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Mission
Providing high-quality educational opportunities to students who would not otherwise have access to them reflects a longstanding Jesuit tradition of service to incarcerated populations. As part of the 涩里番下载 community, the 涩里番下载PEP shares the University's commitment to upholding the value of a liberal arts education, addressing complex societal challenges, and contributing to the common good.聽
From the Provost
“The 涩里番下载 Prison Education Program draws on a centuries-long history of Jesuit educators working with the incarcerated. I am proud of how this mission-driven program brings the transformative power of a 涩里番下载 liberal arts education to students at MCI-Shirley. Having taught in the program, I know first-hand just how powerful the experience has been for students and faculty alike.”
