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 Students Frequently Asked Questions:
Who should attend the academy? The VAAND encourages the attendance of individuals from victim service organizations and other allied professions who routinely work with crime victims that have at least one year of work experience. This includes volunteers and paid staff from a variety of community–based and system–based programs. Where will the academy be located? The VAAND will be held on the campus of Minot State University (MSU). MSU is a regional, public institution located at 500 University Avenue West, Minot, North Dakota. To take a virtual tour of the campus of Minot State University, please go to: www.minostateu.edu/tour. Training will take place in the Conference Center of the Student Union. Students will be housed at Crane Hall in single occupancy rooms as part of the interactive experience at the VAAND. Crane Hall was recently renovated in 2006 and is located south of the Gordon B. Olson Library (on University Avenue).
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To take a virtual tour of Crane Hall, please go to: http://www.minotstateu.edu/life/hall_05.shtml. What should I bring to the academy? Students will need to bring their own personal care items (soap, shampoo, hairdryer, etc., towels, and a pillow). The dorm will provide bedding and blankets. The dorm rooms do not have clothes hangers or waste paper baskets. How long is the academy? The academy is an approximately 40 hour course of instruction beginning Sunday, June 6th and concluding on Friday, June 11th, 2010. How do I apply? In order to be eligible for selection, candidates must submit a completed application. Candidates may access a student application by clicking on “Application” located at the top left of this page or request an application by contacting Nancy Murphy at 800-777-0750 ext. 3447 or 701-858-3447; or via email: nancy.murphy@minotstateu.edu. The deadline for submitting applications is April 2, 2010. Send completed application to: Rural Crime and Justice Center How are students selected? The selection process is intended to promote a diverse academy class that represents North Dakota’s geographic regions, as well as the various types of victim service agencies in our state. Priority will be given to paid or volunteer victim service providers with 1 to 5 years of experience working with crime victims. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you have less than 1 or more than 5 years experience, please address your interest in attending the academy in your personal statement. Can professionals with more than 5 years of work experience attend? The VAAND welcomes more advanced professionals, as their experience may be a value to the program and other less experienced professionals; however, please keep in mind the academy uses foundation-level curriculum. What is the cost to attend the academy? The registration fee is $125.00. The registration fee includes five days of program instruction, five nights of lodging, breakfasts and lunches, and all course materials. Once students are selected notification will be sent and requests made for fee payment. Registration is not guaranteed until the registration fee is received. For additional information contact: Nancy Murphy, Academy Coordinator Will scholarships be available? The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) offers 5 scholarships to victim service providers and eligible agencies and organizations to attend State Victim Assistance Academies. To apply for a scholarship from OVC go to their website at www.ovcttac.gov and click on “Apply for Scholarships” on the left side of the page. Choose the “Professional Development Scholarship Program” and follow the instructions. Please note their deadline to apply for a scholarship. More scholarship opportunities will be posted as they become available. Can I get credit for attending the academy? The VAAND is approved for CEU's and CLE's. For undergraduate academic credit contact Nancy Murphy, Academy Coordinator. Is there a cancellation fee? There is no cancellation fee; however refunds will not be issued after May 21, 2010. Important dates I need to know. VAAND date: June 6 - 11, 2010 Deadline to submit student application: April 2, 2010 Registration fee deadline: May 21, 2010
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