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Curriculum Vita McKinzie Craig Hall Fall 2018

Department of Political Science University of Louisiana-Lafayette P.O. Box 43581 Lafayette, Louisiana 70504

Office Phone: (337) 482-6172 Cell Phone: (972) 978-0867 e-mail: kinziehall@louisiana.edu

Professional Positions 2017- Present Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2016- 2017 Emergency Assistant Professor, Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2015- 2016 Emergency Instructor, Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2014 - 2015 Adjunct Professor, Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2014 - 2015 Adjunct Professor, Political Science, Louisiana State University 2012 - 2014 Assistant Professor, Political Science, Marietta College

Education 2012 Ph.D., Political Science, Texas A&M University Dissertation: Legal Doctrine and Self Imposed Norms: Examining the Politics of Stare Decisis Concentrations: American politics, judicial politics and quantitative methods 2007 M.S., Political Science, University of North Texas 2005 B.A., Political Science, University of North Texas

Research Fellowships and Research Awards 2011-2012 Dissertation Fellowship, American Association of University Women ($20,000) 2011-2012 Dissertation Improvement Research Grant, National Science Foundation ($9,983) 2011 Research Award, College of Liberal Arts, Texas A&M University ($5,000) 2008 The Janet Box-Steffensmeier Award for Women in Political Methodology American Political Science Association for the ICPSR Summer Program ($2,000)

Publications Watson, Wendy, McKinzie Craig & Daniel Orion Davis. 2007. “Trends in Certification of State Law Questions: Active Judicial Federalism.” Justice Systems Journal.

Working Papers “Legislative-Judicial Interaction and Changes in the Supreme Courts Standard of Review.”

“Politics, Policy and Abortion Access for Minors in the States, 1990-2010.”

“USAID Funding to NGOs: The Effects of Aid on Health Care to Women and Children.”

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Conference Presentations 2018 “Using Moodle Groups and VoiceThread” Moodle User Group, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2018 “Immunizing Legal Mobilization: The Effects of the Autism Test Cases on the Decision to Litigate,” The Southern Political Science Association, New Orleans, LA. 2017 “Judicial Discretion in Civilian, Common-Law, and Mixed Systems: Insights from a Comparative Analysis of American States” with Jason S. Maloy.

The Southwestern Social Science Association, Austin, TX. 2016 “Moot Court and Appellate Advocacy at the Undergraduate Level,” The Louisiana Pre Law Leadership Conference, Baton Rouge, LA. 2013 “Deference Analysis in Environmental Cases before the U.S. Supreme Court,” with Charles Arvin and Nicholas Conway.

The Southern Political Science Association, Orlando, FL. 2012 “Statutory Interpretation and the Rule of Law: Understanding the Role of Precedent and Politics in Statutory Enforcement,” with Charles Arvin and Nicholas Conway.

The Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. 2012 “Stare Decisis, Strategic Interpretation and the Federal Judicial Hierarchy,” The Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. 2011 “Legal Doctrine and Self Imposed Norms: Examining the Politics of Stare Decisis,” The American Political Science Association, Seattle, WA. 2010 “The Creation and Evolution of Precedent on the US Supreme Court,” The American Political Science Association, Washington, DC. 2010 “The Standard of Review and the Metaphysics of Taking the Law Seriously,” The Southern Political Science Association, Atlanta, GA. 2009 “The Court and Constraint: The Impact of Changes in Supreme Court Precedent,” The Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. 2008 “Pivot Players in the Federal Judicial Nomination Process and Judicial Decision-Making,” The American Political Science Association, Boston MA. 2008 “The Senate, the President, and Judicial Decision-Making in the District Courts,” The Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL. 2007 “Saw No Evil? The Influence of Attitudes on Decision Making at the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia,” with Christopher J. Fariss.

The Annual Conference on Human Rights, University of Southern Mississippi 2006 “Judicial Decision Making and Abortion Jurisprudence in the U.S. Federal Courts.”

Southwest Political Science Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Additional Research Experience 2011- 2012 Supervisor, undergraduate researchers, Texas A&M University 2011 Certified researcher, Texas A&M University and Institutional Review Board 2010 Participant, Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models (EITM) Summer Program University of California, Berkeley

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2008 Participant, Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) University of Michigan, Courses: Maximum Likelihood Estimation for Generalized Linear Models, Introduction to Applied Bayesian Modeling for the Social Sciences 2007-2011 Research Assistant, Australian and Canadian High Courts Databases Texas A&M University, Dr. Roy Flemming, roy@politics.tamu.edu 2007 Field researcher, International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) The Hague and the University of North Texas, Dr. James Meernik, meernik@unt.edu 2007 Researcher, Judicial By-Pass Access Jane’s Due Process, Austin, TX, Dr. Kimi King, kking@unt.edu 2006-2007 Research Assistant, In forma paupers petitions to the US Supreme Court University of North Texas, Dr. Wendy Watson, wwatson@unt.edu 2006 Research Assistant, Religion and Legislative Politics University of North Texas, Dr. Elizabeth Oldmixon, oldmixon@unt.edu Reviewer, American Political Science Review, Journal of Theoretical Politics, American Politics Research

Teaching Courses University of Louisiana-Lafayette, 2014-present CMCN 385 Communications Law and Ethics (55 students, seminar) POLS 485 Moot Court (5 students, experiential learning course, developed in-class/online hybrid in 2016, developed the curriculum that was added to the catalogue in 2017, cross listed with Honors 485) POLS 487 Civil Rights Law (25 students, seminar, cross listed with Honors 485) POLS 483 Civil Liberties (25 students, seminar, cross listed with Honors 485) POLS 390 Crime and Pop Culture (40 students, experiential learning course, online hybrid, cross listed with Honors 385) POLS 385 Moot Court (20 students, experiential learning course, developed in-class/online hybrid in 2016, developed the curriculum that was added to the catalogue in 2017, cross listed with Honors 385) POLS 387 Constitutional Law (30 students, seminar, and developed in-class/online hybrid in 2018 for 25 students, cross listed with Honors 385) POLS 384 Mock Trial (15 students, experiential learning course, previously POLS 390, developed the curriculum that was added to the catalogue for 2017, cross listed with Honors 385) POLS 382 Law and Judicial Process (30 students, seminar, cross listed with Honors 385) POLS 375 Religion and Politics (30 students, seminar, cross listed with Honors 385) POLS 210 American Politics and Policy (25 students, online) POLS 111 Honors American National Government (5 students, seminar) POLS 110 American National Government (50 students as a seminar, 25 students as online) UNIV 100 Student Congress (25 students, experiential learning course) UNIV 100 The Politics of the West Wing (25 students, experiential learning course)

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Louisiana State University, 2014-2015 POLI 4020 American Constitution (50 students, seminar) POLS 4021 Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties (50 students, seminar) POLS 2051 American National Government (50 students, seminar) Marietta College, 2012-2014 POLS 394 Advanced Moot Court (5 students, experiential learning class, developed curriculum to add course to catalogue in 2014) POLS 320 Political Science Research Methods (20 students, seminar and experiential learning class) POLS 314 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (25 students, seminar) POLS 313 American Constitution (25 students, seminar) POLS 294 Judicial Politics (10 students, seminar) POLS 294 Moot Court (5 students, experiential learning class, developed curriculum to add course to catalogue in 2014) POLS 205 American Political Behavior (25 students, seminar) Texas A&M University, 2010-2012 POLS 355 Constitutional Law: US Constitutional Development (40 students, seminar) POLS 353 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (40 students, seminar) POLS 206 American National Government (300 students, lecture)

Certifications and Training 2018 Web Ambassador Training- Intermediate session, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2018 Web Ambassador Training- Beginner session, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2018 Advisor Training Seminars, Feb 21, May 7 (various topics) 2017 Distance Learning Training Seminars, December 4, December 5 (various topics), University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2017 Advisor Training Seminars, March 7, October 4, October 9 (various topics), University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2016 Advisor Training Seminars, February 25, March 3, September 21 (various topics), University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2015 ULearn Certified Course Designer, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2015 ULearn Certified Online Teacher, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2010-2012 Graduate Teaching Academy Certificate Program, Texas A&M University

Professional Activities and Service 2018 Departmental Representative at recruitment events, Department of Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette (Preview Day January 26, Majors Fair February 7) 2018 Member, Hiring Committee, American Institutions Search, Department of Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette Fall 2017 Crisler-Levine Best Paper in Political Science, Committee Member, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2017- Present Prelaw Advisor, University of Louisiana-Lafayette

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Advise all students in the university on the process of applying to law school Review students’ personal statements Review students’ resumes Instruct students on preparation for the Law School Admissions Test Answer questions from community members on preparations for law school

2017 - Present Advisor, UL Law Club, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2017 - Present Member, Graduate Faculty, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2017 Departmental Representative at recruitment events, Department of Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette (Geaux Day August 26, Preview Day November 11) Spring 2017 Crisler-Levine Best Paper in Political Science, Committee Member, University of Louisiana-Lafayette Fall 2016 Crisler-Levine Best Paper in Political Science, Committee Member, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2016- Present Prelaw Program Coordinator, Department of Political Science, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2016 - Present Scholarship Committee, Department of Political Science, University of Louisiana- Lafayette 2015 - Present Advisor, Moot Court Team, University of Louisiana-Lafayette – Founded new student organization.

– Supervise students in preparation for simulated Supreme Court oral arguments in competition.

– First competitive moot court program in Louisiana and only program in the state to compete on the national level.

– 2017: Tabroom Director for Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association Invitational Tournament at St. Mary’s School of Law – 2018: Tabroom Director for South Texas Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament – 2018: Tournament Director for Atchafalaya Swamp Classic Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament at Southern University School of Law – 2018: Tabroom Director for Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association Invitational Tournament at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law – 2018: Assistant to Tournament Director for American Moot Court Association National Tournament at University of North Texas School of Law – 2017-2018: 2 students qualified for nationals, 16 students attended South Texas/Southern regional, 6 student attended UChicago/UT Arlington invitationals, 2 students attended UC-Hastings College of Law invitational – 2017: Tournament Director for Atchafalaya Swamp Classic Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament at Southern University School of Law – 2017: Tabroom Director for South Texas Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament – 2017: Tabroom Director for Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association Invitational Tournament at UT-Arlington – 2015-2016: 6 students attended UNT invitational, 4 students attended South Texas re-

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gional, 12 students attended Spring Showcase 2016: Tournament Director for Atchafalaya Swamp Classic Invitational Tournament at Southern University School of Law 2016: Co-Tournament Director for South Texas Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament 2016-2017: 2 students qualified for nationals, 10 students attended Southern/UL invitational, 8 students attended South Texas regional 2016: Tournament Director for the UL Spring Showcase

2015 - Present Member, National Executive Board, American Collegiate Moot Court Association 2015 - Present Treasurer, American Collegiate Moot Court Association Fall 2015 Crisler-Levine Best Paper in Political Science, Committee Member, University of Louisiana-Lafayette Fall 2013 Outside Member, Finance Search, Business and Economics Department, Marietta College 2013-2014 Member, National Executive Board, American Collegiate Moot Court Association 2013-2014 Treasurer, American Collegiate Moot Court Association 2013-2014 Member, Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Committee, Marietta College 2012-2014 Advisor, Moot Court Team, Marietta College Founded new student organization Supervise students in preparation for simulated Supreme Court oral arguments.

2013: Tournament Director for the Marietta College Fall Invitational 2013-2014: 2 students qualified for nationals, 6 students attended the Midwestern Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament – 2012-2013 6 students attended the Midwestern Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament – – – –

2013: Guest Lecturer on American Political Behavior for University of International Relations Chinese Exchange Program, Marietta College 2012: Guest Lecturer on American Political Behavior for University of International Relations Chinese Exchange Program, Marietta College 2012 Member, Outstanding Undergraduate Research Essay Contest Gender and Politics Subcommittee, Texas A&M University 2011-2012 Assistant Advisor, LEGALS (Legal Education Group for Aggie Law Students) Texas A&M University 2010-2012 Advisor, Moot Court Team, Texas A&M University – Supervise students in preparation for simulated Supreme Court oral arguments.

– 2010-2011: 2 students qualified for Nationals and advanced to elimination rounds, 6 students attended the South Central Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament, 4 students attended the Southern Methodist University School of Law tournament – 2011-2012: 2 students qualified for Nationals and advanced to elimination rounds, 4 students attended the South Central Regional Qualifier for the American Moot Court Association National Tournament, 4 students attended the Southern Methodist Univer-

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sity School of Law tournament 2009 Assistant Tournament Director, South-Central Regional Undergraduate Moot Court Tournament, University of Arkansas School of Law 2008-2009 Member, Department of Political Science Undergraduate Committee Texas A&M University 2006-2007 Researcher, Innocence Project of Texas 2006-2007 Assistant Advisor, Office of Pre-law Advising, University of North Texas 2006-2007 President, Pi Sigma Alpha: Political Science Honors Society 2005-2006 Recruitment Chair, Pi Sigma Alpha: Political Science Honors Society 2004-2007 Member, Pi Sigma Alpha: Political Science Honors Society University of North Texas 2005-2007 Assistant Advisor, Moot Court Team, University of North Texas

Community Service and Activities August 12, 2018 - Interview with History Department for Underwater Podcast April 10, 2018 - Hosted talk with Innocence Project Exoneree Malcolm Alexander, open to the public and covered by KATC November 2, 2017 - Interview with KVRS about civil law systems in the US August 16, 2016 - Interview with the Acadiana Advocate about UNIV 100: Student Congress January 23, 2013 - Gun Rights in America, Speaking on the constitutional issues with the Second Amendment October 31, 2012 - Interview with WTAP about the electoral college October 25, 2012 - Interview with Marietta Times about the gender gap in the 2012 election October 3, 2012 - Interview with Marietta Times about the role of polls in elections September 24, 2012 - Election 101, Speaking on the voting process and the 2012 election September 24, 2012 - Interview with WTAP about political mobilization on campus September 20, 2012 - Constitution Day, Speaking on the electoral college and constitution September 10, 2012 - Interview with WTAP about Ohios role as a swing state September 10, 2012 - Lecture about the Second Amendment and electoral politics to the Republican Womens Group of Washington County April 14, 2012 - Interview with The Battalion about Affirmative Action and Higher Education

Honors and Awards 2017 Excellence in Academic Advising, University if Louisiana-Lafayette 2017 Hybrid Course Design Award, Crime and Pop Culture, Distance Learning, University of Louisiana-Lafayette 2012 Graduate Student Inductee, Phi Beta Kappa 2012 Distinguished Graduate Studentfor excellence in teaching and research Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University 2012 Excellence in Teaching, Department of Political Science, Texas A&M University 2011 Excellence in Teaching, Department of Political Science, Texas A&M University

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2011 Prestage-Cook Award to attend the Southern Political Science Association Conference 2010 Excellence in Teaching, Department of Political Science, Texas A&M University 2007 Sam B. McAllister Award for the Outstanding Graduate Student in Political Science, University of North Texas 2007 Graduate Student Service Award in Political Science, University of North Texas

Professional Memberships American Association of University Women American Political Science Association Midwest Political Science Association Southern Political Science Association Southern Association of Prelaw Advisors Southwestern Association of Prelaw Advisors

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References Kimi Lynn King Department of Political Science University of North Texas 1155 Union Circle Number 305340 Denton, TX 78203-5017 Email: kking@unt.edu Office Phone: (940) 565-4984

James R. Rogers Department of Political Science Texas A&M University 4348 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4348 Email: rogers@politics.tamu.edu Office Phone: (979) 845-2511

Mark Schaefer, Department Head Department of Political Science Marietta College 215 Fifth St. Marietta, OH 45750 Email: mes001@marietta.edu Office Phone: (740) 376-4801

Joseph D. Ura Department of Political Science Texas A&M University 4348 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4348 Email: ura@pols.tamu.edu Office Phone: (979) 845-2511

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