Official Newsletter of the Department of Criminal Justice

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1 Department of Criminal Justice 245 Rivers Building Greenville, NC (252) Department of office Criminal Justice (252) fax Official Newsletter of the Department of Criminal Justice Edition Welcome alumni and friends of the Department of Criminal Justice at East Carolina University. In this edition of the Pirate s Plank we want to let you know about new developments, exciting activities, and newsworthy events in the department. If you haven t been on campus lately, we hope you will visit soon since there is much to see and tell. And if you want to know more about our programs and events it s easy to stay informed just visit our website at Facebook page, or you can always us at JUST@ecu.edu if there is a question or need for information. By the way, if you haven t already done so we encourage you to become a fan on our Facebook page! Do you know someone who is a proud Pirate but not receiving our correspondence? Please help us stay connected and current by letting us know. Just send the information to Vicki Taylor Rowe at taylorv@ecu.edu so that we can update our contact list and keep in touch. We would also appreciate you letting us know about alumni news or newsworthy developments involving friends of the Department of Criminal Justice. We ll gladly pass that along to the ECU criminal justice community. In This Edition A Message from the Chair Criminal Justice Advisory Board Highlights. 2 Students in the News.. 6 Our Faculty Criminal Justice Career Fair.. 7 Faculty Achievements. 4 Alumni Beat.. 7 Innovative Courses and Programs. 4 ~ 1 ~ Friends of Criminal Justice.. 8-9

2 A Message from the Chair Dr. William P. Bloss Greetings, it s a privilege to join the Department of Criminal Justice and become a member of the Pirate Nation. Since taking the chair s position on June 1, 2010, I ve seen firsthand the department s longstanding commitment to academic excellence and serving the educational needs of students across Eastern North Carolina and beyond. We are truly dedicated to exemplary teaching and research as these enable us to fulfill our mission to educate the next generation of criminal leaders with the aim of enhancing the administration of criminal justice and quality of life in communities. The department s outstanding faculty is making significant contributions through innovative research and knowledge sharing that not only inform criminal justice policy and practice but improve public safety and community well-being. Our ability to successfully carry out this mission is dependent upon the partnerships we have with students, alumni, practitioners, and friends who have supported us over the years. I m excited to be at ECU and a part of the department s bright future. There is much more that we want to share not only here but in the newsletters to come. We re committed to keeping our supporters informed of activities, achievements, and needs in the department. While we value our rich educational traditions and appreciate the benefits of criminal justice study at ECU, we also look ahead to the important undertakings and achievements to come as we prepare our criminal justice students for success. We invited you to join us on this exciting voyage! Highlights This has been a momentous year with many exciting events and accomplishments. Here are a few standouts but there is more news to follow! New online Master of Science in Criminal Justice distance education admission option is available for working criminal justice professionals. The program starts in the Fall 2011 semester. For more information visit: New study abroad course to the United Kingdom and France in May 2011 Criminal Justice Career Fair, February 25, 2011 held on campus Department s Alumni Reception, February 24, 2011 held on campus 2011 Criminal Justice Advisory Board established ~ 2 ~

3 Department faculty receive recognitions and awards Department team contracted to conduct Greenville crime research Faculty member teaches first criminal justice course in the new ECU Honors College Three foreign exchange students from England and Australia study criminal justice at ECU Department awards four student scholarships for the academic year MSCJ graduate students present their research results at the American Society of Criminology 2011 meeting Faculty and department events featured in local print media and on television Forensic Science program featured in ECU East magazine article Our Faculty The department has an exceptional faculty comprised of full and part-time professors and instructors who are truly dedicated to the highest standards as teachers and scholars. They have been educated at the finest criminal justice or allied field graduate programs in the country. Additionally, many have experience as practitioners in law enforcement, law, or corrections and are nationally recognized scholars. Together, the department s faculty has a diverse background, expertise, and interest that span the gamut of the criminal justice field. This section introduces those who provide outstanding instruction and make important intellectual contributions to the criminal justice field. Faculty James F. Anderson, PhD Professor William P. Bloss, PhD Professor and Chair Matthew Johnson, PhD Teaching and Research Specialization Prisoners legal rights, criminology, and crime and epidemiology/public health Transnational crime, terrorism, policing, homeland security, and privacy rights in criminal justice Criminology, juvenile delinquency, victimology, and quantitative research methods G. Mark Jones, PhD Community corrections, criminal justice ethics, and organized crime Professor Naoki Kanaboshi, SJD Prisoners legal rights, criminal law, and constitutional law ~ 3 ~

4 John J. Kerbs, PhD Associate Professor Hamid Kusha, PhD Daniel Lytle, MS Instructor Nancie Mangels, PhD Patrice Morris, PhD Dennis Honeycutt, MPA Teaching Instructor Juvenile justice, corrections, substance abuse, and school/prison safety Islamic legal traditions, policing, terrorism, and comparative criminal justice Policing, criminal justice theory, education, policy, and evaluation Inmate characteristics, prisoners legal rights, and race and crime Homicide, corrections, and Caribbean crime and justice Forensic science, crime scene procedures, and criminal investigation Faculty Achievements Faculty professional activities this year were marked by several achievements in scholarly publications, colleague recognitions, and awards. Together, they published three books and a number of academic articles and papers. Importantly, several were recognized for their accomplishments as teachers and scholars. For instance, Dr. Patrice Morris was honored by the national Homicide Working Group for her groundbreaking research on urban violence in Jamaica. She was also awarded the 2011 Chair s Faculty Excellence Award for her exemplary teaching, research, and service by the Department of Criminal Justice. Dr. John Kerbs was one of six ECU professors to receive the coveted University of North Carolina Board of Governors Distinguished Professor for Teaching Award. Dr. William Bloss was named to the Program Committee of the 2011Conference for the Study of Criminalistics and Criminal Investigation in Europe. And a department research team, including Dr. Bloss, Dr. Morris, Dr. Jones, and Mr. Lytle, was awarded a contract by the City of Greenville, NC to conduct community crime research, in collaboration with, the Greenville Police Department. Innovative Courses and Programs New courses were launched this year that enabled students to study criminal justice in novel ways. For example, Dr. Mark Jones taught the first criminal justice course in the new ECU Honors College this spring. Entitled Crime and Criminal Justice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to a Global Challenge, the course explored critical criminal justice issues from an interdisciplinary perspective and drew upon the expertise of university faculty in criminal justice, medicine, psychology, anthropology, and geography, among others. In May 2011, Dr. Mark Jones also led a combined graduate and undergraduate study abroad course to England and France. Students not only compared the U.S., British, and French criminal justice systems ~ 4 ~

5 but visited police, court, and correction institution sites in London and Paris. The program was conducted in collaboration with the University of North Texas and included lectures by ECU and UNT professors as well as British and French criminal justice experts. As mentioned, beginning in the 2011 fall semester the department will offer a Master of Science in Criminal Justice online specifically for working justice professionals Criminal Justice Advisory Board Pictured from left to right Top row: Bill Koch, Lee Meeks, Stanley Melvin Middle row: Douglas Morgan, Jeffrey Foster, Art Beeler Bottom row: William Bloss, Susan McIntyre, Regina Parker, William Anderson Not pictured: Will Annarino, Neil Elks, Dan Merrell Our Criminal Justice Advisory Board is comprised of distinguished community, educational, and professional leaders from across the justice-related field. Board members offer their expertise and provide insight to ensure that our criminal justice programming is current, relevant, and incorporates the profession s best practices to prepare students for success. The department is privileged to have these prominent professionals contribute their time and talent to help us serve the best interests of students while fulfilling our educational mission. Many are proud Pirates and act as role models and mentors to students. Board Members William J. Anderson Chief, Greenville, NC Police Department Art Beeler Warden (ret.), Federal Bureau of Prisons Neil Elks Sheriff, Pitt County, NC Will Annarino Chief (ret.), Asheville, NC Police Department William P. Bloss, PhD Chair, Department of Criminal Justice (ECU) Jeffrey B. Foster, JD Attorney at Law ~ 5 ~

6 William Koch Associate Vice Chancellor, Department of Environmental Health/Safety (ECU) Stanley Melvin Director, Pitt County, NC Detention Center Douglas J. Morgan Special Agent in Charge National Science Foundation Lee Meeks U.S. Probation Officer, Eastern District North Carolina Dan Merrell, JD Attorney at Law Susan McIntyre, JD Division Director Carteret Community College Hon. Regina Parker Judge, District Court of Beaufort County, 2 nd Judicial District Students in the News Several students worked with the faculty on important research projects during the year. Pictured above are Master s students Brittany Ausley and Rachel Frazier presenting their research at the East Carolina University student research forum. This spring they received word from the American Society of Criminology that their paper presentation will be included in the 2011 meeting program. They plan to attend the conference in Washington, DC in November. Their research on comparative international homicide rates is being guided by Dr. Patrice Morris. Bachelor s student Christopher Trogdon (class of 2011) and Master s student Rachel Frazier worked with Dr. William Bloss on research dealing with the relationship between illicit immigration and crime. Both have also been helping the department s research team on the Greenville community crime study that began in April, Christopher Trogdon (class of 2011) will continue his criminal justice study at ECU as a graduate student in the fall. Four students received scholarship awards. These were funded by the David B. and Willa Stevens and Nancy W. Darden criminal justice scholarships. The donor s generosity will enable these students to continue their ECU education next year. Pictured left is Dr. David B. Stevens with scholarship recipient Ms. Alexis Artis at this year s scholarship reception. ~ 6 ~

7 For those interested in making contributions or gifts, please contact the department or Ms. Kathy D. Brown with the ECU Office of University Development at (252) about joining the Friends of Criminal Justice. We are grateful for all those who make it possible, through their generosity, for deserving students to fulfill their dream of graduating from ECU with a degree in criminal justice. Two students from La Trobe University in Australia and one from the University of Manchester in the UK studied criminal justice at ECU during the 2010 fall semester. They are participants in the student foreign exchange partnership between ECU and several universities abroad. The department is actively promoting these exchanges since global engagement is an area of emphasis in our strategic plan and it helps our students be better prepared to work in a culturally diverse world Criminal Justice Career Fair On Friday February 25, 2011, the department hosted a Criminal Justice Career Fair in the Rivers Building on the ECU campus. Representatives from more than 20 federal, state, and local agencies provided students with information on criminal justice career options and employment opportunities. Among the organizations in attendance was the US Marshals Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Prisons, North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, North Carolina Department of Corrections, and county and municipal law enforcement, just to name a few. Several of the recruiters are ECU alumni and it was gratifying to have them return to campus as successful professionals. Alumni Beat Our spring alumni reception was great fun as it brought together faculty and alumni to share memories and catch up. See below for more information about the fall alumni gathering. ~ 7 ~

8 Congratulations to these Alums! Douglas J. Morgan, Jr. has been named the Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Investigations at the National Science Foundation. Michael W. Gilchrist was recently appointed as the head of the North Carolina Highway Patrol and promoted to the rank of Colonel. Karen Riggsbee Hurdle has been promoted to Captain of police in the Raleigh, NC Police Department. Fall Alumni Reception Put it on your calendar! All alumni are cordially invited to join us at the Criminal Justice Alumni Reception on Friday October 28, 2011 from 4:00-6:00 pm. in the Rivers Building on campus. Refreshments will be served and everyone will have a chance to visit with former classmates and professors, see friends, meet newcomers, and check out the many exciting changes in the department. The gathering is being held in conjunction with ECU Homecoming weekend festivities. A reminder and RSVP request will be sent out in the fall. Friends of Criminal Justice There are many ways that supporters of the Department of Criminal Justice can contribute to sustaining our educational mission. One means is through the ECU Friends of Criminal Justice, which was established to enable contributors to provide this needed support. Only through the generosity of donors, are deserving students able to receive scholarship awards to help them accomplish the goal of obtaining a college degree. But givers can also help the department advance programs or designate gifts for activities such as student or faculty research, unpaid student internships, study abroad, or other endeavors. Please consider joining the Friends of Criminal Justice at one of the levels below. Your annual gifts really can make a difference in supporting our efforts to educate the next generation of criminal justice leaders. Support Levels $10 Friend $25 Supporter $50 Contributor $ Donor $ Sponsor $1,000+ *Patron *Patron level qualifies for membership in the ECU Chancellor s Society which includes special university invitations and publications. ~ 8 ~

9 Since the ECU fiscal year begins on July 1, 2011, please consider joining now so we can get off to a great start. It s easy to just mail the form below along with your gift. Your support is greatly appreciated! Complete, print, and mail this page along with your check or credit card information to: Kathy D. Brown Office of University Development Greenville Centre, Room South Charles Boulevard East Carolina University Greenville, NC For more information or to complete your credit card gift by phone, please contact Kathy Brown at (252) ; brownka@ecu.edu Name Phone Method of Giving Check in the amount of $ (payable to ECU Foundation; please include your signed check with this form) Credit card in the amount of $ (can be provided by phone) VISA Master Card American Express Discover Card number Expiration date Name on the card Signature Billing Address Street City State Zip Country (only if other than USA) ~ 9 ~