We invite all organizations engaged in HEP work in the southern region to join us in our collective work. What follows is a list of expectations for active collective members.
- Members will currently offer postsecondary programming in at least one jail or prison.
- Postsecondary programming includes for-credit and not-for-credit courses, vocational certifications, and degree programs.
- Individuals and institutions seeking to start programming inside a jail or prison are welcome to attend meetings and contribute to discussions but will not have voting power.
- Members will identify publicly as a member on the Collective web site.
- Members will affirm the Collective values statement.
- Members will attend at least half of Collective monthly meetings. Each program should designate at least one representative to attend such meetings on the program’s behalf.
- Members will offer financial contributions, resources, and/or services to the Collective. Resources and services can include:
- Financial contributions to the Collective’s ongoing mutual aid efforts
- Written materials pertaining to HEP programming (e.g., instructor training materials)
- Leadership of or regular participation in a Collective working group
Southern Higher Education in Prison Collective 