Events
Upcoming Events 2022-2023
FCHE Community of Practice
TU Fair Chnace Higher Education (FCHE) has officially launched its prison based college program. Join us in mapping our next steps.
Friday, October 2, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00pm
Check back in September for a registration link.
Save the Date
USM Higher Education in Prison Symposium
Towson University
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Check back in October for a registration link
Past Events
Fair Chance CoP: What's next?
April 20, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
FACET Active Learning Lab Cook Library 404B
The Fair Chance Community of Practice hosted an open conversation about what’s next for the CoP. Participants were encouraged to share their ideas for the coming year.
Fair Chance CoP: It’s Criminal Film Screening and Talkback with Pati Hernandez
April 2, 12 – 2 p.m.
Linthicum 224
The Fair Chance/FACET Community of Practice hosted a film screening of “It’s Criminal,”
a documentary highlighting the economic and social inequities that divide the U.S.
by sharing the life-changing journeys of incarcerated women and Dartmouth College
students working together to write and perform an original play that explores the
often painful and troubled paths that landed the women behind bars and shares some
of their fragile visions for the future. Joined by the filmmaker, Pati Hernández.
Inside-Out Training Institute
March 20–27, All Day, Online
A week-long training held for TU instuctors interested in teaching inside a prison facility. .
Fair Chance Spring Event: Overcoming Resistance to Prison Education
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Collateral Consequences for Justice-Impacted Students
A panel on the barriers to employment and continued education for justice-impacted students.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Parole in Maryland
Discussion of Maryland’s parole process and the role of volunteers in supporting incarcerated people in their preparations for parole hearings.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Accessibility & Disability in Prison Programs
A panel discussion on the ways in which faculty can support incarcerated students who have additional challenges (Traumatic Brain Injury, dyslexia, and communication disorders).
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fair Chance Book Club: Carceral Capitalism by Jackie Wang
Book discussion of Carceral Capitalism. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book. Appetizers and wine for in-person registrants will be provided.
Friday, January 20, 2023, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children of Incarcerated Parents Discussion & Book Drive
Guest speaker will discuss the impact of parental incarceration impact on children and the family. Attendees are encouraged to donate $20 towards the purchase of children’s books to be donated to children with an incarcerated parent.
December 12, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Student Panel - Insights from Prison Education Programs
A discussion with students who have participated in prison education programs.
November 15, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm