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CONTENTS
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Syllabi iii
Chapter 1 – Correctional Administration: Past to Present 1
Chapter 2 – Theories of Leadership and Management 9
Chapter 3 – Leadership and Management of Corrections 15
Chapter 4 – Setting the Tone: Vision, Mission, and Strategic Planning 20
Chapter 5 – The Role of Staff in Corrections 25
Chapter 6 – Human Resource Management for Corrections 33
Chapter 7 – Staff Organization and Functions 39
Chapter 8 – Supervising and Empowering Employees 46
Chapter 9 – Fiscal Management and the Challenge of Cost Containment 47
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Chapter 10 – Managing Risk through Offender Classification 57
Chapter 11 – Managing the External Environment 64
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Chapter 12 – Managing Security in Prisons 68
Chapter 13 – Managing Programs in Prisons 75
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Chapter 14 – Managing Basic Services in Prisons 80
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Chapter 15 – Critical Issues for Correctional Administrators 87
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Chapter 16 – The Future of Correctional Administration 95
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SAMPLE SYLLBUS: 10 WEEKS
University
Course:
Instructor Info:
CREDITS: 3 CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 3 PREREQUISITES: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
This course will cover the various phases of administration as they relate to corrections.
Three basic stages are covered: executive, mid management, and like operations. Each of
these levels will be discussed as they relate to institutions, community based institutions,
and the operation of probation and parole. Problems and their possible solutions will be
covered for each division of corrections.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Student will identify the background, history, and functions of correctional
administration.
• Students will evaluate and demonstrate hiring techniques and practices including
training.
• Students will analyze methods of recidivism reduction efforts in corrections. This
includes the analysis for correctional classification techniques.
• The student will evaluate correctional programming methods and basic services
provided to inmates.
• The student will compare and contrast differing stages for inmate management.
This includes the public fear of crime, the management of specialized offenders,
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as well as sentencing practices.
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GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES
General education outcomes are an integral part of the curriculum and central to the
mission of the college. The faculty at Columbus State has determined that these
outcomes include the following competencies:
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• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
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Community and Civic Responsibility
• Quantitative Literacy
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• Scientific and Technological Effectiveness
• Information Literacy
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COURSE MATERIALS REQUIRED
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Note taking material
TEXTBOOK, MANUALS, REFERENCES, AND OTHER READINGS
Correctional Administration: Integrating Theory & Practice 3/E
Seiter
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Lecture, Class Discussion, Group Projects
ASSESSMENT
University is committed to assessment (measurement) of student
achievement of academic outcomes. This process addresses the issues of what you need
to learn in your program of study and if you are learning what you need to learn. The
assessment program has four purposes: (1) to improve student academic achievements;
(2) to improve teaching strategies; (3) to document successes and identify opportunities
for program improvement; (4) to provide evidence for institutional effectiveness. In
class you are assessed and graded on your achievement of the outcomes for this course.
You may also be required to participate in broader assessment activities.
STANDARDS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION
Item Number in Quarter Percentage of Grade
Tests (2) 25 %
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Assignments (3) 25 %
Group Assignment (1) 25%
Final Exam (1)* 25 %
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100 %
*The final exam will be cumulative.
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Assignments
The assignments that are assigned must be turned in on time. They are designed to gauge
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your understanding and learning of a particular learning outcome for the course. You
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should spend some time with the essays such that they are free from excessive
grammatical and spelling errors. They require a minimum of 250 words and must be
submitted in MS Word format.
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Tests
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Tests are provided in the course to gauge your level of understanding of certain learning
outcomes for the course. They are typically objective or essay format. Particular
instruction on how to prepare for tests will be provided in class.
Round Table or Online Discussions
The roundtable or online discussions will evaluate and gauge the level of understanding
of weekly topics related to the overall course objectives. The instructor will act as group
facilitator and develop a weekly set of critical thinking questions related to the topics
covered. The instructor will gauge each individual’s level of interaction with the group,
as well level of critical thinking related to the question set.
Final Exam
The final examination is a cumulative exam and will be administered during the assigned
final exam time. Students will have two hours to take the exam. The exam will be
essay, fill in the blank, or short answer. Taking the final examination is a requirement of
the course such that regardless of your computed average at the end of the term, failure to
take the final examination will result in a failure of the course.
Group Assignments
Students will be broken into groups of 4-6 students. Students should determine who the
team leader will be, and each student should take a section of the team assignment to
complete. The team leader will then present a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation to the
instructor and class covering all areas in the group assignment.
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GRADING SCALE
A- 90%-100%
B- 80%-89%
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C- 70%-79%
D- 60%-69%
E- Below 60%
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SPECIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance will be recorded in each class and students are expected to be in class at the
beginning of the scheduled class and remain there until dismissed.
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CONTENTS
To the Instructor ii
Syllabi iii
Chapter 1 – Correctional Administration: Past to Present 1
Chapter 2 – Theories of Leadership and Management 9
Chapter 3 – Leadership and Management of Corrections 15
Chapter 4 – Setting the Tone: Vision, Mission, and Strategic Planning 20
Chapter 5 – The Role of Staff in Corrections 25
Chapter 6 – Human Resource Management for Corrections 33
Chapter 7 – Staff Organization and Functions 39
Chapter 8 – Supervising and Empowering Employees 46
Chapter 9 – Fiscal Management and the Challenge of Cost Containment 47
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Chapter 10 – Managing Risk through Offender Classification 57
Chapter 11 – Managing the External Environment 64
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Chapter 12 – Managing Security in Prisons 68
Chapter 13 – Managing Programs in Prisons 75
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Chapter 14 – Managing Basic Services in Prisons 80
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Chapter 15 – Critical Issues for Correctional Administrators 87
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Chapter 16 – The Future of Correctional Administration 95
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SAMPLE SYLLBUS: 10 WEEKS
University
Course:
Instructor Info:
CREDITS: 3 CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 3 PREREQUISITES: N/A
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
This course will cover the various phases of administration as they relate to corrections.
Three basic stages are covered: executive, mid management, and like operations. Each of
these levels will be discussed as they relate to institutions, community based institutions,
and the operation of probation and parole. Problems and their possible solutions will be
covered for each division of corrections.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Student will identify the background, history, and functions of correctional
administration.
• Students will evaluate and demonstrate hiring techniques and practices including
training.
• Students will analyze methods of recidivism reduction efforts in corrections. This
includes the analysis for correctional classification techniques.
• The student will evaluate correctional programming methods and basic services
provided to inmates.
• The student will compare and contrast differing stages for inmate management.
This includes the public fear of crime, the management of specialized offenders,
@
as well as sentencing practices.
Ap
GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES
General education outcomes are an integral part of the curriculum and central to the
mission of the college. The faculty at Columbus State has determined that these
outcomes include the following competencies:
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• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
•
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Community and Civic Responsibility
• Quantitative Literacy
st
• Scientific and Technological Effectiveness
• Information Literacy
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COURSE MATERIALS REQUIRED
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Note taking material
TEXTBOOK, MANUALS, REFERENCES, AND OTHER READINGS
Correctional Administration: Integrating Theory & Practice 3/E
Seiter
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Lecture, Class Discussion, Group Projects
ASSESSMENT
University is committed to assessment (measurement) of student
achievement of academic outcomes. This process addresses the issues of what you need
to learn in your program of study and if you are learning what you need to learn. The
assessment program has four purposes: (1) to improve student academic achievements;
(2) to improve teaching strategies; (3) to document successes and identify opportunities
for program improvement; (4) to provide evidence for institutional effectiveness. In
class you are assessed and graded on your achievement of the outcomes for this course.
You may also be required to participate in broader assessment activities.
STANDARDS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION
Item Number in Quarter Percentage of Grade
Tests (2) 25 %
@
Assignments (3) 25 %
Group Assignment (1) 25%
Final Exam (1)* 25 %
Ap
100 %
*The final exam will be cumulative.
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Assignments
The assignments that are assigned must be turned in on time. They are designed to gauge
s
your understanding and learning of a particular learning outcome for the course. You
st
should spend some time with the essays such that they are free from excessive
grammatical and spelling errors. They require a minimum of 250 words and must be
submitted in MS Word format.
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Tests
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Tests are provided in the course to gauge your level of understanding of certain learning
outcomes for the course. They are typically objective or essay format. Particular
instruction on how to prepare for tests will be provided in class.
Round Table or Online Discussions
The roundtable or online discussions will evaluate and gauge the level of understanding
of weekly topics related to the overall course objectives. The instructor will act as group
facilitator and develop a weekly set of critical thinking questions related to the topics
covered. The instructor will gauge each individual’s level of interaction with the group,
as well level of critical thinking related to the question set.
Final Exam
The final examination is a cumulative exam and will be administered during the assigned
final exam time. Students will have two hours to take the exam. The exam will be
essay, fill in the blank, or short answer. Taking the final examination is a requirement of
the course such that regardless of your computed average at the end of the term, failure to
take the final examination will result in a failure of the course.
Group Assignments
Students will be broken into groups of 4-6 students. Students should determine who the
team leader will be, and each student should take a section of the team assignment to
complete. The team leader will then present a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation to the
instructor and class covering all areas in the group assignment.
@
GRADING SCALE
A- 90%-100%
B- 80%-89%
Ap
C- 70%-79%
D- 60%-69%
E- Below 60%
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SPECIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
N/A
s st
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance will be recorded in each class and students are expected to be in class at the
beginning of the scheduled class and remain there until dismissed.
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PLAGIARISM
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