The Award is made at a formal banquet. Our internship program has been quite active. All seniors who maintain a 3.0 average are eligible for placement in our internship program. Through CRJ 497, a number of students gained experience beyond the normal classroom experience through agency internships. The program has been in operation for three years under the supervision of one faculty member.
Many students also report contacts, which have led to opportunities for employment.
Above all, the personal growth and development of our interns has encouraged them and fostered confidence in their individual ability to accomplish goals they had not previously considered. Finally, we anticipate using the new Center for Justice and Applied Public Policy for undergraduate internships. The Department promotes student involvement through opportunities for agency volunteer work, a periodic newsletter announcing events, the annual awards banquet, research opportunities through CRJ 495 Project , and CRJ 499 Independent Studies . Open House is held each fall and spring plus Career Day in October. Although students are not directly involved in program review, their views are considered.