ACSS Adapting Curriculum for Student Success GOALS To

ACSS Adapting Curriculum for Student Success

GOALS To improve the quality of higher education for students with disabilities n To make instruction, accommodations, and related services for students with disabilities completely integrated into the curriculum while we continue to provide high quality external support services n

OUTCOMES Systemic change n Increased enrollment of students with disabilities n Increased graduation rates for students with disabilities n

FIVE COMPONENTS Curriculum Design and Faculty Training n Mentoring , Tutoring, and Academic Support n Assistive Technology n Outside Agency Support n Dissemination of Information n

CURRICULUM DESIGN AND FACULTY TRAINING Faculty receive training in techniques, strategies, and the use of assistive technology u Workshops u Summer Institute u Expert Consultants n Faculty receive stipends to create new or redesign existing courses n

MENTORING, TUTORING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT Specialized tutoring n Mentoring Project n Student/faculty focus groups n

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY n n n Hardware u Computers: Writing & Math Centers Software u JAWS u Dragon Naturally Speaking Math Manipulatives u Hands-On Equations u Fraction Strips

OUTSIDE AGENCY SUPPORT Advisory Board n Consultant “Office Hours” n Agency Open Door n

DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION Peer support network and web site n Syllabi and course information posted on ACSS web site n ACSS faculty peer collaboration n Conference presentations n Summer Institute expanded to include faculty from other IHEs n

FUNDING U. S. Department of Education n Program Title: Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students with Disabilities Receive a Higher Education n Total Funding: $390, 475 u 80% Federal = $315, 475 u 20% UC = $ 75, 000 n

PROJECT STATUS

REDESIGNED COURSES n n n Assessment and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation Anatomy and Physiology Newswriting Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy World History Professional Ethics n n n Foundations of Literacy Practical Teaching Methodologies Major Figures in English Literature Since the 18 th Century Research II (Physical Therapy) Clinical Research

NEW COURSES Strategies in Math n Writing Workshop n

MENTORING AND TUTORING 100 hours of tutoring provided n Mentoring Program created n

SYLLABUS FEATURES Disclosure Statement n Calendar of Readings and Due Dates n Consistency of Information n Location of Writing and Math Centers n Multiple Assessments n Overall Disabilities Friendly Approach n Early Access to Syllabus n

UTICA COLLEGE Institute for Excellence in Education Lois A. Fisch, Ph. D. lfisch@utica. edu Laura G. Dorow, Ed. D. ldorow@utica. edu