There are many myths surrounding a humanities degree including low salaries, under-employment, and the general idea that Humanities is a "useless degree." Explore the links below to learn about the truth behind a humanities degree as well as prison education and important programs.
University Center for the Humanities
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5490 USA
(269) 387-1811
Study the Humanities Toolkit
Humanities Works
The Atlantic
Cambridge University Press
In Engineering
In Medicine
Then and Now
University of Rochester
The Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison is a membership organization of colleges and universities that offer college degrees in Michigan prisons. MiCHEP recognizes, supports, and advocates for the power of higher education to improve the lives of incarcerated students and their communities, the lives of correctional officers and staff, and the residents of Michigan. As such, the Consortium and its respective members strive to provide high quality programs and services to this student population. The Consortium partners with and serves as a policy advisor for the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). The Consortium is dedicated to the restoration of personal agency, dignity, and economic opportunity for students, and, where appropriate, to their successful reentry into society as informed and capable citizens committed to the common good.
The following institutions have seats on the MiCHEP Steering Committee or will be joining within the next 9 months:
Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary (Calvin Prison Initiative)
Delta Community College
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Hope College and Western Theological Seminary (Hope-Western Prison Education Program)
Jackson College
Kellogg Community College
Lake Superior State University
Mott Community College
Siena Heights University
Western Michigan University