1. 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

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

3. 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. 

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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
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12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

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

22. Leadership & Career Studies
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