Campbellsville University is beginning an academic partnership with Isaiah House, a residential treatment center for men and women in Willisburg, with two classes being taught there in the fall.
The classes, Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Business, will be taught in the fall with about eight-12 people expected to enroll in each.
“We are thrilled to begin this partnership with Isaiah House,” said Wes Carter, adjunct instructor in business who will teach Introduction to business. “To my knowledge, this will be the only university/recovery center partnership that takes courses into the center in the country.
Serving Kentucky and surrounding states, Isaiah House provides a variety of programs that address alcohol and drug abuse as well as other life-controlling issues. Its vision is to provide the best possible care to those entrusted to them, regardless of socio-economic means, and to treat the whole family.
Dr. Donna Hedgepath, vice president for academic affairs, said, “The Campbellsville University partnership with the Isaiah House recovery center in Willisburg is one of the first partnerships of its kind in the United States. Unique features include sending qualified, mission minded faculty to the Isaiah House center to teacher general education courses to residents participating in the recovery program. The courses are meant to encourage residents to consider the possibility of pursuing a full program of study upon completion of their time in Isaiah House.”
Day classes at Campbellsville University begin Tuesday, Aug. 25. Night classes, those beginning at 5:15 p.m. or later, begin Monday, Aug. 24.
From Campbellsville University