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All events are subject to the Alliance’s approval. The Alliance reserves the right to reject any event for not fulfilling the purpose of this Community Events page, which is to promote events related to the field of higher education in prison. If you have any questions, please contact alliance@higheredinprison.org.
Too often, conversations about education, reentry, probation, and court systems overlook the role of disability. This three-day virtual conference puts disability access and equity front and center, highlighting voices of people with lived experience alongside educators, advocates, and leaders. Hosted by Mokse Educational Services and The Community.
Join folks from CA and MI for a candid conversation about how to design site visits to carceral settings that build understanding without causing harm. You’ll hear practical tips, real examples, and hard-earned lessons on preparing visitors and partnering with DOC. This session is for HEP leaders who host, plan, or participate in visits and want to ensure those experiences center dignity, respect, and care for the people who are incarcerated.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
Join scholars from The Ripple Effects of College Programs in Prison: Hope, Humanity and Transformation for a nationwide discussion. Come with questions and curiosity and be prepared for a conversation that will be candid, humorous, and inspirational.
NCHEP 15 will be organized around the theme, Beyond Access. This conference calls the higher education in prison field to move beyond celebrating entry points and toward examining the integrity, depth, and potential of education during incarceration. In this time of shifting policies, funding challenges, and evolving student needs, sustainability means more than survival; it must reflect equity, accountability, and long-term impact.
April is Second Chance Month. Join Virginia's Higher Education for Incarcerated Students Consortium for an in-person event.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
