From the Desk of the
Criminal Justice Advisor

DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS

We are glad you have chosen Criminal Justice at Illinois State as your major. It is our responsibility to provide you with the best education the field has to offer and it is your responsibility to take advantage of the opportunities presented to you both in course work and in departmental extra curricular activities. What you can expect from us: 1) Faculty and Staff that are committed to the success of every student. 2) To be treated with respect. 3) The best and most up to date research the field has to offer. 4) Faculty that are well prepared for class. Every faculty member teaching in our department has spent a great deal of time and effort to bring to you the most up to date literature and research. Much of the research being produced in the field of Criminal Justice is being done by the excellent faculty we have here in our Criminal Justice Department. We believe you deserve nothing less than the best we have to offer you. To give you our best YOU must give us YOUR best! The Department expects: 1. that you attend every regularly scheduled class; 2. that all reading assignments be done by the next regularly scheduled class; 3. that you ask informed questions during class; 4. that you turn all assignments in on time; (hint: always keep a copy of what you turn in) 5. that you prepare well for all exams and announced quizzes; 6. that you seek help early, don't wait till you need it. 7. that you to take full advantage of the opportunities offered both in and out of class 8. that you will treat ALL Students, Faculty and Staff the way YOU want to be treated! We expect YOUR best effort in all of your course work and we expect your personal conduct to reflect a character that is deserving of the trust and respect of prospective employers and communities.

Personal Conduct On and Off Campus: As majors in Criminal Justice you should understand (know) that as a prospective employee/intern communities and individuals in the community will need to be able to place a great deal of trust in you. You should be aware from the beginning of your program at ISU that there are certain careers/internships requiring background investigations be done for ALL prospective interns and employees. This may include only a search of police records or it may also include a personal investigation by Secret Service, FBI or similar agency that interview neighbors and friends to find out how you conduct your "private" life away from campus.