Student Chapters presentation for CAYSA

1. www.aca.org
www.nycaysa.com

3. CAYSA EXECUTIVE BOARD
• President -
Michael Graziano
Superintendent
• Ulster C.F.
• President Elect -
Sharon Benson-Perry
S.O.R.C. – Clinton
Clinton C.F.
• Past President -
Robert Rock
Retired
Vice President -
Rich Calidonna
Deputy Superintendent for
Administration
Mohawk C.F.
Secretary -
Lisa Brennan
Regional CoordinatorVolunteer Svcs.
Sing Sing C.F.
Treasurer -
Karla Rae Barker
Supervisor of Volunteer Svcs
Adirondack C.F.

4. •
• 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

5. • 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.

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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*
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17. Networking/Education

18. Training Opportunities

22. Education

24. Great Guest Speakers

25. Guess Who?

26. INSPIRATION

27. Travel
Nashville

28. San Antonio

29. Networking And Renewing Friendships

30. Special Projects

31. New Orleans

32. The 9th Ward Post Katrina

33. Work Crew From All Over The Country

34. Creating Friendships

35. Help From Our Little Friends

36. Pride

37. Fun

39. Pride In A Job Well Done

40. 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.

41. Commissioner Fischer At Statewide

42. Keeping Up With Current Trends

43. Networking
ACA President Christopher Epps

44. Work Shops

45. Education/Training

46. Community Involvement
CAYSA CARES

48. Regional Symposiums

49. Networking/Renewing Friendships

50. Regional Workshops
Puppies Behind Bars

51. Education

52. Self-Help

53. Training/Education

54. From The People That Live it

55. Education/Networking
Moses Robinson, Rochester PD

56. Our First Student Chapter
CV-Tech

57. Networking/Education/Pride

58. 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

59. www.aca.org
www.nycaysa.com

60. Thank You