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Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University, (1999)

M.A. in Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina, (1990)

B.A. in Political Science, University of South Carolina, (1985)

Articles

Sumter, M. T., Monk Turner, E. and Rougier, J. (2013). "Assessing current programs and reentry needs in Trinidad and Tobago: Insights from offenders-An exploratory study". African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies: AJCJS 7 (1/2) , pp. 118.

Sumter, M. T., Monk Turner, E. and Rougier, J. (2012). "Offenders' Perceptions of Reentry Needs in Trinidad and Tobago: An Exploratory Study". International Criminal Justice Review 22 (3) , pp. 297–308.

Monk Turner, E., O'Leary, D. E. and Sumter, M. T. (2010). "Factors Shaping Police Retention: Does Herzberg’s Theory of Satisfaction Hold?". The Police Journal 83 (2) , pp. 164–180.

Matthews, C., Monk Turner, E. and Sumter, M. T. (2010). "Promotional Opportunities for Female Correctional Officers". Gender Issues 27 (1) , pp. 14-27.

Sumter, M. T., Monk Turner, E. and Turner, C. (2009). “The Benefits of Meditation Practice in the Correctional Setting” . Journal of Correctional Health Care 15 (1) , pp. 47-57.

Sumter, M. T. (2008). "Correctional workforce challenges in the 21st century". Corrections Today 3 , pp. 100.

Sumter, M. T., Monk Turner, E. and Turner, C. (2007). “Benefits of Meditation in a Correctional Setting” . Corrections Today 69 , pp. 56-57, 67.

Sumter, M. T. (2006). "Faith-based prison programs". Criminology and Public Policy 5 (3) , pp. 523-528.

Sumter, M. T. (2006). “Domestic violence and diversity: A call for multicultural services”. Journal of Health and Human Services Administration 29 (1) , pp. 172-190.

Payne, B., Monk Turner, E., Smith, D. and Sumter, M. T. (2006). “Improving Group Work: Voices of Students”. Education 126 , pp. 441-448.

Payne, B. K. and Sumter, M. T. (2005). "College students’ perceptions about career fairs". College Student Journal 39 (2) , pp. 269-276.

Payne, B. K., Sumter, M. T. and Monk Turner, E. (2005). “Conflict resolution and group work: What students learn.” . Academic Exchange Quarterly 9 (2) , pp. 22-27.

Payne, B. K., Sumter, M. T. and Sun, I. (2003). “Bringing the field into the criminal justice classroom: Field trips, ride-alongs, and guest speakers”. Journal of Criminal Justice Education 14 (2) , pp. 327-344.

Clear, T. R.. and Sumter, M. T. (2002). "Prisoners, Prison, and Religion: Religion and adjustment to prison". Journal of Offender Rehabilitation 35 (3/4) , pp. 127-159.

Book Chapters

Sumter, M. T. and Clear, T. R.. (2005). “Religion In Corrections” (pp. 86-119) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Sumter, M. T. (2003). "Prisoners, Prison, and Religion: Religion and adjustment to prison," reprinted in Religion, The Community, And The Rehabilitation Of Criminal Offenders Binghamton, NY: Hawthorne Press.

Presentations

Edwards, C., Sondervan, W., Chinapoo, C. and Sumter, M. T. ( 2008). Marketing Corrections American Correctional Association Summer Congress New Orleans, LA.

Tewsksbury, R., Reddington, F. and Sumter, M. T. ( 2008). Forging Mutually Beneficial Partnerships Between Corrections and the College Campus American Correctional Association Winter Meeting Grapevine, TX.

Sumter, M. T. ( 2008). Crime Prevention Though Environmental Design Trinidad and Tobago Chapter of the United States and Caribbean Alliance of Criminal and Social Justice Professionals Bi-annual Meeting Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Clear, T. and Sumter, M. T. ( 2006). The Rehabilitative role of faith-based correctional programming: A Critical Examination American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting Los Angeles, CA.

Sumter, M. T., Waytes, M., George, E. and Henning, J. ( 2005). Unraveling Juvenile Delinquency: The Importance of Place National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Annual Meeting Dallas, TX.

Sumter, M. T., Wilder, K. and Harris, M. ( 2004). The Importance of Place National Association of Blacks In Criminal Justice Annual Meeting Jacksonville, FL.

Sumter, M. T., Wilder, K., Harris, M. and Polite, T. ( 2003). Building Bridges To A Brighter Future: Creating Safer Communities Virginia State Chapters –National Association of Blacks In Criminal Justice Annual Meeting Portsmouth, VA.

Sumter, M. T. and Scott, C. ( 2002). Benefits of Meditation Practice: Initial Findings Virginia Department of Corrections - Community Corrections Annual Meeting Richmond, VA.

Sumter, M. T. ( 2001). What Works With Religion In The Correctional Setting Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting Washington, DC.

Sumter, M. T. ( 2000). Social Support and Crime: An Analysis of Juvenile Property and Violent Crime Rates In The State of North Carolina Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA.

Sumter, M. T. ( 1999). Religion, Crime and Rehabilitation American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting Toronto, Canada.

Clear, T. and Sumter, M. T. ( 1998). An Empirical Assessment of Literature Examining the Relationship Between Religiosity and Deviance Since 1985 Academy of Criminal Justices Sciences Annual Meeting Albuquerque, NM.

Sumter, M. T. ( 1998). Religion and Delinquency: Policy Implications American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting Washington, DC.

Sumter, M. T. and Harper, W. ( 1997). Crime Prevention And Rehabilitation Through Religious Programming National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Annual Meeting Charlotte, NC.

• 2016: Diversity of Champions Award, 91��Ƭ��
• 2014: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Chairman Emeritus Award, National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
• 2007: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice President’s Award,
• 2007: 91��Ƭ�� President’s Award ,
• 2006: National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Chairman’s Award,
• 2003: Favorite Professor , Presented by Delta Sigma Lambda
• 2003: Nominated as Faculty Advisor of the Year , Student Chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
• 2002: Community Stewardship , Presented by the Norfolk Re-Development Housing Authority