Cathy Crimmins Lechowicz, director of Community Service and Volunteerism and CPE program manager, explains how there are currently more African American men incarcerated than enrolled in college. By extending the program five additional years, Wesleyan will be able to teach 32-36 incarcerated students in 2011-12. When released from prison, the former inmates will be able to transfer their Wesleyan credits to another university or community college, and complete an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Cathy Crimmins Lechowicz, director of Community Service and Volunteerism and CPE program manager, explains how there are currently more African American men incarcerated than enrolled in college. By extending the program five additional years, Wesleyan will be able to teach 32-36 incarcerated students in 2011-12. When released from prison, the former inmates will be able to transfer their Wesleyan credits to another university or community college, and complete an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. (Photos by Olivia Drake)