Western New Mexico University
Syllabus for CJUS 352
Corrections Administration and Management
FALL 2011
Revision Date: August 8, 2011
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Instructor PATRICK HOWE
Work Phone: 575-534-0206
Home: 575-534-0206
Address: 8 COPPER RIDGE DRIVE, SILVER CITY, NM
Office Hours:
WNMU E-mail: howep@wnmu.edu
Course Catalog Description:
Corrections Administration and Management. A survey of theory and
practice in corrections management. Principles of organization and
operation of correctional centers will be addressed with emphasis on
program development, leadership and supervision, decision-making, policy
formulation, planned change, and human resource management.
Instructional Objectives:
This course is designed to give the student a grounding in prison
administration, public administration and policy making in the arena of
corrections. Students should gain an understanding of the evolution of the
American prison system, the evolution of punishment and treatment,
various approaches to theory of corrections policy and administration,
issues in prison reform, community-based corrections and new trends in
correctional administration.
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Be familiar with the United States Prison System, its history and its
future.
2. Be familiar with the internal operations of a prison environment
3. Have an excellent understanding of correctional administration and be
prepared to work within this type of environment. .
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Required Text:
Seiter, Richard P. (2002). Correctional Administration: Integrating Theory
and Practice, Upper Saddle River (2nd Edition), New Jersey. Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 978-0135113622
Schwartz, Sunny. (2009). Dreams from the Monster Factory: A tail of
prison, redemption and one women's fight to restore
justice for all, Simon and Schuster, Scribner press. ISBN 974165-6982-4
Hassine, Victor. (2011). Life without Parole: Living and dying in prison
today. Fifth Edition, Oxford University Press, New York. ISBN 978-0-19977405-0.
Georgen Erin. (2010). A Woman Doing Life: Notes from a Prison for
Women. Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition ISBN 978-0199734757
Required Equipment & Paperwork
1. Computer - see page 31 of the WNMU catalog 2010-2011 for specific
requirements.
2. Web access
Additional Requirements:
1. Outside reading as determined by the instructor and reviewing video
programs which are in conjunction to certain chapters in the text.
Grading Scale:
A =1500 -1700
B =1400-1499
C =1300-1399
D = 1200-1299
F = 1199 and less
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Course Expectations and WNMU Policies for Students:
Attendance:
Attendance in an online class is evaluated by your attendance to the material. You will
get out of the course what you put into the course. You will need to be a “self-starter”
and control your own calendar in order to meet the deadlines for the course.
Blackboard Down Time/ Inclement Weather:
Due to the possibility of Blackboard down time or lack of connection due to inclement
weather, it is important that you not wait until the last minute to finish assignments,
posting, or assessments.
Posting Assignments and Discussions:
The student is responsible for posting all discussions on discussion board and all
assignments to the assignment posting area. If you are having difficulty with this, it is
your responsibility to contact me so that I can get you the assistance you need to learn
how to do this.
Assignment Due Dates:
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY THE DUE DATE. ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED NOR GRADED AFTER THE DUE DATE. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR
YOU TO STAY ON SCHEDULE BECAUSE IT HAS RAMIFICATIONS BOTH TO YOU
AND THE INSTRUCTOR.
Informed Consent:
Some individuals may choose to disclose personal information during class. Therefore,
it is important that all classmates agree not to discuss or write about what others have
discussed in class.
Professionalism:
Students are learning professional skills and are expected to engage in classroom
discussions, complete reading assignments, and turn in assignments in a timely fashion
as befitting professional behavior.
Scholarly Writing:
Use clear college level writing with correct spelling and grammar for all assignments. If
you need help in writing, check with the WNMU Online Writing Center.
Communications policy statement regarding official e-mail:
WNMUs policy requires that all official communication be sent via Mustang Express. As
a result, all emails related to your enrollment at WNMU and class communication –
including changes in assignments and grades – will be sent to your wnmu.edu e-mail
address. It is very important that you access your Mustang Express e-mail periodically
to check for correspondence from the University. If you receive most of your e-mail at a
different address, you can forward your messages from Mustang Express to your other
address.
Example - Martin Classmember was assigned a WNMU e-mail address
of classmemberm12@wnmu.edu but Martin would rather receive his emails at his home
address of martinclass@yahoo.com Martin would follow the direction provided
at http://www.wnmu.edu/campusdocs/direction%20for%20forwarding%20email.htm
WNMU policy on email passwords:
WNMU requires that passwords for access to all of the protected software, programs,
and applications will be robust, including complexity in the number of characters
required, the combination of characters required, and the frequency in which passwords
are required to be changed. Minimum complexity shall include:
• Passwords shall contain at least six (6) characters
• Passwords shall contain at least one capital (upper case) letter, and at least one
numeral.
• Passwords shall be changed at least every 90 days (8/6/08)
Academic Integrity:
Each student shall observe standards of honesty and integrity in academic work as
defined in the WNMU catalog. Violations of academic integrity include “any behavior
that misrepresents or falsifies a student’s knowledge, skills or ability with the goal of
unjustified or illegitimate evaluation or gain” (WNMU Faculty Handbook, 2008).
Generally violations of academic integrity include cheating and plagiarism. Refer to the
catalog for definitions. Penalties for infractions are as follows:
For Plagiarism: “the intentional or unintentional representation of another’s work as
one’s own without proper acknowledgement of the original author or creator of the work”
(WNMU Faculty Handbook, 2008):
1st infraction: Grade of “0” for assignment;
2nd infraction: dismissal from the class with grade of “F”.
For Cheating: “using or attempting to use unauthorized materials and unauthorized
collaboration with others, copying the work of another or any action that presents the
work of others to misrepresent the student’s knowledge” (WNMU Faculty Handbook,
2008):
1st infraction: dismissal from class with grade of “F”.
Special Needs Students: Students with disabilities in need of accommodation should
register with the Special Needs Office (JUANCB 210, Phone: 575-538-6498) at the
beginning of the semester. With student permission, that office will notify instructors of
any special equipment or services a student requires.
Integrated Use of Technology:
You will be using Blackboard Vista to take all quizzes and exams and to post all
assignments. You will need to learn how to attach documents if you don’t already know
how to do this.
Need Help?
1. Post a question to the Discussion Board. There is no such thing as a dumb question.
2. Post a question as a Bb-Vista e-mail to your instructor.
3. If the Bb-Vista system goes down or you have other technical questions, contact the
WNMU Help Desk: helpdesk@wnmu.edu or (575) 574-4357.
4. Go to the Bb-Vista Student Resources page: http://www.wnmuonline.net/osr
Term Access :
Access to online course materials will only be available to students until date listed for
the last day of class meeting in the WNMU Schedule of Classes.
Caveats:
The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of
extenuating circumstances.
Copyright:
The materials found in this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this
course for purposes associated with this course and may not be retained by students in
any electronic form or further disseminated or distributed to anyone not enrolled in this
course.
Disability Services at WNMU-Disability Services at WNMU:
Services for students with disabilities are provided through the Academic Support Center’s Disability Services Office in the
Juan Chacon Building, Room 220. Some examples of the assistance provided are: audio materials for the blind or dyslexic,
note takers, readers, campus guides, audio recorders, a quiet testing area, and undergraduate academic tutors. In order
to qualify for these services, documentation must be provided by qualified professionals on an annual basis. Disability
Services forms are available in the Academic Support Center. The Disability Services Office, in conjunction with the
Academic Support Center, serves as Western New Mexico University's liaison for students with disabilities. The Academic
Support Center’s Disability Services Office can be contacted by phone at 575.538.6400 or e-mail at matterr@wnmu.edu.
[ ] Course INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT CJUS 352
Introduction : This course will help you understand the past, present and future of corrections, the functions of correctional
administrators; the issues that drive administrators as they create new operational approaches to respond to new
challenges. This course is organized into five sections: Part 1: Correctional Management and Administration. Part 2:
Managing Correctional Staff. Part 3: Managing the Environment. Part 4: Managing Prisons. Part 5 Issues for Now and the
Future.
Requirements : Suggest the student familiarize themselves with the five points of successful business management.
[ ] Course Requirements
Introduction : Be on time for class. Do not be late. Do not miss a class unless you have an emergency. (Death in the
family or your death). Points will be deducted if you are tardy or absent without approval.
Requirements : You will be required to read all the textbook chapters, define all the terms specified in each chapter, review
the power points for each chapter that has power points, review the web links as specified on each learning module and
read the lesson for each chapter. Discuss each chapter requirement and complete the assignment. Submit the discussion
questions and the word definitions for a grade. Assignments will not be accepted after the due date.
[ ] Section Instructor: Patrick Howe
E-mail : howep@wnmu.edu