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This was the scene in a CPEP staff member's dining room this past week: her table stacked with course materials to be delivered to incarcerated students. This semester, each CPEP student is receiving a dictionary, a thesaurus, and a copy of Isabel Wilkerson's Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, in addition to course-specific books.
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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
- RSVP for Conversation w/ NYS Sen. Myrie (Oct. 28th virtual event)
- New Re-entry Partnership with J.C. Flowers Foundation
- Two CPEP Job Openings!
- Transitions at Cornell: New CPEP Academic Director
- Your Support Makes In-prison Education Possible
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 CPEP Public Event: October 28, 2020
“Leading the Charge for Justice"
with NYS Senator Zellnor Myrie
Join us! On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, for a conversation with NYS Senator Zellnor Myrie JD'16, moderated by Cornell Law Professor Sheri Lynn Johnson.
All are welcome. Registration is required (free of charge).
Sen. Myrie served as a CPEP Instructor while attending Cornell Law School; in 2018 he was elected to represent the 20th Senate District (in Brooklyn) in the New York Senate. Today he represents a progressive voice for smart criminal justice reform. are hosting a exciting Zoom Webinar featuring.
The conversation: The year 2020 ushered in a host of national issues, some of which were new (the COVID-19 global pandemic) and some, not so new (the ongoing systemic injustices of racism and police brutality.) The ramifications of these unprecedented times are causing leaders around the country to think creatively and act swiftly. Senator Myrie will share what he has been working on and will answer questions collected from the audience beforehand. Submit a question here.
This virtual event is co-hosted by the Cornell Prison Education Program and the Cornell Law School Alumni Association. Register today.
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 New Partnership with J.C. Flowers Foundation
We are excited to announce a new collaboration with Thomas Edwards, Special Projects Manager for Circles of Support at the J.C. Flowers Foundation. Thomas will work with the Cornell Prison Education Program as it develops pre-release and post-release reentry programming. Thomas and other Circles of Support alumni will also inform the work of Cornell University students as they grow in their understanding of criminal justice.
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Join the CPEP Team – Two Open Positions
 The Cornell Prison Education Program is seeking two new team members to coordinate our program at Cayuga Correctional Facility and at Elmira Correctional Facility. Read the position description (same for both openings), and apply or share with potential applicants.
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Transitions at Cornell: New CPEP Academic Director
 With mixed emotions we announce the departure of our dear friend and Academic Director Tess Wheelwright, who has taken a position with the Million Book Project, an initiative of Yale Law School to send hundreds of thousands of books into prisons across the country. Tess will be certainly be missed in our office, but we are happy that our paths will continue to cross as she embarks on this important project of national scope.
 Effective November 1, Keisha Slaughter will serve as Academic Director of CPEP, overseeing our curricular programming across four prisons. Keisha has distinguished herself as a CPEP program coordinator over the past two years, dedicated to the intellectual development of our students in prison and our campus contributors alike.
"We're looking forward to great things for the academic program under Keisha Slaughter's leadership," said CPEP Executive Director Rob Scott. "She has both the academic and administrative expertise to help us improve our systems, grow our faculty while maintaining the collegiality and sense of community, support that faculty with technology and research resources, and ultimately continue to improve our already remarkable academic program for our students."
Keisha is a graduate of American University and has a Master’s degree in International Affairs, with a focus on international criminal justice.
"It has been undeniably rewarding coordinating the Elmira Facility for the past two years," she said this week, "and I look forward to continuing to serve our students and the program in this new role. The pandemic has certainly hindered our efforts, but we especially can’t wait to return to the facilities once safe to do so, and resume growing and fostering this amazing program."
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Your Support Makes In-Prison Education Possible
 Dozens of young Cornell alumni give $20 every month to CPEP through automatic deductions. Last week, a Cornell librarian sent in $450 to CPEP, and last month we received a $5,000 check from Cornellians who have a family foundation that supports educational programs.
Without this thoughtfulness and generosity, CPEP would not be possible.
CPEP is able to retain a staff, purchase class materials, develop curriculum, and support formerly incarcerated alumni as they transition to outside schooling and employment because of the generosity of hundreds of individuals and organizations. Thank you. |
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