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Dr. Kimi L. King

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Political Science

(940) 565-2276

Email: Kimi.King@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, 1995
    Major: Political Science
    Dissertation: /-"Paper Guarantees and Promises to Keep: An Empirical Analysis of Administrative and Judicial Decision-Making, 1970-1989"
  • JD, State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, 1990
    Major: International Relations (International Law) & American Politics (Public Law)
  • MPA, Northeastern University, 1986
    Major: Public Administration
    Specialization: Public Policy, Finance and Budgeting
  • BA, University of Illinois, 1984
    Major: Political Science Minors-Business Economics & Sociology

Professional Positions

  • Lecturer, Law School Admissions Test Intensive Review. Law School Admissions Test Intensive Review. (1990 - 1993).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • UNT Moot Court Program Advisor and Coach, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2000 - Present).
  • Full Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2014 - 2022).
  • Interim Chair, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2021 - 2022).
  • McNair Mentor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2020 - 2022).
  • McNair Mentor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2008 - 2017).
  • Internship Coordinator, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2000 - 2015).
  • Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2002 - 2014).
  • Pre-Law Advisor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2001 - 2008).
  • Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1995 - 2002).
  • Visiting Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1993 - 1995).
  • Visiting Instructor, State University of New York. State University of New York. (1991 - 1993).
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo. State University of New York at Buffalo. (1990 - 1991).
  • Graduate Research Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo-Fair Housing and Homelessness Working Group. State University of New York at Buffalo-Fair Housing and Homelessness Working Group. (1988 - 1990).
  • Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant/Visiting Lecturer, Northeastern University. Northeastern University. (1984 - 1987).
  • Career Counselor, Northeastern University. Northeastern University. (1985 - 1986).
  • Resident Director Assistant, Northeastern University. Northeastern University. (1984 - 1986).

    • Professional

  • Legal Affairs Correspondent, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2014 - 2022).
  • Media Assets Consultant and Lone Star News Review Blogger, Pearson Education Inc.. Pearson Education Inc.. (2010 - 2014).
  • Student Attorney, Harvard University School of Law. Harvard University School of Law. (1987 - 1987).

Professional Memberships

  • Western Political Science Association. (2016 - 2022).
  • American Political Science Association. (2010 - 2022).
  • International Studies Association. (2010 - 2022).

Development Activities

  • Other (Application to Fulbright Specialist Program), Fulbright Specialist, Fulbright. Washington D.C. ,DC,United States of America. (November 2023 - 2024).
  • Other (Application to Fulbright-Hays Fellowship), Fulbright-Hays, Fulbright. Washington D.C. ,DC,United States of America. (December 2023 - March 2024).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • PSCI 1040 - American Government: Laws and Institutions, 36 courses.
  • PSCI 1050 - American Government: Process and Policies, 13 courses.
  • PSCI 2305 - US Political Behavior and Policy, 6 courses.
  • PSCI 2306 - US and Texas Constitutions and Institutions, 11 courses.
  • PSCI 2316 - Honors US and Texas Constitutions and Institutions, 1 course.
  • PSCI 3100 - Topics in American Government, 3 courses.
  • PSCI 3996 - Honors College Mentored Research Experience, 2 courses.
  • PSCI 4200 - Constitutional Law: Powers of the Government, 10 courses.
  • PSCI 4210 - Constitutional Law: Rights and Liberties, 14 courses.
  • PSCI 4230 - The Constitution and the Rights of Criminal Defendants, 1 course.
  • PSCI 4490 - Topics in Public Policy, 5 courses.
  • PSCI 4810 - INTERNATIONAL LAW, 1 course.
  • PSCI 4820 - Contemporary International Problems, 4 courses.
  • PSCI 4900 - Special Problems, 45 courses.
  • PSCI 4910 - Special Problems, 5 courses.
  • PSCI 4951 - Honors College Capstone Thesis, 2 courses.
  • PSCI 4954 - Research Capstone, 2 courses.
  • PSCI 5050 - Seminar in American Government and Politics, 1 course.
  • PSCI 5390 - Law and Policy, 1 course.
  • PSCI 5820 - Seminar in International Relations, 3 courses.
  • PSCI 5900 - Special Problems, 9 courses.
  • PSCI 5950 - Master's Thesis, 5 courses.
  • PSCI 6900 - Special Problems, 5 courses.
  • PSCI 6930 - Individual Research, 4 courses.
  • PSCI 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 4 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Other (Took UNT undergraduate and graduate students to Medellin, Colombia for a "Learning Abroad" opportunity.), UNT Conflict and Human Security program, 13 participants. (2023 - 2024).
  • Other (Moot Court Team Faculty Advisor & Assistant Coach), Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association / American Collegiate Moot Court Association, 20 participants. (2000 - 2024).
  • Other (Supervise research of Frisco ISD Senior), Frisco Independent School District, 1 participants. (September 2023 - April 2024).

Directed Student Learning

  • Supervised Research Chair, "Unveiling Global Patterns: Investigating Intimate Partner Violence and its Correlates," International Studies. (April 2023 - April 2024).
  • Supervised Research Chair, "Beyond words: An examination of the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (April 2023 - April 1, 2024).
  • Supervised Research Chair, ""Decoding the Gavel: Abortion Rights and the lower courts during the Roberts Court"," Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. (April 2023 - April 1, 2024).
  • Supervised Research Chair, "Not really all that-DNA & Exoneration: An Analysis of the Role DNA Plays in Exoneration," Political Science. (2021 - May 2022).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, "Factors Associated with Public Support for the Colombian Peace Agreement: An Exploration of · Trust and Violence," Political Science. (August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022).
  • Supervised Teaching Activity, "Anatomy of a Human Rights Legal Disaster: Doe et al v Nestle/Cargill," Political Science. (August 2020 - May 2021).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "The Final Judgement: How “Court Packing” Saved the Sanctity of the Supreme Court 1928-1940," International Studies. (August 2020 - May 2021).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "What effect does partisanship of the judges in the Texas appeal courts have on the death penalty in criminal cases in Texas," Anthropology. (August 2020 - May 2021).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis Chair, "Colombian Conflict: Trust and the 2016 Peace Agreement," Political Science. (January 2020 - December 2020).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis Chair, "Factors in Noncombatant Killings by State and Non-State Actors: A Case Study of Northern Ireland," Political Science. (August 2019 - May 2020).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Making it Personal: The Psychological Lifecycle of Testifying Before the ICTY," Political Science. (2019).
  • Supervised Research, "Free Speech (or not so much): A quantitative analysis of federal appellate court decisions in public schools.," Political Science. (2018 - 2019).
  • Other (Supervision of AP Capstone Research-Flower Mound High School), "Examination of Low Voter Turnout Rates of College Students," Other - Outside UNT. (2018 - 2018).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "Drift Dimly Inward: Where Don DeLillo Finds Peace," English. (2018 - 2018).
  • Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "Intervention and Protection: Impact of Humanitarian Intervention on Human Rights Violations," Political Science. (2017 - 2018).

Awards and Honors

  • UNT Foundation Award for Leadership, UNT Foundation. (2023).
  • Distinguished Teaching Professor, Provost Office. (2011).
  • UNT Moot Court Awards, University of North Texas. (2012).
  • Office of the Provost Award Ulys & Vera Knight Faculty Mentor Award, UNT Office of the Provost. (2019).
  • Nominated for "Honor Professor" (Runner-Up for 'Fessor Graham Award), University of North Texas. (2018).
  • J.H. Shelton Award, University of North Texas. (2017).
  • Top Faculty Advisor, University of North Texas. (2004).
  • Award for Innovative Teaching, American Political Science Association & Rowman & Littlefield. (2007).
  • Mean Green Unity Organization Award, University of North Texas. (2007).
  • Eagle Award for Outstanding Advisor, University of North Texas. (2006).
  • 'Fessor Graham Award for Outstanding Teaching, University of North Texas. (2006).
  • The President's Award for Outstanding Student Organization, University of North Texas. (2006).
  • President's Community Award, University of North Texas. (2004).
  • The President's Council Excellence in Teaching Award, University of North Texas. (1998).
  • Mortar Board "Top Professor"Award, University of North Texas. (1996).
  • Honorary Member to Golden Key Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society. (1994).
  • Outstanding Faculty Member, Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. (1994).
  • Nominated for Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy Fellowship, State University of New York at Buffalo. (1990).
  • Desmond Moot Court Board, State University of New York at Buffalo. (1988).
  • Jessup International Law Moot Court Board, State University of New York at Buffalo. (1988).
  • Order of the Barristers Honor Society, State University of New York at Buffalo. (1988).
  • Gilbert Moore Fellowship, State University of New York at Buffalo. (1987).
  • Faculty of Law Recognition Award, State University of New York at Buffalo. (May 1990).
  • Matthew J. Jasen Appellate Advocacy Award, State University of New York at Buffalo. (May 1990).
  • Student Bar Association Class Director, Treasurer, and President, State University of New York at Buffalo. (1986).
  • Nominated for Presidential Management Internship Finalist, Northeastern University. (1986).
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honors Fraternity, Northeastern University. (1985).
  • Cross-Examination Debate Team (team/individual awards), University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. (1983).
  • Outstanding Illini Forensics Competitor Award, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. (1983).
  • Vice-President for Judicial Proceedings, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. (1983).
  • Migrant Girl Scout Troop Leader, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. (1981).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book

  • Weizer, P., KING, K.L., Ringel, L., Conway, N., Sommerman, A.B., Hall, M. (2019). How to Please the Court: A Moot Court Handbook. St. Paul, Minnesota, West Academic Publishing Company.
  • Meernik, J., King, K. (2019). Judging Justice. 216. Ann, Arbor, MI, University of Michigan Press. https://www.press.umich.edu/10033319/judging_justice/
  • King, K.L., Meernik, J.D. (2017). The Witness Experience: Investigating Ethnicity, Gender & Trauma at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. 175. Cambridge, Cambridge Univ. Press. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/witness-experience/6D355F7926CB1C9AB5B21E5787D2448E
  • King, K.L., Meernik, J.D. (2017). The Witness Experience. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108236065

    • Book Chapter

  • Vranov, H., Rubert, S., King, K.L., Meernik, J.D., Jones, S., Woods, R. (2023). Culture Clash: Doing Justice and Bearing Witness in the Testimonial Process at War Crimes Tribunals. The Palgrave Handbook of Testimony and Culture. 451-482. London, Palgrave MacMillan.
  • Meernik, J.D., King, K.L. (2020). Whither Thou Truth & Justice: Witness Perceptions about their Contributions to the ICTY. Legacies of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Oxford, Oxford University Press. https://oxford.universitypressscholarship.com/view/10.1093/oso/9780198862956.001.0001/oso-9780198862956-chapter-14
  • DeMeritt, J.H., King, K.L. (2019). Una Tierra Inexplorada: Gendering the Peace Process in Colombia. chapter in As War Ends: What Colombia Can Tell Us about the Sustainability of Peace and Transitional Justice. Cambridge University Press.
  • King, K.L., Leuzinger, J.A. (2015). "Introduction to the Law and the American Legal System". Contemporary Issues in Higher Education Law. (3rd) 22. Cleveland, Education Law Association. http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc505723/
  • Kimi King, Elizabeth Oldmixon, Jesse Hamner. (2015). "After the Apocalypse: A Simulation for Introduction to Politics Classes" in Ishiyama, Miller, and Simon, eds. Handbook on Teaching and Learning in Political Science and International Relations. Handbook on Teaching and Learning in Political Science and International Relations. London,
  • James Meernik. (2011). "The Impact of the ICTY in the former Yugoslavia" in The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, edited by Göran Sluiter, Bert Swart, and Alexander Zahar..
  • James Meernik. (2005). "Breaking the Boundaries: An Analysis of Sentences in Rape Cases Before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia." In Courts Crossing Borders. ed. Mary Volcansek..
  • King, K.L. (2004). "Chp. 3: Introduction to Legal Research" & "Chp. 4: The Basics of Oral Argument." In How to Please the Court: A Moot Court Handbook. ed. Paul Weizer..
  • James Meernik. (2004). "Crimes and Punishment: How the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Distinguishes Among Massive Human Rights Violations", in Understanding Human Rights Violations, Sabine Carey and Steven Poe (eds.)..

    • Journal Article

  • Meernik, J.D., King, K.L. (2022). Political Violence and Language Endangerment in Colombia. Terrorism and Political Violence. 35 (1) 118-134. Tayor & Francis.
  • Branton, R.P., King, K.L., Walsh, J. (2022). Criminal justice in Indian country: Examining declination rates of tribal cases. Social Science Quarterly. Hoboken, New Jersey, Wiley Publishing. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ssqu.13100
  • Chelliah, S., King, K.L., Meernik, J.D. (2020). Linguistics and Political Science: A Strategy for Interdisciplinary and Ethical Research Methodology on Language Endangerment and Political Conflic. Language Documentation and Conservation. 14 (2020) 667–691. Creative Commons.
  • Esparza, D., Martinez-Ebers, V.J., Branton, R.P., King, K.L., Meernik, J.D. (2020). Violence, Trust and Public Support for the Colombian Peace Agreement. Social Science Quarterly. 101 (4) 1236-1254.
  • Meernik, J.D., King, K.L. (2020). The Security Consequences of Bearing Witness. Journal of Conflict Resolution. 64 (5) 933-57.
  • King, K., Meernik, J.D. (2019). The Burden of Bearing Witness: The Impact of Testifying at War Crimes Tribunals. Journal of Conflict Resolution. 63 (2) 348-372. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0022002717736567
  • Meernik, J.D., King, K.L. (2016). Truth, Justice, and Education: Towards Reconciliation in the Former Yugoslavia. Southeast European and Black Sea Studies.
  • King, K.L., Meernik, J.D. (2015). Judicial Voting Behavior at the Appeals Chambers of the International Tribunals. 6 (1) 29-46. Journal of International Organization Studies.
  • King, K.L., Meernik, J.D. (2014). A Psychological Jurisprudence Model of Public Opinion and International Prosecution. International Center for Business Research. 17 (1) 3-20.
  • James Meernik and Angela Nichols. (2010). "The Impact of International Tribunals and Domestic Trials on Peace and Human Rights after Civil War.".
  • Paul Weizer and Lewis Ringel. (2009). "Making Moot Court Matter: How to Get the Most out of Moot Court Simulations.".
  • Megan Greening. (2007). "Gender Justice or Just Gender? The Role of Gender in Sexual Assault Decisions at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.". Social Science Quarterly. 88 (5) 1049-1071. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6237.2007.00491.x
  • James Meernik & Geoff Dancy. (2005). "Judicial Decision Making and International Tribunals: Assessing the Impact of Individual, National and International Factors.". Social Science Quarterly. 86 (3) 683-703. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0038-4941.2005.00324.x
  • James Meernik. (2004). "The Determinants of ICTY Sentencing: An Empirical and Doctrinal Analysis"..
  • King, K.L. (2004). The Internet and College Students' Motivation to Vote.. Journal of College and Character. 5 (3) 1940-1951.
  • James Meernik. (2002). "The Effectiveness of International Law and the ICTY--Prelimanry Results of an Empirical Study.".
  • Meernik, J., King, K.L. (2001). The effectiveness of international law and the ICTY-Preliminary results of an empirical study. International Criminal Law Review. 1 (3/4) 343-372. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1014225422596
  • James Meernik. (1999). The Supreme Court and the Powers of the Executive: The Adjudication of Foreign Policy. Political Research Quarterly. 52 (4) 801-824. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/106591299905200407
  • King, K.L. (1998). "Does the Law Matter? Federal District Court Decision-Making in Fair Housing Cases, 1968-1989.".
  • Joseph Ignagni & James Meernik. (1998). "Statutory Construction and congressional Response.".
  • James Meernik. (1998). "The 'Sole Organ' Before the Court: Presidential Power in Foreign Policy Cases 1790-1996.".

    • Law Review

  • Meernik, J.D., King, K.L. (2021). The Fairness of International Justice. International Criminal Law Review. 21 (6) 1167-1189. https://brill.com/view/journals/icla/icla-overview.xml

    • Popular Press Article

  • Frank Kemerer. (1995). "Are School Vouchers Constitutional?".

    • Research Report

  • King, K.L., Meernik, J.D. (2016). Echoes of Testimonies: A Pilot Study into the Long-Term Impact of Bearing Witness Before the ICTY.

    • Video and Audiovisual Material

  • Sandra Wood. (1997). Draw Near and Be Heard: A Simulation in Supreme Court Decision-Making..

Presentations Given

  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), American Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Blended Learning and Online Activities in Political Science Courses-Blended Learning and New Media Integration into the Classroom., Washington, D.C., (2010 - 2010).

    • Invited Talk

  • Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), King, K. (Author & Presenter), Factors Influencing Language Endangerment, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Assam, India, India. (2022 - 2022).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), King, K. (Author & Presenter), Voices in Dangerous Times, Politics, Violence and Language Endangerment, Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution Building (the Castle), United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), King, K.L. (Author), Invited talk, Peace as a Continuation of War by Other Me, Ulster University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. (2018 - 2018).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Salute to Faculty Excellence Pecha Kucha talk, When did the light go on and what did you see?- “How I Learned to Love the Inner ‘Aha’”, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).

    • Oral Presentation

  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), 2018 Texas Laws & Voting, Texas Laws 2018: Voter Identification and Beyond, League of Women Voters, Denton County, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • King, K.L. (Presenter), Academic Integrity and the University Athlete, Presentations to UNT Athletics about UNT policy and guidance on avoiding violations of the Code of Conduct, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2013 - 2018).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), ICTY Legacy Dialogues Conference, Discussion on Participatory Legacy: “The Witness Experience”, Netherlands. (2017 - 2017).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Echoes of Testimony: A Pilot Study into the Long-Term Impact of Bearing Witness Before the ICTY, ICTY, The Hague-ICTY Chambers and personnel; The Hague Institute for Global Justice; Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Belgrade, Serbia; Pristina, Kosovo; and Zagreb, Croatia., Netherlands. (2016 - 2016).
  • King, K.L. (Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Other), TedEx Mountainview College, Dare to Bend: The Triumph of Justice, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), International Studies Association Human Rights Joint Conference, Contact, Education and Reconciliation in the former Yugoslavia, The Hague, Netherlands, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), 2015 Meetings of the International Studies Association, Witnesses to Atrocity, Witnesses to Justice: A Preliminary Analysis of THE ICTY Witnesses Survey, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), Free University of Amsterdam, Judicial Voting Behavior of the Appeals Chambers of the International Tribunals, Free University of Amsterdam, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), International Studies Association Meeting, Deborah’s Voice: The Role of Women in Sexual Violence Cases at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia., San Francisco, CA, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • King, K.L. (Presenter), Youth Diversity Summit, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2009 - 2009).
  • King, K.L. (Presenter), Planned Parenthood of North Texas and the Texas Equal Access Fund, Discussion on Partial Birth Abortion, Consent Laws, and Abortion Law, Planned Parenthood of North Texas and the Texas Equal Access Fund, United States of America. (2009 - 2009).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), International Studies Association Meeting, The Shadow of the Future: Truth, Justice and Confidence Building in the Wake of Mass Violence and Civil War., San Francisco, CA, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Southwestern Political Association Meeting, Sexual Assault Decisions in Dallas County Courts (1999-2005)., San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2006 - 2006).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Southwestern Political Science Association Meeting, Uncertain Times: The President and Constitutional Freedoms in Times of Conflict,, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2006 - 2006).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Feminist Majority Foundation Collegiate Conference on Global Issues, Sex Trafficking in International Law-Changing Dynamics and Global Dimensions., United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), International Studies Association Meeting, Gender Justice or Just Gender? Sexual Assault Decisions at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia., Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), North Texas Leadership Conference, Sexual Assault: The Economic Imperative., United States of America. (2005 - 2005).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), American Political Science Association Conference, "Levels of Analysis and Judicial Decision Making: Assessing the Impact of Individual, National and International Factors"., Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2003 - 2003).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), Comparative Judicial Politics Conference, Levels of Analysis and Judicial Decision Making: Assessing the Impact of Individual, National and International Factors, Parma, Italy, United States of America. (2003 - 2003).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), Western Political Science Association Conference, "The Supreme Court and the Adjudication of Foreign Policy: The Power of the Presidency.", Seattle, WA, United States of America. (1999 - 1999).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), American Political Science Association Conference, "Beyond Authority: The Politics of Public Policy Implementation at the Department of Housing and Urban Development 1976-89", Washington, D.C., United States of America. (1997 - 1997).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), American Political Science Association Conference, "From Circuit to Supreme: The Case of Harry A. Blackmun", Washington, D.C., United States of America. (1997 - 1997).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), American Political Science Association Annual Conference, "Voting Rights and Wrongs: Federal District Court Decisions, 1965-1993.", San Francisco, CA, United States of America. (1996 - 1996).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), Law and Society Association Conference, "Statutory Construction and Strategic Choice in the U.S. Supreme Court.", Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. (1996 - 1996).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Law and Society Association Conference, "Voting Rights and Wrongs: Federal District Court Decisions, 1965-1986.", Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. (1996 - 1996).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Midwestern Political Science Association Conference, "Judicial Neutrality or Politics As Usual?: An Evaluation of the Federal Trial Courts in School Desegregation and Housing Discrimination Cases.", Chicago, IL, United States of America. (1995 - 1995).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Southwestern Political Science Association Meeting, Judicial Neutrality or Politics As Usual?: An Evaluation of the Federal Trial Courts in School Desegregation and Housing Discrimination Cases., Dallas, TX, United States of America. (1995 - 1995).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), American Political Science Association Conference, "Paper Promises to Keep: An Empirical Evaluation of Housing Discrimination Complaints at HUD and in the Federal Courts.", Washington, D.C., United States of America. (1993 - 1993).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Midwestern Political Science Association Conference, "Paper Guarantees: An Evaluation of Housing Discrimination Complainants in the Federal Courts.", Chicago, IL, United States of America. (1993 - 1993).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), New York State Conference on Non-Violence in a Pugnacious World, "Hypergame Theory and Application: A Crisis Decision Making Model of the United States' Decision to Admit the Shah of Iran, 1979.", Buffalo, NY, United States of America. (1991 - 1991).

    • Other

  • King, K.L. (Coordinator/Organizer), Chelliah, S. (Coordinator/Organizer), Meernik, J. (Coordinator/Organizer), Political Instability and Language Endangerment, Language and Political Conflict, National Science Foundation and University of North Texas, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • King, K.L. (Coordinator/Organizer), National Moot Court Competition, Moot Court Nationals Director, American Moot Court Association, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • King, K.L. (Panelist), Panel Discussant-First Day of Classes, Center for Learning Enhancement and Re-Design, University of North Texas, (2014 - 2014).

    • Panel Presentation

  • King, K.L. (Presenter), Conflict and Language Endangerment - An online conference organized by University of North Texas, "Preserving Voices, Promoting Peace: Language Endangerment and Conflict Violence", University of North Texas & Department of HSS , Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India, Virtual, India. (2024 - 2024).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author & Presenter), King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), International Studies Association, Language Endangerment in Colombia: Measuring and Understanding Risk Factors of Endangered Language Communities, Virtual, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
  • King, K.L. (Panelist), When Hate Comes to Campus- Civil Discourse, Free Speech and the UNT Community, Hate Speech, the Law and Public Space, UNT Office of Student Affairs, Denton County, United States of America. (2019).
  • King, K.L. (Panelist), Center for Learning Enhancement and Re-Design., Panel Discussant-University Teaching and Learning Forum-, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2011 - 2015).
  • King, K.L. (Panelist), TWU and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Blended Learning, Experiences and Prospects for the Future, Texas Women’s University, in conjunction with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board., Denton, TX, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • King, K.L. (Panelist), American Political Science Association, Teaching and Learning Conference, Engaging and Integrating Technology in the Classroom, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America. (2011 - 2011).

    • Paper

  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Poveda, D. (Author), Esparza, D. (Author), Meernik, J.D. (Author), La Red Iberoamericana de Investigación en Derecho y Disciplinas Sociales, Es una cuestión de confianza: gender, trust, and violencia in support for the Colombian peace agreement, The Ibero-American Research Network on Law and Social Disciplines, Virtual, Colombia. (2024 - 2024).
  • King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), Demeritt, J.H. (Author), Meernik, J.D. (Author), 5th Annual Meeting of the Latin American Peace Science Society, Voices Carry: Historical Memory and Disappearance in Colombia, Peace Science Society, Bogota, Colombia, Colombia. (2024 - 2024).
  • Branton, R.P. (Author), King, K. (Author), Walsh, J. (Author), WPSA Annual Meeting, Comparing Prosecutorial Declination Across Criminal Case in Indian Country and Non-Indian Country, WPSA, United States of America. (2019 - 2019).
  • Cukor-Avila, P. (Author & Presenter), King, K.L. (Author), Crowder, S.K. (Author), International Congress of Linguists (ICL20), Unraveling the language of sexual violence, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa. (2018 - 2018).
  • Frosch, H.J. (Author), King, K.L. (Author), Western Political Science Association, Processing Crimes Committed in Indian Country, Western Political Science Association, San Francisco, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author), King, K.L. (Author & Presenter), ICTY Legacy Dialogues Conference, “Whither Thou Truth & Justice: Witness Self-Perceptions about Their Contributions to the ICTY”, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2017 - 2017).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author), King, K.L. (Author), Central and East European and International Studies Association Joint International Conference, “Bearing Witness: The Impact of Testifying at War Crimes Tribunals”, Slovenia. (2016).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author), King, K.L. (Author), International Studies Association, Perceptions of International Justice, United States of America. (2016).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author), King, K.L. (Author), International Studies Association, Witnesses to Atrocity, Witnesses to Justice: A Preliminary Analysis of THE ICTY Witnesses Survey, United States of America. (2015).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author), King, K.L. (Author), International Studies Association Human Rights Joint Conference, Contact, Education and Reconciliation in the former Yugoslavia, Netherlands. (2015).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Author), King, K.L. (Author), International Studies Association, Deborah’s Voice: The Role of Women in Sexual Assault Cases at the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia, United States of America. (2013).

    • Scholarly Meeting Contribution

  • King, K.L. (Panelist), American Political Science Association, ICPSR-QDR Data Sharing Workshop, ICPSR and QDR, and the National Science Foundation (NSF), Washington, D.C., United States of America. (2019 - 2019).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "SOOMO Webtext Innovation," Soomo Publishing. (2022).
  • "Florida Activist Donates "In God We Trust" Signs in Arabic," CNN. (August 25, 2022).
  • "Triumph of Justice," TedEx Mountainview College. (October 19, 2015).

    • Magazine

  • "https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-texas-blue-trump-2024-election-1938605," Newsweek. (August 15, 2024).

    • Newspaper

  • "Yes, Trump can win again, even with another indictment. It’s even easier than 2016 | Opinion," Ft. Worth Star Telegram-picked up by Yahoo News. (August 15, 2023).
  • "Do you want to be a good member of society? Voting, climate change efforts are a start, survey says," USA Today. (December 5, 2022).

    • Other

  • "American government, Texas politics, U.S. Constitutional law, international relations," Newspaper, Radio, & Television. (2024).
  • "Election Night 2024-Results & Analysis," Election night coverage. (November 5, 2024).
  • "Election Night 2022-Results & Analysis," Election night coverage. (November 8, 2022).
  • "Carl Bernstein and PJ O’Rourke: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House," UNT Distinguished Lecture Series. (October 5, 2016).

    • Radio

  • "The 88th Texas legislative session ends in 19 days. Here’s what you need to know.," Texas Standard-National Public Radio. (May 10, 2023).
  • "Activist donating signs to schools that say "In God We Trust" in Arabic," KRLD - Audacy. (August 23, 2022).

    • TV

  • "Expert: Kamala Harris loss to Donald Trump is lesson to Democrats," FOX News. (November 7, 2024).
  • "Political science professor shares election expectations following Ron DeSantis stepping down," WFAA. (January 22, 2024).
  • "How will the new Trump indictments affect his 2024 presidential campaign?," WFAA. (June 9, 2023).
  • "Can Colin Allred beat Ted Cruz? Political experts weigh in on the chances," WFAA. (May 3, 2023).
  • "Texas Elections 2022: Expert opinion on state, national outcomes so far," WFAA. (November 9, 2022).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • King, K.L., "Fulbright Hays," sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Federal, $8600 Funded. (2024 - 2024).

    • Grant - Research

  • Demeritt, J.H., King, K.L., Orozco Poveda, D.M. (Co-Principal), "Understanding the Identity of Female (Ex)Combatants During And After War," sponsored by UNT International Affairs, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
  • King, K.L., "Global Venture Fund," sponsored by UNT-International, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Meernik, J.D. (Co-Principal), Chelliah, S.L., "Political Instability and Language Endangerment," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $42515 Funded. (2017 - 2020).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Glazebrook, P. (Co-Principal), Everbach, T. (Co-Principal), Broyles, S.J. (Co-Principal), Sundberg, T. (Co-Principal), "Provost Office Mentoring Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2013 - 2016).
  • King, K.L. (Principal), "Student Innovation Fund for Teaching," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $605 Funded. (2015 - 2015).
  • King, K.L. (Principal), "Faculty Trainer Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Program," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2013 - 2015).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Meernik, J.D. (Co-Principal), "UNT Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $4860 Funded. (2014 - 2014).
  • King, K.L. (Principal), "Quality Enhancement Program," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2008 - 2011).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Meaders, E.L. (Co-Principal), "NextGen Research Fund," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $24000 Funded. (2008 - 2010).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Meernik, J.D. (Co-Principal), "Hispanic and Global Initiatives Fund," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $2100 Funded. (2009 - 2009).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Meernik, J.D. (Co-Principal), "War Crimes Study Abroad Course," sponsored by Center for Interdisciplinarity, Other, $5000 Funded. (2009 - 2009).
  • King, K.L. (Principal), "Sonia Nazario Campus Speech," sponsored by Wells Fargo, Private, $5000 Funded. (2008 - 2008).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Spencer, S.L. (Co-Principal), "Hispanic and Global Studies Initiatives Fund Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $7600 Funded. (2007 - 2007).
  • King, K.L. (Other), "Charn Uswachoke Grant," Other, $4500 Funded. (2001 - 2001).
  • King, K.L. (Other), "Junior Faculty Research Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $4000 Funded. (1998 - 1998).
  • King, K.L. (Other), "Junior Faculty Development Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (1996 - 1996).
  • King, K.L. (Other), "Junior Faculty Research Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (1994 - 1994).
  • King, K.L. (Other), "Teaching Development Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $6500 Funded. (1994 - 1994).
  • Meernik, J.D. (Co-Principal), King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Chelliah, S.L. (Principal), "Political Instability and Language Endangerment," sponsored by National Science Foundation, FED, Funded. (2017 - 2020).

    • Grant - Service

  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Roberts, L. (Co-Principal), Hestand, C., Hawkins, S. (Co-Principal), "Civil discourse and conflict resolution," sponsored by Office of Faculty Success, University of North Texas, $2500 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • King, K.L., "Funding to bring the Texas Second Court of Appeals (Ft. Worth) to the UNT Campus," sponsored by UNT President's Office, University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Leuzinger, J. (Co-Principal), "Equity Advocates Pilot Program," sponsored by Office of Faculty Success, University of North Texas, $4800 Funded. (2019 - 2020).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • King, K.L. (Principal), "Funding for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching," sponsored by UNT College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, University of North Texas, $9000 Funded. (2008).
  • King, K.L., "UNT MOOT COURT TEAM," sponsored by College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, University of North Texas, $38480.78 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
  • King, K.L. (Other), "University of North Texas Constitution Day," sponsored by University of North Texas, Other, $20000 Funded. (2007 - 2007).
  • King, K.L. (Other), "War Crimes Class," sponsored by U.S. Department of Education Peace Studies, Federal, $2500 Funded. (2005 - 2005).

    • Sponsored Research

  • King, K.L., Demeritt, J.H., Orozco, D. (Co-Principal), "Identity of women ex-combatants of the FARC, AUC and Military Forces before and after the signing of the peace agreements," sponsored by Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana-UPB, Other, $36833.4 Funded. (2024 - 2027).
  • King, K.L. (Co-Principal), Meernik, J.D. (Co-Principal), "War Crimes Study Abroad Award," sponsored by Dallas Bar Foundation, Other, $2000 Funded. (2008 - 2008).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, COACHE survey Focus Group on Shared Governance and Leadership!. (November 1, 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Code of Student Conduct. (August 15, 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Advancement Committee. (August 2022 - 2024).
  • Special Institutional Assignment (Advocate & Mentor), UNT Women and Gender Equity Network-Office of Faculty Success/Advocate. (August 2021 - December 2024).
  • Program Organizer (Coordinate with Dean of Students Office, Risk Managment, student government and academic units to register students fall every year. Even in COVID we registered students.), Voter Registration Drives. (August 2020 - December 2024).
  • Faculty Advisor, UNT Moot Court Team. (August 1, 2000 - December 31, 2024).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Resource Group-Office of Faculty Success. (August 2020 - September 2024).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Studies. (August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2024).
  • Committee Chair, Ad Hoc Grade Appeal for Toulouse Graduate School & Provost Office. (April 2024 - June 2024).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Honors Day Panel Presentation Reviewer. (April 2024 - April 2024).
  • Committee Member, Media Arts Faculty Search. (November 2023 - April 2024).
  • Committee Member, Hearing Panel - UNT Title IX/EO Hearing. (November 14, 2023 - April 1, 2024).
  • Reference Writer, Letters of Reference for 71 students, faculty, alumni, and donors. (January 1, 2020 - December 2023).
  • Member, Women and Gender Equity Network-Steering Committee. (August 2012 - December 2023).
  • Member (Board Member), Castleberry Peace Institute. (August 2010 - December 2023).
  • Committee Member, President Ad Hoc Committee on Free Speech at UNT. (March 2022 - April 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Honors Day Panel Presentation Reviewer. (April 4, 2023 - April 4, 2023).
  • Committee Member, American Politics Search Committee. (October 2022 - February 2023).
  • Member, UNT Day at the Capitol. (February 21, 2023 - February 21, 2023).
  • Faculty Advisor, CARE Team Committee for Early Alert. (August 2020 - December 2022).
  • Chairperson, Executive Committee. (August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Honors Day Panel Presentation Reviewer. (April 5, 2022 - April 5, 2022).
  • Discussant, UNT Advocates and Allies External Evaluation. (June 2021 - October 2021).
  • Committee Member, UNT Conflict of Research Interests Committee. (August 1, 2016 - September 30, 2021).
  • Committee Member, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Personnel Affairs Committee. (August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021).
  • Committee Chair, President’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion. (August 2020 - August 2021).
  • Discussant, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Strategic Plan speaker. (July 2021 - July 2021).
  • Faculty Mentor, Mentor for Ronald E. McNair Program. (January 2003 - June 2021).
  • Discussant, UNT Division of Brand Strategy and Communications. (May 2021 - May 2021).
  • Guest Speaker, President's Office & Dean of Students. (July 2020 - August 2020).
  • Chairperson, American Politics Search Committee 2019. (October 2019 - December 2019).
  • Member, Executive Committee. (August 2018 - August 2019).
  • Committee Member, Department of Media Arts. (March 2019 - April 2019).
  • Committee Member, UNT Distinguished Teaching Excellence Committee. (2012 - 2018).
  • Discussant (SGA Town Hall), It's On Us. (April 3, 2018 - April 3, 2018).
  • Guest Speaker, Model International Organization. (March 3, 2018 - March 3, 2018).
  • Co-Director, U.S. Constitution Day. (2006 - 2017).
  • Committee Member, UNT Classroom Innovation Fee Committee. (2014 - 2016).
  • Committee Member, UNT Academic Computing and Governance Committee. (2012 - 2016).
  • Committee Chair, Personnel Affairs. (2013 - 2014).
  • Committee Member, UNT Ad Hoc Equity & Diversity Committee on Student Mentoring. (2012 - 2014).
  • Faculty Advisor, Office of New Student and Student Success-Peer Mentor and Student Intervention Programs. (2011 - 2013).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (August 2011 - March 2013).
  • Committee Chair, Committee on the Status of Women. (2007 - 2009).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (August 2008 - August 2009).
  • Other (Faculty Representative), American Association of University Women. (2007 - 2008).
  • Faculty Advisor, Pre-Law. (2001 - 2008).
  • Other (Advisor), Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance. (1999 - 2008).
  • Member, Committee on the Status of Women. (2005 - 2007).
  • Committee Member, Center for Student Rights & Responsibilities-Code of Student Conduct. (1999 - 2005).
  • Chairperson, Center for Student Rights & Responsibilities-Code of Student Conduct. (2000 - 2004).
  • Other (Advisor), Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Honors Fraternity. (1994 - 2004).
  • Other (Faculty Senate), College of Arts & Sciences Senator. (2000 - 2003).
  • Faculty Advisor, Pi Beta Phi Sorority. (1994 - 2003).
  • Member, Rhodes/Marshall Scholarship Selection Committee. (1994 - 2002).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (August 1996 - May 1998).

Public Service

  • Committee Member, Ms. Magazine, Committee of Scholars. (2005 - Present).
  • Board Member, American Moot Court Association. (2002 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Trinity United Methodist Church. Denton, Texas. (2019 - 2020).
  • Other (Leader), Girl Scout Leader Troop 4698. (2010 - 2015).
  • Other, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance. (1998 - 2008).

Professional Service

  • External T&P Letter Writer, San Francisco State University. San Francisco, California. (May 2022 - August 2022).
  • External T&P Letter Writer, University of Texas at Arlington. Arlington, Texas. (May 2022 - August 2022).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, National Science Foundation/North Dakota State University. (September 2021 - October 2021).

Consulting

  • Academic, MacMillan Publishers, United States of America. (2017 - 2018).
  • Academic, Pearson Education, Inc., United States of America. (2017 - 2018).
  • Academic, Pearson Education, Inc., United States of America. (2010 - 2014).