T. W., Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Thomas, R. M. (2009). The psychology of

AMBER Alert: Unresolved issues and implications. Social Science Journal 46(1), 111-

123.**

Marsh, S. C., Clinkinbeard, S. S., Thomas, R. T., & Evans, W. P. (2007). Risk and protective

factors predictive of sense of coherence during adolescence. Journal of Health

Psychology, 12(2), 281-284.

Miller, M. K. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2006). Improving the AMBER Alert system: Psychology

research and policy recommendations. Law & Psychology Review, 30, 1-21.

Book Review

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (Forthcoming). Peer pressure, peer prevention: The role of Friends in Crime

and Conformity. Criminal Justice Review, Advance Online Publication:

https://doi.org/10.1177/0734016817694939.

Chapters or Sections in Books or Encyclopedias

Cain, C. M. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2014). Depression and crime. In J.M. Miller, A.R. Grover, W.G.

Jennings, & C. Schreck (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of theoretical criminology. Hoboken, NJ:

Wiley-Blackwell.**

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Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2009). Community reinforcement approach. In G. Fisher & N. A. Roget

(Eds.), Encyclopedia of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. Thousand

Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2009). Therapeutic communities. In G. Fisher & N. A. Roget (Eds.),

Encyclopedia of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. Thousand Oaks,

CA: Sage Publications.

Miller, M. K. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2007). In D. S. Clark (Ed.), Encyclopedia of law and society

(pp. 1092-1093). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Murray, C. I. Toth, K., & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2005). Coping with death, dying, and grief in

families. In P. C. McKenry & S. J. Price (Eds.), Families and change (3rd ed., pp 75-102).

Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Manuscripts Under Review or In Preparation

Rhodes, T. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. Officers in transition: The dynamic self-concept of officers in

schools.

Clinkinbeard, S.S. Gendered self-concept and crime among emerging adults.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. Masculinity, social norms, and risky drinking among college freshmen.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. Multidimensional self-control and risky drinking in college.

Technical Reports & Curriculum Products

SPF-SIG = Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SAMHSA-funded initiative)

++These authors contributed equally to this work.

Clinkinbeard, S. S., Augustyn, R., Anderson, A. L. (2016). UNO Freshman Transitions Study.

Preliminary Stakeholders Report.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Evans, M. K. (2014). Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice FASD

Curriculum Infusion Package. Developed for Frontier Regional FASD Training Center.

Barnum, T. C. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2014). University of Nebraska at Omaha Health Behaviors

Survey: 2014 Housing Report.

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Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2014). East Central MCH Final Report. Submitted to the Back to BASICs

Coalition.

Johnson, M. A. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2014). University of Nebraska at Omaha Health Behaviors

Survey: 2012 Housing Report.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2012). East Central Back-to-BASICS Final SPF-SIG Report (2009-2012): Three

Years of Capacity-Building and the Prevention of Underage Drinking. Submitted to RTI

International and the East Central Coalition.

Johnson, M. A. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2012). LiveWise Final SPF-SIG Evaluation (2009-2012):

Three Years of Binge Drinking Prevention and Capacity-Building. Submitted to RTI

International and the LiveWise Coalition.**

Rhodes, T. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2012). Partners for Otoe County Final SPF-SIG Report (2009-

2012): Prevention of Underage Drinking and Drinking and Driving. Submitted to RTI

International and the Otoe County Coalition.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2012). Partners for Otoe County Prescription Drug Campaign Evaluation

Report. Submitted to the Partners for Otoe County.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Johnson, M. A. (2011). SPF-SIG* Year Two Evaluation Report: LiveWise

Coalition. Submitted to RTI International and the LiveWise Coalition.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Rhodes, T. (2011). SPF-SIG Year Two Evaluation Report: Otoe County

Coalition. Submitted to RTI International and the Otoe County Coalition.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2011). SPF-SIG Year One Evaluation Report: Partners for East Central

Coalition. Submitted to RTI International and the East Central Coalition.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Johnson, M. A. (2010). SPF-SIG Year One Evaluation Report: LiveWise

Coalition. Submitted to RTI International and the LiveWise Coalition.**

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2010). SPF-SIG Year One Evaluation Report: East Central Coalition.

Submitted to RTI International and the East Central Coalition.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2010). SPF-SIG Year One Evaluation Report: Partners for Otoe County

Coalition. Submitted to RTI International and the East Central Coalition.

Sample, L., Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Evans, M. (2009). Final Report of the Truancy Abatement

Program.**

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Trammell, R., Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Robinson, H. (2009). The Nebraska Department of

Corrections Education Report and Recommendations.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

Funded Activity, Past or Present

Clinkinbeard. S. S. UNO Freshmen Transitions Study, Junior Year Follow-Up. [2017] Funded by

the Office of Creative Activity and Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Total

Amount: $1,000.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Anderson, A. L. College binge drinking and its consequences: An on- and

offline investigation of social identity, normative perceptions, and behavior. [2014/2015].

Funded by the Fund for Investing in Research Enterprise (FIRE) by the Office of Creative Activity

and Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Total Amount: $34,733.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. [2012/2013] [Renewed 2013/2014]. Back-to-BASICs Coalition Prevention of

Underage Drinking Evaluation. Total Amount: $20,000. Role: Principal Investigator.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. [2012]. LiveWise Coalition, Needs Assessment Methodology Development

funded by LiveWise Coalition. Amount: $4500. Role: Principal Investigator

Clinkinbeard, S. S. [2011]. Partners for Otoe County Prescription Drug Campaign Evaluation.

Amount: $1200. Role: Principal Investigator

Clinkinbeard, S. S. [2009/2010] [Renewed 2010/2011] [Renewed 2011/2012] LiveWise

Coalition SAMHSA SPF-SIG Evaluation funded by LiveWise Coalition. Total Amount: $42,500.

Role: Principal Investigator.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. [2009/2010] [Renewed 2010/2011] [Renewed 2011/2012] Otoe County

Coalition SAMHSA SPF-SIG Evaluation funded by Otoe County Coalition. Total Amount: $32,500.

Role: Principal Investigator.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. [2009/2010] [Renewed 2010/2011] [Renewed 2011/2012] East Central

SAMHSA SPF-SIG Evaluation funded by East Central Health District. Total Amount: $32,500.

Role: Principal Investigator.

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Sample, L. L. [2008/2009]. Omaha Truancy Abatement Program Evaluation funded by Omaha

Police Department. Amount: $19,000. Role: Researcher.

Robinson, T. H. [2008]. Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Education Study funded

by Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. Amount: $20,000. Role:

Researcher.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. [2008]. Perceptions of Future Mutability Scale project funded by University

Committee on Research & Creative Activity, University of Nebraska at Omaha. Amount: $5,000.

Role: Principal Investigator

Roget, N. A., Stupfel, M., & Woods, W. [2006] NIDA Enters College: Infusing the Science of

Addiction in University Curricula, Proposal submitted to and accepted by the National Institute

of Drug Abuse (NIDA) in response to PAR-05-105, Amount: $997,000 awarded over 4 years.

Role: Research Design Consultant (wrote research design, prepared instruments, and

supervised data collection).

Proposals Not Funded

Clinkinbeard, S.S. & Anderson, A. L. Residential Freshmen Transitions Study: A Study of Active

and Passive Social Influences on College Drinking and Alcohol-Related Consequences.

NIH, NIAAA, $300,000 (Submitted June 24, 2016).

Proposals Under Review

Clinkinbeard, S.S. & Anderson, A. L. Residential Freshmen Transitions Study: A Study of Active

and Passive Social Influences on College Drinking and Alcohol-Related Consequences.

NIH, NIAAA, $300,000 (Submitted June 26, 2017).

PRESENTATIONS

Clinkinbeard, S. S., Barnum, T. C., & Rhodes, T. N. (2017). Effects of early delinquency on young

adult self-control. Paper presented at the 2017 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

Meeting, Kansas City, MO.

Rhodes, T. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2016). Officers in transition: The dynamic self-concept of

officers in schools. Paper presented at the 2016 American Society of Criminology Annual

Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Barnum, T. C., Anderson, A. L., & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2016). Situations conducive towards

college drinking: Examining the elements of the Routine Activity Theory of General

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Deviance. Paper presented at the 2016 American Society of Criminology Annual

Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2016). Gendered self-concept and crime among emerging adults. Paper

presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

Anderson, A.A., Barnum, T. C., & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2015). Longitudinal examination of the

relationship between unstructured socializing with peers and drinking among college

students. Paper presented at the 2015 American Society of Criminology Annual

Meeting, Washington DC.

Barnum, T. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2014). Doing gender: Gender identity and binge and risky

drinking. Paper presented at the 2014 American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting,

San Francisco, CA.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Johnson, M. A. (2013). Drinking behaviors and perceptions on UNO’s

campus. Presentation as part of a panel entitled, Binge Drinking among Young Adults in

Nebraska and On-Campus: Behaviors, Perceptions, and Prevention. Spotlight on CPACS

Speakers Series, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Johnson, M. A. & Clinkinbeard S. S. (2012). What is binge drinking? Evaluating how college

students define “binge drinking” in relation to their own behaviors. Paper presented at

the 2012 American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Rhodes, T. (2012). Social ties, propensity, and heavy drinking among

college students. Paper presented at the 2012 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Rhodes, T. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2012). College students and binge drinking: An application of

the theory of planned behavior. Paper presented at the 2012 Academy of Criminal

Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Simi, P. (2011). Sleep and delinquency: Does the amount of sleep matter.

Paper presented at 2011 Omaha Behavioral Science Colloquium: Social Science

Perspective on Sleep. University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE.

Zohra, T. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2009). Juvenile offenders and possible selves: Are they prepared

for a future outside of incarceration? Paper presented at the 2009 American Society of

Criminology, Philadelphia, PA.

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Koski, C. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2008). Deadly impact: The effects of mortality salience on Arab-

American hate crimes. Paper presented at the 2008 American Society of Criminology

Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Clinkinbeard, S. S. & Murray, C. I. (2008). Treatment belonging and support as predictors of

future-oriented planning among incarcerated offenders. Paper presented at the 2008

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.

Chenault, S., Kadleck, C., Davenport, D., Sutton, P., Clinkinbeard, S. (2008). Training to teach:

Should we do it, and if so, how? Round table discussion at the 2008 Academy of Criminal

Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.

Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Murray, C. I. (2006). Educational expectations and attainment among late

adolescent parents. Poster presented at the 2006 Society for Research on Adolescence

Biennial Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Murray, C. I., Clinkinbeard, S. S., Padilla, J., Finholm, M., Pettis, C., & Toth, K. (2006). Terror

management theory and close relationships of adolescents dealing with loss. Poster

presented at the 2006 Society for Research on Adolescence Biennial Meeting.

Miller, M.K., Griffin, T.W., Clinkinbeard, S.S. & Thomas, R.M. (April, 2006). The Psychology of

Amber Alert. Paper presented at the Western Social Science Association Conference,

Phoenix, AZ.

Marsh, S. C., Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Thomas, R. M. (2005). Risk and protective factors predictive

of sense of coherence during adolescence. Brown bag session at the University of

Nevada, Reno

Marsh, S. C., Clinkinbeard, S. S., & Thomas, R. (2005). A risk-protective factor approach to

predicting sense of coherence during early adolescence. Poster presented at 2005

Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Los Angeles, California.

AWARDS

UNO School of Criminology & Criminal Justice GSO Faculty Mentor of the Year Award (2014)

UNO School of Criminology & Criminal Justice Outstanding Teaching Award (2012)

CONTINUING EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Workshop: Multilevel/Mixed Models Using Stata, October 4-5, 2012, Washington, DC: Stata

Corp

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Training: Youth Level of Service Case Management Inventory, April 24-25, 2013, La Vista, NE:

Dr. Robert D. Hoge

Course Audit: Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling, University of Nebraska at Omaha,

Fall 2014.

Workshop: Item Response Theory, April 8, 2016, University of Nebraska at Omaha, NE: Dr. Kyle

Thomas.

Online Course/Workshop: Structural Equation Modeling, The Analysis Institute. April-May 2016.

COURSES TAUGHT

Research Methods (undergraduate, masters, doctoral)

Research Methods Online (masters)

Risk Assessment Instruments Online (masters)

Juvenile Delinquency (undergraduate)

Special Problems in Research Methods: Data Management (doctoral)

Research Capstone (masters)

Special Topics: Psychology & The Law (undergraduate, masters)

Survey of Criminal Justice (undergraduate)

STUDENT COMMITTEES

Master Thesis Courtney Frei (Chair, completed); Trisha Rhodes (Member, completed)

Doctoral Dissertation Michael Johnson (Chair, current); Starr Solomon (Chair, current); Steven

Windisch (Co-Chair, current); Trisha Rhodes (Chair, completed); Danielle

Bailey (Member, completed); Sandy Peterson (Member, completed);

Abby Vandenberg (Member, completed); Scott Chenault (Member,

completed)

Comprehensive Exam Hillary McNeel (Member, completed); Steven Windisch (Member,

completed); Trisha Rhodes (Chair, completed); Bob Lytle (Member,

completed); Michael Johnson (Member, completed); Sandy Peterson

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(Member, completed); Tusty Zohra (Member, completed); Mary Evans

(Member, completed)

Supervisory Brook Cooley (Member, current); Julie Garman (Member, current);

Michael Logan (Member, current); Steven Windisch (Chair, current);

Timothy Barnum (Chair, past); Michael Johnson (Chair, completed); Trisha

Rhodes (Chair, completed); Danielle Schulz (Member, completed)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & INVOLVEMENT

Consulting Provided technical assistance and literature reviews for Evidence-Based

Nebraska project for Juvenile Justice Institute (2016)

Consulting Conducted a training webinar for Criminal Justice and FASD Curriculum

Infusion Package, Module 1 (June 2015)

Guest Interview Half-hour expert guest on the Knowledge Network’s Consider This –

Topic: Missing Children & Amber Alert

Grant Reviewer Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2012, 2013)

Journal Reviewer Criminology, Journal of Research in Crime & Delinquency, Justice

Quarterly, Journal of Crime & Justice, Journal of Criminal Justice, Basic

and Applied Social Psychology, Criminal Justice & Behavior, Child & Youth

Care Forum, International Journal of Psychology, Journal of Child &

Family Studies, Journal of Poverty, Psychology Crime & Law, Youth &

Society, Social Science Journal, Journal of Public Health

Panel Chair Drug Use & Social Bonding, ACJS New York (2012)

Panel Organizer Spotlight on CPACS Speaker Series: organized panel on binge drinking

(2013)

Membership Research Society on Alcoholism, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,

American Society of Criminology, Society for Personality & Social

Psychology, UNO Teaching Circle (2007-2010), UNO Research Triangle

(2007-2010)

SCHOOL/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SERVICE

University Honors Committee (2017-2018)

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SCCJ Faculty Search Committee (2016, 2017)

SCCJ Advisor Search (2016)

Faculty Senate Liaison UNO Assessment Committee (2016-Present)

Faculty Advisor to Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honors Society (2016-Present)

UNO Faculty Senate (2015-Present)

UNO Faculty Senate Rules Subcommittee (2015-Present)

SCCJ Scholarship Chair (2012-Present)

CPACS Commencement Committee (2011-Present)

Faculty Advisor to Criminal Justice Student Organization (2011-Present)

SCCJ Director Search Committee (2015-2016)

CPACS Personnel Committee (2014-2015)

Judicial Committee (2010-2013)

SCCJ Data Lab & Archive Committee (2009-2013)

SCCJ Ad-Hoc Student Portfolio Review Committee (2011-2012)

Admission Committee (2010-2011, 2013-2014)

SCCJ Ad-Hoc RPT Guidelines Committee (2009-2010)

SCCJ Executive Committee (2008 - 2010)

Committee for Crime & Justice Research Consortium (2008, 2010)

SCCJ Search Committee (2008, 2009)

Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women (2008 - 2009)

CPACS Teaching Award Review Committee (2010, 2011)

COMMUNITY SERVICE & INVOLVEMENT

Guest Speaker Presentation on Mentoring and Delinquency for Board of Big Brothers Big

Sisters of the Midlands (November 2016)

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Consultant/Advisor North Omaha Boys & Girls Club (2009-2011)

Omaha Police Department Truancy Abatement Program (2009-2010)

Juvenile Delinquency Guidelines: Improving Court Practice in Juvenile Delinquency Cases (2004-2005)

Board Member Nebraska Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation (2012-2016);

Community Health Charities (2014-2016)

Board Officer Nebraska Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation – Board

Treasurer (2014); Board Vice President (2015); Interim Board President

(2015); Chair, Education/Advocacy Committee (2015-2016)