THE Correction Education Program (CEP)
OUR Mission
The mission of the Correction Education Program is to extend the programs and services of the University to support individuals in Indiana's Correctional Facilities. The ISU mission applies to two specific student groups, benefiting both correctional staff and approved offender populations as identified by the Department of Corrections.
The University's Correction Education Program for incarcerated students is a unique - and critical - area of service of benefit not only to the incarcerated individual, but also to the community at large and the state of Indiana. A recent study conducted by the CEA/OCE demonstrated that education programs within correctional facilities produced a 34% reduction in recidivism, confirming that programs such as ours reduce the likelihood of repeat crime. This reduction translates to improved safety and security within the community and also to direct savings to the state of Indiana as a result of reduced re-institutionalization costs. State savings can be translated to the community through tax relief.
The University's vision is that the Correction Education Program be a force for positive change, and a program that will inspire individuals - while still within a correctional setting - to academic excellence, informed decision-making, and self-accountability through educational programs.