Shenique S. Davis’s Profile
Courses
CRJ 204 | Criminal Justice and the Urban Community | OER Course Hub
A collection of open teaching and learning materials curated by BMCC faculty.
CRJ 200 | Constitutional Law | OER Course Hub
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RETIRED | CRJ 204 | Criminal Justice and the Urban Community | Course Hub
A course hub for CRJ 204: Criminal Justice and the Urban Community, a required course in the CRJ A.A. degree at BMCC.
RETIRED | CRJ 201 | Policing | Course Hub
An OER course hub for criminal justice 201-policing. This course is intended to broaden the student’s understanding of the origins and development of law enforcement agencies in the United States. Moreover, the course will examine the complex role of the police in a democratic society in the criminal justice system. An emphasis will be placed on recruitment, the training process and the importance of diversity, particularly among larger police departments in the U.S. The course will also examine contemporary legal issues and modern strategies such as community, evidence-based, intelligence-led and predictive policing.
RETIRED CRJ 200 | Constitutional Law | Course Hub
This course provides a historical overview of the relationship of the states to the Bill of Rights, and how the U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted the powers of the federal government. The effect of the due process clause of the fourteenth Amendment on the application of the Bill of Rights to the states is examined through a study of the leading Supreme Court decisions related to criminal justice. Topics include characteristics and powers of the three branches of government, the principles governing the operation of the Bill of Rights, and the variables affecting the formulation of judicial policy. This course hub contains Open Educational Resources and /Zero Text Cost resources for faculty teaching U.S. Constitutional Law (CRJ200). These resources are freely available for use.
Communities
A collaborative space for BMCC faculty to connect around topics such as teaching and learning, scholarship, career development, and digital education.
BMCC Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice OpenLab Community Welcome to the CRJ Department’s online space for students, faculty, and staff. Here we explore the complex social, economic, and political issues shaping crime and justice today. Our community connects you to courses, events, research, and experiential learning opportunities, all grounded in a multidisciplinary study of criminal behavior, the justice system, and society’s responses to crime. We focus on building a solid foundation in criminological theory and critical analysis. Through your engagement here, you’ll: – Understand the roles of policing, courts, and corrections – Examine theories of offending, victimization, and prevention – Critically analyze social responses to crime and disparities in the system – Develop research skills to interpret and apply criminal justice knowledge Join the conversation and help shape a more informed and just future.
First Year Experience (FYE) Teaching Resources for Faculty
How can we contribute to student success–success not only academic, but also emotional and social–during their time at BMCC? Students’ first year experience is especially important in developing and nourishing their sense of purpose and belonging, their love of learning, access to services and resources, as well as students’ exploration of career paths and citizenship. This is the goal of FYE-embedded courses, and here is a resource site with relevant materials for faculty. We welcome contributions.
OER Resources for Teaching Criminal Justice at BMCC (and beyond)
This is an online community designed for sharing Open Educational Resources (OER) among faculty teaching in the criminal justice program and as a vibrant and collaborative digital space.This OpenLab community serves as a hub for educators to access, share, and discuss free educational resources that are particularly tailored to the field of criminal justice. At its core, the community is an extensive repository of OER materials. These include multimedia resources like videos podcasts, and interactive learning tools. The resources cover a wide range of topics relevant to criminal justice. In addition, this community also acts as a networking platform, enabling faculty from different institutions to connect, form partnerships, and collaborate on research and teaching projects.
In the Criminal Justice Program (CRJ) at the Social Sciences, Human Services, and Criminal Justice Department at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), you will find yourself in an academically stimulating environment, surrounded by highly-committed and trained faculty. The Criminal Justice Program provides a multidisciplinary study of the structure, administration, and dynamics of the criminal justice system. Faculty strive to broaden and deepen your understanding of the complex social, economic, and political issues facing our society. Your courses examine theories of offending and victimization, provide a solid foundation in criminal justice studies, and promote critical thinking on the competing ideologies of and social responses to crime.
Projects
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A space for faculty to share ideas about how to support student learning during the transition to distance learning for the remainder of Spring 2020. Please request to join if you are faculty at BMCC. Click on “Visit Project Site” in the upper right to access BMCC’s Course Continuity Resources website.
Interactive Lessons of Critical Issues in Justice: OER Creation Project | BMCC Criminal Justice Prog
The BMCC Criminal Justice Program has approximately 2,500 students majoring in the discipline. Criminal justice majors are required to complete the course, Criminal Justice and the Urban Community, CRJ 204, to earn the Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree. Historically, the CRJ Program offered on average seven (7) sections designated as OER/Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC). Approximately 27 sections of CRJ 204 are offered, annually (Spring-15, Summer-3, Fall-9). On average, 400 students enroll in these sections each semester and more than 800 students per academic year. CRJ 204 students apply the culmination of their learning, knowledge, and skills from their social science courses by critically analyzing complex, yet culturally relevant, social issues and conduct an original research study. To note, the interactive lessons inclusive of the proposed project are appropriate for implementation in other CRJ and social science courses.
Race, Ethnicity, and Inclusion Working Group (Social Science)
Race, Equity and Inclusion (REI) at BMCC is centered on the college’s work necessary to understanding and addressing systemic racism to create a more equitable system for individuals and families from historically marginalized groups. The Department of Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice has created its own REI committee to actively work to dismantle systemic racism and structural inequality across the department. We seek to work with our colleagues to think critically about course content to promote more inclusive teaching and learning.
