Wesleyan’s Center for Prison Education is currently seeking students who are passionate about social justice and access to higher education to serve as Peer Tutors and Research Interns during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Peer Tutors work with CPE students to complete course assignments and develop writing skills. Tutors travel to the prison either once or twice per week for a three-hour study hall session, during which they meet individually with students. If a Tutor can only commit to one study hall per week, they will be required to hold on-campus research hours, where he or she will edit student paper drafts and fill research requests. Tutors are required to check in with the Center for Prison Education Fellow on a weekly basis. This application is due on Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 PM.
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Research Interns help the CPE students and staff meet their research needs. As an intern, you will find and print relevant research materials for the incarcerated students, plan on-campus “awareness” events, and help the released students gather the information that they need to continue their education. You will be asked to attend a weekly intern meeting. This position requires a commitment of 2 to 3 hours per week. This application is due on Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM.

Contact CPE Fellow Shannon Nelson at senelson@wesleyan.edu with any questions.