PIHEC Advisory Meeting September 15, 2017 Leadership & Career Studies Program Overview Kathy Miller, Director Ross Whiting, Ph.D., Inclusive Education Project Manager PIHEC Advisory Meeting September 15, 2017

Pennsylvania’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service

VISION A society where all people are valued and respected, and where all people have the knowledge, opportunity and power to improve their lives and the lives of others. MISSION The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University learns from and works with people with disabilities and their families in diverse communities across Pennsylvania to create and share knowledge, change systems, and promote self-determined lives so that disability is recognized as a natural part of the human experience. 

Leadership & Career Studies Mission To provide students with intellectual disabilities an authentic 4 year college experience at Temple University

Leadership & Career Studies Goals Academic Inclusion Career Exploration and Skill Development Social Integration

Leadership & Career Studies Values Presume Competence “Nothing about me without me” It’s all about Inclusion Self-direction is a Key to Living a Quality Life

Academy for Adult Learning Outcomes From 2006 through 2017, the Academy has seen success in graduation rates, student supports, academic interest, & employment 89 Graduates 250 Mentors and Tutors 218 Undergraduate classes audited 617 Continuing Education classes

Academy for Adult Learning Outcomes According to our 2016 Post-Grad survey 60% of our Graduates are employed 33% people have part-time jobs 5% of our Graduates are pursuing additional college towards a degree

Inclusive Higher Education Transition During Fall 2017, the Academy for Adult Learning becomes Leadership and Career Studies, a four-year certificate program expanding the following areas Increased Academic Involvement Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate Expanded Employment Opportunities Inclusive Enrichment Sessions Capstone Project

Transition to a Four Year Program Academy for Adult Learning Leadership & Career Studies Bi-weekly Seminar Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate; Enrichment Auditing, PASCEP classes For-credit, auditing, and PASCEP classes; Certificates possible One semester employment experience Five semester employment experience Separate orientation and training Inclusive orientation and training Student-only capstone project Joint mentor-mentee capstone project IOD Supported Certificate Temple University sanctioned credential and certificates High-quality mentor and tutor supports High-quality mentor and tutor supports; ongoing trainings Faculty/Professional Advisory Council Faculty/Professional and Participant Advisory Councils

Academic Courses Students are required to take: 10 Electives 4 Core Courses Interpersonal Communication Leadership and Diversity Inclusive Education Understanding Urban Communities Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate will be earned if taken for credit Enrichment sessions Text

Certificate Development and Overview Developed with Julie Booth, Ph.D. and Shanta Hattikudur, Ph.D. Consulted with College of Education’s Adult and Organizational Development (AOD) Human Development & Community Engagement (HDCE) Special Education Urban Education consulted

Certificate Development and Overview Overview: College of Education; HDCE Communication skills; advocates and organizers Leaders in public and private settings 12 credits; final reflective paper AOD 0836: Interpersonal Communication AOD 2218: Leadership and Communication SPED 2231: Inclusive Education URBE 4496: Understanding Urban Communities

Certificate Assessment and Implementation Curricula designed to be individualized Four to six page capstone paper including: How individual classes met career goals How coursework as a whole met career goals Description of a scenario in which LDI would be useful. Implementation Fall, 2018 Marketing 2017-2018

Orientation Modeled on Temple Orientation Inclusive Relevant to experiences Practical: Student Activities Center for Learning and Student Support Intermural Sports Clubs, Groups, and Activities

Employment Opportunities Starting in the second year student will be required to complete five semesters of: Job rotation Internships Supported work Competitive employment This experience will be based on each student’s Person Center Plan

Leadership & Career Studies Capstone Project Prior to graduating both AAL students and their mentor will work together to create the following: Employment Plan Resume Cover Letter Linked In

Student Mentors/Tutors Mentors and Tutors are recruited, hired, trained and supervised by professional staff Each student is matched with a mentor Tutors are assigned to support students in class, or where extended academic need is requested

Ongoing Mentor/Tutor Training Applicable skills Four sessions: Community of practice and digital monitoring Promoting self-determination Providing academic support Teaching and accessing technology

Student Mentors Provide support and assistance to students as they make social and academic adjustments to college life Activities are determined and directed by the Academy students

Student Tutors Provide academic support to students in class Provide academic supports outside of class, supporting students in the completion of their course work

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