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Dr. Peter Makaya

Office Hours:	Virtual Online Office Hours: M-Th 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. : FR-Sunday 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Locations: (Campus & Office)	Dublin (Teaching Online Courses) - -
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Biography:	I retired from �鶹��Ƶ (MGA) in 2022, after thirty-eight years of employment with �鶹��Ƶ. I am currently a part-time professor of Criminal Justice. During the thirty-eight years at Middle Georgia, I have worked as a professor and academic administrator at MGA. From 1984 to 2012, I taught the following courses: American Government, History, Sociology, Criminal Law, Criminology, and Criminal Justice. I was also Chair of the Division of Social Sciences and Education. With the consolidation of Middle Georgia College and Macon State College, I became the Dean of the School of Social Sciences from 2013-14. I then became the Associate Dean of the newly established College of Arts and Sciences from 2014-16. I resigned from the associate deanship position in 2016 to return to the classroom to teach courses in Criminal Justice. After I retired in 2022, I was hired as a part-time professor to teach Ethics in Criminal Justice, the American Judicial System, and Civil Rights and Civil Liberties courses. I was bestowed the title of Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, a significant honor that recognized my distinguished career at �鶹��Ƶ.
Syllabi:	Makaya-Peter-CRJU 3315- The American Judicial System-Spring 2026.pdf Makaya-Peter-CRJU 3100-Ethics in Criminal Justice Spring Syllabus 2026.pdf
Teaching and Research Interests:	My interests include teaching courses in criminal justice, political science, and history. My research interests focus on Less Developed Nations, especially in Africa, with a particular interest in Southern Africa. I also have research interests in the history of minorities in America, particularly the history of African Americans from slavery to the present. I have presented papers on racial violence and hatred against African Americans in the twentieth century at professional conferences.
Courses:	CRJU 3100: Ethics in Criminal Justice CRJU 3315: The American Judicial System CRJU 3520: Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
Education: (All institutions attended and degrees or credentials earned)	Ph.D. , Georgia State University (1982) M.A., Georgia State University (1977) J.D., John Marshall Law School-Atlanta (1997) B.A., Georgia State University (1974)
CV:	Peter B. Makaya, J.D. (Law), Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice 200 Fox Den Ct., Dublin, GA 31021 H/ (478) 275-0931; Cell/ (478) 484-8905 peter.makaya@mga.edu _________________________________________________________________ Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), 1982 Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA Juris Doctorate (J.D.), 1997 John Marshall Law School – Atlanta, GA Master of Arts in History (M.A.), 1977 Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA Bachelor of Arts in History & Latin (B.A.), 1974 Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA Professional Certification: Certificate/License in Mediation (2003) Georgia Supreme Court’s Commission on Dispute Resolution, Atlanta, GA Employment History: Professor of History & Political Science (1984-2012) and Professor of Criminal Justice (2013-2022) Dean, School of Social Sciences (2013 – 2014), �鶹��Ƶ As Dean, I served as the facilitating link between the School of Social Sciences (faculty members, staff, and students) and the College leadership. I supervised, evaluated, and supported the school’s faculty in a manner that promoted excellence in instruction and scholarly activities. I was responsible for developing the budget, the curriculum, and new programs for the Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) (2014 – 2016), Middle Georgis State University As Associate Dean, I dealt with student academic affairs and issues in the newly created CAS. School of Social Sciences. I worked on establishing a course articulation agreement with Central Georgia Technical College. I served on the AAMI Grant Proposal Committee. Middle Georgia College: Chair of the Division of Social Sciences, Education & HEXS (Health & Exercise Science), 2002-December, 2012 I assumed the leadership role in promoting academic excellence and the effective use of technology in the Division to enhance learning effectiveness, and I expanded online course offerings and programs. The Division became the leader on campus in offering more online courses and programs at MGC. I also expanded academic programs to include two four-year programs in Early Childhood Education and Criminal Justice. The four-year Criminal Justice Program officially started in the fall of 2013. As Division chair, I was also responsible for developing course schedules for both the Dublin and Cochran campuses.
Professional Experience:	I have taught courses in criminal justice, political science, and history during my long professional career at �鶹��Ƶ. I have also presented research papers at many professional conferences. Some of the recent professional conferences I have attended and presented research papers at include the National Social Science Association Conference, the Southeast Africanist Network Conference, and the Dublin Monday Night Professional Club. As a certified mediator, I have also handled court-ordered cases from the Dublin Judicial Circuit.
Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years)	Publications/Professional Presentations: Makaya, P.B. and Chitunya-Wilson, B. (2023). Predicting the Outcome of the August 2023 Zimbabwe Presidential Election: An Analysis. Presented at the National Social Science Association Summer Virtual Conference (NSSA), July 25. Makaya, P. B. (2022): Destroying a country slowly: The impact of targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe. Presented at the National Social Science Association (NSSA) Fall Virtual Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Makaya, P.B. and Chitunya-Wilson, B. (2021). Racial cleansing in Forsyth County (GA) and Tulsa (OK): Applying the critical race theory. Presented at the National Social Science Association (NSSA) Virtual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. Makaya, P.B. (2012): “A Tale of Two Cities”: Polygamy and The Mormon Church. Presented at the Monday Night Professional Club, Dublin, GA. Makaya, P. B. (2011). Politics and Media: The Zimbabwe Presidential Elections of 2008. Presented at the Annual National Social Science & Technology (NSS) Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Makaya, P.B. (2011). President FDR’s Four Freedoms: A Source of Hope & Inspiration. Presented at the Dublin Monday Night Professional Club, Dublin, GA. Makaya, P.B. (2008). Nat Turner: ‘A Troublesome Property’ or A ‘Moses’ of his People? Presented at the Dublin Monday Night Club Meeting, Dublin, GA. Makaya, P.B. (2007). African Cinema and the Empowerment of African Women. Presented at The Southeast Africanist Network (SEAN) Conference, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Makaya, P.B. (2007). African and African-American Women: What They Have In Common. Panelist at The Southeast Africanist Network (SEAN) Conference, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Makaya, P.B. (2007). Gold, Gods and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power. . Speech presented at the PTK Induction Ceremony, Middle Georgia College, Dublin, GA. Makaya, P.B. (2006). Born to Rebel: Nelson Mandela and Benjamin E. Mays. Presented at the Dublin Monday Night Club Meeting, Dublin, GA. Makaya, P.B. (2005). Booker T. Washington and Perils of Piecemeal Reform. Presented at the Monday Night Club Meeting, Dublin, GA. Makaya, P.B. (1999). Zimbabwe since Independence, 1980-1990. Presented at the Georgia Political Science Association Annual Meeting, Armstrong Atlantic University, Savannah. GA. Makaya, P.B. (1997). The Welfare Reform Act of 1996: A Liberal View. Published Article, The Highlighter, Vol. 13.
Professional Affiliations:	Criminal Justice Association of Georgia (CJAG) Georgia Association of Historians (GAH) Georgia Political Science Association (GPSA)
Organizations:	The Dublin Rotary Club Criminal Justice Association of Georgia (CJAG) Georgia Association of Historians (GAH) Georgia Political Science Association (GPSA)
Awards and Honors:	Recipient of the Faculty Advisor Award from the National Model African Conference, Howard University, Washington, D.C., 2010-2018. Recipient of the Faculty Advisor Award from the USG African Council, 2005- 2018. Certificate of Achievement, Bleckley Leadership Training, Fanning Institute, UGA, 2007 Who’s Who, 2007-2008 Edition of Heritage Registry Certificate of Accomplishment, AP Reading, Daytona Beach, Fl., 2005-2009.   The NAACP Master of Ceremony Award, April 6, 2003 Teacher of the Year Award, MGC- Dublin Center, 2001-2002 Inspirational Award, MGC-Dublin Campus, 2000 Certificate of Appreciation, More Street Elementary School, April, 2000. Appreciation Award from the Wrightsville Youth Development Center, 1998 WHO’s WHO Among America’s Teachers, 1996 Appreciation Award for Service & Commitment to Minority Students, 1993. The Middle Georgia College Alumni Association Faculty Award (Most Outstanding Faculty Award), 1993. Appreciation Certificate from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for volunteer work in community tax preparation

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