Lindsey Wilson University partners with Red Onion State Prison for employee educational opportunities
The new partnership will create a scholarship opportunity for Red Onion State Prison employees and their families to further their education at Lindsey Wilson University.
Lindsey Wilson University and Red Onion State Prison have formed a partnership that will provide Red Onion State Prison employees and their families with educational opportunities through the university via a scholarship. The scholarship will provide these individuals with the opportunity to enroll in select undergraduate and graduate programs at the university.
According to an article on Lindsey Wilson University’s website, university Director of Enrollment Ryan Vitatoe was quoted as saying of Red Onion State Prison’s commitment to safety, rehabilitation, and service, “That commitment aligns well with our mission of creating educational opportunities that transform lives and strengthen communities. There is a strong tradition of Lindsey Wilson alumni working at this facility, and we are thrilled to offer our many programs to employees and their immediate family members. I appreciate the hard work by Edward Creech and David Anderson to make this possible, and I look forward to a long partnership ahead."
The scholarship is available to both part-time and full-time employees at Red Onion State Prison, as well as their immediate family members. Undergraduate academic programs that are eligible for this opportunity include business administration, communication, criminal justice, human services and counseling, and nursing, and graduate programs include applied machine learning and artificial intelligence, business administration, counseling, cybersecurity management, data science, and technology management. The agreement also applies to the doctoral program in counselor education and supervision.
Red Onion State Prison Senior Mental Health Clinician Edward Richie Creech, who earned a bachelor degree in human services and counseling and a master's degree in counseling from Lindsey Wilson University, said of the partnership, "We are thrilled to celebrate a new partnership that will directly benefit my Red Onion work family by helping them achieve their educational and career aspirations at a more affordable cost. As a graduate of Lindsey Wilson's bachelor's and master's programs, I know how strong their education is. Lindsey Wilson provided me with valuable degrees and gave me the clarity and direction needed to succeed in my career and life. We look forward to seeing our team grow through this collaboration."
Red Onion State Prison Warden David Anderson added, "At the Virginia Department of Corrections, our mission is to empower the individuals we serve and drive positive change. Our partnership with Lindsey Wilson University exemplifies this commitment, creating exceptional pathways for our staff to achieve their educational objectives, elevate their careers and build a brighter future."
For more information about Lindsey Wilson University, visit the school’s website.