Higher Education in Prison Program Resources Guide

This guide outlines the Alumni Reconnection Project (ARP), which provides resources for higher education in prison (HEP) programs to maintain connections with released students and assess program outcomes. Developed by Mount Tamalpais College (MTC) and the Possibility Lab at UC Berkeley, the ARP includes practical tools for outreach, alumni data management, and program evaluation. It features recommendations for maintaining contact with alumni, data collection instruments such as surveys, and guidance on evaluating the quality and impact of HEP programs through alumni participation. The document also describes the refinement and scaling journey of the ARP, emphasizing evidence-informed practices to enhance its applicability in the broader HEP field. Key areas of focus include systems for post-release communication, data accuracy, and lessons learned from established HEP programs. The insights from this project aim to support continuous improvement in prison education initiatives.