The distinctive character of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is defined by the faculty's demonstrated capability to fulfill the values of the Teacher-Scholar Philosophy; a philosophy guided by a serious and continuing commitment to teaching, scholarship and service in the belief that scholarship complements and enriches excellence in teaching and service.
Adapted from the Teacher Scholar Philosophy of SIUE, Teacher-Scholar Philosophy Working Group, 6/2/08
| Dr. David Kauzlarich
Associate Professor and Chair, Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies
Research Focus:
White-Collar Crime
Human Rights Violations
Victimology
Criminological Theory | 
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| Recent Honors / Awards / Recognition:
Critical Criminologist of the Year, American Society of Criminology, Critical Criminology Division, 2005. Great Teacher Award, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Alumni Association, 2005. | Primary Courses:
White Collar-Crime
Survey of Theory
Seminar in Criminology | Education:
Ph.D., Western Michigan University - 1994 - Sociology M.A., Western Michigan University - 1991 - Sociology B.A., University of Illinois at Springfield - 1989 - Social Justice Professions |
| How does SIUE support your professional growth or activity as a Teacher-Scholar?
"I have always felt well supported and rewarded by SIUE for attempting to make significant contributions to my academic field of study and on my students’ intellectual development. From my department colleagues to the Chancellor and in between, I have always felt that my hard work in research and teaching was lauded and appreciated. Few academic institutions equally prize both quality teaching and research activities like SIUE." What is a unique aspect of your professional life that enhances your service to the academic or greater community?
"As Chair of the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department, I have had the privilege of working with many colleagues, staff members, and administrators from units and programs across the University. In virtually every situation, a strong measure of good will, a spirit of collegiality, and genuine interest in advancing the quality of SIUE and its programs have been demonstrated by all parties. Providing service within such a culture of support and cooperation is endlessly appreciated." Please share how one mentor or event shaped your career decision to become a university professor.
"Having roots in the working class, I knew of few people with advanced degrees when I was growing up. When I was a junior in college, Dr. Steven Egger, then a Professor at Sangamon State University (now known as the University of Illinois-Springfield), took me under his wing, inspired me to love learning, and eventually suggested that I was “graduate school material.” He allowed me to enroll in independent readings courses under his tutelage which allowed me to read about and research academic topics that were not well represented in the school’s curriculum. It was in these conversations with Dr. Egger that I experienced tremendous intellectual growth and sustained curiosity about academic criminology. Without his guidance and support I would have never earned my Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Sociology at Western Michigan University where I was further mentored by Dr. Ronald C. Kramer." |
