August 2024 Newsletter

2024 Annual Meeting Announcement

View this email in your browser Announcing the 2024 PA CHEP Annual Meeting: Registration Now Open! We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 PA CHEP Annual Meeting will take place on November 15 at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA. This year’s theme, Navigating the New Pell Landscape: Opportunities and Perspectives, promises insightful discussions, workshops, and panels that will enrich our shared commitment to advancing higher education in prisons. The event will be held at the Bush Campus Center, with activities scheduled from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. While registration is free of charge, we encourage everyone to register in advance to help us plan effectively. By registering early, you’ll receive important updates and ensure your spot at this pivotal gathering. Visit our website to register and learn more about the event details. We hope to see you there! Travel Scholarships for Justice-Impacted Individuals PA CHEP is committed to making our 2024 Annual Meeting accessible to all, especially those who have been directly impacted by the justice system. We understand that travel costs can be a significant barrier to participation, which is why we are offering travel scholarships specifically for justice-impacted individuals. These scholarships are designed to cover the cost of travel to and from the event and will be provided as monetary reimbursements after the event. We want to ensure that anyone who wishes to attend has the opportunity to do so without the burden of financial constraints. The scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage eligible individuals to apply as soon as possible. To apply for a travel scholarship, simply indicate your interest when you register on the website. You will be asked to provide a brief description of your experience with the justice system, as well as details about your travel plans. Call for Justice-Impacted Speakers and Panelists This year, the afternoon sessions at the 2024 PA CHEP Annual Meeting will be entirely led by justice-impacted individuals. We are actively seeking presenters, workshop leaders, and panelists to share their experiences and insights on issues important to the justice-impacted community. Voices from those with lived experiences are essential to shaping the conversation around higher education in prisons. We are looking for those who can offer perspectives on challenges like accessing education, reentry experiences, and other critical topics. Even those who do not wish to present are still welcome to submit suggestions for topics that they believe should be covered. We seek to ensure that the content of these sessions is driven by the experiences and concerns of those directly impacted by the justice system. Participants will have travel costs reimbursed and will receive a modest stipend in appreciation of their contributions. For those interested in presenting or providing topic ideas, please contact Alex Maco at alex.maco@villanova.edu. Please also feel free to share this opportunity with other justice-impacted individuals who might be interested. Have any updates that you want to share with our members? Email us at pachep.org@gmail.com. Copyright (C) 2024 Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education in Prison. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you previously expressed interest in PA CHEP or one of our partners. Our mailing address is: Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education in Prison 800 E Lancaster Ave Villanova, PA 19085-1603 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe