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As a criminal justice and political science, student-led organization, CJSA is comprised of undergraduate students. CJSA is an active component of the Government and Public Administration Department. Students who become members of this student organization learn more about the criminal justice field. They also gain valuable experience and information through a variety of academic programs, events, conferences, and other activities. Students receive opportunities to participate in community service and research projects, interact with faculty and practitioners in the field, and gain access to academic and career resources.

CJSA was introduced and created during the 2012spring semester at ASU. This student organization is experiencing continued student enrollment and growth. In fact, CJSA participated in the CJ Spring Symposium which hosted a variety of guest speakers, such as,

Jeremiah Hodges, ESQ. of Hodges Trial Lawyers, P.C. and Mrs. Angela Henderson, Coordinator of Calhoun Community College’s API and Job Readiness Program. Fall 2012, CJSA will provide Halloween Candy and Safety Tips to 4th graders attending Athens Elementary School. CJSA will also host a Voter Registration Drive along with several other community service projects planned for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

CJSA Membership is for students with a major or minor in criminal justice or political science. Currently, the member dues are $5 per year. If you are interest in joining you can download the Student Association application by clicking here. Applications are due before Oct. 22, 2013. When you complete the application form you can bring the form to 352 Founders’ Hall or fax the form to Dr. Quanda Stevenson, faculty advisor and criminal justice program director. You can also bring the application to 352 Founders’ Hall.

CJSA hosted several community service and academic programs in 2012:

Halloween Candy and Safety Tips with 4 graders at Athens Elementary School. Criminal Justice students passed out candy bags that contained safety tips to students while discussing these tips and the importance of staying in school.

A Veteran's Day Program was held to celebrate all military men and women. This program was hosted by the Athens State University Veterans' Affairs Office and CJSA. Guest speakers included Major Gerry Norris and Major Stacey Watson both members of the Army. They both discussed their role and knowledge of military experiences along with their civilian jobs and lives.

A 2012 Voting RightsProgram and Voter Registration Drive was held to celebrate our American duty and responsibility to exercise our right to vote. Dr. Jess Brown, a political science and criminal justice professor at Athens State University discussed the history and importance of voting.

CJSA along with several other facutly and staff membersof Athens State University donated items and money to the Limestone County Children Advocacy Center during December. The Holiday Project was able to successfully donate two boxes of play doh, blankets, glue, glitter, construction paper, crayons, and other arts and crafts for the children who receive services at the center. The center also received a monetary donation of $150 dollars.

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Upcoming Events
April 16th	Spring Symposium
April 17th	Spring Symposium

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