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Present	Co-Editor, Court Review, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Present	Director, University of Nebraska Public Policy Center, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Present	Professor, UNL Law/Psychology Program, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Law and Psychology, Law and Society, Legal Studies, Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration, Science and Technology Policy, and Science and Technology Studies

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Lincoln, NE 68588-0228
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Public Engagement for Informing Science and Technology Policy: What Do ...

Alan Tomkins Publications (2011)

Lisa M. Pytlik Zillig and Alan Tomkins

This article examines social science relevant to public engagements and identifies the challenges to the goal of meaningful public input ...

Exploring Separable Components of Institutional Confidence

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications (2011)

Joseph A. Hamm, Lisa M. Pytlik Zillig, Alan Tomkins, Mitchel Herian, et al.

Despite its contemporary and theoretical importance in numerous social scientific disciplines, institutional confidence research is limited by a lack of ...

Faith-Based Organizations in a System of Behavioral Health Care

Nancy Shank Publications (2011)

Mark DeKraai, Denise Bulling, Nancy C. Shank and Alan J. Tomkins

Through community service activities, and ministries to members within their congregations, faith communities will encounter individuals with behavioral health needs. ...

Citizen Satisfaction Survey Data: A Mode Comparison of the Derived ...

Publications of Affiliated Faculty: Nebraska Public Policy Center (2010)

Mitchel Norman Herian and Alan J. Tomkins

The purpose of this article is to provide evidence regarding the comparability of results provided by two survey methods—a random ...

Public Input for Municipal Policymaking: Engagement Methods and Their Impact ...

Publications of Affiliated Faculty: Nebraska Public Policy Center (2010)

Alan Tomkins, Lisa M. Pytlik Zillig, Mitchel Herian, Tarik Abdel-Monem, et al.

Municipalities across the country use various methods of public input to inform managers and elected policymakers about citizen’s preferences and ...

Futures of Science and Technology Policy

Alan J. Tomkins, Liz Johnson and Michael Simpson

Chair: Christopher Gore, Ryerson University Alan J. Tomkins Public Engagement for Informing Science and Technology Policy: What do We Know? ...

Immigration Controversies in Nebraska: Policies, Politics, and Public Perspectives

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications (2009)

Alan J. Tomkins, Tarik Abdel-Monem and Angel Rivera-Colon

Immigration reform has been a part of the United States policy discussions since the 18th century. As early as 1790, ...

Constructs of Justice: Beyond Civil Litigation

Alan Tomkins Publications (2008)

Alan Tomkins and Kimberly Applequist

It is the case that civil justice problems constitute the bulk of courts’ work in both the state and federal ...

Using Research and Engagement to Inform Policy Making

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications (2008)

Alan J. Tomkins

The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center specializes in policy-relevant research and engagement activities in five areas: 1. Access to ...

Evaluating Court Processes for Determining Indigency

Court Review: The Journal of the American Judges Association (2007)

Elizabeth Neeley and Alan J Tomkins

The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees all people accused of a crime the right to legal counsel. In the ...

Court Review: Volume 44, Issue 1/2 – Editor’s Note

Court Review: The Journal of the American Judges Association (2007)

Alan J. Tomkins

This special issue of Court Review focuses on procedural justice. Tom Tyler has called procedural justice the most powerful explanatory ...

Perceptions of Latin American Immigration Among Rural Nebraskans

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) (2006)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Miguel A. Carranza, Bruce B. Johnson, et al.

In an earlier Nebraska Rural Poll report (August 2006), rural Nebraskans were asked their opinions of newcomers in general to ...

Perceptions of Well-Being Among Rural Nebraskans

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) (2006)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan J Tomkins

Nebraska’s economy has been relatively stable during the past year. However, some rural areas continue to be economically challenged. How ...

2006 Nebraska Rural Poll Results: Views of Life in Nebraska ...

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) (2006)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan J Tomkins

Many rural communities have experienced population growth during the past decade. Communities can continue to attract new residents and maintain ...

Newcomers in Nebraska’s Rural Communities

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) (2006)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan Tomkins

Population loss in rural Nebraska communities has been a concern, but many communities across the state have experienced population gains ...

Making a Living in Rural Nebraska

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) (2006)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan J Tomkins

Nebraska has historically had a low unemployment rate but the state’s per capita income has also been below the national ...

Court Review: Volume 43, Issue 2 – Editor’s Note

Court Review: The Journal of the American Judges Association (2006)

Alan J. Tomkins

My inaugural issue of Court Review contains articles examining judicial selection, retention, and independence. Public scrutiny of the courts is ...

Genetically Modified Foods: Attitudes and Knowledge in the Heart of ...

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications (2006)

Alan Tomkins, Ian Christensen, John Fulwider, Kim Loontjer, et al.

What do “average citizens” think about genetically modified foods (GMF)? Do their potential benefits outweigh their risks? Should food products ...

Newcomers in Nebraska’s Rural Communities 2006 Nebraska Rural Poll ...

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications (2006)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph Cantrell, Bruce Johnson and Alan Tomkins

Population loss in rural Nebraska communities has been a concern, but many communities across the state have experienced population gains ...

CCF Semi-Annual Report: Nebraskans Expanding Behavioral Health Access through Networking ...

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center: Publications (2005)

Caroline Wells, Mark DeKraai, Denise Bulling and Alan Tomkins

Table of Contents: 1. Grant Information 2. Major Activities and Accomplishments 3. Concern/Problems 4. Significant Stories/Findings 5. Communication Activities 6. ...

2005 Nebraska Rural Poll Results: Well-Being in Rural Nebraska

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) (2005)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan J Tomkins

Nebraska’s economy has begun to improve during recent years. How have these changes affected rural Nebraskans? How do rural Nebraskans ...

United Way and University partnerships in community-wide human services planning ...

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications (2005)

Alan Tomkins, Nancy C. Shank, Darcy Tromanhauser, Sandy Rupp, et al.

Given the similar interests of United Way organizations and universities in planning, implementation, and evaluation of human services, the two ...

Well-Being in Rural Nebraska: 2005 Nebraska Rural Poll Results

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications (2005)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan Tomkins

Nebraska’s economy has begun to improve during recent years. How have these changes affected rural Nebraskans? How do rural Nebraskans ...

Rural Nebraskans’ Support for Alternative Energy Sources

Publications from the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI) (2005)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan J Tomkins

Published by the Center for Applied Rural Innovation, University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Copyright © 1999 by J. Allen, R. ...

Rural Nebraskans’ Support for Alternative Energy Sources: 2005 Nebraska Rural ...

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications (2005)

Rebecca J. Vogt, Randolph L. Cantrell, Bruce B. Johnson and Alan Tomkins

Alternative and renewable energy sources have been given increasing attention during the past few years. Many wind energy projects and ...