CJ
370
Survey
of
May
2007 Interim
Instructor: Robert T. Sigler,
Office: 425 Farrah
Hall, 348-778l, 553-3897, Bama.ua.edu/~rsigler/home
Office Hrs: after class
Course: 3 hour course No assigned text
Course Description
Survey of
May l4 Introduction—Department
of Corrections
15 management and conflict
16 9:00 a.m. Kilby Correctional
Facility
noon Red Eagle Honor Farm (Lunch $2.00 cash)
1:30 a.m. Tutwiler Prison for Women
Departure
6:30 a.m. FIRM
Return 6-7pm
17 8:00 a.m. Donaldson Correctional Facility
2:00 p.m. Childersburg Facility
Departure
6:30 a.m. firm
Return
5-6pm
18 Discuss
21 9 a.m.
10:30a.m.
Departure 7:00 a.m. FIRM
return 2-3pm
22 9.00
a.m. DYS Vaca Campus
lunch local restaurants
l:00 p.m. DYS Chalkville Campus
Departure 8:00 a.m. FIRM
Return
4-5pm
23 Discuss Hamilton and DYS tours
24 8:00 am
Bibb County Correctional Facility
l1:00 a.m. Charles A. Farquhar State Cattle Ranch
Departure 7:00 a.m. FIRM
Return
1-2pm
25 discuss
DYS and DOC
June 1 All papers due
Student Learning Outcomes: Survey of
Course Format: Five(5) field trips will
be made to various sites in the state of
field trip counts as two days of
class. Thus, there are five days of
class and five field trips. In some
cases, the class will leave campus at 6 a.m. and will return after 6 p.m.
Course Requirements:
Three (3) papers, 4-5 pages in length.
Each paper will review one institution visited. The papers will be evaluated for the extent
to which students observe and record factors pertinent to effective
correctional management and the nature of inmate life.
Costs: Each student has
paid $25 into a fund for gas. Students
who drive their cars and take other students with them will be reimbursed for
gasoline and oil. You will be
responsible for your own lunches.
Driving Policy: Each
driver will recruit a relief driver so that we can alternate driving if fatigue
sets in on long trips. If my car is one
of the cars used, I will need at least one student driver to drive my car. We will obey speed limits and other safety
rules. All cars and students will travel
together and all students will return to campus with the class.
Grading Policy: Grades are not assigned on a
"curve." It is possible for
all students to earn an A. It is also
possible for no one to earn an A. While standard English is expected, the grade will be based on the
demonstrated ability, while on the field trips, to observe and to understand
the management principles presented in the lectures. Travelogues will not be valued highly even if
they are well written.
Missed Work Policy: Students who fall behind in their work are at risk of not completing the course or of producing inferior work. Keeping up to date is strongly encouraged. If you fall behind, I will work with you to develop a plan to bridge short term delays.
Attendance Policy: The field trips are
critical to achievement of the course goals and objectives. There are no excused absences from the field
trips. For each field trip missed the
final grade will be reduced one letter.
Academic Misconduct Policy: The reputation of the Department and
of the University travels with us.
Failure to obey the law or institutional regulations is an academic
issue, not a disciplinary issue, in this course. If the violation is due to carelessness, the
student will be allowed to withdraw from the course. If the violation is intentional (known to be
a violation at the time the violation occurs) an F will be assigned for the
course grade. In addition, all acts of
dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policies
will be followed in the event of academic misconduct, including the right to
appeal any decision or action taken under this policy.
To request disability accommodations, please contact
Disabilities
Services
(348-4285). After initial arrangements are made with
Disabilities Services, please contact Bob Sigler at 553-3897.
Justification for limit on class size
The Department of Corrections prefers to limit the size of tour groups particularly in maximum security institutions. In addition, if the class becomes too large it tends to become more recreation than education. The educational value of the trips decreases as my ability to direct student attention during the trip decreases.
CJ 370
Survey of
May 2006 Interim
Instructor: Robert T. Sigler,
Office: 425 Farrah
Hall, 348-778l, 553-3897, Bama.ua.edu/~rsigler/home
Office Hrs: after class
Course: 3 hour course No assigned text
Course Description
Survey of
May l5 Introduction—Department
of Corrections
16 management and conflict
17 9:00 a.m. Kilby Correctional
Facility
noon Red Eagle Honor Farm (Lunch $2.00 cash)
1:30 a.m. Tutwiler Prison for Women
Departure
6:30 a.m. FIRM
Return 6-7pm
18 9:00 a.m. Donaldson Correctional Facility
2:00 p.m. Childersburg Facility
Departure
7:00 a.m. firm
Return
5-6pm
19 Discuss
22 9 a.m.
10:30a.m.
Departure
7:00 a.m. FIRM
return 2-3pm
23 9.00
a.m. DYS Vaca Campus
lunch local restaurants
l:00 p.m. DYS Chalkville Campus
Departure
8:00 a.m. FIRM
Return
4-5pm
24 Discuss Hamilton and DYS tours
25 8:00 am
Bibb County Correctional Facility
l1:00 a.m. Charles A. Farquhar State Cattle Ranch
Departure 7:00 a.m. FIRM
Return 1-2pm
26 discuss DYS and DOC
June 2 All papers due
Student Learning Outcomes: Survey of
Course Format: Five(5) field trips will
be made to various sites in the state of
field trip counts as two days of
class. Thus, there are five days of
class and five field trips. In some
cases, the class will leave campus at 6 a.m. and will return after 6 p.m.
Course Requirements:
Three (3) papers, 4-5 pages in length.
Each paper will review one institution visited. The papers will be evaluated for the extent
to which students observe and record factors pertinent to effective
correctional management and the nature of inmate life.
Costs: Each student has
paid $25 into a fund for gas. Students
who drive their cars and take other students with them will be reimbursed for
gasoline and oil. You will be responsible
for your own lunches.
Driving Policy: Each
driver will recruit a relief driver so that we can alternate driving if fatigue
sets in on long trips. If my car is one
of the cars used, I will need at least one student driver to drive my car. We will obey speed limits and other safety
rules. All cars and students will travel
together and all students will return to campus with the class.
Grading Policy: Grades are not assigned on a
"curve." It is possible for
all students to earn an A. It is also
possible for no one to earn an A. While standard English is expected, the grade will be based on the
demonstrated ability, while on the field trips, to observe and to understand
the management principles presented in the lectures. Travelogues will not be valued highly even if
they are well written.
Missed Work Policy: Students who fall behind in their work are at risk of not completing the course or of producing inferior work. Keeping up to date is strongly encouraged. If you fall behind, I will work with you to develop a plan to bridge short term delays.
Attendance Policy: The field trips are
critical to achievement of the course goals and objectives. There are no excused absences from the field
trips. For each field trip missed the
final grade will be reduced one letter.
Academic Misconduct Policy: The reputation of the Department and
of the University travels with us.
Failure to obey the law or institutional regulations is an academic
issue, not a disciplinary issue, in this course. If the violation is due to carelessness, the
student will be allowed to withdraw from the course. If the violation is intentional (known to be
a violation at the time the violation occurs) an F will be assigned for the
course grade. In addition, all acts of
dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policies
will be followed in the event of academic misconduct, including the right to
appeal any decision or action taken under this policy.
To request disability accommodations, please contact
Disabilities
Services (348-4285).
After initial arrangements are made with
Disabilities Services, please contact Bob Sigler at 553-3897.
Justification for limit on class size
The Department of Corrections prefers to limit the size of tour groups particularly in maximum security institutions. In addition, if the class becomes too large it tends to become more recreation than education. The educational value of the trips decreases as my ability to direct student attention during the trip decreases.