The College Model: Strategic Partnerships that Enhance Faculty Engagement and Access within Academic Health Center Programs The College Model: Strategic Partnerships that Enhance Faculty Engagement and Access within Academic Health Center Programs Barbara Blacklock Tim Kamenar Krysten Schwartz Disability Resource Center 2014 AHEAD Conference

Introduction and background Development of the Model Key strategies Tools to support partnerships Benefits Considerations for your campus Questions Agenda

Internal complaints o Medical School and the School of Nursing Attitudinal barriers Accommodation requests were compromised Concerns addressed Options considered Model selected o University General Counsel o Disability Services leadership o Student Affairs leaders in each school Background

Clinical rotations or internships Patient safety Technical standards Lock-step or inflexible curriculums Heightened stigma around help-seeking National and/or state exam requirements Significantly higher tuition costs Others? Program Characteristics

Program structure Key contacts vs. program allies Student advocate vs. advocate for access Expanding the College Model

Develop a mutual understanding of both program specific requirements and the accommodation process Implement an interactive process to address individual and programmatic barriers Goals

1. Identify and understand unique characteristics o Review each program’s website o Conduct a Structured Interview o Review technical standards o Request a tour Key Strategies

2.Clarify roles and responsibilities o Identify program-specific key contacts o Identify and nurture allies Key Strategies

3. Use information from the Structured Interview to develop a partnership strategy o Design action steps to move from reactive to proactive approaches o Confirm plan with the program Key Strategies

4. Identify unique accommodation processes and procedures o Clarify program Technical Standards o Determine essential course requirements o Identify an accommodation process for internships and clinicals o Understand processes for licensing boards Key Strategies

5.Initiate faculty engagement and partnerships o Understand program-specific culture and expectations o Serve as a program access consultant o Maintain proactive engagement o Introduce & consult on Universal Design/Inclusive Learning Key Strategies

6. Develop program specific disability information and resources for the program o Provide template of information to be used in program specific materials Key Strategies

7. Provide ongoing training opportunities o Invite key contacts/allies to the disability office’s sponsored trainings and events o Provide direct, program-specific training to staff, faculty and students o Attend Orientation Sessions Key Strategies

8.Update information on a regular basis o Biennial meetings to update interview questions o Regular check-in to offer services o Continue to review and revise roles and responsibilities o Yearly review of documents, contact list, and resources Key Strategies

Tool

Regularly update and review statements Tool

Disability Resource Center Videos o General Audience o Health Science/Medical School Additional Tools

Contact List Additional Tools

Program specific websites & organizations o For Example: School of Nursing o Minnesota Board of Nursing Minnesota Board of Nursing o National Council of State Boards of Nursing National Council of State Boards of Nursing o American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of Colleges of Nursing o Exceptional Nurse Exceptional Nurse o National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities Additional Tools

Specific processes for accommodations clearly identified and published to ensure consistency in service delivery Additional Tools

Customized Training Additional Tools

Direct : Improves access for all students Provides tools for proactive accommodations Enhances trust, expands collaboration Supports continuity during faculty/staff transition Strengthens rapport with students Benefits

Indirect : Renewed professional satisfaction Increased professional development and participation Enhanced credibility with students and faculty Strengthened confidentiality for students Benefits

Campus Characteristics - Opportunities and Challenges o Individual reflection o Pair/share o Report out/discussion Where to Begin? o What is already in motion? o What needs to be put in place? o Discussion Considerations for your Campus

What are two characteristics of your campus that would support implementation of the College Model? What are two challenges you may face when applying the College Model on your campus? Considerations for your Campus

1.Identify and understand unique characteristics 2.Use information from the Structured Interview 3.Clarify roles and responsibilities 4.Identify unique accommodation processes 5.Initiate faculty engagement and partnerships 6.Develop program specific info/resources 7.Provide ongoing training opportunities 8.Update information on a regular basis 1. Which strategies are already in place? 2. Which strategies need to be implemented?

Questions? Disability Resource Center 180 McNamara Alumni Center 200 Oak Street SE Minneapolis, MN (V/TTY)