The School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics contributes to student success and to the
advancement of practice and policy by:
Core Values
Knowledge
Providing students with specialized knowledge and skills to become well-informed and engaged
justice professionals.
Development/Learning
Creating meaningful learning experiences by integrating technologies, civic engagement, and
service learning into courses.
Creating partnerships to provide service and conduct applied research to inform 21st century
policy and practice.
Responsibility
Being capable of making rational decisions and held responsible for personal behavior.
Fostering responsible and effective communication practices.
Diversity
Embracing, establishing, and promoting intersectional differences throughout traditional social
structures to ensure justice in the 21st Century. This includes embracing difference, variety or
multiformity of the workplace and community.
Promoting all forms of justice, public awareness, and continuing education while under our
care.
Code of Ethics
We, the students, faculty, and staff of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminalistics, are
committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct that reflect the following values:
Accountability
• Be held accountable
• Convey actions and behaviors that make a positive difference to peers and community
• Meet ethical obligations and duties to others
Honesty
• Be vulnerable and truthful with ourselves
• Be open and truthful in our relationships with others
• Hold each other responsible with regard to honesty
Respect
• Regard for the learning environment, policies, rules, and diversity
• Respect and follow the School, College, and University’s rules and regulations
• Display conduct that reflects positively upon the School, College, and University
• Treat everyone with civility and dignity
Equality
• Make decisions incorporating the multifaceted nature of an issue
• Consider all points of view when resolving conflict
• Treat all people equitably
• Provide equitable access to resources
• Incorporate diverse readings and research perspectives
Integrity
• Exhibit behavior that reflects the standard we would like to see in the justice systems
• Abide by the University’s Code of Conduct and report behavior that violates the
University’s Code of Ethics
• Make decisions/take actions in the best interest of the School, College, and University
• Enforce the standards of the School, College, and University
• Discipline of individuals who fail uphold the standards of the School, College, and
University