Why Students Feel They Have Been Successful as Scholars:

• “We understand where we fit in the program and how we are creating positive change.”

• “We understand the statistics that outline the impact our success has on our families.”

• “We know that Bakersfield College volunteers to serve us and we want them to know we appreciate their work.”

• “We understand why the program exists and how we can create opportunity for other people currently incarcerated.”

• “We appreciate the opportunity to educate ourselves.”

• “For a few hours a week, we feel human again.”

I n m a t e S c h o l a r s P r o g r a m F a c t S h e e t

12Spring 2015 Fall 2017 Projected Fall 2018

1 Transferable Course 12 Transferable 20 Transferable 10 CTE or Basic Skills

Courses 15 CTE or Basic Skills

Courses

1 Course Section 32 Course Sections 50 Course Sections 1 Location 8 Locations 10 Locations

1 Yard 17 Yards 23 Yards 21 Students 691 Students 1,000 Students

21 Enrollments 965 Enrollments 1,800 Enrollments

Courses Fall 2016 Duplicated Enrollment

FTES Fall 2016 BC Overall Success

Fall 2016 Inmate Scholar Success

COMM B1: Public Speaking 70 7.4 72.10% 77.10%

COMM B5: Rhetoric and Argumentation 21 2.2 77.50% 81.00%

ENGL B1A: Expository Composition 93 9.8 59.80% 95.70%

JAPN B1: Elementary Japanese I 34 4.9 59.20% 91.20% PHIL B37: Introduction/World Religions 41 4.3 86.10% 90.20% POLS B1: Amer Government/Natl,St,Local 75 7.8 58.80% 68.00% Total Transfer 334 36.4 63.60% 80.30%

Components of the Inmate Scholars Program Inside of Prison: • Transfer level courses within the IGETC pattern in 8 prisons.

The largest face-to-face college program in the California. • Over 2,400 enrollments in the first two years of the program. • Courses offered to the Fire Brigade at Wasco State Prison.

Students included officers and inmates. This was the first time this has happened at CDCR.

• Culinary of Arts Certificate offered at McFarland Community Re-Entry Facility.

• Matriculation assistance and support offered at the Lerdo County Jail.

• Support to the KVSP, B Yard Debate Club. Components of the Inmate Scholars Program Outside of Prison: • On-campus club, “Free on the Outside.” Included more than 10

members within the first month. Three students that are formerly incarcerated are elected within SGA.

• Serve re-entry facilities with matriculation, guest speaking, and serve on a local advisory committee.

• Partnerships with community, criminal justice, and non-profits.

To learn more about teaching opportunities or information about the Inmate Scholars Program contact: Chelsea Esquibias, Program Director at ChelseaEsquibias@BakersfieldCollege.edu or 661.720.2071