IL-CHEP members organize committees to work on specific issues. Each Committee has a chair. If you are interested in joining please contact us. Current committees include:
Freedom to Learn (Campaign)
The Freedom to Learn Campaign of Illinois (FTL) calls for clear and fair statewide policies that allow higher ed in prison programs (or college-in-prison programs) to operate free from undue interference or interruption of their students’ academic and intellectual pursuits. FTL endeavors to center the needs and voices of prison instructors, incarcerated students, alumni, and families.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is an elected body of members who ensure that the coalition operates in a way that is efficient, transparent, and democratic and that our activities are aligned with our mission and goals. We frequently represent IL-CHEP to external audiences, and generally provide leadership to the coalition.
Cook County Jail Committee
Dedicated to supporting higher education at Cook County Department of Corrections.