NSCC Special Admissions A Model for Inclusionary Practice NEADS Conference November 2004 Ottawa

Educational Inclusion Informed by the view that a school is inclusive if every student is able to identify and connect with the school’s social environment, culture and organizational life.” George Dei, et al., Removing the Margins: The Challenges and Possibilities of Inclusive Schooling. 2000

Viable 85% retention 80% employment* Inclusive approach NSCC Special Admissions

Inclusive Differentiated needs Individualized approach Full participation in college life, with all the rights and privileges offered all NSCC students

Flexible NSCC Special Admissions Universal Instructional Design Smart Steps Transition Program Assistive Technology/Tutorial Labs Community Partnerships Mentoring Program

Accountable Advisory Committees (internal/external) 8-9% of student population Reflects both the national and provincial demographics Accessibility and diversity included in NSCC’s guiding principles

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The Future Continued movement to increased opportunity through community partnerships and advocacy – provincially and nationally Increased professional development for faculty in Universal Instructional Design