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For incarcerated men and women, access to higher education and training provides second chances and the opportunity to forge a new future once released. This episode of ALL IN looks at the impact of higher education for formerly incarcerated Hoosiers, why so many obstacles remain in their way, and ongoing programs and efforts to make things better.
Inside the prison’s chapel, over forty women currently enrolled in the Women’s College Partnership witnessed seven of their sisters walk across the stage in their cap and gowns to receive their associate degrees from Marian University – some women walked twice to receive their bachelor’s degrees.
Saint Mary's College in South Bend is boosting support for first-generation students. On official move in day at Saint Mary's College, freshman Eliana Aquino was already unpacked.
That is because she is a first-generation college student and a Kessler Scholar.
"I didn’t know what to expect and I was really scared and nervous. I had a lot of anxiety coming in. I had no idea what to expect," says Aquino who is from Whiting, Indiana.
Less than half of Hoosier college students finish their degrees on time, but new funding for "success coaches" could soon change that. The Indiana State Budget Committee just approved $2.5 million to embed 31 success coaches in higher education institutions across the state. Coaches will initially focus on getting pre-approved students to complete enrollment.
To welcome incoming students and promote university resources, Saint Mary’s College in Indiana recruited first-generation learners to provide success tips in a five-part video series.
In her inaugural role, Payne-Kirchmeier is responsible for leading a united vision for student success across Indiana University’s seven campuses and two regional centers.
Minot State University offers multiple intervention and prevention services to improve students’ mental health for academic success. The university recently adopted a new stepped mental healthcare model so students can move up, or down, depending on their needs.
The University of Toledo’s participation in the national Student Experience Project has helped faculty revamp how they engage with students to enhance student support, retention and success, particularly for first-generation and underserved students.
In Ohio, efforts among community colleges over the past decade have helped to increase student achievement, in particular, two-year college graduation rates have nearly doubled, according to the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC).
Krystal Soto is looking forward to a fulfilling career thanks in part to a positive and encouraging experience at Ohio’s Lorain County Community College that began with its Avanzando Through College program.