The Inside Out class is back this Fall. Inside Out is a semester long course held at Riverbend Correctional facility on Tuesday evenings. This class brings together campus-based students with incarcerated students for engaged and informed dialogue allowing transformative learning experiences addressing crime, justice and other issues of social concern. The course counts as an upper level elective (4950), and all majors are welcome. If you are interested in social justice, mass incarceration...
During Sociology of Music, our class participated in writing song lyrics for a song that discussed the gender problems in the music industry. Throughout this class, we learned about the gender, race, and class inequality that goes on in the music industry. Our final was to create a song that discussed some of these social problems. We hope you like this song, scan the QR code for a listen! Enjoy! Here is a link to the website where you can find Time for a Change, stay tuned for when...
Every episode of Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Alesa Liles’ new podcast, “Voices of the Returned: Life After Incarceration” features stories about the complexities of reintegration into society following lengthy prison terms told by the people who lived them. They’re celebrating the launch of the podcast as part of Justice Week which will host events Tuesday – Friday dedicated to different aspects of the American justice system, including “How to Get into Law School” as well as an...
Interested in changing the world through nonprofits organizations? Please join us for a Nonprofit Reception on Atkinson Porch hosted by the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Program. This event will take place on Tuesday, April 19th from 2:30 - 4:00 pm, immediately following the Nonprofit Panel. The reception is open to all GC Community! Enjoy refreshments and learn about the national credential that exposes GC students to numerous local nonprofits, community-based engaged learning...
Interested in changing the world through nonprofits organizations? Please join us for a Nonprofit Reception on Atkinson Porch hosted by the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Program. This event will take place on Tuesday, April 19th from 2:30 - 4:00 pm, immediately following the Nonprofit Panel. The reception is open to all GC Community! Enjoy refreshments and learn about the national credential that exposes GC students to numerous local nonprofits, community-based engaged learning...
Please donate unused conference bags for use by the OAA (Offender Alumni Association) as part of their reentry initiative. They use them to create reentry bags (with first week of reentry supplies) for individuals newly released from correctional institutions. Drop box for bags is outside A&S 213.
Name: Chason Thompson Hometown: Roswell GA Major/minors: Criminal Justice, French and Outdoor Education What made you choose Georgia College: When I toured here, I felt that I could see myself here. I felt that I could see myself studying in the library and hanging out on Front Campus. What inspired you to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice: Ever since I was little, I have been interested in a career in law enforcement. I always knew that I wanted to help people and I feel that law...
Hosted by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, this event will include recruiting staff from agencies such as local county and city departments, DEA, ATFE, Secret Service, and more. Use the provided QR code to get started.
Hosted by Dr. Liles in conjunction with the Offender Alumni Association and Dr. Stacy Moak from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The simulation was developed by the Department of Justice to simulate struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into society. Afterwards, there will be time to discuss complexities of the process
Join Professor Lamparello as he explains the in’s and out’s of preparing for your first year of law school, as well as advice on the application process.
