Faculty/Staff Directory
Rosalyn Davis
Mrs.
Part-Time Instructor
Credentials: MSCJ
| Office Hours: | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm daily via telephone or by appointment |
| Website: | http://Department of Psychology and Criminal Justice |
| Biography: | Rosalyn Davis is an accomplished Criminal Justice Practitioner who brings over 37 years of progressive experience in the criminal justice field. She has served in leadership roles across all phases of the justice system, spanning both state government and the private sector. Renowned for her expertise in teaching evidence-based practices, Rosalyn has a proven track record in managing personnel and programs, designing and implementing innovative initiatives, and developing impactful curricula. Her professional strengths include staff development, program evaluation, strategic planning, and successful grant writing. With a strong commitment to transforming systems and supporting justice-involved individuals, Rosalyn continues to lead with vision, integrity, and a passion for professional growth. |
| Teaching and Research Interests: | Rosalyn Davis’s teaching and research interests focus on evidence-based practices in criminal justice, community supervision and corrections, substance use treatment and reentry services, and organizational leadership within justice agencies. She is particularly interested in bridging theory and practice by preparing students and professionals to apply research-driven strategies that reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Her work also emphasizes program development and evaluation, staff training effectiveness, and sustainable, grant-funded initiatives that strengthen system performance and accountability. |
| Courses: | CRJU 1100 -Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJU 2317 -Introduction to Criminal Law CRJU 2318 -Introduction to Corrections |
| Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned) | Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice MSCJ (Master of Science in Criminal Justice) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist |
| Professional Experience: | Rosalyn currently teaches introductory-level criminal justice courses for Middle Georgia State University, where she brings real-world expertise directly into the classroom. Since 2009, she has developed, designed, and delivered specialized training for criminal justice staff, equipping professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies that strengthen individual performance and organizational outcomes. Her major career accomplishments include providing training and consulting services to criminal justice officials across multiple jurisdictions, leading innovative program initiatives, and advancing professional development within the field. In recognition of her instructional excellence and commitment to student success, she was honored with the 2024 Award for Excellence in Part-Time Teaching. |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | Rosalyn Robertson(1995). Characteristics of Domestic Violence Offenders in Dougherty County, Georgia. Summative Outcome Evaluation for the Bibb County Sherriff’s Office Mental Health Program(2019). Georgia Day Reporting Centers Operations Manual, 2015 Education and Employment Manager Operations Manual, 2022 Opioid Treatment Providers of Georgia Pre-conference 2018, 2019 Georgia Professional Association of Community Supervision Conference 2019 Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network Community meeting speaker October 2020 Alabama School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies 2024,2025 |
| Professional Affiliations: | Executive Board Member for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia American Probation and Parole Association Georgia Professional Association of Community Supervision. |
| Organizations: | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia |
| Awards and Honors: | 2024 Award for Excellence in Part-time Teaching-Middle Georgia State University |
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