Find out what careers and opportunities are available in the criminal justice system with a full week of events that allow you to network and learn from people with real life experiences.
Schedule of Events
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Monday, September 23
Transfer Panel
12-1 p.m. in G-102
Representatives from Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin, University of Houston Downtown, and the Criminal Justice Training Center discuss unique programs and how they apply to you
- Dr. Eric Connolly - Asst Professor and Director of CJ Programs Sam Houston State University
- Tess Johnson - Director of Student Service and Marketing Sam Houston State University
- Kimberly Morris - Associate Dirrector of Admission Stephen F. Austin State University
- Ashley Blackburn, PhD - Criminal Justice & Social Work Univeristy of Houston Downtown
- Dr. Beth Gilmore - Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Univeristy of Houston Downtown
Register in advance and receive a FREE "Crime and Justice Week" drawstring bag filled with goodies. Sign up for Monday's panel discussion at
Transfer Fair
1-2 p.m. in G Atrium
Get some one-on-one time with representatives from major transfer institutions and ask them questions
- Sam Houston State University
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- University of Houston Downtown
- Criminal Justice Training Center
Tuesday, September 24
Police Department Demonstration
11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Maverick Square
Conroe Police Department showcase of their K9 Unit, Mobile Crime Lab, and SWAT
Traditional Criminal Justice Careers Panel
12-1 p.m. in G-102
Representative from local criminal justice agencies (HPD, MCSO, juvenile probation, TDCJ, and others) discuss career pathways and job expectations
- Mark Slade - Houston Police Department
- Brian Lennon - Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
- Warden Joe Smith - Montgomery Processing Center
- Derek Henderson - Montgomery County Juvenile Probation
- Jaz Stanze - K9 Academy
- Major Adan Enrriques - Texas Department of Criminal Justice Byrd Unit
Register in advance and receive a FREE "Crime and Justice Week" drawstring bag filled with goodies. Sign up for Tuesday's panel discussion at
Traditional Criminal Justice Careers Networking
1-2 p.m. in G Atrium
Representatives from local criminal justice agencies answer individual questions and distribute promotional material
Wednesday, September 25
Woodlands Township Demonstration
11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Maverick Square
Woodlands Township showcasing drunk driving simulators, DUI peddle cars, distracted driving goggles, and more.
STEM in Criminal Justice Careers Panel
12-1 p.m. in G-102
Representative from local agencies (FBI, DPS, forensic science center, and others) discuss career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Jason Leigh - FBI Special Agent
- Caitlyn Fisher - Houston Forensic Science Center serology analyst
- Olivia Korpe - Houston Forensic Science Center DNA Analyst
- Jonathan Petranek - Houston Forensic Science Center fingerprint analyst
- Nicolas Garcia - Texas State Police Department
- Virginia Ryan - Harris County Sheriff's Office Population Manager
Register in advance and receive a FREE "Crime and Justice Week" drawstring bag filled with goodies. Sign up for Wednesday's panel discussion at
STEM in Criminal Justice Careers Networking
1-2 p.m. in G Atrium
Representatives from local agencies answer individual questions and distribute promotional material
Thursday, September 26
Pizza with the Police
11 a.m.-1 p.m. in B Atrium
Lone Star Police officers interact with students, games and guest speakers
Friday, September 27
Tour of Montgomery County Criminal Justice complex
11 a.m.-1 p.m. 1 Criminal Justice Drive, Conroe, 77301
Guided tour of MCSO jail, dispatch, recruiting, and detective divisions
** All tour particpants will have to sign up and complete liability waivers in order to participate in the tour.
