Janina Cich Email & Phone Number

Mound, MN, US

United States

• Criminal Justice Department Chair. Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Behavioral Health Programs, Concordia University, St. Paul MN Criminal Justice Department Chair & Professor
• 2012 (Adjunct Professor) 2017 - Present (Tenure Track Faculty)
• Curriculum Design and Instruction: Develop and instruct courses across multiple programs, including Criminal Justice (BA/MA), Forensic Behavioral Health (MA), Trauma and Resilience (MA), and Sociology. Education (MA).
• Student Development and Mentorship: Foster student growth and provide vocational mentoring, supporting students throughout their academic journeys.
• Faculty Management: Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise faculty members, tenure track, and contract professors.
• Administrative Leadership: Leadership and administrative responsibilities within the College of Education, Humanities, and Social Science, specifically overseeing the Criminal Justice Department and 5-related programs.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Co-founded and currently serves as COO of The American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS).
• Spearheads strategic development and operational management, including program creation, curriculum design, and administrative processes at AIAFS.
• Drives organizational growth through effective leadership and collaboration, positioning AIAFS as a prominent institution in forensic studies.
• Manages and supervises a multidisciplinary professional team, demonstrating strong servant leadership skills.
• Encourages efficiency and productivity through a strategic, innovative, and visionary approach.
• Develops and organizes training conferences, conducts research, and co-authors, edits, and consults on forensic mental health and criminal justice articles.

Minnesota, United States

• Designed a culturally responsive pedagogy, integrating research on diversity, racism, global sensitivity, and implicit bias into intentional community engagement—contract: Cultural Competency Curriculum Initiative.
• Rebuild and teach criminal justice police investigative processes, emphasizing mental illness and Autism, in accredited BA programs and line with MN Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.
• Foster higher-level learning, supporting students to develop information literacy and problem-solving skills. My responsibilities include delivering lectures, PowerPoint instruction, interactive materials, and hands-on.
• Create innovative, hands-on-practical simulations engaging environment to motivate, coach, and support students in achieving educational and practical goals.

Golden Valley, MN

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St. Paul, MN

The Midwest Alliance on Shaken Baby Syndrome (MASBS) is a nonprofit organization that is committed to improve the awareness and knowledge base of professionals working in fields that address infant/child physical abuse. Training is extended to various fields such as legal professionals, law enforcement, mental health, social services and many other fields.

Police Officer; Domestic Violence, Mental Health Crisis & Crime Scene Specialist As an Eden Prairie Police Officer certified and specialized in Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Crime Scene, my role extended beyond traditional law enforcement duties. While enforcing laws and ensuring community safety were central to my responsibilities, I also played a.

• ICriminal Justice Adjunct Professor – Law Enforcement Program
• Instruct elements of the Crime Scene investigative process (Criminal Investigation specialized courses; evidence recovery, collection, preservation; fingerprinting; and crime scene management) within accredited BA.
• Incorporate higher-level learning and assist students to develop creative problem-solving skills.
• Developing and presenting a variety of learning applications to students, such as lectures, PowerPoint instruction, interactive materials, and hands-on exercises.
• Create and implement an environment to motivate, coach, and stimulate students' educational achievement.

• Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor at Brown College, Brooklyn Center MN.
• Instructed various criminal justice courses within accredited AA and BA programs.
• Developed class syllabi, course outlines, assignments, and exams.
• Utilized diverse teaching methods, including lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on exercises.
• Managed student attendance, monitored academic performance, provided constructive feedback, and enforced discipline.
• Cultivated a motivating and supportive learning environment to facilitate student success.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Deputy Sheriff December 2003 - September 2007
• Served as Deputy Sheriff, responsible for a wide range of law enforcement and security duties within the Court Security Division, Adult and Juvenile Detention Division, and special assignments with Minneapolis Police.
• Managed the enforcement of safety and traffic laws, transportation of prisoners and individuals in the court's care, and maintaining order in Hennepin County's courtrooms.
• Engaged in civil and warrant service, meticulously documenting incidents through report writing and providing courtroom testimony.Crime Scene - Evidence Specialist September 1994 - December 2003
• As a Crime Scene - Evidence Specialist, collaborated with City, State, and Federal agencies on evidence collection at crime scenes and managed evidence and property at the laboratory.
• Maintained secure storage locations, ensured the chain of custody, facilitated evidence routing, and provided training and guidance to law enforcement.

Master'S Degree, Forensic Mental Health

M.A. Concordia University, St. Paul, MN Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health - Graduation: March 2015 Honorary Commencement Welcome.

Ba, Criminal Justice

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Law Enforcement