Gary Stretcher - Lamar State College - Port Arthur

 

gave a slide presentaiton explaining the its Inmate Education Program. The purpose of the Inmate Education Department is to support the College's philosophy that educaton is an ongoing process that enhances career potential, broadens intellectual horizons, and enriches life. The Deparmtent provides inmates residing in area penal institutions with compensatory educaton, technical education programs, and a core curriculum for students planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree or simply desiring self-improvement. The Inmate Education Department operates in the belief that all individuals should be:
     Treated with dignity and respect; 
     Afforded equal opportunit to acquire a complete educational                experience;
     Given an opportunity to discover and develop their      
     special aptitudes and insights; 
     Provided an opportunity to prepare for a fulfilling life and                   respnsible citizenship.