Contact:Doran Larson,[email protected]
Program Description:The Mohawk Consortium CIPP is a consortium of Herkimer County Community College (HCCC), Hamilton College, and Colgate University, operating inside Mohawk CF.
Degrees/Programs Offered:Men are pursuing HCCC’s AA degree in general studies: courses include science, math, social science, humanities, and art
Number of Students:Around 25
Unique Features:Hamilton and Colgate donate faculty (three courses in total per year) thus cutting costs and adding teachers from two of the most exclusive colleges in the country. All institutions provide admin. at no cost to the program.
Headquarters:Rome, NY
Correctional Facilities Served:Mohawk Correctional Facility, in Rome NY.
Population Served:Men at MohawkCF, a medium-security men’s prison.
Graduates to Date:N/A
Year Founded:January2014
Founder(s):Doran Larson, by initiating collaboration between Hamilton, Colgate, MohawkCFand a community college.
College/University/Organization Partnerships:Herkimer County Community College, Hamilton College, and Colgate University
Funding:January 2014 – August 2015: The Sunshine Lady Foundation; September 2015 – present: NY State Assembly Correction Committee.
Program Evaluation:Grading, faculty, and student reviews.