BSC to Host Annual WV
Criminal Justice Educators
Association Conference in November

( Bluefield)—More than 75 faculty and students are expected to attend the 10 th annual West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators Association (WVCJEA) fall conference at Bluefield State College later this year. The 1.5 day event will be held on November 10-11, according to Mike Lilly, Associate Professor and Program Director of Criminal Justice Administration at BSC.

Lilly, who is WVCJEA first vice president, said local law enforcement personnel will also be invited to attend the event, whose theme this year is “The New Face of Crime in the 21 st Century.” “We’re looking forward to the conference,” Lilly noted. “There will be several student-centered activities, including competitions in oral presentation, poster, and research paper categories. There will also be a job fair with several criminal justice agencies from this region, and the West Virginia Civil Support Team will demonstrate how it responds to an emergency situation.”

The conference will include a keynote speaker, as well as opportunities for students currently enrolled in, or potentially interested in, criminal justice/criminal justice administration to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges in the field.

Among the West Virginia institutions of higher education (in addition to BSC) that have committed to participate in the conference are: Marshall University, WVU-Parkersburg, West Virginia State University, New River Community and Technical College, Wheeling Jesuit University, Fairmont State University, and Mountain State University. “Bluefield State College has been a member institution in WVCJEA for 15 years,” Lilly added. “The fall conference is a focal point of our organization each year and Bluefield State College will derive several benefits from serving as the host for this year’s program.”

Individuals and/or organizations seeking additional information are encouraged to contact Professor Lilly (mlilly@bluefieldstate.edu).

September 29, 2006

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