Richard Ray

Co-Director of the Hope-Western Prison Education Program, Provost Emeritus, Professor of Kinesiology @HopeCollege

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

The HWPEP initiative: Illuminating purpose https://t.co/HFHVPvsn53

[Western Theological Seminary @westernsem]

Western Theological Seminary is thrilled to introduce the new Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice. In partnership with the Hope-Western Prison Education Program (HWPEP), this certificate program lays a foundation for restorative justice ministries and restorative practices in the Christian faith.

On the blog today, Dr. David Stubbs, Professor of Ethics and Theology and Co-Director of the HWPEP, shares the vision behind the new Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice. Read the full story by visiting https://t.co/JVSeqHGY4U.

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

The Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison is inspired by the example being set for its 12 member institutions by the Calvin Prison Initiative. Kudos to Knights everywhere, including at Handlon Correctional Facility. @Calvin_Uni @MichiganDOC @HopeCollege @westernsem

[Calvin University @Calvin_Uni]

On Saturday, July 29, Nate Roels ’17 will sit in the back of a sold-out Celebration Cinema for the public debut of his documentary: “Behind Our Walls,” a 45-minute film that tells the stories of eight prisoners inside Handlon Correctional Facility. https://t.co/QMNqJBb06a

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

MiCHEP salutes Jackson College and Eastern Michigan University for the programs they offer at Women's Huron Valley CF. Some states don't have any higher education opportunities for incarcerated women. Michigan has two. https://t.co/IHDm40d9gU @MichiganDOC @HopeCollege @westernsem

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

What does it mean to pour yourself into others that they might flourish? Take a look at this for one example: https://t.co/bB30iUhqkP @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

Rich Ray on Retirement and More
VERY HAPPY to speak with Scott Watson (Hope College '88) on his fine radio show — "Hearing Voices" — about The Hope-Western Prison Education Program. Thanks Scott! @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC
https://t.co/7Q1weqG5mB

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

VERY GRATEFUL for the privilege of working with the professionals at Muskegon CF since 2018 to make possible the transforming education provided by the Hope-Western Prison Education Program. Many thanks to our MDOC partners! @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

Valedictory: A Long Pilgrimage of the Heart https://t.co/t3zojll2BA @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

GRATEFUL for the best practice information NACADA is providing to the college-in-prison folks at the NASFAA conference. Thanks from The Hope-Western Prison Education Program and the Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison. @HopeCollege @westernsem @NACADA @nasfaa

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

VERY pleased to represent the Hope-Western Prison Education Program and the Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison at the NASFAA PEP conference. @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC

[NASFAA @nasfaa]

Heading to Milwaukee for NASFAA 2024? All the essential information you need can be accessed on your mobile device using the NASFAA Conference App. https://t.co/TQDsVnXTZa

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

The students, faculty, and staff of The Hope-Western Prison Education Program congratulate Ms. Bets and thanks her for her service and support of our students! @MichiganDOC @HopeCollege @westernsem

[MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC]

Muskegon Correctional Facility Warden James Schiebner presented Prison Counselor Johanna Bets with her 20-year service pin. We join Warden Schiebner and the MCF staff in thanking her for her years of service to #TeamMDOC! #EmployeeAppreciation #StaffShoutOut

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

Congratulations on your retirement, Officer Shilander! The Hope-Western Prison Education Program appreciates all you did to support us during your years of service. @HopeCollege @westernsem

[MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC]

Muskegon Correctional Facility Corrections Officer Kimsug Shilander retired after more than 18 years of service to #TeamMDOC! We join Warden James Schiebner and the MCF staff in thanking her for her years of service and wishing her a happy and healthy #retirement!

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

The Tech of Prison Parenting
The Hope-Western Prison Education Program students aren't merely students. They're parents. The mental and emotional energy required to focus on their studies is easy to underestimate. @HopeCollege @westernsem
https://t.co/TuiviYaD9d

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

Professor Fred Johnson is having a profound impact on the students of The Hope-Western Prison Education Program. We are very pleased to share with you a snapshot of his transformative work in this mini-documentary: https://t.co/bB30iUhqkP @HopeCollege @westernsem

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

A bright future ahead for the Hope-Western Prison Education Program...
New co-director named for Hope-Western Prison Education Program - The Holland Sentinel - https://t.co/zNQV8dqQvK @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

The Hope-Western Prison Education Program is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kary Bosma as its next Co-Director. Read all about it here: https://t.co/e1CMCGoO2M @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

The Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison thanks the officers and other corrections staffers who make our work possible. Thank you!

[MichiganDOC @MichiganDOC]

We’re celebrating the thousands of correctional professionals who make up #TeamMDOC! Thank you for the work you do daily to help keep our state safer and for your commitment, sacrifice, and professionalism. #NationalCorrectionsOfficersWeek

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

Professor Fred Johnson is having a profound impact on the students of The Hope-Western Prison Education Program. We are very pleased to share with you a snapshot of his transformative work in this mini-documentary: https://t.co/bB30iUhqkP @HopeCollege @westernsem

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

VERY GRATEFUL to the Hope College Board of Trustees for the opportunity to share the good news of The Hope-Western Prison Education Program with them at their Spring meeting. https://t.co/AjNDO3JZxM @HopeCollege @westernsem

[Richard Ray @RichardRay16]

Schooled Hearts https://t.co/1Thz9ftvRT @HopeCollege @westernsem @MichiganDOC