To provide the highest quality education possible through faculty, curriculum and support services, achieved by the recruitment, retention, graduation and employment of a diverse and capable undergraduate and graduate body.
Objective
Satisfaction With Education
A graduating senior survey will be distributed to graduating seniors to measure their satisfaction with the education received in criminal justice.
Indicator
Satisfaction With Education
A graduating senior survey will be distributed to graduating seniors to measure their satisfaction with the education they receive in Criminal Justice at SHSU.
Criterion
Senior Graduate Survey
At least 75% of graduating seniors will report being satisfied or very satisfied with their education in criminal justice.
Finding
Student Satisfication
For the academic year of 08-09, 92% of our students reported being either satisfied or very satisfied with their experience as an undergraduate in our college.
Action
Monitoring Feedback
We will continue to monitor our students satisfaction, travel and make appropriate changes based on their feedback on the survey. For example, several students reported that our computer lab was not large enough. Therefore we are attempting to make it larger.
Goal
6. Increase Undergraduate Research
To contribute significantly and substantially to the body of knowledge in criminal justice and criminology especially the body that informs policy and practice.
Objective
Increase Research Scholarships And Budget
Develop new research scholarships for undergraduates. As well as, develop specific budget to allow the support of undergraduate travel to present research at regional/national conferences.
Indicator
Participation At Conferences And Creation Of Scholarships
With the implementation of the first College of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Conference (COCJ-UG), students will be encouraged to participate for individual recognition and cash awards. Scholarships for these awards along with monies for travel have been built into the undergraduate budget. Additionally, research scholarships will be established that will encourage students to pursue areas of research.
Criterion
Research Scholarships
Develop new research scholarships for undergraduates that will provide additional monies and encourage students to pursue areas in criminal justice research.
Finding
Research Scholarships
The College of Criminal Justice developed four $1,000 research scholarships for next academic year. These will be competitor projects that will require an undergraduate to work with a faculty mentor in preparation to propose and present a research paper or poster at our COCJ-UG Conference and a regional or national conference. The scholarships are to be awarded in the Fall of 2010 with expectation of each recipient presenting papers/posters in the Spring semester.
Criterion
Budget Support
Develop specific budget to support undergraduate travel to present research at regional/national conferences. Create guidelines for 1st undergraduate conference and identify budgetary needs to support this conference.
Finding
Undergraduate Conference Budget
The College of Criminal Justice has alloted funds to provided travel money for undergraduate conference presentations to regional/national conferences and for the annual undergraduate conference to be held at the College of Criminal Justice each year
Action
Research Scholarships
We will establish the research scholarship criteria and requirements, select students and monitor the effectiveness of this new undergraduate opportunity. Students will present their progress on research project to faculty committee.
Action
Budget And Travel Funds Development
We will also continue to budget funds to provide travel money to our undergraduates who attend regional or national conferences to present their papers or posters. With the success of the first undergraduate conference, we will expand our outreach and increase our student participation next year.
Goal
9. Ability To Achieve Professional Goals
....CJ Career Fair.......
Objective
Successful Criminal Justice Job Placement
Over half of the graduating seniors will report successful criminal justice employment expected after graduation and/or plans to attend graduate school after graduation.
Indicator
Job Placement
Over 50% of Criminal Justice BA, BS and Victim Studies BA graduating seniors will report obtaining criminal justice related employment and/or attendance in Graduate School at the time of graduation.
Criterion
Career Fair (2)
Several of our undergradutes will have specific leads and/or interviews following our CJ Career Fair.
Finding
Prospective Employment
Over 100 of our students had leads and/or interviews set up at several criminal justice agencies following our March 2009 Career Fair.
Criterion
CJ Employment and/or Graduate School
Over half of our students will report that they have obtained CJ employment or will be attending graduate school upon graduation from our college.
Finding
Graduate or Law School
For the academic year of 08-09, 227 students graduated in fall and spring semesters. Of these graduates approximately 20% are furthering their education in graduate school or law school. Approximately 32% of our students have been employed upon graduation.
Criterion
Career Fair (1)
At least 200 of our undergraduates will attend our 1st Annual Criminal Justice Career Fair in March 2009.
Finding
Career Fair/Job Placement
650 attended the CJ Career Fair.
Action
Increase Recruiting
At least 55% of our graduating seniors reported job employment in the criminal justice field
Action
Further Development Of Areas That Increase Job Placement
We will continue to increase the number of students that are directly employed or accepted into law or graduates school upon graduation. We will increase the size of our annual CJ Career Fair to include more employers. Additionally we will do an overall assessment of the internship program in an attempt to make internships and practical experience a part of more of our student's education. This experience will provide added exposure and knowledge that will increase their ability to obtain employment.
Goal
8. Prepare And Educate Quality Criminal Justice Professionals
CJ Leadership and Management MS distance learning
Objective
Integrate Expanded Distance Learning Component In The Criminal Justice Leadership And Management Master Of Science Degree Program
The College of Criminal Justice has offered a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management degree for over 30 years in an intensive weekend format. Enrollment is limited to persons employed in criminal justice positions for at least two years. Conceptually, the program is designed to prepare practitioners for managerial roles. A cohort of approximately 20 students is admitted each autumn. Courses meet during five weekends a semester - a "Saturday" course and a "Sunday" course. The program is regarded as one of the College's hallmark efforts to concurrently maintain the highest academic standards while being responsive to needs of the field.
Effective in September 2009 a parallel on-line format is being launched. Like the weekend format, student enrollment is limited to two courses per semester, thus requiring two years to completion. Courses completed in a distance learning format are taken "one at a time", each course lasting 7 1/2 weeks. Students may choose to mix and match the online and intensive weekend formats that best fit their learning style or calendar-completing the entire program on-line, or some semesters in the distance learning mode, but others in the intensive weekend format. The conceptual premises of the program are enumerated in the following ten observations.
Indicator
Distance Learning
Develop expanded distance learning components on a course by course basis
Criterion
Distance Learning
Implementation of a new Distance Learning Program Fall 09.
Finding
Technical Support For Distance Learning Format Development
Technical support for distance learning format development became available to design state-of-the-art delivery formats with the employment by SHSU of two specialists in distance learning design, William Angrove and Kendall Tew - both with extensive experience, most recently at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Angrove and Tew led an effort to integrate multi-media in the content delivery. This translates to taped lectures, commercial media (a film on Leadership), voice over PowerPoint, discussion boards, etc. Faculty are being provided a special stipend for course development. The College faculty assigned to the program met weekly during the academic year to develop a truly integrated degree program, not a mere collection of courses. The College is developing an agreed upon standard of assignments - consistent with the expectations for graduate courses offered in traditional delivery modes.
The courses developed in distance learning format were: CJ 633 Seminar in Organization and Administration The Master's program experience begins with a review of organization theory and its application to public administration generally, and criminal justice agency administration more particularly. CJ 696 Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Management The program begins with practical knowledge, and remains linked to practical knowledge throughout. CJ 663 Leadership Psychology in Criminal Justice Management The first of a two course sequence on leadership, CJ 633 is designed to start graduate students thinking as leaders think, whatever their respective roles. CJ 634 Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice Today's management roles require astute understanding of research design and data analysis to know what is relevant, and just as importantly, what is not. CJ 632 Resource Development in the Organizational Context Criminal Justice managers are ultimately resource managers of facilities, technology, and most of all human capital. CJ 665 Community Theory and the Administration of Justice All components of the criminal justice system police, prosecution/defense, courts, community corrections, institutions must enlist the assistance of both other government agencies and the community at large to succeed. CJ 635 Seminar in Leadership and Management The second of the leadership courses, the Seminar requires student initiated thought and reflection. CJ 530 Critical Analysis of Criminal Justice Administration More than a review of criminal justice administration, the Critical Analysis course requires analysis of the application of organization theory to the system. CJ 636 Computer / Technology Applications in Criminal Justice Knowledge management is at the core of effective criminal justice agency administration. CJ 692 Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice Management Continuous program assessment is a requisite for true managerial leadership in any public administration role. CJ 639 Police in Society Near the completion of the degree, graduate students are provided the opportunity to explore application of generic management principles to a specific component of the criminal justice system. CJ 672 Seminar in Criminology and Corrections The goal of all correctional programming is reintegration of offenders. This course analyzes the linkage between criminological theory and corrections practice. CJ 688 Emergent Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership The Capstone course requires graduate students to build a multi-dimensional portfolio of degree related research and publication.
It is important to note that the developmental effort dedicated to the newly implemented distance learning format is being back-filled to the 30 year old weekend format.
Action
Succesful Implementation
No action is necessary. The criteria were met with the successful implementation of the distance learning version of the M.S. Fall 2009. An evaluation process will be developed and implemented to track the progress of students and faculty participating in the new on-line program.
Goal
4. Improve The Quality Monitoring System For The Doctoral Program
Design a "routinized" data collection system for responding to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's "18 Characteristics of Doctoral Programs" Guidelines
Objective
Routinized Data Collection System
Design a "routinized" data collection system for responding to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's "18 Characteristics of Doctoral Programs" Guidelines. Data are collected from faculty and various staff detailing all aspects requiring measurement in the doctoral program. Compilation of these data is labor intensive as no systematic process is currently in place.
Indicator
Data Collection System Implemented
A data collection system for annual monitoring of quality indicators specified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will be completed. Faculty and staff will be instructed on processes for updating quality indicators throughout the year and summarizing at end of year. A local collection site will be made available to CJ staff and faculty for updating these characteristics.
Criterion
Data Collection Guideline
A data collection guideline during the 08-09 academic year which specifies data format, source, and collection responsibility will be completed. Training and preparation will be ongoing throughout the year as staff and faculty join the program and become part of the process for updating the 18 characteristics. Director of Doctoral Program will review all data and provide direction regarding additions needed or corrections to be made.
Finding
Data Collection System Implementation
A system for collection of data for Texas Higher Education 18 Characteristics is ongoing. Collection of data is handled at the present time by the graduate office. Data is updated throughout year and at end of the Spring semester. Guidelines and format were changed by University office which required modifications to the data collection system. Graduate staff have improved the system for collecting this data.
Action
Routinized Data Collection
In 09-10 AY, the collection of data for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 18 Characteristics will be improved by educating staff and faculty regarding guidelines for specifications and responsibility. It is anticipated that these guidelines will result in more efficient methods for collecting accurate data. Additionally, a computerized repository for all of the data will be designed and implemented.
Goal
7. Increase Undergraduate Enrollment
(No description available.)
Objective
Increase The Number Of Undergraduate Students
Enhance student recruiting efforts.
Indicator
Recruiting Efforts
Recruiting efforts are planned for Fall and Spring semester as primarily planned out by the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO), which includes high school college nights and community college visits. Visits to the college are primarily organized by the university's Visitor Center, which also includes the university open house Saturdays @ Sam. The plan also includes the organization of a graduate program open house for the College of Criminal Justice and a separate program for the Master of Science in Forensic Science. We will also enhance recruiting efforts with the creation of the high school essay contest and continuing the summer camp program. We plan to increase recruitment efforts by 10%.
Criterion
Recruiting efforts
Recruitment efforts are measured by the number of programs completed for the year and the outcome. The outcome is inquiries which include phone calls, email communication, campus visits, and applicants.
Finding
Recruiting Efforts
During academic year 08/09 recruiting efforts were increased by 30%. The college participated in TACRAO recruitment activities in Houston as well as Dallas. These activities include visits to high schools and community colleges. Most importantly, these schools offer criminal justice courses, so there is direct contact with instructors as well as students who are directly interested in pursuing a career and education in criminal justice. The college has also taken over the sponsorship of the High School Criminal Justice Instructors Training (HSCJIT). This training in particular builds a reputable relationship with high school criminal justice teachers. The college's involvement with our training institutes has encouraged an involvement in recruiting at criminal justice related conferences. This year the college has had a presence at the American Correctional Association conference, Texas Jail Association, and Women in Criminal Justice, thus increasing awareness of graduate programs dedicated to working professionals.
Action
Recruiting
The objective is to increase the number of undergraduate and graduate students. We have continued to actively meet this goal and objective through aggressive recruitment activities which we have increased recruitment activities by 30%. The college's participation in TACRAO recruitment activities in Houston and Dallas, including visits to high schools as well as community colleges, provides face-to-face interaction with prospective students and parents. Open houses including the Master of Science in Forensic Science and criminal justice graduate programs also helped with these efforts. The success of the High School Criminal Justice Instructors Training (HSCJIT), as well as on- campus visits, continue to enhance enrollment. This training in particular continues to build a reputable relationship with high school criminal justice teachers. The college's involvement with our training institutes have encouraged an involvement in recruiting at criminal justice related conferences. This year the college has had a presence at the American Correctional Association conference, Texas Jail Association, and Women in Criminal Justice thus increasing awareness of graduate programs dedicated to working professionals. Recruitment efforts have remained a success by continuing in or initiatives. We will continue to participate in high school and college nights as well as remain a venue for on-campus visitation. A presence at professional criminal justice conferences has enabled us to make professionals in the field aware of what academic programs we have to offer.
Goal
3. Increase Research And Scholarly Activity
Universities must not only produce new knowledge, but they must also disseminate this knowledge. Peer-Reviewed publications are the standard method of disseminating knowledge. The college will collect data on the number of peer-reviewed publications and compare this with the previous year. Because these are peer-reviewed publications, the quality of the research is also measured.
Objective
Faculty Research
Increase research and scholarship among the faculty.
Indicator
Number Of Peer-reviewed Publications
Universities must not only produce new knowledge, but they must also disseminate this knowledge. Peer-Reviewed publications are the standard method of disseminating knowledge. The college will collect data on the number of peer-reviewed publications and compare this with the previous year. Because these are peer-reviewed publications, the quality of the research is also measured.
Criterion
Faculty Publication
Faculty publication productivity will increase by 5% in 2008-2009.
Finding
Publication Productivity
Faculty publication productivity remained relatively stable with 2007-2008 publication levels. A total of 61 peer-reviewed articles were published averaging nearly two articles per faculty member.
Action
Peer-Reviewed Publication
In 2009-2010 the college will explore methods to assist and encourage increased faculty publication efforts. Additionally, the College will create workshops and seminars to enhance publication efforts. The offices of Contracts and Grants and Research and Sponsered Projects will be invited to the College to present information to assist faculty scholarship and research. A needs assessment survey will be administered to faculty to gather input determining obstacles to productivity and methods for improving research capabilities. Faculty will be encouraged to apply for external grants as well as SHSU Faculty Development Grants.
Goal
2. Quality Instruction
The faculty in the College will maintain a level of instruction at or above the average for all departments at SHSU.
Objective
Quality Instruction
The faculty in the College will maintain a level of instruction at or above the average for all departments at SHSU.
Indicator
Student Evaluation Of Teaching
Successful teaching will be demonstrated by faculty performance on a university-adopted evaluation instrument.
Criterion
IDEA Scores, 2006-2007
The faculty of the College of Criminal Justice will average at least 3.9 (the University's average) on the IDEA student evaluations of teaching.
Finding
Teaching Effectiveness
The attached file indicates that the faculty averaged 4.2 for the Spring of 09 and 4.1 for the Fall 08 on the IDEA student evaluation of teaching forms, an increase over the University average of 3.9.
Action
Teaching Effectiveness
Faculty will maintain at a minimum our current level of teaching effectiveness, which exceeds the university's average on the IDEA student evaluation of teaching form. Faculty whose scores are at or below the university's average will be encouraged to find ways to strengthen their teaching as ways of improving their IDEA scores. These efforts will include identifying our most effective teachers and inviting them to serve as mentors to their colleagues. We will also encourage faculty to take advantage of programs offered by the Professional and Academic Center for Excellence (PACE) and to participate in the annual teaching conference offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Goal
1. Enhance Image And Visibility Of The College Of Criminal Justice
To promote criminal justice programs to potential students.
Objective
Image And Visibility
Enhance image and visibility.
Indicator
Marketing Approach
An integrated marketing approach will be implemented to ensure quality and consistency in communicating College of Criminal Justice information to prospective undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, employers, and other constituencies. The plan to enhance our image and visibility is comprised of four components: mailings, advertisements, events, and products.
Criterion
Marketing Efforts.
Although marketing efforts are done on a consistent basis, we are continuing to use Google analytics to evaluate if marketing efforts are effective. Google analytics allows The College the insight to see if marketing efforts have been successful. Using the prior month's data the college can evaluate on a month to month basis exactly what is effective and ineffective. Marketing efforts are also evaluated by number of online inquiries and phone inquiries for additional information.
Finding
Marketing Plan
By utilizing mailings, advertisements, events, and products, the college has made several efforts in improving its visibility to prospective students, as well as professionals and academics in the criminal justice field. Mailings: We mailed recruitment materials to doctoral student alumni, many of whom are working in the field or at undergraduate colleges, to inform their students of our academic programs and to maintain the connection with alumni. We also mailed brochures, posters, and business cards to undergraduate criminal justice academic programs. We sent mass emails to CJ professionals about our new online Masters in Science in Leadership and Management. We also sent a mass email to CJ high school instructors announcing our high school essay contest, CJ summer camp, and sharing other information about our academic programs. Finally, we compiled a press release announcing the FEPAC accreditation of our forensic science program and sent a mass email and press release announcing the AAFS regional Forensic Science Educational Conference hosted at the university. Advertisements: We continue to build on the visibility of our graduate programs through advertisements in printed programs for the ACJS and ASC annual meetings. This year we also included an ad in the Criminal Justice Mandate for the online MS in Leadership and Management program, as well initiated the purchasing of ads in Police Chief and Texas Police Journal. We have also placed a link on the Law Enforcement Management Institute if Texas website and arranged for an ad to be placed on the Correctional Management Institute of Texas website. Finally, we have initiated the purchase of radio ads for our online MS in Leadership and Management program. Events: We held an essay contest for high school students, in order to enhance high school student and faculty awareness of the college. We held a Forensic Science Open House in the forensic science building on November 22, 2008, and a CJ Open House in the George J. Beto Center on December 2, 2008. We also held a Criminal Justice Job Fair on March 4, 2009, and an Undergraduate Conference on April 22, 2009, as resources for current college students. Products: We carried out a complete website redesign to enhance our online presence. With the implementation of our online degree re-launch we also created a new distance learning site for the online MS in Leadership and Management program. We have produced a number of print products, including an undergraduate brochure, a CJ Center brochure showcasing our various institutes and college programs, a Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science Facility brochure, and began work on a graduate brochure. Finally, we have started updating our recruitment DVD, which is designed for prospective students as well as high school teachers and counselors to disperse to students interested in a higher education in criminal justice.
Action
Marketing
All of our planned mailings, advertisements, events, and products were carried out successfully. Our mailings have been sent to thousands of contacts, with The Criminal Justice Mandate alone reaching approximately 14,000 individuals. Our planned events were also a success. For example, at our Criminal Justice Job Fair, nearly 30 CJ organizations and agencies set up recruiting tables, and 650 students attended. Advertisements have been successfully placed in the CJ Mandate and the ACJS and ASC programs. Our online and print products have all achieved their intended goals to enhance our image and visibility.
Marketing is an ongoing effort. In order to achieve and build upon our objective, we will carry out successful projects on a regular basis, and also complete all projects that have been initiated. The virtual tour for the college website is in the process of being completed and added to the site, we are finalizing the purchase of magazine and radio ads, and we are completing updates to our recruitment DVD.