Sinclair_new_proposal_Renewal_of_ODRC_Contract_for_FY_2026-27__2_.pdf

This document is a contract renewal proposal from Sinclair Community College to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) for the Fiscal Years 2026-2028, addressing the continuation of their Advanced Job Training (AJT) program for incarcerated learners. The proposal involves Sinclair Community College, ODRC, and multiple correctional institutions across Ohio, including Ohio State Penitentiary (OSP) and other facilities ranging from minimum to supermax security levels.

The proposal requests a tuition rate increase from $77.75 to $87.75 per credit hour and an annual budget increase from $822,000 to $1,027,611 to support educational programming. Sinclair aims to serve 3,000 students system-wide, with each student completing an average of 18 credit hours per academic year. The contract includes commitments to serving students at various security levels, developing 2+2 pathways with Ohio Prison Education Consortium (OPEC) partners, and maintaining partnerships with universities like Franklin University, Ashland University, and Wilmington College to facilitate seamless transitions to bachelor's degree programs for incarcerated students.