Cecil E. Greek

Cecil E. Greek is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of South Florida (USF), College of Arts and Sciences. His academic career spans over four decades with roles at institutions like Florida State University and USF Polytechnic. Dr. Greek holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the New School for Social Research (1983), focusing on the religious roots of American sociology.

His research interests include the history of sociology/criminology, media depictions of crime, qualitative methodologies, and visual criminology. He has pioneered the re-establishment of photography as a research tool in sociology and criminology. Recent work explores cyber deviance, including fraud in online spaces and self-help groups.

Dr. Greek has authored/co-authored books such as *The Religious Roots of American Sociology* (Routledge, 2019) and edited volumes on Gothic criminology. His peer-reviewed articles span topics from moral entrepreneurship to community policing. He has secured grants totaling over $1 million for projects like distance learning initiatives and cybercrime research.

Recipient of awards including the NEH Summer Seminar (1986) and multiple USF grants, Greek has presented globally on topics like visual criminology and international criminal justice. He developed pioneering online courses and led international programs in Prague and London, emphasizing globalization and technology in education.

Active in university governance, Greek served on USF Senate committees and led the online Master's program. His community engagement includes collaboration with the Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association on urban issues and advocacy against the TBX project.