matt.garrison@actx.edu
Instructor will be available 30 minutes prior to class and 30 minutes after. I will also be available by appointment.
The best way to reach the instructor is through email. Responses will be within 24hrs of initial request.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
CRIJ-2313-001 Correctional Systems and Practices
This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Introduction to Corrections, 3rd Edition (2020) by Robert D. Hanser
ISBN: 9781544339078
All students enrolling in this class must have access to a working computer (with audio and video capability), active and functioning internet service, some type of word processing program, Adobe Acrobat Reader and exhibit computer competency.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expectations
The instructor is expected to facilitate learning, answer questions in appropriate and timely fashion, be fair and objective in grading, feedback, availability, and respectful of all.
Students grades for this course will be comprised of the following percentages and types of assignments:
Participation [10%] – viable feedback is important to the learning process. The class is designed for two-way communication. Nothing is gained by instructor lead teaching without class participation.
Participation is based on the student’s ability to carry the conversation into new thoughts, ideas, and directions. Score is conducive on how the student relates to others and is cumulative from the beginning of class. A sprint in the last week of class will not constitute “cumulative” effort of participating throughout the duration of the term.
Weekly Tests [50%] – weekly tests are designed to strengthen knowledge of the students learning ability. Comprehensive recollection of the previous reading assignments and class presentations will enhance student’s knowledge retention of material.
Weekly tests grades are based on the score received via student using the Scantron testing format.
Facility Tour [15%] – Physical presence during the Randall County Jail tour will enlighten students’ observations of “real-time” corrections operations.
Facility Tour requires physical presence for the entire presentation.
Final Essay Paper [25%] – 500-word essay paper on topic of correction issues in today criminal justice society and what can the system due to remedy the problem. Students choice on topic (with approval of instructor).
Final Essay Paper is gaining insight into the student’s thoughts on identifying a problem within the U.S. correction system and how to rectify it. Format, spelling, grammar, content and context will all be examined. Introduction, identification of issue, how to solve the problem, and conclusion will result in a complete paper. Any deletions will harm the final grade.
Grading of Assignments
You can access your grades at any time by clicking on the Grades link under the course menu on the left sidebar of the course site.
Students must attend all classes to receive credit including tours, online, and classroom.
Successful completion of the course is a result of the students work in throughout the course. Assignment of grades are the product of the following criteria:
Letter Grade Numerical Value
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 – below
There are no options for extra credit during this course.
REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY FOR SATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT. THEREFORE, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ATTEND CLASS, EVEN IN AN ONLINE SETTING.
This course is divided into eight (8) modules, with a corresponding checklist for each module containing all required preparation, reading, and assignments. Please review each checklist carefully to ensure you understand the requirements. You are encouraged to print the checklists. Students will be required to turn in assignments on specified dates, as referenced on the course calendar, which can be accessed via the Calendar link under the course menu on the left sidebar of the course site.
The class is fluid and may change during the course as reserved by right of instructor. If changes occur, notice will be sent to students and communicated in a timely manner. Please review the class calendar for details of scheduling of assignments.
Week 1 Tuesday August 25, 2020
Introduction – instructor, students, and course materials
Syllabus review
Course policies and guidelines
Thursday August 27, 2020
Chapter 1 – Early History of Punishment and the Development of Prisons in the United States
Chapter 2 – Ideological and Theoretical Underpinnings to Sentencing and Correctional Policy
Week 2 Tuesday September 1, 2020
Chapter 3 - Correctional Law and Legal Liabilities
Chapter 4 – Jail and Detention Facilities
Thursday September 3, 2020
Test – Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5 – Probation
Chapter 6 – Intermediate Sanctions
Week 3 Tuesday September 8, 2020
Tour Randall County Jail Facility
Thursday September 10, 2020
Chapter 7 – Facility Design to Meet Security and Programming Needs
Chapter 8 – Classification and Custody Levels
Week 4 Tuesday September 15, 2020
Midterm – Chapters 1-8
Thursday September 17, 2020
Chapter 9 – Prison Subculture and Prison Gang Influence
Chapter 11 – Female Offenders in Correctional Systems
Week 5 Tuesday September 22, 2020
Chapter 12 – Specialized Inmate Populations
Chapter 14 – Correctional Administration
Week 6 Thursday September 24, 2020
Chapter 15 – Prison Programming
Chapter 16 – Parole and Reintegration
Week 7 Tuesday September 29, 2020
Chapter 17 – The Death Penalty
Week 8 Thursday October 1, 2020
Test 9-17
Final – Essay Paper
Opportunities to succeed in this class are strictly left to the student.
Criminal Justice Departmental Policies
Tutoring/Assistance with Course
The Criminal Justice Department at Amarillo College endeavors to support each student’s goals for success by providing additional academic support services to those in need. If your cumulative grade average for this course falls below a 70, you will be strongly encouraged to access tutoring and other academic resources the instructor feels is appropriate.
Any student needing assistance with any aspect of the course content should contact me to schedule a tutoring session. Tutoring sessions are offered at no charge and can be conducted on campus or via telephone/email. Arrangements can be made to schedule a time that is convenient for the student.
Student Academic Help/ Student Resources
There are a variety of resources available to help students with issues they may be experiencing throughout the semester. You are encouraged to contact me with any questions or problems you might have while taking the course. In addition, you may access many of the various student resources at: https://www.actx.edu/student-resources.
You may also visit the Academic Help and/or Student Resources pages on the class site for more detailed information.
Reproduction of Course Materials
Students are prohibited from reproducing any portion of this class without written permission from the instructor of record or authorization through Disability Services. This includes, but is not limited to, lecture notes, class discussion boards or any other class materials. For purposes of the policy herein, “reproducing” applies to photographic reproduction, audio, video, or any other type of reproduction of course materials.
Students who create and/or share an unauthorized reproduction of course materials via any means, including social media, are violating an instructor's intellectual property rights and could potentially be subjected to disciplinary actions under the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct. Additionally, should any reproduction be shown of proprietary materials, the student who created or shared the unauthorized reproduction may also be subject to copyright laws.
This policy has been adopted by all instructors in the Criminal Justice Department. Questions or concerns should be directed to Sarah Uselding, Program Coordinator and/or Eric Wallace, Director.
Extra-Credit Opportunities
Determinations regarding whether or not extra-credit opportunities will be afforded to students is at the discretion of the instructor. In the event an option for extra-credit is offered by the instructor, comprehensive guidelines and information will be provided to the student. Students are not required to participate in extra-credit opportunities.
This policy has been adopted by all instructors in the Criminal Justice Department. Questions or concerns should be directed to Sarah Uselding, Program Coordinator and/or Eric Wallace, Director.
Student Complaints or Issues
A complaint is an allegation of improper, unfair, arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by college personnel. Students should attempt to resolve concerns informally with the instructor before filing a formal complaint. Any student or group of students may file a complaint concerning any campus issue. The Amarillo College Student Complaint Policy is described in detail in the Student Rights and Responsibilities document.
If you have a complaint regarding me, or some aspect of the course, you should first contact your instructor immediately in person or via email and attempt to resolve the situation. If the situation can’t be resolved to your satisfaction, you should then contact Sarah Uselding, Criminal Justice Academic Program Coordinator at (806) 290-2727 or Eric Wallace, Director of Criminal Justice Programs, at (806) 354-6081.
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