Utah Board of Higher Education: Higher Education and Corrections Council Council Meeting
The council meeting focused on the development of a data dashboard to track key metrics and align strategic goals with legislative code and appropriations. Department of Workforce Services representatives provided updates on re-entry efforts, including personalized employment counseling, resume preparation, and assistance with job searches for individuals with criminal backgrounds. Discussions emphasized the need for better coordination and warm handoffs between correctional education programs and available workforce resources. Participants also explored second-chance hiring practices, the utilization of expungement services, and strategies to ensure long-term financial stability for higher education programs within correctional facilities.