Week of May 12, 2019 –  Summary & Conclusion

To stay on track —  If you were missing discussion questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F. 

Dates/Deadlines:

• Monday, May 13th – Last Day of Class (Journals due from Second Meeting to Last Day of Class)

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] – entire book.
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields –  entire book.  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.   entire book
  • Documentary: “—-”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• stigma
• office politics
• promotions and advancements
• career changes
• “off duty” activities
• identity crisis
• job loss
• ethical dilemmas
• right v. wrong
• job v. career
• juggling family and career
• the sandwich generation

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 10th.   

1.   In the future, what do you anticipate to be the most pressing ethical dilemma that you might find yourself in? Why? 
2.  What words of wisdom would you choose to impart to the world if it was your last lecture? Explain why.    
3.   Why do you think some people put more emphasis on their jobs (careers) than on the rest of their lives?  [from H&H, p. 320). 
4.   What did you like best about this course? the least?  Why. What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this course? (Constructive criticism only)

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• • Create a visual collage tracing your career path — past, present and the future. 
  • Create a photographic presentation of the do’s and don’ts when decorating your office or cubicle. 
  •  Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations. 
  • Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance. 
  • Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  
  • Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network. 

 
Recommended Readings:

• Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
• Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
• Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 8, 2019

Week of May 5, 2019 –  The CRMJ Profession in Theory, Policy, Practice  

To stay on track — 1) Final Career Portfolio is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, May 8th.  2) If you were missing discussion questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F. 

Dates/Deadlines:

• Wednesday, May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 
• Monday, May 13th – Last Day of Class

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] – Chapter 12 and Now what? .
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section  4.  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.   entire book
  • Documentary: “—-”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• stigma
• office politics
• promotions and advancements
• career changes
• “off duty” activities
• identity crisis
• job loss
• ethical dilemmas
• right v. wrong
• job v. career
• juggling family and career
• the sandwich generation

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 10th.   

1.   In the future, what do you anticipate to be the most pressing ethical dilemma that you might find yourself in? Why? 
2.  What words of wisdom would you choose to impart to the world if it was your last lecture? Explain why.    
3.   Why do you think some people put more emphasis on their jobs (careers) than on the rest of their lives?  [from H&H, p. 320). 
4.   What did you like best about this course? the least?  Why. What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this course? (Constructive criticism only)

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• • Create a visual collage tracing your career path — past, present and the future. 
  • Create a photographic presentation of the do’s and don’ts when decorating your office or cubicle. 
  •  Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations. 
  • Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance. 
  • Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  
  • Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network. 

 
Recommended Readings:

• Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
• Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
• Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 2, 2019

Week of April 28, 2019 –  The Future: Career Changes, Promotions and Advancement  

To stay on track — 1) Continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio. The final day to submit a draft item is Friday, May 3rd. 2) If you were missing discussion questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F. 

Dates/Deadlines:

• Friday, May 3rd – The last day to submit one draft portfolio element
• Wednesday, May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 
• Monday, May 13th – Last Day of Class

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] – Chapter 11.
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section  4.  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture. first half of book!
  • Documentary: “Soul of Justice”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• image
• the fixed image
• patterns of visibility and invisibility
• jargon of exclusivity
• nonverbal behavior
• Erving Goffman’s dramaturgy
• presentation of self
• front stage & back stage behavior
• props
• stigma
• office politics
• promotions and advancements
• career changes
• “off duty” activities
• identity crisis
• job loss

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 3rd.   

1.   “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” General Colin L. Powell (from H&H p. 281). What is your interpretation of this quote and why did the authors include it in this section of the textbook? 
2.  What needs to be done once you get the job? (H&H, p. 282). Explain why.    
3.   Why do you think important people often seem so “down-to-earth”? Conversely, why do you think many “not-so-important” people act so brashly? [from H&H, p. 291). 
4.   What are Thelton Henderson’s strengths and weaknesses? Why.

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• • Create a visual collage tracing your career path — past, present and the future. 
  • Create a photographic presentation of the do’s and don’ts when decorating your office or cubicle. 
  •  Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations. 
  • Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance. 
  • Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  
  • Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network. 

 
Recommended Readings:

• Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
• Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
• Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: April 25, 2019

Week of April 21, 2019 –  Professional Socialization  

To stay on track — 1) Continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio. 2) This week, mock interviews are scheduled. Do not arrive late! 3) Second meetings continue through Friday. 

Dates/Deadlines:

• April 17-26 – Second Meetings
• Friday, May 3rd – The last day to submit one draft portfolio element
• Wednesday, May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 
• May 13th – Last Day of Class

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] — Chapter 11. 
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section  3.  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.
  • Documentary: “___”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• image
• the fixed image
• patterns of visibility and invisibility
• jargon of exclusivity
• nonverbal behavior
• Erving Goffman’s dramaturgy
• presentation of self
• front stage & back stage behavior
• props
• stigma

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Monday, April 29th.   

1.   Based on Chapter 11, How Do I Create an Image?, what kind of image are you trying to project when you are 1) on campus, 2) at work, and 3) during a professional interview. Explain why.
2.  From the mock interviews, what were some of the most important lessons learned as an interviewed applicant and/or an observer. Explain why.    
3.   Focusing on your current interview skills, what do you need to improve on? Why. How do you plan to make these improvements?  
4.   How can you make the interview process more enjoyable and memorable for an employer? [from H&H, page 278, Q.1] 

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• •  Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations. 
  • Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance. 
  • Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  
  • Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network. 

 
Recommended Readings:

• Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
• Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
• Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: April 18, 2019

Week of April 14, 2019 –  Micro-Social Processes in the CRMJ Profession/Goffman’s Presentation of Self 

To stay on track — 1) Continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio. The last day to submit draft elements is Friday, May 3rd. 2) Attend your second meeting.

Dates/Deadlines: 

• April 17-26 – Second Meetings
• April 22-26 – Mock Interviews
• Friday, May 3rd – The last day to submit one draft portfolio element
• May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 
• May 13th – Last Day of Class

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] — Chapters 9 & 10. 
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section  3.  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.
  • Documentary: “___”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• Erving Goffman
• dramaturgy
• presentation of self
• front stage & back stage behavior
• props
• stigma
• skills clusters
• human relations skills
• analytical skills
• performance skills 

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, April 19th.   

1.   Develop a cluster of skills for working with ex-cons in a re-entry program. What skills do you need the most? Why. Next, do the same for a sergeant in a local police department. Why these skills?  
2.   When interviewing the company/agency, what three questions do you have for a potential workplace at the entry level? 
3.   Discuss your greatest concern about being interviewed.  How can you reduce this concern? (from H&H, p. 278, Q. 8). 
4.   What nonverbal behaviors do you need to improve on during an interview situation? How do you plan to address this? Why. 

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• •  Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations. 
  • Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance. 
  • Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  
  • Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network. 

 
Recommended Readings:

• Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
• Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
• Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: April 11, 2019

Week of April 7, 2019 –  The Informal CRMJ Structure/Blumer’s Symbolic Interactionism 

To stay on track — Continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio.  Do NOT procrastinate!! Last day to submit draft items is Friday, May 3rd. Plan accordingly. 

Dates/Deadlines: 

• May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] — Chapter 8. 
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section  3.  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.
  • Documentary: “___”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• symbolic interactionism
• the outsider
• the label
• societal reaction
• innovator
• stigma
• personal performance styles
• interpersonal control styles
• situational context styles
• Weltanschauug styles
• networking
• building and burning bridges
• body language
• the primacy effect v. the recency effect 

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, April 12th.   

1.   Examine all of the dimensions of individual style in the workplace: a) personal performance styles, b) interpersonal control styles, c) situational context styles, and d) Weltanschauung styles. What are your preferences and why? How do these dimensions match up with your career goal? Why. 
2.   List 10 contacts you have available right now through which you could begin networking?  (from H&H, p. 244, Q.3). 
3.   List opportunities you could create to sell yourself besides the traditional resume and interview. (from H&H, p. 260, Q.3). 
4.   Beyond the typical interview questions such as tell us about yourself or explain your strengths and weaknesses, what would be two very creative interview questions to incorporate in the mock interviews? Why. 
5.    What techniques could you use to deal with understandable stress and anxiety that everyone experiences during an interview? (H&H, p. 278, Q.6). 

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• •  Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations. 
  • Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance. 
  • Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  
  • Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network. 

 
Recommended Readings:

• Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
• Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
• Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: April 4, 2019

Week of March 31, 2019 –  Stress, Burnout & Juggling

To stay on track — 1) Continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio.  2) This week, sign up for your second meetings. 

Dates/Deadlines: 

• April 17-26 – Second Meetings
• April 22-26 – Mock Interviews
• Wednesday, May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 
• Monday, May 13th – Last day of class

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] —
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section 2.  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.
  • Documentary: “___”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

— fitness

— mental and physical health

— stress & burnout

— successes & failures

— “learning is messy!”

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, April 5th.    

1.   How do you plan to cope with career related stress and burnout? Why. Why is physical fitness crucial for professionals, particularly those in criminal justice? What are you doing now to maintain optimal mental and physical fitness? 
2.  Do you believe your past is an accurate assessment of your employment potential? (from H&H, p. 188).
3.  Imagine you have been assigned the task of reducing an extremely large number of resumes to a more workable number. Regardless of the position, what are five reasons you can think of to get rid of applications right away? (from H&H, p. 209)
4.   What benefits come from not getting the job? (H&H, p. 221). 

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• •  Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  
  • Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network. 

Recommended Readings:

• Arlie Hochschild. Second Shift.
• Arlie Hochschild. Time Bind. 
• Spencer Johnson. Out of the Maze.
• Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: March 27, 2019

Week of March 24, 2019  –  SPRING BREAK!!!!

To stay on track, continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio.  During the break, you can email only a first draft of your biographical sketch or a first draft new elective element.

Dates/Deadlines: 

• Friday, May 3rd – Last day to submit draft portfolio element
• May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] — Chapters 7 
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields –  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.
  • Documentary: “___”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• gatekeeping ism
• marginal man
• fitness and stress
• test anxiety
• resume
• cover letter
• “rejection shock”

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Wednesday, March 20th.   

1. Based on the resume that you submitted for your midterm portfolio, honestly, if you were a potential employer, would you be interested in bringing in this person for an interview? Why or why not. If not, what does your resume need to attract potential employers? Why.
2.  What is your Plan A? And, what are your backup plans B and C? If you do not have a backup plan, develop one NOW!
3.  List at least three possible elective elements to be included in your career portfolio by the end of the semester. 

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• •  Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  

 
Recommended Readings:

• Arlie Hochschild. Second Shift.
• Arlie Hochschild. Time Bind. 
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: March 18, 2019

Week of March 17, 2019  –  The CRMJ Profession @ Midterm

To stay on track, continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio. 

Dates/Deadlines: 

• Friday, March 22nd – Last Day to drop class via SOLAR
• March 25-29 – Spring Break 
• Friday, May 3rd – Last day to submit draft portfolio element
• May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] — Chapters 7 
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields –  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.
  • Documentary: “___”  (shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• gatekeeping ism
• marginal man
• fitness and stress
• test anxiety
• resume
• cover letter
• “rejection shock”

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Wednesday, March 20th.   

1. Based on the resume that you submitted for your midterm portfolio, honestly, if you were a potential employer, would you be interested in bringing in this person for an interview? Why or why not. If not, what does your resume need to attract potential employers? Why.
2.  What is your Plan A? And, what are your backup plans B and C? If you do not have a backup plan, develop one NOW!
3.  List at least three possible elective elements to be included in your career portfolio by the end of the semester. 

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• •  Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  

 
Recommended Readings:

• Arlie Hochschild. Second Shift.
• Arlie Hochschild. Time Bind. 
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: March 14, 2019

Week of March 10, 2019 –   Hierarchy, Bureaucracy, Division of Labor

To stay on track — 1) Your midterm portfolio is due at the beginning of class on Monday, March 11th. Proofread!  

Dates/Deadlines:

• Friday, March 22nd – Last Day to drop class via SOLAR
• March 25-29 – Spring Break (No Class)
• Wednesday, May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due 

Preparatory Readings:

• • Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
  • Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
  • Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] — Chapters 6 & 7 
  • J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields –  
  • Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture.
  • Documentary: “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe”  (to be shown in class) 

Lecture related links:

• Dog Letters 
• Theory, Policy, Practice
• W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation

 Concepts to be covered:

• • achieved status v. ascribed status
  • red badge of power
  • division of labor 
  • hierarchy
  • social class
  • bureaucracy
  • difference
  • marginal man 
  • gatekeeping isms
  • equal opportunity
  • affirmative action
  • the re-entry worker 

Discussion Questions:

Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings and view the documentary on William Kunstler.  Due: Friday, March 15th.   

 1.   Now that we have finished Criminal Justice Pioneers … , list at least three individuals who should be included in this book. Explain why.   

 2.  Select a social setting, (i.e., work, school, home) and describe the division of labor and discuss who has the power? Why. 

3.   In examining your career path, which gatekeeping ism will be the most problematic? Why. 

4.  If you were a prospective employer, what do you consider William Kunstler’s strengths and weaknesses? Why. Would you hire him? Why or why not.

Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:

• •  Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
    
  • Map out or illustrate you career path to date. 
  • Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.  

 
Recommended Readings:

• Arlie Hochschild. Second Shift.
• Arlie Hochschild. Time Bind. 
• Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese. 
• Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
•  Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
•  Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
•  Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.

— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.

Email: takata@uwp.edu

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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: March 7, 2019