The Criminal Justice Association at Northern Michigan University is a group for those interested in the field of Criminal Justice. As a group, we get involved within the community and hold events to expand our horizons in different aspects of our field. The NMU Criminal Justice Association is for all who have an interest in Criminal Justice.
President
Alexa Murray
Bio:
My name is Alexa and I am from Commerce Township, Michigan. I am majoring in Pre-Clinical/Mental Health Psychology and Criminal Justice. I also do research in the field of neuroscience through CABIN lab. I currently work as a behavioral therapist for children aging from 2-18. When I graduate, I plan to be somewhere working within my two majors. My hobbies include hiking, working out at the gym, and getting coffee at local coffee shops.
Vice President
Kay Hintze
Bio:
Hi, my name is Kay Hintze! I’m from Macomb, Michigan, and am majoring in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology and Criminal Justice. I have a research fellowship through the Toegel Labs’ NCLH working on clinical trials while participating in other various behavioral analyses. I also have a job working for the FDA when I’m not on campus. Upon graduation, I intend to go to graduate school to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on forensics. In my free time, I love to read, ski, and get out in nature whenever possible
Treasurer
Friedrich Schaefer
Bio:
My name is Friedrich Schaefer and I am from Petoskey, Michigan. I am majoring in international studies with a minor in Spanish and computer science. This coming academic year I will be studying at the University of Oldenburg in Germany. Upon my return I will be enlisting in the US Coast Guard Reserves before continuing my education at NMU. In my free time I enjoy playing video games, listening to music, reading, sailing, traveling, and social activities.
Secretary
Open Position
Adviser
Lexie Belles
Co-Adviser
Chris MacMaster
Meetings
Meeting Details:
The schedule for upcoming meetings is still being finalized. Members of the CJA mailing list will be notified once the meetings are scheduled. Please keep an eye on your NMU email for updates.
If you are interested in attending our meetings, please request to be added to the CJA mailing list.
Contact Information:
- Alexa Murry: alemurra@nmu.edu
- Kay Hintze: khintze@nmu.edu
- Friedrich Schaefer: fschaefe@nmu.edu
Advisers:
- Lexie Belless: Jamrich 2506, lbelles@nmu.edu
- Chris MacMaster: Jamrich 2507, cmacmast@nmu.edu
Feel free to reach out to any of us if you have questions or need further information.
Check out some of the things we do!
- Tutoring: We will be tutoring at the elementary school at K.I. Sawyer throughout various times this semester. Please check in later to get more information.
- Teaching Family Homes: Also, the CJA is volunteering at Teaching Family Homes, which is a place where underprivileged children can look up to role models and increase their opportunities for the future.
Why get involved
Why get involved in CJA?
The field of criminal justice is growing rapidly and it is extremely competitive to get into the field without a good education. More and more agencies are hiring candidates who have gone beyond a high school education, even though that may be the minimum educational requirement. It is important for each individual to get involved in more than their academics if they want to show potential employers that they stand above the crowd. A great way to do this is to get involved in extra-curricular activities. Becoming a member of the Criminal Justice Association and being active in the group, shows you have a sincere interest in the field of criminal justice.
What do we do in the CJA Club?
The CJA participates in a number different projects throughout the year. Often we are called upon to act as security officers for NMU sponsored special events or concerts. We work with community leaders with special projects such as Kaleidoscope. This group helps photograph and fingerprint children, to help identify missing children. We work with community agencies concerned about the environment or assist with the UP 200 Dog Sled competition. We bring in guest speakers to talk about careers in the criminal justice field, such as K-9 groups who provide demonstrations working with dogs. Alternatively, other speakers will provide real-life experiences, like working as a police officer, as a secret service agent, as a loss prevention officer and many other careers. Students also enjoy fun time activities such as practicing their shooting skills with the shooting simulator. We take tours of the Marquette Maximum Security Prison. Or, we just enjoy a good round of paint ball shooting or other special outings..
How do I get involved?
Every person brings new ideas opportunities to the organization. The more people the better the club becomes. We have a variety of traditional and non-traditional students who are currently working in the field to share their expertise. Learning from others about real-life experiences is what it is all about.
For more information, keep checking your e-mails as we send out information about upcoming meetings. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the CJA president.
