Oregon state prisons may end partnerships with community colleges (KTVZ)

Karen Clemmer 10/5/208:22 PM

By Arielle Brumfield, October 5, 2020, KTVZ.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Corrections recently announced it is proposing to end its partnership with the state's community colleges and move its Adult Basic Education programs in-house.

Currently, the department is in partnership with six community colleges around the state to help educate inmates at 14 institutions with basic education and GED completion services.

Jennifer Kovitz, director of marketing and public relations for Central Oregon Community College, told NewsChannel 21 Monday that the community colleges which partner with DOC were notified in mid-August of the potential decision to end the partnership, due to a budget shortfall.

"Oregon is fourth across the 50 states for GED completion rates among adults in custody, Kovitz said. "So we are proud of the work that is happening at COCC, Deer Ridge and the other community colleges across the state."

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