Welcome to

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
COLLEGIAN CENTER

Our Mission

This program located within the Administration of Justice (Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Legal Studies-Paralegal/Pre-Law) instructional department provides more personalized assistance for students in their disciplines.  By offering a unique environment conducive to intellectual, academic, and scholarly pursuits, the Collegian Center fosters cohesiveness and discipline identity among its student members.  The benefits include:
(1) mentoring/advising to students;
(2) internships/research/field experience activities;
(3) scholarly lectures/seminars/workshops;
(4) information concerning transfer opportunities and requirements as well as career fields and required degrees; and
(5) an Honors component.

Membership Criteria

You are eligible to join the Collegian Center if you:
(1) have been admitted to Prince George’s Community College;
(2) declare your program option as Criminal Justice AA or AAS degree, Forensic Science AS or AAS degree, Paralegal Studies AAS degree, or Pre-Law AA degree; and
(3) have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher, based upon at least 12 and no more than 30 college credits.

To remain a member of the Collegian Center you must:

(1) Attend the reception, or, only under rare circumstances, meet with the coordinator in her office.                              

(2) Submit documentation that you attended at least three other activities offered.

Programmatic Features

The members of the Collegian Center can select from the following activities:

• Counseling/advisement session (attendance sheet)
• Field trip or police ride-along (attendance sheet/officer’s documentation) 
• Scholarly lecture (ticket stub)
• Seminar (ticket stub)
• Professional Association conference or workshop (program)
• Presentation, if working in the field of criminal justice, to a class or outside group (301-322-0128; Temporary Office Building TO-106; Linda Stabile)
• Presentation, if an international student, about one’s culture and beliefs (301-322-0177; Queen Anne, Room 107; Marlene Cohen)
• Recruitment presentation as an Enrollment Services Student Ambassador (301-322-0075; Bladen Hall, Room 168; Jennifer Price)
• Contribution of an article to the newsletter
• Attendance of a service learning class or an honors class (counts as only one activity)
• Any other activity approved by the Collegian Center Coordinator 

Coordinators
 

Donna Gaughan, Associate Professor  Location: Bladen Hall 208E Telephone:  301-322-0757

Ray Harris, Professor Location:  Bladen Hall 208G Telephone:  301-386-7553

E-Mail: AJCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu