Project Finished

The project is now finished and was a huge success. All of the participants put in the time and effort into the program needed for its success.

The project participants were very happy with the program as well. They learned some very valuable skills to aid them in their job search after release from prison. We asked the participants a few questions to learn what was the best parts of the program and the worst. An overwhelming majority of the participants thought the job fair was a great experience. They got to practice their interview skills without having to worry about failing.

The results so far have been very promising. We will conduct a survey every 3 months after release for a year to see how the job search is going for the past participants. If you would like to help on future projects you can reach us via email at eng304communityeducation@mix.wvu.edu or phone at 304-555-5555.

Kyle Hines

Executive Director
English 304 Community Education

Update on Project: Prison Education

What a great four weeks it has been. It has now been four weeks since the project of prison education has started. We are only one third of the way through the project and their has been major improvements shown by the programs participants.

Dr. Kramer was quoted as saying "These men have made bad decisions in their past but they show an interest in changing their lives for the better." The program participants have been practicing and are learnnig how to draft a resume and a cover letter. They will soon be practicing interview skills as they are just as important as the cover letter and the resume.

The counseling sessions are going well. The participants were worried to share at first but once one person shared with the group others followed. So far this program has been a major success. We will keep track of everything that happens through the suration of the program. Also the participants will be tracked after release to see how successful our program was compared to other program results.


Kyle Hines
Executive Director
English 304 Community Education

A major issue in the U.S: Recidivism

Recidivism is a huge problem in the United States. Two thirds of released prisoners are charged with the same crime within a year of their release. This number is very high and is the cause of overcrowding in U.S. prisons. The high number of prisoners is causing a financial burden for the taxpayers.

Educational programs in prison have a positive effect on lowering recidivism rates. Statistics show that prisoners who participate in educational programs are less likely to be put back into prison after their release. Prisoners that participate in educational programs are more willing to change their lifestyle and are more likely to be full rehabilitated. By reducing recidivism, crime rates are also lowered along with reduced taxes to run the United States correctional system.

The Human fund proposal is aimed at lowering recidivism rates through educational programs. We are excited to start this project as it will have a positive effect in the community and us. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. If interested we can be reached via email at eng304education@mix.wvu.edu or by phone Monday-Friday from 8-4 at 304-555-5555.

Kyle Hines

Executive Director

English 304 community Education

Meyer, Stephen J., et al. “Implementing Postsecondary Academic Programs in State Prisons:

Challenges and Opportunities.” Journal of Correctional Education 61.2 (2010): 148-184.

3 Mar. 2011. Web.



English 304 Community Education: FCI Morgantown Project

Nearly thirty five percent of inmates are re-incarcerated after 1 year of release with that number raing to fifty percent after three years of release. To fight this problem Eng. 304 Community Education will be teaching the practices of correspondence analysis to the inmates at FCI Morgantown. The program will be a 6 week course that teaches writing skills, interview skills, and coping with the stress of finding employment.

FCI Morgantown is a low security federal prison for non violent offenders. The prisoners will be instructed on how to write a successful cover letter and resume. They will also attend a counseling session with a social worker to learn how to cope with the stress related to finding employment.

The purpose for our project is to reduce recidivism rates by preparing federal inmates for finding employment upon release. By finding employment after release the inmates can support themselves by legal means and reduce crime rates in the community.

The project is done by the non profit organization English 304 Community Education. Dr. Kramer is a retired English professor at WVU and he is volunteering his time to teach the inmates at FCI Morgantown business correspondence. If you are interested in helping we can be contacted anytime via email at eng304education@mix.wvu.edu or by phone Monday through Friday from 8-4 at 304-555-5555.


Kyle Hines
Executive Director
English 304 Community Education