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Sociology & Family Studies

Department of Sociology and Family Studies at Union

Our Faculty

Phil Davignon Phil Davignon

Chair and Associate Professor of Sociology

Education:
B.A., Hillsdale College
M.A., Baylor University
Ph.D, Baylor University

Office: PAC J-4, 731-661-6597

E-mail: pdavignon@uu.edu

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Kayla M. Kemp Kayla M. Kemp

Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology; Assistant Director of Debate

Education:
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. Candidate, Pennsylvania State University

Office: PAC J-5, Box 1833, 731-661-5002

E-mail: kkemp@uu.edu

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Adjunct Faculty

Johnny Jines Johnny K. Jines

Education:
Ed.D., Union University
M.A., University of Memphis
B.S., Union University
A.S., Jackson State Community College

Peer-Reviewed Articles
  • Adjudicating the mentally ill: Four guiding principles for effective crisis intervention. Journal of Safe Management of Disruptive and Assaultive Behavior, (24) 1, 8-10. (Spring, 2017).
  • Crisis intervention teams: Police response to mental illness crisis calls. F.B.I. Bulletin [Electronic Edition]. (January, 2013).
Non-Peer-Reviewed Articles
  • Developing a strategic approach to mental illness calls for service. Sheriff and Deputy Magazine, (68)4. (July/August, 2016).
  • A training officer's perspective on C.I.T. C.I.T. in Action [Electronic Edition]. (June, 2011).
  • Best practices for disaster preparedness. Law and Order (58)9, 34-38. (September, 2010).
Presentations
  • Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) (2015). Regional State Conference. Guest Speaker. Topic: Law Enforcement Suicide.
  • Tennessee National Alliance on Developmental Disabilities (TN NADD) (2014). Tennessee State Conference. Expert Panel Guest. Topic: It Takes a Village.