Lewis Prison Education Program
The Illinois Department of Corrections and Lewis University are partnering to give incarcerated adults a chance to earn a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies. The flexible degree program has been tailored to help students develop their professional skills. Faculty travel from the Romeoville campus to instruct students at the Sheridan Correctional Center with the same coursework as students on the outside.
"A college degree is the most beneficial factor in social mobilization," commented Dr. Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, Lewis University Director of the Prison Education Program. "Educational programs in prisons contribute to the qualiity of life in prison not only for students enrolled but for others inside the prison. Importantly, college graduates interrupt cycles of poverty and other social determinants that negatively impact so many incarcerated persons and their loved ones."
Please know that your gift will help make a difference! This Prison Education Program aligns with our Lasallian mission of advocacy for social justice by offering access to education. Your support will help incarcerated individuals obtain a high-quality, postsecondary education, which upon their release from prison, can lead to meaningful job opportunities, reduce the recidivism rate, and make our communities safer.
Online gifts can be made below. If you have questions, please contact University Advancement at alumni@lewisu.edu.
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