Katie Richardson Jens PhD
Fargo,ND
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in social justice. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 20 years of experience in research.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Consultant
Self Employed Services
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and conducted a four-part community needs assessment for a regional community action partnership, MAHUBE-OTWA, including participant surveys, focus groups, and provider surveys
- Wrote and distributed survey and focus groups; analyzed, summarized and disseminated results to the board.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding poverty.
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
- Evaluated existing databases for potential issues or inaccuracies, implementing corrective measures as required to maintain data integrity.
- Presented findings at conferences and workshops, showcasing thought leadership within the industry.
- Leveraged advanced statistical tools to uncover hidden patterns within datasets, providing valuable insights for decisionmakers.
- Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Designed customized research methodologies tailored to clients'' unique needs and objectives.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering comprehensive research reports and actionable insights.
- Detailed study findings and updated research upon new discoveries.
Primary Researcher
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Corresponding with two + pen pals on death row in a Southern state beginning in 2019
- IRB approval received in 2/2021, renewed in 2/2023
- Working with various, select undergraduate students each semester
- Paper focus is on the challenges associated with writing incarcerated people on death row, including logistical and emotional barriers.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Mentored junior researchers, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional development.
Professor of Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Courses taught include: CJ200 Introduction to Criminal Justice, CJSOC300 Criminology, CJ/SOC 303 Punishment and Prisons, CJ/SOC 304 Community Corrections, SOC 350 Research Methods and Statistics, CJ390 Victimology, CJ390 Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Justice & Ethics, CJ400 Criminal Justice Policy, CJ500 Graduate Seminar, CJ602 Advanced Criminology
- Developed CJ490—Study Abroad to Tasmania—cancelled the 2022 trip due to COVID; planning for 2025
- Advise approximately 30 students.
Primary Researcher
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Researched, planned and traveled to Tasmania to visit 7 of the 11 world recognized national penology heritage sites
- Awarded two 19A Professional Development grants to assist with travel costs
- Planned a three-week study abroad program for students in 2022, cancelled due to COVID-19 barriers and rescheduled for 2025.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Courses taught include: CJ200 Introduction to Criminal Justice, CJSOC300 Criminology, CJ/SOC 303 Punishment and Prisons, CJ/SOC 304 Community Corrections, SOC 350 Research Methods and Statistics, and CJ400 Criminal Justice Policy
- Developing CJ390—Victimology, CJ490—Study Abroad to Tasmania, and CJ390 Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Justice & Ethics.
Co-Researcher
Minnesota State University
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed methodology and wrote the survey as part of the President’s Sexual Violence Prevention Task Force at Minnesota State University Moorhead
- With other members of the survey subcommittee, have analyzed the data and written the first summary report for the University
- Presented results at Faculty Senate and several public University events
- Held several “listening sessions” with student groups to understand next steps.
Co-Researcher
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with fellow researchers Lindsey Bergeron Vigesaa, Kathleen Bergseth, and Thomas McDonald
- This long-term project examined a cohort of recently released female offenders (from the Dakota Women’s Correctional and Rehabilitation Center) in the state of North Dakota.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2011 - 07.2017
- Courses taught include: CJ200 Introduction to Criminal Justice, SOC 220 Social Deviance, CJSOC300 Criminology, CJ/SOC 303 Punishment and Prisons, CJ/SOC 304 Community Corrections, SOC 350 Research Methods and Statistics.
Research Consultant
CENTRE Halfway House
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Worked with local agency to examine and analyze their management information system
- Developed a long-term outcome evaluation to measure the differential effectiveness of various community programming for clients
- Conducted annual analysis of the program’s data and provide summary reports.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Valdosta State University
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Fall, 2010 courses taught include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Gender and Justice, and Juvenile Justice
- Average enrollment: 45 students
- Spring, 2011 courses taught include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Criminal Justice (Online), and Seminar in Corrections (Online) Summer, 2011 courses taught includes Criminology (online) and Classifications of Criminal Behavior
- Member of the Graduate Faculty; served on two Criminal Justice Masters students’ theses committees.
Program Evaluator
Club NDSU
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible for the design and implementation of an outcome evaluation for NDSU’s Club NDSU—a late-night program offering alternatives to drinking
- Funded by Fargo-Moorhead Safe Communities Coalition.
Program Evaluator
NDSU “Back on TRAC” Program
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Design and carry out process evaluation of the Back on TRAC program
- Funded by NDSU’s Student Life.
Research Assistant
Thomas McDonald
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Assisted in the development, design and implementation of a research study involving recently released female offenders (from the Dakota Women’s Correctional and Rehabilitation Center) in the state of North Dakota
- Funded by “Efficiency in Government” Award Program, Office of the President, North Dakota State University.
Research Assistant
Laura Oster-Aaland
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Responsible for the statistical analyses of project data, compilation of final reports, and dissemination
- Funded by Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health, National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Research Project Coordinator
Jeff Bouffard
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Full responsibility for the completion of this grant, including data collection, data analyses, and dissemination of results
- Funded by United States Department of Justice, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Research Consultant
United Way of Cass-Clay
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Conducted a comprehensive community needs assessment for the United Way of Cass-Clay, including study design, implementation, and dissemination.
Research Assistant
Jeff Bouffard
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted in the evaluation design and implementation
- Funded by Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Primary Health Care, Dakota Medical Foundation.
Research Assistant
Jeff Bouffard
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted in the design, implementation and dissemination of this evaluation, including data collection and data analysis
- Funded by United States Department of Justice, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Education
Ph. D. - Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University
05.2010
M.S. - Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University
05.2006
B.A. - Psychology
Concordia College
05.2002
Skills
- Interpreting Results
- Project Management
- Study design
- Questionnaire Development
- Quantitative Research
- Focus Group Coordination
- Survey Collection
- Data Analysis
- Data Entry
- Research Planning
- Report Generation
- Literature reviews
- Data collection and organization
- Survey Design
- Quantitative Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Digital Badge from MSUM, Student Centered Cohort (May 2023)
- Digital Badge from IBM Academic Initiative, (January 2022)
- Coursera: Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming (IBM), (February 2022)
Awards
- Shark Tank Innovation Grant, Spring 2021, $25,000, Awarded to develop and teach a hyflex course on Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Justice, and Ethics.
- Winner in the “Places” category in the Global Education Photo Contest, Spring 2020, For a photo of Port Arthur Penal Colony in Tasmania, Australia, taken on sabbatical in 2019.
- 19A Professional Development Grant, Spring 2020, Awarded to facilitate travel to Sydney, Australia, for continued preparation for a study abroad course.
- Outstanding Female Professor of the Year, Spring 2019, Awarded by MSUM’s Panhellenic Association.
- 19A Professional Development Grant, Spring 2019, Awarded to facilitate travel to Tasmania, Australia, to visit convict sites and prepare for a study abroad course.
Publications
- Peer Reviewed, Who Participates in Correctional Programming? An Examination of Women Offenders in a Midwestern State, Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, L. Bergeron-Vigessa, K. Richardson Jens, K. Bergseth, T. McDonald, 2016
- Peer Reviewed, Assessing the Needs of Women Recently Released from Prison, Journal of Women and Criminal Justice, K.B. Bergseth, K. Richardson Jens, L.E. Bergeron, T.M. McDonald, 21, 2, 100-122, 2011
- Peer Reviewed, An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Two Hybrid Drug Courts on DUI Offenders’ Recidivism Rates, Journal of Criminal Justice, J.A. Bouffard, K.A. Richardson, T. Franklin, 38, 25-33, 2010
- Peer Reviewed, DUI arrests and academic attrition, Journal of College Student Development, K.M. Thompson, K. Richardson, 49, 5, 497-508, 2008
- Peer Reviewed, The effectiveness of drug court programming for specific kinds of offenders: Methamphetamine- and DWI-offenders versus other drug-involved offenders, Criminal Justice Policy Review, J.A. Bouffard, K.A. Richardson, 18, 3, 274-293, 2007
- Technical Reports, Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Unwanted Sexual Experience and Relationship Aggression 2016 Survey Results, Minnesota State University Moorhead, D. White, K. Richardson Jens, 2018
- Technical Reports, A Process Evaluation of North Dakota State University’s Back on TRAC Program, North Dakota State University, K. Richardson Jens, Fargo, ND, 2010
- Technical Reports, Responding to high risk drinking at NDSU, North Dakota State University, L. Oster-Aaland, J. Vagnsness, K. Richardson, Fargo, ND, 2009
- Technical Reports, Club NDSU Assessment Overview, North Dakota State University, K. Richardson, J. Vangsness, L. Oster-Aaland, Fargo, ND, 2009
- Technical Reports, Assessing the Efficiency of and Future Needs for Correctional Services for Female Offenders: A Preliminary Report, North Dakota State University, T.D. McDonald, K.J. Bergseth, K.A. Richardson, L.E. Bergeron, Fargo, ND, 2008
- Technical Reports, Process Evaluation of the East Central Judicial District (Fargo, ND) Adult Drug Court, North Dakota State University, K. Richardson, J.A. Bouffard, K. Thompson, Fargo, ND, 2007
- Technical Reports, Outcome Evaluation of the East Central Judicial District (Fargo, ND) Adult Drug Court, North Dakota State University, K. Richardson, J.A. Bouffard, K. Thompson, Fargo, ND, 2007
- Technical Reports, Process and Outcome Evaluation of the South Central Judicial District (Bismarck, ND) Adult Drug Court, North Dakota State University, J.A. Bouffard, K. Richardson, Fargo, ND, 2006
Timeline
Research Consultant
Self Employed Services
07.2023 - Current
Professor of Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2020 - 07.2023
Primary Researcher
08.2019 - 07.2023
Primary Researcher
01.2019 - 07.2023
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2017 - 07.2020
Co-Researcher
Minnesota State University
10.2015 - 05.2019
Research Consultant
CENTRE Halfway House
01.2013 - 01.2017
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2011 - 07.2017
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Valdosta State University
08.2010 - 07.2011
Co-Researcher
North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 01.2018
Program Evaluator
Club NDSU
01.2009 - 01.2010
Research Assistant
Laura Oster-Aaland
01.2009 - 08.2009
Program Evaluator
NDSU “Back on TRAC” Program
01.2007 - 01.2010
Research Assistant
Thomas McDonald
01.2006 - 01.2010
Research Project Coordinator
Jeff Bouffard
01.2006 - 01.2007
Research Consultant
United Way of Cass-Clay
01.2005 - 01.2006
Research Assistant
Jeff Bouffard
01.2005 - 01.2006
Research Assistant
Jeff Bouffard
01.2004 - 01.2006
Ph. D. - Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University
M.S. - Criminal Justice
North Dakota State University
B.A. - Psychology
Concordia College
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