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These strategic priorities align with the Criminal Justice Center鈥檚 vision and mission, emphasizing the integration of theory, research, and practice, as well as a commitment to serving the needs of communities, advancing knowledge, and fostering ethical and knowledgeable professionals in the fields of criminal justice, victim studies, homeland security, and forensic science.

Priority 1:
Prioritize Multidisciplinary Education and Student Success

Priority 1

Prioritize Multidisciplinary Education and Student Success

Foster an innovative approach to education, equipping our students for impactful professional careers and higher academic pursuits by offering a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice, criminology, victim studies, homeland security, and forensic science to a diverse student population.

Goals:

1. Equip students for professional careers and advanced academic pursuits by creating and delivering innovative degrees and academic certificates informed by current trends in the field.


2. Provide diverse student populations opportunities for social mobility by facilitating access to comprehensive education, fostering success, preparing students for lifelong achievements, and enhancing programmatic efforts and initiatives to eliminate opportunity and achievement gaps.


3. Increase student growth by recruitment, retention, and graduation, transforming undergraduate and graduate students toward success and driving sustainable growth within the COCJ鈥檚 departments.


4. Increase the availability of internships and study abroad/study away opportunities, expanding career readiness through experiential learning and career exploration and facilitating personal and professional development for students.

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Priority 2:
Expand and Elevate Collaborative Research Excellence

Priority 2

Expand and Elevate Collaborative Research Excellence

Promote multidisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives that bring together faculty, practitioners, policymakers, and students to address challenges in the field and contribute to meeting the needs of individuals, organizations, and leaders in the communities we serve.

Goals:

1. Promote collaborative research partnerships across higher education institutions, research institutions, and international partners to contribute to the college's and university's visibility and reputation.


2. Expand the integration of student research supporting faculty, practitioners, centers, and institutes' contribution to criminal justice, criminology, homeland security, victim studies, and forensic science.


3. Increase the number of grant applications submitted, grants awarded and the total dollars awared from external agencies.


4. Expand research in the field impacting organizations and communities in criminal justice, criminology, victim services, forensic science, and security studies.

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Priority 3:
Deliver Professional Development, Community Service, and Technical Assistance to the State and Beyond

Priority 3

Deliver Professional Development, Community Service, and Technical Assistance to the State and Beyond

Offer ongoing life-long learning opportunities for individuals, organizations, and communities featuring the latest advancements in criminal justice, criminology, homeland security, victim studies, and forensic science, aligning with the university's mission to empower students and professionals for lifelong success.

Goals:

1. Deliver professional development opportunities for working professionals, offering pathways from personal and professional development to academic credit.


2. Incorporate innovative ways to engage and serve the community, including increasing the number of Academic Community Engagement (ACE) courses offered and enhancing alumni outreach.


3. Provide technical assistance to the state and beyond, promoting advancements in criminal justice, criminology, victim services, forensic science, and homeland security.


4. Enhance global engagement in professional development and technical assistance and foster cross-cultural integration with students and student organizations.


5. Elevate the visibility of existing community and agency relationships through high-profile events.

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Priority 4:
Exemplify a Culture of Innovation and Sustainability

Priority 4

Exemplify a Culture of Innovation and Sustainability

Implement a strategic framework that integrates cutting-edge infrastructure development, enhances faculty and staff productivity and satisfaction, fosters a culture of academic excellence, and integrates sustainable technological innovation within the Center.

Goals:

1. Align processes and resources to support faculty and staff retention within the Center , enhancing faculty and staff empowerment, productivity and satisfaction.


2. Leverage cutting-edge distance learning pedagogy and sustainable technological innovation to support the success of online programs and initiatives.


3. Integrate academic and professional efforts by expanding collaboration among academic departments, centers, and institutes.


4. Promote greater philanthropy through the Criminal Justice Center network focused on scholarships, donations, and community engagement.


5. Create targeted and innovative marketing and recruitment strategies.

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College of Criminal Justice Values

Our values mirror the 91暗网 Strategic Plan

Student Success and Support | Academic Excellence | Service and Community Engagement
Inclusive Excellence | Collaborative Environment | Honor | Creativity and Innovation