Founded in 1933, The Minnesota Corrections Association (MCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association serving corrections professionals throughout the state of Minnesota. Our mission: The Minnesota Corrections Association believes that, as an integral part of the criminal justice system, along with law enforcement and the courts, the mission of corrections is to protect the public interest and safety by:
- Assisting the court and paroling authority in decision-making and the enforcement of their orders.
- Providing services and programs that afford opportunities of offenders to become law-abiding.
- Furthering the administration of fair, humane, and individualized justice.
- Providing support for services and programs which provide aid to victims of crime.
MCA News
On behalf of the MCA Board of Director's, I would like to thank all who attended, volunteered, presented, or sponsored the 78th Annual Fall Institute. The event was a remarkable success, and we are especially thankful to Governor Mark Dayton and Commissioner Tom Roy for attending and speaking to the membership. We encourage members to become active in any of our committees. We look forward to seeing you all next year in Duluth!
Terry A. Fawcett
MCA President
Congratulations to MCA’s 2011 Award Winners!
2011 Corrections Person of the Year
Kimberly Greer, PH.D.
Dean – College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota Corrections Association
2011 Professional Achievement
Otis Zanders
Chief Executive Officer
MCF- Red Wing
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Minnesota Corrections Association
2011 Professional Achievement
Curtis Johnson
County Probation Director
Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin Counties
Minnesota Corrections Association
2011 Professional Achievement
Dennis Larson
Corrections Agent Career
Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin Counties
Minnesota Corrections Association
2011 Board of Directors Award
Joyce Wong
Corrections Agent Career
Stearns County Community Corrections
Minnesota Corrections Association
2011 President’s Award
Brown County DWI Impact Panel
Brown County Probation Department Staff and
Impact Panel Speakers: Colleen Weber, John Dietz, Byron Wills, Renae Groskreutz, Ryan Allen
Minnesota Corrections Association
MCA Is Proud to Announce the Results of the 2012 Board Officer Elections
President Elect: Karen Determan
Will assume office of President in 2013
Vice President Elect: Jenny Guse
Will assume office of Vice President in 2012
Secretary Elect: Michele Wilson
Will assume office of Secretary in 2012
We thank all the candidates for participating in the election process, and thank the members who voted. Many congratulations to our new officers!