OATdb Archive - Sam Houston State University

OATdb Archive

2013 - 2014

Criminal Justice, Department Of Security Studies

Goal

Expand The Number Of Faculty In The Department

The Department will need more faculty to continue offerings at the M.S. level and to expand to the undergraduate level.

Objective

Recruit Prospective Faculty

Recruit prospective faculty members through professional advertisements, screening those who should be brought to campus for interviews, and conducting interviews through committee.

KPI

Hire New Faculty

To meet the needs of the students in the department at least two new faculty need to be hired during this academic year.

Result

New Faculty Hired

A national search was initiated to find two faculty members that would strengthen the emphasis on Homeland Security. Dr. Nathan Jones and Dr. Russell Lundberg emerged as the two strongest candidates. They were interviewed, offered positions, and subsequently accepted employment offers. They each bring a wealth of experience in both research and practice.

Action

Expand The Number Of Faculty In The Department

The Department of Security Studies was able to hire two new competitive facutly members. We will continue to request faculty lines to increase our effectivess as a department.

Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement N/A. New Deparatment. Thus, no plan from last year.

During the Academic Year 2014-2015, the MS in Homeland Security Studies will undergo a review. Although this review is primarily focused on a graduate degree, some elements will deal with deparmental issues: e.g., program administration, resources, and faculty credentials. It is expected that the external reviewers will identify any areas in need of improvement. Thus subsequent plans will be more detailed.

Plan for continuous improvement N/A. New department. No plans from last year.

See above. Major improvements will likely be the result of the external review during the current academic year.