Neil Quisenberry

Neil Quisenberry serves as Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Division of Social Science at McKendree University, holding these positions since 2003 and 2014 respectively. His academic career spans over two decades at this institution with significant administrative leadership.

His educational foundation includes studies at:

• University of South Florida
• University of Kentucky
• Western Kentucky University

Dr. Quisenberry specializes in criminological research examining deviant behaviors through theoretical frameworks like Gottfredson & Hirschi's General Theory of Crime. His work critically analyzes traffic safety issues, particularly distracted driving patterns and the psychological mechanisms behind law non-compliance. Key research themes include self-control theory applications, risk assessment in driving behavior, and the efficacy of legal deterrents for traffic violations.

His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on real-world criminological applications, with recent work analyzing the disconnect between legal awareness and behavioral compliance in distracted driving contexts. This research challenges conventional deterrence models by emphasizing psychological factors over legislative solutions.

His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards:

• United Methodist Teaching Award (2013)
• William Norman Grandy Outstanding Teaching Award (2010)
• Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award (2009)
• Sociology Departmental Teaching Award (2001)

While his administrative leadership as Division Chair indicates significant institutional responsibilities, the available documentation does not specify graduate student mentorship activities or externally funded research grants. No laboratory affiliations or collaborative research teams are mentioned in the provided materials.