The Academy is held each year on the Boise State University Campus. Boise State University established a criminal justice major over 30 years ago, and is one of the largest undergraduate programs in the Northwest United States. Currently, Boise State offers an Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree, and a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Administration. The faculty and students of the Department of Criminal Justice Administration are active in the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), the flagship, national criminal justice organization which meets yearly in locations across the country. Faculty and students are also active in the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators, a regional affiliate of ACJS, which meets yearly in the Western United States. For more information about Boise State University, please visit www.boisestate.edu.

Preparation
Each student is expected to come to the Academy prepared as an active participant. The IVAA curriculum textbook covers material on each topic that will be addressed throughout the week of the Academy. The IVAA textbook will be sent to students approximately six weeks prior to the start of instruction. Students are expected to read the materials provided prior to the beginning of instruction so as to ensure a common foundation for all participants.

Class Requirements
Attendance at all classes and team building activities is mandatory. College credit, continuing education units, P.O.S.T. credit, and National Advocate Crediting through the Nation Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) also require attendance at all sessions. Students are expected to turn off cell phones (they may be set to vibrate in the case of emergency) – there will be ample time to return calls during breaks. Students are asked to respect that interruptions during class time are distracting to the learning process and the Academy is an opportunity to fully engage in the classroom experience.

The expectation is that students will not have to attend to work responsibilities while attending the Academy.

Itinerary
2008 Advanced Academy itinerary to be posted soon.

Attire and What to Bring
Business dress attire is required for the Opening Dinner and the Graduation Ceremony. Casual dress attire is acceptable for the rest of the Academy. There is about a 7 minute walk between the housing and the classroom, so students should bring comfortable walking shoes. If you need an accommodation regarding the transportation to classroom, please let us know. Students should bring their copy of the IVAA textbook, as it will be used in each class session.

Additionally, students may wish to bring:
Pillow (one pillow will be provided)
Blanket (a light weight blanket is provided)
Alarm Clock
Lamp or nightlight (there is an overhead light, but no lamp)
Light jacket or sweater
Snacks for your room (there is a refrigerator and a stove in each suite)
Business Cards
Comfortable shoes for walking to class
Work-out Clothes (there is a gym in the BSU Recreational Center)
Hair Dryer
Toiletries

Check-In and Check-Out
Students should check-in from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the Sunday before class starts at the University Suites on 1309 S. Chrisway Drive (off of University Drive, across the street from the parking structure). Upon registration, students will be given written materials, housing assignments, and parking instructions. A parking lot is available near the University Suites for unloading. Students will check-out on Friday after the graduation ceremony. Students may load there cars Friday morning before class begins and should turn in their keys before the Graduation.

Sleeping Accommodations
All students are expected to stay overnight on campus to facilitate the group learning process. If you need to request an accommodation to this or any other policy or procedure regarding the IVAA, please indicate your request for an accommodation on the application and provide the necessary documentation.

Sleeping accommodations will be at the University Square Suites. Photographs of the facilities are available at http://conferenceservices.boisestate.edu. Each Suite is air conditioned and consists of four separate bedrooms (each containing a twin bed), two bathrooms, a kitchenette (with a refrigerator and stove), and a lounge room. The provided linens will include two bed sheets, one light blanket, one pillow, one towel, one washcloth, and one bar of soap. Towels and washcloths may be exchanged daily at the front desk, and linens may be exchanged every third day. Extra linens will be available at the student’s request.

Suites are NOT equipped with a telephone or television. A television and snack machines are available in the common areas of the building.

Boise State University has a Recreational Center with a fitness center. Passes for the Recreational Center will be available for students’ use.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the Boise State University Campus.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be available at the Table Rock Café on the second floor of the Student Union Building. For a map of the Student Union Building, please visit http://conferenceservices.boisestate.edu//facilities/map.cfm.

Graduation
The Graduation Ceremony will be held in the Boise State University Student Union Building at 11:00 a.m. on the final Friday of the academy. Students are encouraged to invite family and friends to attend.