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Florida State University’s Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research, a branch of the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has formed a partnership with the National Institute of Justice. Through this collaboration, three research agendas will be pursued to generate scientifically valid findings to be used by practitioners, agency decision makers, and policymakers to produce effective juvenile justice outcomes resulting in future cost savings and improvements to public safety.
Tagged: Awards, Research
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FSU College Highlights and Selected National Rankings (As of December 2013) MOST EFFICIENT HIGH-QUALITY UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION U.S. News & World Report has named Florida State University the most efficient high quality university in the country for the second year in a row (2013, 2014). The university’s value ranking rose from 42nd among public universities to 40th, evidence that Florida State combines an outstanding education with economic value.
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Did you know the average annual starting salary after training for Law Enforcement Deputies working in Hillsborough County, Florida is nearly $45,000?
Tagged: Careers, Students
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Criminology students are invited to attend an internship and career fair on February 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oglesby Union Ballrooms. Hosted by the FSU Career Center, students will have the opportunity to meet agency decision-makers face-to-face.
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Criminology students have been given an exclusive opportunity to participate in mock interviews with the Florida State University Police Department. On Thursday, February 13, the FSU Career Center is offering three Criminology students the chance to interview at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m. at the Career Center. To set up an interview time, please contact Dustin Gummels or call the Career Center directly. Good luck!
Tagged: Careers, Students
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Criminology students are invited to a Resume Writing Workshop, Tuesday, February 11th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm in room 214 Eppes Hall. Led by Criminology Career Advisor, Dustin Gummels and the FSU Career Center staff, students will learn the “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of resume writing. Writing cover letters and developing lists of references are also part of this hour-long workshop.
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FSU Criminology Professor Gary Kleck argues that storing guns in safes could critically delay gun access. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/parents-store-guns-home-22325804
Tagged: Faculty
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University Communications and the Office of the Provost hosted the second annual Newsmakers of the Year event, a celebration of Florida State University faculty members whose expertise and research raised the university’s profile in 2013, on January 28 at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State Conference Center. Dr. Bill Bales, Dr. Kevin Beaver, Dr. Terry Coonan, and Dr. Gary Kleck were recognized as top newsmakers for the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Tagged: Events, Faculty
Victoria Underwood
Florida State University Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate student Victoria Underwood may take these words of her Delta Zeta Sorority creed to heart more than most: To those whom my life may touch in slight measure, May I give graciously Of what is mine.
Tagged: Students
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FSU’s College of Criminology and Criminal Justice proudly announces the 2013-2014 Scholarship Award Winners: The Frank A. and Lynn W. Baker Scholarship has been awarded to Ashlee Burns and Precious Johnson. The Robert L. Clark Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Cashen Boccio. The Criminology General Scholarship has been awarded to Christie Falco and Julie Mestre. The Eugene and Rosalind Czajkoski Scholarship has been awarded to Tracey Woodard.
Tagged: Awards, Students