Mark L. Anthony
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
Email: ****.***********@*****.***
601-***-****(C)
OBJECTIVE A position that will allow me to use my education and experience in the study of crime causation and prevention in the area of criminal justice/education
EDUCATION Jackson State University, Jackson Mississippi
Education Administration, Phd
Anticipated Graduated December 2019
Jackson State University, Jackson Mississippi
Education Administration/Supervision, Ed.S.
Graduated August 2006
Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi
Sociology/Correctional Services, M.A.
Graduated May 2000
Alcorn State University, Alcorn State Mississippi
Criminal Justice, B.A.
Graduated May 1995
EMPLOYEMENT
2004 to Present Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi
Adjunct College Professor. Responsibilities included instructing students in the field of Criminal Justice/Sociology and the basic idea of the sociological perspective and seminar. Working with students to establish challenging goals and targets for improvement of individual and overall student academic performance. The goals are a combination of absolute measures and measures of progress. Design, implement, and monitor the learning experiences of each student. Evaluating test results and classroom performance of students and preparing performance evaluation reports.
2010 to 2015 Tulane University, Madison, Mississippi
Adjunct College Professor. Responsibilities included instructing students in the field of Criminal Justice/Sociology and the basic idea of the sociological perspective and seminar. Working with students to establish challenging goals and targets for improvement of individual and overall student academic performance. The goals are a combination of absolute measures and measures of progress. Design, implement, and monitor the learning experiences of each student. Evaluating test results and classroom performance of students and preparing performance evaluation reports.
2009 to 2012 ITT Technical Institute, Madison, Mississippi
Chair, School of Criminal Justice Responsibilities included providing effective management of instruction, assessment, faculty training, and professional development within a school of study at a campus. Manage programs and instructional staff within the school of study at a campus. Ensured proper instruction and delivery of curricula, and ensured that the learning environment meets the curricula requirements. Communicated performance expectations to instructional staff, monitored performance (including conducting classroom observations), analyzes key performance indicators, provides coaching and feedback, evaluates performance and recommends corrective actions. Facilitate faculty concern resolution. Assist the Dean in the creation of academic goals and objectives for the campuses' Institutional Effectiveness Plan. Develops and coaches faculty in the achievement of goals and objectives. Make recommendations to the Dean regarding the selection, retention, and assignment/ scheduling of faculty. Assist the Dean in determining classroom equipment and instructional staffing needs. Manage orientation, training and development of faculty. Conduct regular faculty meetings to discuss policies and procedures. Monitors faculty to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Serve as curriculum resource for students and faculty. Conduct regular curriculum meetings to inform faculty about new and revised curriculum, courseware, and teaching materials; solicits feedback regarding curriculum. Provide feedback regarding curricula to appropriate curriculum committee. May serve as curriculum content contributor and/or reviewer. Participate in advisory committee and advisory board meetings. Monitor student grades and attendance to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of educational process. Provide academic and failure advising to students and documents in student information system. Notify Dean about student behavioral issues. Assists with new student orientation and student concern resolution. Coordinate relevant certification programs and student professional associations at the campus. Promote student enrollment growth in assigned school of study by participating in the campuses' re-entry program, implementing retention initiatives, attending campus events, and involvement in community and professional organizations and events. Complete professional development activities to maintain subject matter expertise in accordance with standards and/or as assigned.
2004 to 2009 Mississippi Department of Corrections, Pearl, Mississippi
Corr-ACA Accreditation Manager. Responsibilities included formulating and revising policies and procedures to ensure compliance is maintained with the American Correctional Association. Conduct in-service training and orientation on the accreditation process to all faculty and staff of the institution. Conduct physical plant inspections and prioritizes deficient areas with implementations of corrective actions. Organize and facilitates internal audits and self-evaluations in preparation for mock and actual audits. Review progress of implementation of corrective action and provides follow-up to ensure that plans are developed to correct deficiencies regarding compliance. Conduct studies to formulate alternative recommendations for improvements affecting the efficiency and quality of facility organizations, operations, security, service and programs. Apply management techniques to problems to implement the best possible solution.
1999 to 2003 Mississippi Department of Corrections, Pearl, Mississippi
Correctional Administrator II/Disciplinary Chairperson. Responsibilities included supervising and coordinating activities of correctional officers. Conducting roll call of officers and issuing duty assignment. Directing the release or transfer of prisoners based on court order instructions. Investigating and reporting causes of inmate disturbances, such as assaults, fights, and theft. Assisting subordinates with unruly inmates and other assignments. Maintaining prison records and preparing reports. Reviewing work records of subordinates to evaluate efficiency and stability for assignments. As disciplinary chairperson, responsibilities include reviewing previously adjudicated issues, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions. Researching regulations, policies and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings. Conduct hearings to obtain information and evidence relative to disposition. Questioning witness and rules on expectations and admissibility of evidence. Analyzing evidence, regulations, policy, and precedent decision to determine appropriate and permissible conclusions.
1995 to 1999 Mississippi Department of Corrections, Pearl, Mississippi
Correctional Administrator I/Training Director Coordinator. Responsibilities included inspecting work stations and housing units for safety, security, and health discrepancies, investigating infractions of rules by inmates and taking or recommending disciplinary action, observing assigned staff to insure that inmates are treated properly, directing the work of subordinates correctional officers in maintaining order and discipline among inmates within a housing unit in preventing riots, escapes, fires, and theft. Instructing probationary and experienced correctional officers in such a phase of corrections work as correction science, correction ethics, investigative methods and techniques, community relations, government law, and self defense. Evaluating test results and classroom performance of students and preparing performance evaluation reports.
1995 Mississippi Department of Corrections, Pearl, Mississippi
Correctional Officer. Responsibilities included guarding inmates in penal institutions in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. Observing conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. Inspecting locks, windows bars, grills, and gates for tampering. Searching inmates and housing units for contraband. Guarding and directing inmates during work assignments, patrolling assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules, and unsatisfactory attitude’s adjustment of prisoners. Reporting observations to superior. Escorting inmates to and from medical office and religious services. Preparing written reports concerning incidences of inmate’s disturbances or injuries.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Correctional Association
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honorary Society
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
Alpha Delta Kappa
Correctional Accreditation Manager’s Association
Golden Key National Honorary Society
Mississippi Association of Professional in Corrections
REFERENCE
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