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This Division provides opportunity, insight and assistance for undergraduate students at HBCU CJ Programs. It is lead by undergraduate students with faculty advisor.

Division of Undergraduate
Students

Focuses on the application of theory to practice in and around HBCUs to resolve criminal justice issues on a local, state and national level. We will focus on our hubs of Atlanta, Georgia ; Durham, NC; Houston, Texas,; Jackson, Mississippi, and Washington, D.C. . Dr. Penn (Executive Director currently serves as chairperson). 

Community Action
+ Development

Focuses on telling the story of the HBCU student, faculty and community as related to criminal justice issues. This division provides opportunities for publications, speaking engagements and media appearances. Chairperson to be announced. 

Communications

Focuses on networking and the reach of HBCU CJ Departments to research and implement policy and programming internationally. This division will encourage Fulbright participation and study abroad opportunities.  Dr. Penn currently leads this division.

International Outreach and Development

The HBCU CJ Consortium

Focus on graduate students and graduate issues as membership is only open to HBCUs with graduate programs.  The Summer Writing Institute is one of their major events. Dr. H. Greene (ret.) and Dr. K. Yusef (Bethune Cookman University) lead this division.

Teaching + Professional Development

This division focuses on improving the teaching and professional standards of faculty.  This division will host online events, and workshops to improve the educational and professional output at HBCUs.  Dr. J. Davis-Ganao (North Carolina Central University)  leads this division.

Focuses on researching issues related to the students, faculty and communities of HBCUs to find solutions and publicize those solutions for implementation with the help of other divisions and partners. Dr. Calvin Johnson (private consultant) leads this division. 

Research + Development

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Divisions

The HBCU Criminal Justice Collective is structured around seven divisions that drive its mission and initiatives. Each committee plays a vital role in advancing scholarship, professional development, community impact, and international engagement across HBCUs.

Each division builds their agenda and goals for the year. The goals are presented at our national meetings at the American Society of Criminology (November) and provides and update at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences meeting (March).  If you are interested in serving on a division please contact the Dr. Penn. 

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