Alliance for Higher Education in Prison

?? NCHEP proposals and financial aid applications are due on Tuesday! Do you want to present at NCHEP? Are you looking for financial assistance to attend the conference in New Orleans? Don’t wait - the deadlines are quickly approaching. ?? Proposal submissions deadline: October 15th ?? Financial aid application deadline: October 15th Visit our NCHEP 14 landing page for more information related to our Call for Proposals and financial aid: https://lnkd.in/g2F4RYVV #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #NCHEP #NCHEP14 #NCHEP2025

? Applications to be a proposal reviewer for NCHEP 14 are due this Friday, October 11th! This is your opportunity to help us shape the content of the conference! Each reviewer will receive up to 15 short proposal submissions to review with a rubric provided by the Alliance over a two-week period. Please note that all reviewers must be available to complete their reviews between October 21st and November 4th. All those selected will receive a $100 gift card as a small token of gratitude. Apply today before the deadline: https://lnkd.in/g3Zj6g8F #TheAlliance #NCHEP14 #NCHEP2025 #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #NCHEP

??Have questions about NCHEP 14? You can get them answered tomorrow! Join us for a Q&A session about our big event in New Orleans in April 2025. Depending on the questions asked in each session, topics covered could include proposal submissions, financial aid, registration and logistics, virtual streaming options, volunteer opportunities, and more! ?? October 9 | 4pm ET There’s still plenty of time to register! https://lnkd.in/gvHjxhAb

? ? Our most recent Community Conversation is now available on Youtube! Understanding the Technology Ecosystem for Higher Education Programs in Prison focused on technology within prison education. Panelists from RTI International and ITHAKA S+R discussed key findings from recent research and takeaways for how to ensure access and quality use of technology. They shared breakdowns of various hardware and software used within the field, as well as considerations related to IT infrastructure and student support. In this interactive event, discussion focused on the success and challenges experienced by attendees and areas of support necessary for further expansion of technology. Thank you to our panelists for sharing their research and insights on this important and timely topic! ?? Watch the recording now: https://lnkd.in/grveK3Sm #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #CommunityConversations #AHEP

?? Registration is now OPEN for the Incarcerated Scholars Conference! This virtual conference will feature presentations by currently incarcerated scholars who will share their insights on the value, methods, and future of higher education in prison. Join us in centering the voices and experiences of incarcerated students in our field. ?? October 29-30, 2024 You can see the preliminary schedule (presentation details coming soon!) and the link to registration on our website: https://lnkd.in/g8S6NqZ7 Register today! #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #ISC

? Only two weeks left for NCHEP proposals and financial aid applications! Some important deadlines are quickly approaching for our conference in 2025! Do you want to present at NCHEP? Are you looking for financial assistance to attend the conference in New Orleans? Don’t wait - you have two weeks left to submit. ?? Proposal submissions deadline: October 15th ?? Financial aid application deadline: October 15th Visit our NCHEP 14 landing page for more information related to our Call for Proposals and financial aid: https://lnkd.in/g2F4RYVV #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #NCHEP #NCHEP14 #NCHEP2025

?? Would you like to help us review proposals for NCHEP 14? Our Call for Reviewers is now open! Each reviewer will receive up to 15 short proposal submissions to review with a rubric provided by the Alliance over a two-week period. Please note that all reviewers must be available to complete their reviews between October 21st and November 4th. All those selected will receive a $100 gift card as a small token of gratitude. To serve as a reviewer, please complete the application below by Friday, October 11th. ??? https://lnkd.in/g3Zj6g8F #TheAlliance #NCHEP14 #NCHEP2025 #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #NCHEP

?? ISC Sponsor Spotlight We want to give a big thanks to Mellon Foundation for their incredible support in making our upcoming Incarcerated Scholars Conference possible! ?? ?? Their commitment to increasing access and equity in education is helping us bring together incarcerated scholars to share their insights on higher education in prison. Stay tuned for more updates, including registration - and get ready for an unforgettable event! ?? October 29-30 ?? Virtual #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #ISC

?? How can college and university staff improve data collection and reporting for students with incarceration histories?? Read our new publication to learn more! In this practice brief, researchers from the University of Utah’s Research Collaborative on Higher Education in Prison provide six recommendations to help staff establish best practices for incorporating this population of students into critical data infrastructure. Thanks to Ascendium Education Group for their support of this important work! https://lnkd.in/gFE_KNR9 #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP

?? Save the date for ISC! Our first-ever Incarcerated Scholars Conference is just around the corner. This virtual, two-day event will showcase creative works and presentations related to higher education in prison by students who are incarcerated. ?? October 29-30, 2024 ?? Virtual Mark the dates on your calendar now so you don't miss out - ISC is open to all and registration will be free! Stay tuned for the conference schedule and registration details. Learn more on our conference landing page: https://lnkd.in/g4RbK9Xd #TheAlliance #HigherEdInPrison #AHEP #ISC