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 study yielded and the recipe for the "special sauce" that helps Gateway do the work.

What makes Red Rocks Community College’s Gateway work? What barriers has it overcome? And what can it teach listeners across the U.S. about the role of colleges and universities in creating second chances?

Gateway answers these questions, uplifting the voices of the program’s students, educators, administrators, and advocates. Through their stories, we explore how education can be a bridge to stability, opportunity, and belonging.

The team behind Gateway:

Hosted, produced, and written by Seth Ready & Lucy Richardson

Original music produced by Carlos "Carlitos" Perez, Ira Miner, & Lucy Richardson
Edited by Ringo Joon and Lucy Richardson
Mastered by Tongjai Lee

Graphic design by Benjamin Greaves

Voice talent by Trevor Jones

Executive Produced by Ryan Conarro

Gateway is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice, in partnership with Red Rocks Community College. 

Learn more about College Gateway at www.rrcc.edu/gateway.
Hear and watch more from Colorado Radio for Justice here.