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News of interest to
John Jay graduate students
Fall 2009
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Irish National Police Continue Israeli Scholar at John Jay

the McCabe Tradition
The McCabe Fellowship was created in
memory of Gerry McCabe, a member of
Ireland’s National Police Force, the Garda
Siochana, who was killed by the IRA in
1996. Each year, officers who have ex-
celled in their profession are given the
opportunity to excel academically at John
John Griffin and Elmer Clarke
Jay by participating as full-time Master’s
Degree students in a master’s degree program.
In the Fall 2008 semester, Garda John Griffin and Elmer Clarke were lucky
recipients of the McCabe Fellowship scholarship for the 2008/2009 aca-
demic year. Elmer completed her studies in the Criminal Justice Master’s
degree program and graduated in Spring 2009.
Ziv Razieli remembers that in 1992, his older brother, Ronen, was severely
injured as a fighter in the Israeli Police Counter Terror Unit. Ronen’s disability
encouraged Ziv to carry on his work to establish a strong, democratic, law-
abiding society in Israel. Because of Ronen, Ziv made the most important
decision of his life and enlisted in the Israeli Police Force. At the same time, to
enhance his geopolitical understanding of the Middle East, he completed both
a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of
Haifa. Ziv believes that a highly skilled Police Commander is a one who accu-
mulates experience and possesses the ability to analyze factors affecting crime
rates. For this reason, he enrolled in John Jay College’s Master’s Program.
Ziv came to New York in 2008 with his wife Maya and two children, Ari and
Boaz. They have provided him with the support needed to succeed in his inten-
sive studies. Ziv has also found the Office of Graduate Studies and the Depart-
ment of Law and Police Science to be welcoming and supportive environments,
encouraging him to finish his academic duties successfully and on time.

John, a police officer with An Garda Siochana, completed the MPA–IG pro-
gram with a specialization in Investigation and Operational Inspection in
Spring 2009. He stated that his studies at John Jay have broadened his
knowledge of both public administration and policing issues. John strongly
believes that John Jay is a top class college in its field. He felt that it has
been a great experience to study at such an outstanding college. He would
recommend John Jay as the ideal place for students. He believes that the
unique MPA-IG program will be very beneficial in his position as a police
officer in Ireland.
Maya and Ziv Razieli

The new McCabe scholars for the 2009/2010 academic year are Caroline
Copeland and Justin Kelly. Caroline and Justin will pursue studies in the
Criminal Justice Master’s program.
As a commissioned officer in the Israeli Police, Ziv served as Commander of
courses for patrol professions in the Police Academy, Commander of Special
Investigation Team for homicides and organized crime, and Commander of a
Police Sub-Station of Carmel City, near Haifa. When he completes his studies,
he expects to be promoted in the Israel police. He believes that his brother,
Ronen, will know that his sacrifices were not in vain.
From the Dean, Fall 2009
Welcome and welcome back to the Fall 2009 semester. This edition of the
Graduate Studies Newsletter reports on
many of the outstanding recent activi-
ties, events, and experiences that make
graduate study at John Jay College
unique. John Jay graduate students em-
body the College’s mission of educating
leaders, managers, policy makers, and
policy analysts for criminal justice, social
justice, and public service. This mission
is reflected in our remarkable Homeland
Security Graduate Assistantship, a host of
outstanding internships, and the student
groups whose activities so richly complement the classroom experience. An
increasingly global perspective is also evident in the exciting Foreign Service
career story and the outstanding international students who are highlighted.
Exceptional new programs are also part of this vibrant mix. The new Forensic
Mental Health Counseling program, the only one of its kind in the nation, got
off to a strong start and congratulated its first graduates this past semester.
Another distinctive new master’s program, International Crime and Justice, is
scheduled for Fall 2010. This year MPA students pursuing the Inspector Gen-
eral track will be able to enhance their program with an Advanced Certificate
in Forensic Accounting. Students are also being admitted to the new National
Online MPA-IG Program. Experienced psychologists who already have gradu-
ate degrees but lack forensic training will enliven Forensic Psychology classes
as they supplement their expertise and credentials by pursuing a Post Graduate
Certificate in Forensic Psychology.
As graduate programs continue to grow and develop and graduate students
claim their place in the spotlight, this is definitely a great time to be a Master’s
student at John Jay College!
The Staff in the Office of Graduate Studies - Room 411T
Jannette Domingo - Dean: 212.237.8757 jdomingo@jjay.cuny.edu
Anila Sabiko Duro - Executive Assistant to the Dean: 646.557.4775 aduro@jjay.cuny.edu
Janice Carrington - Administrative Director: 212.237.8418 jcarrington@jjay.cuny.edu
Petula Bailey - Assistant to the Administrative Director: 646.557.4518 pbailey@jjay.cuny.edu
Linda Mitchell - Graduate Career Advisor: 212.484.1302 ldmitchell@jjay.cuny.edu
BA/MA Student Excels
The Graduate Assistantship in Homeland Security has been made possible by a
grant received from the Department of Homeland Security. The objective of the
grant is to help prepare Masters’ students – especially those from underrepre-
sented groups – for careers in DHS or in the broader field of homeland security.
Candidates for the graduate assistantship were interviewed this spring 2009
and the successful applicant is Ms. Darakshan Raja, a BA/MA student who is
currently pursuing studies in Forensic Psychology at the John Jay.
Under the terms of the assistantship she has been assigned to work with Profes-
sor Itai Sneh, History Department, who is completing research for his book. Da-
rakshan is deeply interested in the historical view of torture and will explore the
use of torture by the French in Algeria in the early decades of the last century. She
also wants to examine the use of torture by the British in colonial India. When
she begins the second part of her assistantship she plans to undertake an ex-
ploratory study of recently released prisoners who have converted to the Islamic
religion. She is very interested in helping to gather empirical evidence and data
that demonstrates whether a strong correlation between prisoner radicalization
and recruitment actually exists.
As a Vera Institute of Justice Fellow, Darakshan has also conducted research
at Safe Horizon, the leading victim services agency that serves approximately
300,000 victims a year. She is spending her summer as an intern at the Urban
Institute in Washington, DC.
Darakshan is a Justice Scholar at John Jay. She has published two articles in
John Jay’s Finest , including “The Silent Victim of the War on Terror” and
“Contemporary Genocide in Darfur.” She has been a recipient of the Under-
graduate Research Scholarship, the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship and the
Billie Kotlowitz Award. She has served as an intern at the Girls Learn Interna-
tional, Inc, in New York, the Citizens Jury Project, Fund for Modern Courts, and
the Intern for Other Options, American Friends Service Committee. Darakshan
speaks Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. Darakshan hopes to pursue a law degree when
she completes the combined degree at John Jay.
Persons of Distinction
The Office of Graduate Studies is accepting nominations for a Person of
Distinction to be honored in the next edition of the Graduate Newsletter.
The Person of Distinction can be a student, professor, or staff member whose
outstanding achievement during the academic year can be highlighted in the
newsletter. Please submit your nomination by email to Janice Carrington at
jcarring@jjay.cuny.edu. The deadline for nominations is December 20, 2009.
Criminal Justice Volunteer
Leaders
Heeding the call of President Barak Obama for volunteerism and the John Jay
Graduate Career Advisement Office theme for the past year, several students
served as volunteers in the United States and abroad.
Cassye Cole left for Costa Rica to spend six months teaching English
to underprivileged children as a volunteer member of Fundación Progreso
Guanacaste in Costa Rica.
Fundación Progreso Guanacaste is a nonprofit or-
ganization based in Decatur, Georgia. Students visit
Guanacaste to serve as a bicultural bridge and to sup-
port community empowerment through better hous-
ing, integrated health services, and access to better
quality education and educational infrastructure for
those in need. Cassye Cole
Cassye’s aspirations include working for the rights of children and immigrant
populations. As an advocate, she hopes to help children receive adequate
legal representation and ensure their human rights are not denied because
of their status.
Lotachukwu Louis Okoye is participating in
the Optional Practical Training Program. He will
work in the Benefits Department, Office of Hu-
man Resources at John Jay. Lotachukwu will as-
sist in the process of educating employees about
their respective work related benefits and com-
pensation packages. An international student
from Anambra State, Nigeria, Lotachukwu is pre-
paring for the Bar Exam and looking toward a
successful practice as a lawyer in New York City.
Lotachukwu Louis Okoye
Bithi Roy was selected in a highly competitive
process to work as a volunteer with Sakhi for
South Asian Women. She is applying her years of
study in support of Sakhi’s organizational mission
of addressing the social ills of domestic violence
that women face. Currently, Bithi is working in
direct services where she is responsible for ac-
companying and assisting women who have lan-
guage barriers.
Bithi Roy
Sakhi for South Asian Women is a community-based organization in the New
York metropolitan area committed to ending violence against women of South
Asian origin. Recognizing oppression based on class, immigration status, re-
ligion, and sexual orientation, the members work to empower women, par-
ticularly survivors of domestic violence. Sakhi strives to create a voice and safe
environment for all South Asian women through outreach, advocacy, leadership
development, and organizing. Bithi aspires to provide direct care services to the
Bangladesh community.
Forging a Government Career:
The Foreign Service
Sam Bruce, MPA, is heading to Washington, DC where he has accepted an
appointment at the Department of State as a Foreign Service Information Man-
agement Specialist (IMS). Sam will be responsible for information resource man-
agement programs and information technology worldwide. The work is varied
and challenging. An IMS manages a worldwide telecommunications network,
maintaining the telephone and wireless programs
at overseas embassies and consulates, managing
the Diplomatic Pouch and Mail operations, and
performing other duties such as supporting vis-
its of high-level officials, and the President. IMS
specialists also serve overseas as part of Embassy
or Consulate management teams. They perform
additional duties as determined by Embassy or
Consulate management or as dictated by specific
Sam Bruce
circumstances.
Currently, Sam is undergoing training for six months. Upon completion and
based on the needs of the Foreign Service he will be assigned either to the
Washington, DC area or overseas to work at a Consulate, Embassy or Mission.
“Typical placement within the Foreign Service is two years at a post,” said Sam.
He added, “The idea is to work with at least two hardship posts during the first
four years of services.”
Sam served in the US military for 8 years and served in Operation Enduring
Freedom for a year after the September 11th attacks. Sam was born and raised
in Ghana. Thirteen years ago, he migrated to the US to join his family and to
fulfill his career aspiration to work for the Federal government, and to travel
and learn about different countries and their cultures. Although seeking a career
opportunity in government service can be challenging, he urges students to be
focused, set aspirations high, be well prepared for interviews and network with
everybody.
Sam is a member of the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration,
the American Society for Public Administration, Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor
Society, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the Air Force Ser-
geants Association. In this economic environment, seeking employment can be dis-
couraging, but Sam’s philosophy is to maintain a positive attitude and never give up.
He also recommends that students stay in touch with the Graduate Career Advisor.
To find out more about working in government service contact Linda Mitchell the
Graduate Career Advisor at graduatecareer@jjay.cuny.edu or call (212) 484-1302.
Internships—A Way to Jump
Start Your Career
Shelley Ann Walker, CRJ, worked with The Juvenile Justice Initiative, New
York City Administration for Children’s Services (Bronx Office). Shelly Ann at-
tended meetings between The Juvenile Justice Initiative and the other agencies
that work with juvenile placement in detention facilities. She processed client
intake and release from facilities and reviewed ACS case files to determine if
clients could be returned to custodial parents. Jody Archimene, CRJ, is work-
ing for the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI), in the Department
of Finance. Akeilla Day, CRJ, served as an intern with the NYC Department of
Probation, Kings County General Counsel Division. Kristoffer T. Denboske,
CRJ, is an intern with the Port Authority in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Rachel Maniscalco, CRJ, is completing an internship with the Secret Service,
Brooklyn Office. She is currently working on a multi-million dollar case of mort-
gage fraud. As a graduate intern she is responsible for gathering evidence for
trial. Rachel recently participated in a Counterfeit briefing and went on a special
diplomatic protection assignment with special agents.
Payal Desai, CRJ, interned with the
US Department of Justice, Office of Ju-
venile Justice Delinquency Prevention in
Washington, DC. Payal worked with the
Offices Grant Program. She was respon-
sible for the preparation of grants for
peer review. She had informal meetings
President Travis and Payal Desai with State Department visitors and in-
ternational guests of the State Department Visitor Leadership Program. Visitors
included Spanish and Iraqi Police. Additionally, Payal wrote articles for News at
a Glance, the OJJDP Department Newsletter.
Ming Zhou, FOS, garnered dynamic internship opportunities on both the West
Coast and the East Coast. Ming was offered a position in the Fire Arms De-
partment in the LAPD where he would be working with gun inventory. Ming
deferred the LAPD position to accept a position with
the Office of Chief Medical Examiner where he is con-
ducting research on developing techniques that can be
applied to crime labs. He is also working on a special
project to test swab solutions to preserve DNA. Ming
will be able to continue his research until the comple-
tion of his degree.
Adanna Campbell, MPA, is working with the Bureau Ming Zhou
of Tuberculosis Control, New York City Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene. Adanna works with the Director of Operations
for the Human Resources Unit. She is responsible for writing a new confiden-
tiality protocol for the HR Unit. She will present this protocol to the Depart-
ment of Health and Mental Hygiene supervisors
and senior staff for implementation with new
staff. Adanna is participating in the Emergency
Management, New Staff and TB101 Training
Workshops.
Adanna Campbell
Jissette Leonardo, MPA, is an intern for Administration in the MTA’s Office of
Human Resources. Jissette’s participation is divided between two MTA offices.
As a graduate intern, Jissette works directly with the MTA’s HR manager who
is responsible for the organization’s field supervisors and all MTA new hires.
She is responsible for keeping track of provisional reports of all new hires, pro-
vides supportive information to determine whether a staff member’s status will
change from probation to permanent hire, maintains administrative databases
pertaining to retirement and other changes of personnel status. In her sec-
ond assignment, Jissette is responsible for processing promotions and liaison
with new departments. She channels incoming resumes for hire to appropriate
administrators and works with the MTA’s Resource Education Department to
provide HR administrative support for all student interns working with the MTA.
She recently conducted an orientation workshop for new interns and college
aides.
Hila Ginzburg, MPA, is an intern with the New York City Council in the Leg-
islative Office. As an international student, Hila sees this internship as an op-
portunity to learn more about US city and state government.
Michele Lewis, MPA, is completing her internship at The City of New York
Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) as a training and recruitment assistant
for the Office of Human Resources. In this capacity, she attends local college
career fair recruitment initiatives, and assists in the screening process, training
and conducting background investigations. As an intern, she assisted the John
Jay Graduate Career Advisement Office in facilitating an Employment Informa-
tion Session for graduate students seeking employment opportunities with the
CCRB.
Maksuda Sultana, MPA, interned with the US Department of Transportation,
Department of Maritime Administration in Washington DC. Maksuda worked in
the Office of Program Performance where she was responsible for creating re-
ports for the chief financial officer of the Maritime Administration. Additionally,
she worked on the Civic Engagement Project along with five other graduate
students from other parts of the US and the Neth-
erlands. Maksuda was responsible for working on a
bike-to-work initiative which encouraged employees
stationed at the DOT headquarters to use biking as
a mode of transportation. Maksuda also attended a
training session on Secrets of Technical Writing and
Plain language course. She participated in the field at
Capitol Hill, Pentagon, Washington Metro Headquar-
ters, and Ronald Reagan International Control Tower.
Maksuda Sultana
Annie Chan, Tamara Williams, Crystal
Mcauley, Jose Rodriguez, Coretta
Anolda Thomas, CRJ, Rochelle Robinson-
Treadwell, PSY, and Frank Lamonica,
BA/MA, PSY, were inducted into the Legal Aid
Society Investigator Internship Program Alumni
Association on completion of their internship
assignments in New York City and the surrounding
counties. The seven John Jay graduate students
participated in a competitive internship experience. Annie Chan
They were selected from among many college and
law students, including Ivy League institutions, to participate in the prestigious
Legal Aid Society Internship Program. All graduate students worked for
16-weeks in the field as Investigator Interns. They
were responsible for conducting criminal background
checks, locating witnesses, conducting interviews
with both witnesses and victims, taking photographs
and video recordings of crime scenes, and serving
subpoenas. Legal Aid has
expanded its opportunities
Frank Lamonica
in the fields of Civil Practice
and Juvenile Rights. The Director of the Legal Aid
Society Internship Program and Internship Alumni
Association, Alanda Edwards, MA, is also the
Director of Investigators and Paralegals, Criminal
Defense Practice. Ms. Edwards is an alumna of John Jose Rodriguez
Jay’s Master’s Program in Criminal Justice.
Daniel Bowman, PSY, Bonjean Boucka, MPA-IG, and Jissette
Leonardo, MPA, were chosen from a distinguished list of qualified students
from colleges in New York State to participate in a paid
two year internship with the MTA. Daniel Bowman is
working with Administration for the Human Resources
Division in the Department of Research and Training. He
is assigned to a research project on the department’s
Conflict Resolution Program. His specific project focuses
on how recent implementation of the MTA’s Conflict
Daniel Bowman Resolution Program has helped with employee availability.
He is also assigned to see how other corporations similar
to the MTA have incorporated conflict resolution into
their program. Bonjean Boucka is working in the
Administration Office, for the Corona Maintenance Shop
where he is responsible for processing payroll for more
than 167 members of MTA’s personnel. Bonjean is also
responsible for verifying staff attendance, benefits and
checking departmental inventory based on in-house
product, loss and damaged items. Bonjean Boucka
Emmanuel Okoro, PMT, is currently an intern with Catholic Charities of
Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ). His duties include participating in the research,
writing and evaluation of CCBQ disaster response plans and the continuity
of operations plans. He also works with other agency staff in the planning,
implementing and evaluation of disaster response drills and exercises. Em-
manuel is also serving with great distinction as a volunteer with The American
Red Cross, Greater New York Chapter. He has received training in Mass Care,
Volunteer Intake Care, and Fire and is working toward earning certification in
FEMA training courses.
Forget-Me-Nots
August 28th, 2009 – Fall 09 Classes begin
September 7th, 2009 – Labor Day (School Closed)
September 29th, 2009 – Classes Follow Monday Schedule
October 12th, 2009 – Columbus Day (School Closed)
October 14th, 2009 – Classes Follow Monday Schedule
November 26th – 29th, 2009 – Thanksgiving (School Closed)
Protection Management
Goes International
Lieutenant Maria Eftychiakou has a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism
and Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Communications and
Public Relations. She served in various positions within the Greek Fire Brigade
including Head of the Decontamination Team responsible for the Athens 2004
Olympic Games CBRN threats responses, at National Headquarters as Head
of the Department of Organization and Parliament Inspection responsible
for reporting to the Greek Parliament, and recently serving as Deputy Chief
of Megalopolis Fire Station. She is currently pursuing a
Master of Science in Protection Management at John
Jay. Maria stated that the program introduced her to a
new way of thinking, developed further her knowledge
in the protection management field, and improved her
organizational and presentation skills. After graduating
she will be transferred to a different position within Lieutenant
the Federal Fire Brigade. Maria Eftychiakou
Annual Conference Spotlights
Student Research
The Fifth Annual Forensic Psychology MA Student Research Conference, held on
Friday, May 15 was an overwhelming success. This year nineteen students pre-
sented their master’s theses and twenty students showcased their research on a
variety of topics. All research was sponsored by faculty mentors in the Psychology
Department. Specific areas included violent crime, psychopathy, forensic assess-
ments, interpersonal interactions, eyewitness identifications and jury decision-
making.
The 5th Annual Conference grew from previous years and included five re-
search panels, each chaired by a faculty member in the Psychology Depart-
ment. In addition, the conference also featured a poster competition in which
conference attendees voted for the winner. First place was awarded to Kather-
ine Boyd and Vanessa Meterko for their work with Dr. Salfati on Bias Homicide.
There was a tie for second place between Danielle Minerick for her work on
the Effects of Gender Stereotypes on Juror Sentencing with Dr. Penrod and
Amanda Baird for her work on the Reliability of the Static-99 between Re-
searchers with Dr. Mercado. Third place was awarded to Vanessa Meterko for
her work on Life after Wrongful Imprisonment with Dr. Clegg. Each winner
received a gift certificate.
This year, the MA Student Research Group also added a new award - The Ex-
cellence in Research Mentorship Award. This award was voted on by all of the
students who were presenting in this year’s conference. This year, the award
was given to Dr. Gabrielle Salfati for her dedication and passion for promoting
student research.
Student presenters at this year’s conference once again impressed those in
attendance with their professionalism, enthusiasm, and their high level of
research. Conference attendees included John Jay faculty members, parents,
John Jay MA and PhD students, as well as, a criminologist from the FBI’s Be-
havioral Science Unit. In
addition, several members
of the John Jay administra-
tion, including President
Travis, Dean Levine, Dean
Domingo, and Dr. Kucharski,
showed their support and
spoke at the Conference.
The MA Student Research Group organizes numerous events throughout the
academic year to provide students with the avenues necessary to pursue an
academic career in a research field. Each year’s events culminate in the Forensic
Psychology MA Research Conference in May. The MA Student Research Group,
appointed by Dr. Gabrielle Salfati and Dr. Diana Falkenbach, is an organization of
current Forensic Psychology MA students who work to facilitate and promote stu-
dent research at the graduate level. For the last five years, the MA Research Con-
ference has provided John Jay graduate students with the opportunity to present
their academic research to other students, faculty members, and professionals.
The MA Research Conference will continue to provide a symposium for the pre-
sentation of graduate research that demonstrates the high quality of work pro-
duced by students in the MA Forensic Psychology program, as well as the dedica-
tion of faculty members in mentoring students and sponsoring student projects.
Forensic Science Students
Display Their Expertise
At the Annual Poster Presentation Day, John Jay’s Forensic Science Master’s
Degree students again displayed their expertise in the field of forensic science
with the following poster presentation.
Under the guidance of Professor Margaret Wallace, Amanda Battaglia, Alla
Tashmukhamedova, and Amanda Duda presented “Pathogen Detection with
LuminexTM Liquid Array Technology”, “High-Throughput Pyrosequencing: Ap-
plication to Microbial Forensics” and “Development of an Immuno-Magnetic
Procedure for the Separation of Human Spermatozoa from Vaginal Epithelial
Cells in Sexual Assault Evidence.”
Professor Diana Friedland mentored Jackie Chaparro, Allie Toney, and Alexia
Tussay. They presented “The Effect of Eukaryotic Cap Binding Proteins on Poke-
weed Antiviral Protein,” “Pokeweed Antiviral Protein’s (PAP) Interaction with
Capped Tobacco Etch Virus mRNA Transcripts: Effects of RNA Secondary Struc-
ture on Recognition,” and “Who are you? - Characterization of Proteins that
Co-purify with Pokeweed Antiviral Protein.”
Aurora Ghita, Jihad Grosvenor and Alison Port, mentored by Professor Nick
Petraco, presented “Statistical Analysis of Accidental Markings in Footwear Im-
pressions,” “Statistical Discriminatory Analysis of Xerographic Output for the
Courtroom” and “Quantification of Signatures: Traced and Natural.”
Lesley Ann Huggins and Yvette Rada, mentored by Professor Gloria Proni, pre-
sented “Comparative Analysis of Condom Lubricants on Pre- and Post-Coital
Vaginal Swabs using AccuTOF-DART” and “Development of New Dual Re-
agents for the Detection of Latent Fingerprints on Porous Surfaces.”
Professor Robert Stripp mentored Kristen Jacobsen who presented the poster
titled, “Detection of Drugs of Abuse in Hair Using Microwave Digestion.”
Professor Elsie Champeil was mentor for Casey Lesar and Jonathan Liu, who
presented “Identification of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) in Beverages
Using NMR With PURGE Solvent-Suppression” and “1H-NMR Analysis of
MDMA and its Metabolites in Urine.”
Shay M. Smith, mentored by Professor Jeff Reffner, presented “Raman Spectros-
copy of Pigmented Fibers.”
Professor Anthony Carpi was mentor for Ralph Tran who presented a poster titled
“Assessment of Animal Starvation by Continuous Flow-IRMS: Quantification of
Nutritionally-Important Stable Isotopes in the Hair of Starved Dogs.
 Check out Scholarships and Fellowships Opportunities
For The Coming Academic Year!
The Presidential Management Fellows Justice, Forensic Science, and Forensic Psychology graduate programs. The
students selected as Reisenbach Scholars are committed to working in the New
The Office of Graduate Studies will be inviting applications for the Presidential York area.
Management Fellows Program starting on September 1, 2009. The purpose
of the Program is to attract Federal service outstanding men and women from Applicants for this prestigious award must meet the minimum requirement of a

a variety of academic discipline and career paths who have a clear interest in, 3.5 GPA. The finalists are drawn from a cross section of the student body and

and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public must have a strong commitment to New York City and to John Jay College.

policies and programs. Applicants also should have a 3.7 GPA. All successful Invitations to apply for this scholarship will be sent out to eligible students

applications must be nominated by the Dean of Graduate Studies. this Fall.

Students who will complete a graduate degree (master’s, law, or doctoral-level

degree) during the 2009-2010 academic year (September 1, 2009 - August 31,
2010) are eligible to apply to the program.
The Reisenbach Scholarship
On July 30, 1990, John Reisenbach, a young advertising executive, was shot
and killed as he made a telephone call from a phone booth near his home on
Jane Street in the West Village. The murder remains unsolved.
John Reisenbach’s family and friends were determined that his death would not
be just another statistic. They formed the John A. Reisenbach Foundation to do
something that would have a positive impact on crime in the New York area;
they wanted to bring some good out of tragedy. The Foundation established
Master’s degree scholarships at John Jay College for students in the Criminal
The Homeland Security Assistantship
The Graduate Assistantship in Homeland Security is co-sponsored by the Office
of Graduate Studies and the Center on Terrorism at John Jay. The assistantship
has been made possible by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). The objective of the grant is to prepare graduate students – especially
those from underrepresented groups – for careers in DHS or in the broader
field of homeland security. The assistantship is for one calendar year and is
advertised in the Spring.
The assistantship offers a stipend of $2300 per month for 12 months. In
addition, the assistantship covers the full costs of tuition, as well as fees
and health insurance. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a Master’s
program at John Jay for the duration of the assistantship period (i.e. Spring
2010-Fall 2010) and must maintain good academic standing. Assistantships
are limited to US citizens.

Local Areas of Interest

Lincoln Center, a powerful symbol of New York’s style, will celebrate its 50th
anniversary this fall. It is an ideal opportunity for students to become ac-
quainted with this renowned venue for the celebration of the arts. Interested
persons will be able to view the extensive collection of some 400 historic and
contemporary objects including photographs, correspondence, costumes and
set pieces. The free exhibition will begin on October 15, 2009 and continue
through January 16, 2010.

Newcomers to New York City can still enjoy the best of summer at Asser Levy/Seaside Park where a free concert
series runs through August 27. Entertainers such as Gladys Knight, the O’Jays, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
will appear every Thursday night. Admission is free.
 The Clubs @ John Jay
MPASA Club: A Strong Force at John Jay
The MPA Student Association (MPASA) has always been a strong force at John Jay College. These student leaders have worked hard to build their
reputation among fellow students and John Jay faculty and administrators. MPASA continues to push forward and encourage students to take on
leadership roles in the college and in the community.

MPASA’s outstanding accomplishments and success are ever growing. Their most valued accomplishments from last semester were the Spring Graduate
Career Fair and Professional Development Conference and organizing students to participate in Graduate Open Houses and Orientations.

The Career Fair and Professional Development Conference provided students with an opportunity to meet with professionals in all sectors and levels.
Students were able to begin mentorships with several career fair participants and make great connections with several others. In addition to the
career networking opportunities, the students were able to participate in development workshops hosted by city, state, and federal employers. These
workshops also proved that students can take the lead and begin to find outlets to get the services that they need. They showed that there is a desire
and an interest in addressing the needs of graduate students by offering services in the evenings and on the weekends.

The MPASA also plays an active role in national professional organizations. The Association works with the American Society for Public Administration
(ASPA) and has begun to work with Rutgers University and other institutions. For the past two years, the MPASA has presented at ASPA’s annual
conferences. They continue to collaborate with others to bring opportunities to engage in public service to John Jay students.

The MPASA has demonstrated that a unified group of individuals from different age, ethnic, gender, academic, and socioeconomic backgrounds can
effect significant changes.

Scholarships For Master’s Degree Students

The following scholarships are available for master’s degree students
at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Alumni Association Counter-Terrorism
Graduate Scholarship
Imette St. Guillen Memorial Scholarship
Graduate Students are also invited to apply for awards from the Home-
land Security Graduate Assistantship, the Graduate Technology Fellowship,
and the John A Reisenbach Master’s Scholarship. Please look for email
messages from your list-servs with notices about these and other fellow-
ships available to graduate students.

International Graduate Scholarship

The Malcolm/King Leadership Award
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
William Pace Scholarship
The Young Scholars Award

Contact the Director of Scholarships, Michael Scaduto at mscaduto@jjay.

cuny.edu or 212.237.8872 for more information.

From the Editor:

A special word of appreciation is given to Anila Duro
and Linda Mitchell, Investigative Reporters, for their
assistance in preparing this edition of the newsletter.