Calvin Prison Initiative Conference on Higher Education in Prison

1800 East Beltline Avenue Southeast,Grand Rapids MI 49546

17 May, 2023

Description

The Calvin Prison Initiative Conference on Higher Education in Prison will bring together leaders from the Michigan Department of Corrections and practitioners for Higher Education in Prison (HEP) programs from Michigan and around the country. The event aims to address the challenges and opportunities associated with providing higher education to incarcerated individuals. The conference will feature plenary speaker Heidi Washington, director of the MDOC. The event will offer breakout sessions and panels on various topics, such as corrections policy, fundraising, financial aid, and educational technology, among others. The gathering promises to be a diverse and engaging platform for exchanging ideas and networking among stakeholders in the field.