Creating an Inclusive University Experience
7/6/2016
Creating an Inclusive University Experience
Jessica Mattis Tiffany Bonnell
REAL Certificate • 2 year inclusive program • 3 components ▫ Academic—at least 1 course per semester ▫ Vocational—range of work experiences ▫ Social—Peer mentors, campus events, etc.
• Approximately 4-6 students beginning the program per academic year • All students currently commute • Supported by 1 full-time staff, 1 part-time staff, and peer mentors
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REAL Certificate Costs • Tuition is $6,500 per semester ▫ includes the costs associated with auditing classes, taking part in work-related experiences and community-based social instruction.
• Approved as a CTP program, enabling eligible students to apply for Title IV Financial Aid (only Pell grants) and use OVR funds • Approved to accept Consolidated or Person/Family Directed Supports (PFDS) waiver • Scholarships ▫ Brian & Patricia Kelly Postsecondary Scholarship Fund (2016-2017)
Research Says… • Peer-mediated interventions work! • Peer mentoring/tutoring benefits both mentors and those being mentored ▫ Researchers found that mentoring had benefits in learning more about other fields of study, interpersonal skills, and having positive feelings about one's self. (Farley, J.A., Gibbons, M.M., & Cihak, D.F. (2014). Peer mentors in a postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities. College Student Journal, 48(4), p. 651.)
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Our Mentors • Tutors are typically students from the School of Education ▫ Great practice for future teachers!
• Social mentors volunteer from throughout university ▫ Various interests, majors, and ages
Mentors & Hours of Support Undergrad Students
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Hours of Support
30
25
1,196
Work Study Students 3
3
434.25
Psychology Interns
3
3
672
Graduate Assistant
0
1
112
TOTAL
36
32
2,414.25
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Recruiting • Partner with the Education Department • Flyers • Word of Mouth ▫ Mentors recommend friends ▫ Talk to coaches, professors, etc. for recommendations
Training • 1-2 hour training session ▫ Explain intellectual disabilities ▫ Explain inclusion ▫ Explain & give examples of roles/responsibilities of mentors ▫ Give scenarios of things that have/could happen
• Sign confidentiality forms!
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What Do Mentors Do? • Tutor—help with homework • Hang out! ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫
Talk Eat lunch Club meetings School events
• Teach & provide immediate feedback on social behaviors • Occasional work support
Social Experiences Students can choose to sign up for clubs and organizations. Spring 2016 club enrollment: Equestrian Club
Criminal Justice Society
Knight Club
Arcadia Radio Club
Other Spring 2016 social activities include: Movies on campus Spring Fling
Class trips
Basketball games
Social Justice Week
Commuter Lounge
Game room
Chat (café)
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Typical week MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:30-10:30 8:30-11:00 Enrollment Farmer’s Management Market
8:30-10:30 Enrollment Management
10:00-11:00 PeerTutoring
8:30-10:30 Enrollment Management
11:00-12:05 Up Your Game
12:20-2:00 Elementary Algebra Class
11:00-12:05 Up Your Game
12:20-2:00 Elementary Algebra Class
11:00-12:05 Up Your Game
12:15-1:00 Lunch
2:30-3:30 PeerSocial
12:00-1:00 Lunch
2:30-3:30 PeerSocial
12:05-1:00 PeerSocial/lunch
1:15-2:15 PeerTutoring
1:15-2:15 PeerSocial
1:30-2:30 Tutoring
Checking In & Feedback • Google Forms ▫ Survey asking about specific goals & behaviors ▫ Compiles into graphs & spreadsheets
• Observe
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REAL Student Quotes • “The real certificate program has been a good experience for me because our peer mentors and tutors helped me come out of my comfort zone.” • “It has introduced me to some great friendships”
Peer • "I am so glad that I am a part of this program. This is not something I would normally volunteer for, but a friend suggested I try it out. I decided I would just for kicks and see where it would go. To be honest, it was more for how it would look on an application. Now, I can't imagine my weeks without N. She brightens my day just by being herself. I am so thankful to have met N. and am excited for the rest of the semester."
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Contact Information • Jessica Mattis, Director ▫ [email protected] ▫ 215-572-8624
• Tiffany Bonnell, Coordinator ▫ [email protected] ▫ 215-572-4095
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Creating an Inclusive University Experience
Jessica Mattis Tiffany Bonnell
REAL Certificate • 2 year inclusive program • 3 components ▫ Academic—at least 1 course per semester ▫ Vocational—range of work experiences ▫ Social—Peer mentors, campus events, etc.
• Approximately 4-6 students beginning the program per academic year • All students currently commute • Supported by 1 full-time staff, 1 part-time staff, and peer mentors
1
7/6/2016
REAL Certificate Costs • Tuition is $6,500 per semester ▫ includes the costs associated with auditing classes, taking part in work-related experiences and community-based social instruction.
• Approved as a CTP program, enabling eligible students to apply for Title IV Financial Aid (only Pell grants) and use OVR funds • Approved to accept Consolidated or Person/Family Directed Supports (PFDS) waiver • Scholarships ▫ Brian & Patricia Kelly Postsecondary Scholarship Fund (2016-2017)
Research Says… • Peer-mediated interventions work! • Peer mentoring/tutoring benefits both mentors and those being mentored ▫ Researchers found that mentoring had benefits in learning more about other fields of study, interpersonal skills, and having positive feelings about one's self. (Farley, J.A., Gibbons, M.M., & Cihak, D.F. (2014). Peer mentors in a postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities. College Student Journal, 48(4), p. 651.)
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7/6/2016
Our Mentors • Tutors are typically students from the School of Education ▫ Great practice for future teachers!
• Social mentors volunteer from throughout university ▫ Various interests, majors, and ages
Mentors & Hours of Support Undergrad Students
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Hours of Support
30
25
1,196
Work Study Students 3
3
434.25
Psychology Interns
3
3
672
Graduate Assistant
0
1
112
TOTAL
36
32
2,414.25
3
7/6/2016
Recruiting • Partner with the Education Department • Flyers • Word of Mouth ▫ Mentors recommend friends ▫ Talk to coaches, professors, etc. for recommendations
Training • 1-2 hour training session ▫ Explain intellectual disabilities ▫ Explain inclusion ▫ Explain & give examples of roles/responsibilities of mentors ▫ Give scenarios of things that have/could happen
• Sign confidentiality forms!
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What Do Mentors Do? • Tutor—help with homework • Hang out! ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫
Talk Eat lunch Club meetings School events
• Teach & provide immediate feedback on social behaviors • Occasional work support
Social Experiences Students can choose to sign up for clubs and organizations. Spring 2016 club enrollment: Equestrian Club
Criminal Justice Society
Knight Club
Arcadia Radio Club
Other Spring 2016 social activities include: Movies on campus Spring Fling
Class trips
Basketball games
Social Justice Week
Commuter Lounge
Game room
Chat (café)
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7/6/2016
Typical week MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:30-10:30 8:30-11:00 Enrollment Farmer’s Management Market
8:30-10:30 Enrollment Management
10:00-11:00 PeerTutoring
8:30-10:30 Enrollment Management
11:00-12:05 Up Your Game
12:20-2:00 Elementary Algebra Class
11:00-12:05 Up Your Game
12:20-2:00 Elementary Algebra Class
11:00-12:05 Up Your Game
12:15-1:00 Lunch
2:30-3:30 PeerSocial
12:00-1:00 Lunch
2:30-3:30 PeerSocial
12:05-1:00 PeerSocial/lunch
1:15-2:15 PeerTutoring
1:15-2:15 PeerSocial
1:30-2:30 Tutoring
Checking In & Feedback • Google Forms ▫ Survey asking about specific goals & behaviors ▫ Compiles into graphs & spreadsheets
• Observe
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REAL Student Quotes • “The real certificate program has been a good experience for me because our peer mentors and tutors helped me come out of my comfort zone.” • “It has introduced me to some great friendships”
Peer • "I am so glad that I am a part of this program. This is not something I would normally volunteer for, but a friend suggested I try it out. I decided I would just for kicks and see where it would go. To be honest, it was more for how it would look on an application. Now, I can't imagine my weeks without N. She brightens my day just by being herself. I am so thankful to have met N. and am excited for the rest of the semester."
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7/6/2016
Contact Information • Jessica Mattis, Director ▫ [email protected] ▫ 215-572-8624
• Tiffany Bonnell, Coordinator ▫ [email protected] ▫ 215-572-4095
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