Heading to Chicago for ASC 2026? We've put together a guide featuring historic prisons, must-see attractions, and local favorites!
🏙️ Featured: Chicago Architecture & True Crime Walking Tour, departing from the conference hotel Nov. 20 & 21! Space is limited, so book soon.
🏆 Finally, we're recognizing our 2026 DCS student travel award recipients!
Congratulations to Abigail Hayes and Talia LaSane! 🎉
We look forward to celebrating all of our award winners at #ASC2026 in Chicago!
🏆 Next, we're celebrating our 2026 DCS student research award recipients!
Congratulations to Anna Meuch, Caitlyn Jordon, and Taylor Gonzales (@TGonzales_CJ) for their outstanding scholarly achievements! 🎉
🏆 Next, we're recognizing our 2026 DCS award recipients for their outstanding contributions to service and practice!
Congratulations to Danielle S. Rudes (@daniellerudes) and Valerie Clark! 🎉
🏆 Congrats to the 2026 ASC Division on Corrections and Sentencing award winners!
First, join us in celebrating our scholarly achievement award recipients: Christy Visher (@cavtowson), Zachary Hamilton (@Zkhamilto), and Jenn Tostlebe (@JennTostlebe)! 🎉
Heading to #ASC2026? DCS AltAc has TWO events for your next career move!
Nov. 18 | 11–12:30: Explore applied research careers, salaries & negotiation.
Nov. 20 | 12:30–2: Turn your CV into a resume that speaks to employers. Bring your CV!
See you in Chicago! #AltAc
Missed our DCS AltAc webinar on Salary & Negotiations?
Your job search can start long before you're ready to apply! We've rounded up 5 tips to help you explore your market value, build skills, and make connections.
Swipe through, save, and share!
#AltAc#GradStudents
DCS needs your help at ASC 2026! Volunteer to staff our outreach table or donate a recently published book for our raffles!
✍️ Sign up for tabling: https://t.co/j2OLO1Naiv
📚 Book donations? Email [email protected]
🗳️ DCS Executive Board Elections: Voting Is Open!
Check your inbox/spam for an email titled "DCS Board Elections" (ballot from Iowa State University).
Deadline: 10/20, 5pm CST
Active DCS members are eligible. Make sure your voice is heard in shaping the future of the DCS!
📢 Upcoming webinar:
Crossing Borders on the Job Market: Preparing, Applying, and Positioning Work
10/9/26, 10-11:30am Central
Practical guidance on navigating the academic job market as an international or internationally focused scholar.
Questions? Contact @MarijanaKotlaja
🔎🎓 Going on the academic job market?
Join us on Friday, 9/25, 4-5pm ET via Zoom! Hear from Drs. Andrea Giuffre, @BryantJG, and Colleen Berryessa as they share insights and advice. We hope to see you there!
Register: https://t.co/TYOXO2kVmN
📝 Corrections: Policy, Practice, and Research is seeking applications for its next Associate Editor. This is a great opportunity to support rigorous scholarship on sentencing, confinement, community corrections, treatment, and reentry. See the full call for more details.
🔎🎓 Going on the academic job market?
Join us on Friday, 9/25, 4-5pm ET via Zoom! Hear from Drs. Andrea Giuffre, @BryantJG, and Colleen Berryessa as they share insights and advice. We hope to see you there!
Register: https://t.co/TYOXO2kVmN
📣 Nominations for the DCS Executive Board are due August 31. 🌟
We're seeking candidates for Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, and Executive Counselor. Nominate yourself or a colleague by sending a brief bio and statement of interest to Daniel Butler ([email protected]).
🏆 Award Season is Back! Know a fellow DCS'er who deserves recognition? Help us celebrate their achievements by nominating them for one of our nine awards. See the attached files for eligibility criteria and application instructions. (1/3)
📢 Calling all student corrections scholars!
The ACJS Corrections Section is accepting submissions for the 2027 American Correctional Association Student Research Award.
🏆 Awards up to $500 $ additional opportunities
📅 Deadline: Dec. 18, 2026
See flyer for details!
Join @ascdicX for a conversation on culture, belonging, and navigating academic life as an international scholar.
Fresh Semester, Foreign Ground: Culture, Belonging, and the International Scholar Experience
8/28 | 10–11:30 AM CT | Questions? @chzhangsoc
https://t.co/YsxI6aFR1X
Looking for a mentor or ready to be one? The DCS Mentorship for Success Program is back for 2026-2027!
🎓 Academia & alt-ac tracks
⏰ 1 hour virtual meeting per month
📅 Apply by Aug. 31
❓Questions? Ask chair @KatieD_PhD
https://t.co/Krdat4NQjN
Looking for a mentor or ready to be one? The DCS Mentorship for Success Program is back for 2026-2027!
🎓 Academia & alt-ac tracks
⏰ 1 hour virtual meeting per month
📅 Apply by Aug. 31
❓Questions? Ask chair @KatieD_PhD
https://t.co/Krdat4NQjN