Criminal Justice/Legal Studies Students Present Research Findings at ACA Conference
Andrew Weeden and Leeann Fann, two senior criminal justice majors at Missouri Western State University, presented research poster sessions at the annual winter conference of the American Correctional Association in Phoenix, Arizona in January. They were accompanied on the trip by Assistant Professor Gene Bonham, Jr. with the Criminal Justice & Legal Studies department. Andrew presented results of his research on the fear of flying commercial airlines after September 11th. Leeann presented results of her research on the effectiveness of state programs dealing with child support programs. Andrew won First Place in the undergraduate division, competing against other students from Central Missouri State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Appalachian State College. Both students did an excellent job presenting their research and represented Missouri Western in a very professional manner. These students, along with Dr. Bonham and Assistant Professor Ramona Finley also attended the Student Affairs Committee meeting of the American Correctional Association while in Phoenix. At this meeting, plans were made for the development of a student Chapter of the ACA for students at Missouri Western. Andrew and Leann are busy recruiting students and meeting requirements for this student organization before they graduate this Spring. Major congratulations to these students for their scholarly work and presentations.

Here are some pictures from the conference:

Leeann Fann enjoying a student banquet with student researchers from other universities.	Andrew Weeden presenting research poster at ACA Conference.
Dr. Bonham, Leeann and Andrew at end of poster presentations.	Leeann Fann presenting results of her research at poster session.
Ramona Finley, Gene Bonham, Leeann Fann, and Andrew Weeden relaxing and enjoying dinner after poster sessions.