2013 Criminal Justice Career Fair on March 6

Wed, Mar 6, 2013
10 am - 2 pm
Lowman Student Center, Ballroom

Federal, state and local correctional agencies will participate in the 2013 Criminal Justice Career Fair for students and alumni of Sam Houston State University on March 6 in the Lowman Student Center.

Students will have the opportunity to meet employers from dozens of law enforcement, corrections, victim services and forensic science labs to learn about internship and job opportunities.

“As a whole, we have seen an uptick in the number of employers registering for our Career Fairs,” said Mitch Parker, a Career Services Marketing and Events Coordinator. “This year, Texas has a $9 billion surplus, which is trickling down to many state agencies.” . . . Read more . . .

New Masters in Victim Services Management Available in the Fall

To help victim service providers advance their careers, Sam Houston State University’s College of Criminal Justice will offer a new, online Master of Science degree in Victim Services Management beginning in Fall 2013.

Designed for working professionals or those who want to assist victims of crime, the Master of Science in Victim Services Management is a 36-hour program delivered entirely online. The program, which can be completed in two years, includes 24 hours of required courses, such as victimology and research methods, as well as applied courses, like crime victim services management. Students also select from 12 hours of elective courses on topics relevant to the study of victim services.

“With new opportunities growing in the field of victim services, this degree will help professionals in the field to be able to better manage agencies and understand the trends and challenges facing their clients and programs, “ said Dr. Leana Bouffard, Director of Victim Studies and the Crime Victims’ Institute at the College of Criminal Justice. . . . Read more. . .

CMIT Hosts 2nd Internet Broadcast

On February 6, 2013, the Correctional Management Institute of Texas, in collaboration with SHSU Online hosted our second live internet broadcast. The Institute brough in Dr. Michael Noyes from Dallas County CSCD.  Dr. Noyes addresses the "how" of EBP implementation by reviewing the process of evidence-based practice implementation in Dallas, Texas. While the Dallas County experience will serve as the model of "how", the presentation is generalized to any/all Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) in Texas, regardless of the size of the department.

Dr. Michael E. Noyes is the Director of the Dallas County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA; a Master of Arts degree and a Doctorate degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Noyes also serves as an adjunct graduate and undergraduate instructor in criminal justice/criminology at the Butler County (PA) Community College and the Justice Management Program at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Dr. Noyes has over twenty-six (26) years of leadership experience in the administration of public and private agencies (serving at different times and for different agencies as a chief juvenile probation officer and as a chief adult probation officer) providing for direct services to at-risk families, delinquent/dependent youth and to adults within a community corrections environment.

To view the recorded webinar, visit HERE!

CMIT Hits the Road with Certification Classes

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) is teaming up with the Texas Jail Association to deliver advanced certification classes to detention officers who want to progress in their careers at sites across the state.

CMIT to host 2nd Internet Broadcast on EBP

On February 6, 2013, CMIT will host its second internet broadcast. 

During this live internet broadcast titled Evidence Based Practice: An Implementation Strategy, Dr. Noyes will address the "how" of EBP implementation by reviewing the process of evidence-based practice implementation in Dallas, Texas. While the Dallas County experience will serve as the model of "how", the presentation will be generalized to any/all Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) in Texas, regardless of the size of the department.

Dr. Michael E. Noyes is the Director of the Dallas County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA; a Master of Arts degree and a Doctorate degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Noyes also serves as an adjunct graduate and undergraduate instructor in criminal justice/criminology at the Butler County (PA) Community College and the Justice Management Program at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Dr. Noyes has over twenty-six (26) years of leadership experience in the administration of public and private agencies (serving at different times and for different agencies as a chief juvenile probation officer and as a chief adult probation officer) providing for direct services to at-risk families, delinquent/dependent youth and to adults within a community corrections environment.

Click on the following link for registration information:link

Sam Houston State Tests Prison Education Programs

More than 63,000 offenders in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice participated in educational programs offered by the Windham School District during the 2011-2012 fiscal year, which have been found to decrease recidivism rates, increase employment opportunities, and result in higher wages and higher levels of educational achievement among participants, a study at Sam Houston State University found.

Faculty from the College of Criminal Justice and Correctional Management Institute of Texas at SHSU evaluated the effectiveness of education and vocational programs offered by the school district on offender outcomes. Some of the programs included were the Adult Basic Education Program, which includes literacy training and GED preparation; the Post Secondary Education Program, which provides continuing education in vocational and academic settings; Career and Technical Education, which integrates career path planning and technology training to prepare offenders for the workforce; and the Cognitive Intervention Program, which addresses thinking patterns and is designed to improve behavior.. . .Read more

Correctional Officials Prepare for Crisis at CMIT

Correctional officials from across the country gathered at the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University to learn incident command and emergency preparedness skills to deal with crises ranging from daily issues to large scale disasters in their institutions.