Rising Scholars Program (formerly ISP)
The Rising Scholars Program (RSP), formerly known as ISP, serves students at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC), Vallecito Conservation Camp, and Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp. Columbia College is the only college serving these institutions with fully face-to-face instruction.
Daily Yonder article featuring Columbia College's ISP program
Faculty Resources
Underground Scholars Language Guide
Summer 2021 ISP Correspondence Faculty Training
Fall 2022 ISP Faculty Training
Spring 2023 ISP Faculty Training
Summer 2023 ISP Faculty Training
Rising Scholars Newsletters
Fall 2022 Rising Scholars Newsletter
CDCR Canvas
Rising Scholars at Sierra Conservation Center now have laptops and have access to a CDCR version of Canvas. Please inquire with Kelsey about the process for getting cleared to start, restrictions of the CDCR Canvas instance, and course vetting to get started.
