Lee College Recognized at the Awards of Excellence Gala

"Lee College in Huntsville, Texas, has been involved with correctional education for more than half a century. Paul Allen, a business management professor at the college, has been part of that effort for 36 years.

And he still brings passion to his work, which he said is a “calling.” He then noted that in the U.S. there are more men of color who are incarcerated than in college.

“I find that unacceptable,” said Allen, who was briefly overcome with emotion as he accepted the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Award of Excellence in the Faculty Innovation category.

Lee College was among five community colleges honored Monday evening during the Awards of Excellence Gala at the AACC annual convention for their work in advancing access and success for students."

Read more about the awards at the AACC annual convention via Community College Daily