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CAYSA EXECUTIVE BOARD
• President -Michael GrazianoSuperintendent
• Ulster C.F.
• President Elect -Sharon Benson-PerryS.O.R.C. – Clinton Clinton C.F.
• Past President -Robert Rock Retired
Vice President -Rich CalidonnaDeputy Superintendent for AdministrationMohawk C.F.
Secretary -Lisa BrennanRegional CoordinatorVolunteer Svcs.Sing Sing C.F.
Treasurer -Karla Rae BarkerSupervisor of Volunteer SvcsAdirondack C.F.
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• The first student chapter of the American Correctional Association came into existence on the campus of the University of Central Missouri in 1995. All students interested in a career in corrections were eligible to join this organization.
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• New York State’s Corrections and Youth Services Association is working with accredited academic institutions to develop student chapters in New York State. Membership in student ACA chapters would also carry membership in the NYS Corrections and Youth Services Association (CAYSA). Student chapters of ACA would meet regularly on-campus and members would be able to attend regional and state-wide meetings/trainings of the New York State Corrections and Youth Services Association, as well as ACA trainings and conferences.
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• Although corrections oriented, ACA addresses much broader issues of interest to law enforcement, social work, domestic violence and other issues related to crime and criminal justice. It is CAYSA’s goal to have students who may be interested in a career in criminal justice join their local student chapter of ACA.
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Student Chapter of the American Correctional Association
• ABOUT ACA-SAC
• ACA-SAC is the Student Affairs Committee of the American Correctional Association. The ACA has begun a student chapter program in order to help future practitioners in the field network with current career practitioners, share information on the field and to enhance the educational experience of students in criminal justice. The goal of the ACA-SAC focuses on organizing student chapters in colleges and high schools to encourage developing experience in all areas of corrections, which includes security, administration, business and accounting, technology, education, counseling, and more. The ACA-SAC can assist in organizing a student chapter, including providing sample bylaws and constitutions used by other schools. At the local level, ACA student chapters organize tours of prisons and other criminal justice institutions, guest speakers, community service activities, and other events that expand on familiarizion with the range of corrections. At the national level, the SAC encourages participation in the ACA Conferences that includes meeting other students and professionals. The ACA-SAC also sponsors poster sessions at each conference to provide students and opportunity to present papers and share ideas.
Student Chapters of ACA
• SUNY/Albany (Albany, NY) - Criminal Justice Association• Appalachian State University (Boone, NC) - ACA Student Chapter• Arizona State University - (Tempe/Phoenix AZ) Criminal Justice Club• Bellmont High School (Decatur, IN) • Brown Mackie College (Indianapolis, IN) • Champlain Valley Technical Services High School (Plattsburgh, NY) • Clayton State University (Morrow, GA) - Justice Society• Columbia-Greene Community College (Hudson, NY)• Concordia University (Chicago, IL)- Sociology of Law & Justice• Eastern Kentucky Univ. (Richmond, KY) - Corrections & Juv. Just. Student Organization • ITT Technical Institute (Spokane, WA) • Ivy Tech Community College (Terre Haute, IN)- Brach Student Chapter • Moraine Park Technical College (Fond du Lac, WI) - Corrections Club • Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL) - Academic Criminal Justice Association• Pierce College Criminal Justice Club • Richmond Community College (Hamlet, NC) - Student Chapter of ACA • St. Augustine College Student Chapter of the ACA • University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg, MO) - Student Chapter of ACA• University of Illinois/Chicago (Chicago, IL) - Criminal Justice Society• Washburn University (Kansas) - Criminal Justice Association/Corrections Group • Western Illinois University (Macomb, IL) - Corrections Club• Westwood College/River Oaks (Chicago, IL) • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (New Richmond, WI)
ACA-SAC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• QUESTION 1: WHAT IS ACA-SAC?
• The ACA-SAC is the Student Affairs Committee of the American Correctional Association. It is comprised of committee members appointed by the ACA and the ACA student chapters.
QUESTION 2: WHAT DOES THE ACA-SAC DO?
• The ACA-SAC encourages the development of student chapters at high schools, colleges, and universities across the country. The goal is to provide students with a background in all forms of criminal justice, not just corrections. Student chapters plan activities that promote scholarship, community service, and practical experience in some area of criminal justice.
QUESTION 3: WHAT IS THE ACA?
• The ACA is the oldest and largest correctional association in the world. It serves all disciplines in corrections and other criminal justice fields.
QUESTION 4: WHAT IF I'M NOT INTERESTED IN PRISONS?
• Prisons are a like a small town. They employ correctional officers, accountants, personnel managers, researchers, information technologists, medical staff, and much more. Corrections includes counselors and therapists, canine specialists, substance abuse professionals, researchers, computer specialists, law enforcement, legal professionals, teachers, and anything else you would find in a city. Despite the label "Corrections," the ACA addresses issues relevant to any discipline or profession.
QUESTION 5: HOW CAN WE START A STUDENT CHAPTER?
• Becoming a student chapter member is quite easy. Visit the ACA's instructions. If you already have an existing criminal justice club, it's even easier. All you have to do is sign up 10 members to join the ACA at very inexpensive student rates, and send in your student charter and bylaws to the ACA. Because different schools have different requirements and names for constitutions, bylaws, and charter, these may vary between schools. The ACA simply needs confirmation of the organization's recognition approval by the school and a list of the members who have joined. When sending in memberships, it is usually easiest if the faculty advisor or some other representative sends them in together with a note to the ACA indicating that they are for your chapter.
QUESTION 6: CAN I PARTICIPATE EVEN IF OUR SCHOOL DOESN'T HAVE A STUDENT CHAPTER?
• ABSOLUTELY! You can join ACA on your own for the low student/associate membership dues. You can attend ACA conferences (twice a year) at reduced rates, meet with students at the conference, be on the ACA-SAC email lists and be a part of the ACA action.
Cost
• Associate ($25.00 annually)•For full time students not currently working within the field of corrections, retired•Professionals, volunteers and interested citizens (subject to verification).•One year subscription to Corrections Today and On the Line•20% discount on all correspondence courses.
Being a member can also give you access to these services sometimes at a discount:
• •Publications •Correspondence Courses •Award-winning Periodicals •Videos and other training materials•Professional Development •Training Resources •National Workshops •On-Site Workshops •Technical Assistance •Correspondence Courses•Grants •Conventions •Winter Conference •Summer Congress •Advertising •Corrections Today •ACA Directories •Conference Exhibitor & Attendee Guides •Standards & Accreditation Auditor Information •ACA Government Affairs •Legislative Liaison•Information About Legislative Affairs Effecting Corrections
Advantages of Membership
• Excellent training opportunities
• Networking
• Able to keep up with current trends that are evolving in the Criminal Justice Field
• Resume building
• Education
• Community Service/Special Projects
• Travel
As of June 2014
YEAR
WINTER CONFERENCE
DATE & CITY
CONGRESS OF CORRECTION
DATE & CITY
2014 January 31-February 5 Tampa, FL August 15-20 Salt Lake City, UT
2015 February 6-11 Long Beach, CA August 14-19 Indianapolis, IN
2016 January 22-27 New Orleans, LA August 5-10 Boston, MA
2017 January 20-25 San Antonio, TX August 18-23 St. Louis, MO
2018 January 5-10
Marriott World Center
Orlando, FL
August 3-8 Minneapolis, MN
2019 January 11-16 New Orleans, LA August 2-7 Boston, MA
2020 January 10-15 San Diego, CA August 7-12 Cincinnati, OH
2021 February 5-10 Long Beach, CA August 13-18 Nashville, TN
*Subject to Change*
Networking/Education
Training Opportunities
Education
Great Guest Speakers
Guess Who?
INSPIRATION
TravelNashville
San Antonio
Networking And Renewing Friendships
Special Projects
New Orleans
The 9th Ward Post Katrina
Work Crew From All Over The Country
Creating Friendships
Help From Our Little Friends
Pride
Fun
Pride In A Job Well Done
Statewide CAYSA
• Each year Statewide CAYSA hosts a symposium in one of the regions, which is similar to the ACA conferences.
• It provides an invaluable opportunity to network with individuals from all over the state.
• Also the training sessions are informative and offer insight into the current trends of the field of criminal justice.
Commissioner Fischer At Statewide
Keeping Up With Current Trends
NetworkingACA President Christopher Epps
Work Shops
Education/Training
Community InvolvementCAYSA CARES
Regional Symposiums
Networking/Renewing Friendships
Regional WorkshopsPuppies Behind Bars
Education
Self-Help
Training/Education
From The People That Live it
Education/NetworkingMoses Robinson, Rochester PD
Our First Student ChapterCV-Tech
Networking/Education/Pride
Advantages of Membership
• Excellent training opportunities
• Networking
• Able to keep up with current trends that are evolving in the Criminal Justice Field
• Resume building
• Education
• Community Service/Special Projects
• Travel
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