Gateway

In this episode, Seth and Lucy are joined by Dr. Neil Gowensmith. Dr. Gowensmith is a professor of Forensic Psychology in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. In 2014, he conducted a study to measure the outcomes of College Gateway graduates. Specifically, he looked at their quality of life and behavioral changes post-graduation. Tune in to discover what that...

In this episode, you'll get a closer look at one student's journey through the Gateway courses. Brandon McAllister shares his experience navigating re-entry, and how Gateway created a stepping stone for him to pursue his entrepreneurial goals. Then, you'll get to know Dr. Neil Gowensmith a bit better. He's here to give some broader context for academic programs designed for folks affected by the s...

In this episode, you'll take a seat inside a College Gateway classroom at Red Rocks Community College. There, you'll learn about curriculum design from a current Gateway business faculty member Stephanie Schooley, and you'll see how Gateway's impact lasts beyond the program's completion. Tune in to hear conversations with the current Gateway student cohort as well as Gateway graduate Ira Miner, as...

In this episode, you'll learn about the people behind College Gateway, the three-part higher education program for students affected by the criminal-legal system, located at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado: who designed it, who's in the classroom, and who can succeed with its teachings. Join hosts Seth Ready and Lucy Richardson as they interview College Gateway founder and coordi...

Gateway is a podcast from Colorado Radio for Justice. For 20 years, a little-known program at Red Rocks Community College has been quietly changing lives. It’s called College Gateway, and it offers higher ed opportunities for people directly impacted by the criminal-legal system. Students get free from prison and jail, and they come to College Gateway, where they build a path forward on their reen...