Contacts:
David Crum
Director, Correctional Education Programs
(219) 785-5440
dcrum@pnc.edu; Diane Borawski
Post-Secondary Education Coordinator
(219) 785-5359 dborawski@pnc.edu
Program Description: Academic Program leading to Associate Degree in Organizational Leadership & Supervision; Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies
Degrees Offered: Associates and Bachelors Degrees
Programs Offered: Bachelor’s degrees in liberal studies and organizational leadership and supervision. The program also offers associate degrees and certificates in organizational leadership and supervision through the College of Business.
Unique Features: One of the first college programs offered to people incarcerated in the Indiana Department of Corrections offering focused degree programs in Business, Organizational Leadership and Liberal Studies.
Headquarters: Westville, IN
Correctional Facilities Served: Westville Correctional Facility
Population Served: Incarcerated students at Westville Correctional Facility
Number of Students: 280
Graduates to Date: Since its inception, the program has conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees, 443 associate degrees and 536 certificates. In 2011, the program graduated 85 students who received 18 bachelor’s degrees, 30 associate degrees and 58 certificates.
Year Founded: 1985
Founders: Dr. L. Edward Bednar, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
College/University/Organization Partnerships: Purdue University North Central
Funding: State Student Assistance Commission grants (until July 1, 2011)