Post on 27-Dec-2015
MOVIN’ ON UP:Transition and TransferServing older students and students with disabilities
ICEBREAKERBefore we get started let’s do a little
What to expect today …
Understand the experience of the older student, the student with a disability, the student who feels like he or she just doesn’t fit in …
What to expect today …
But then needs to take the next step …
Now fits in to that two year college
What to expect today …
Eve NicholsMetropolitan State University
Jane LarsonMinneapolis Community and Technical College
First, a little about us …
Metropolitan State University Established in 1972
to meet the needs of older learners.
Average age of Student is 32
Majority of the students are working adults with family responsibilities.
The average student has attended five institutions
90% of student population are transfer students
Students with DisabilitiesMetropolitan State University
Students with DisabilitiesMetropolitan State University
Disability Services Office established in 1994
Average age is 37 Majority are working
adults with families
The average student has attended two institutions typically area community colleges
85% are transfer students from area community colleges
Minneapolis Community and Technical
CollegeAbout our students TRiO DSSS
58% Part-Time 53% Women Average age is 28 Only 9% are recent
high school graduates 26% First Generation 48% Low income
This year, MCTC was awarded a TRiO Student Support Services Grant with a goal to serve 100 students with disabilities to graduate and transfer.
Today we will discuss ideas to help keep students reach these goals.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
58%
MCTC Students with Disabilities
SOME OF THE PROBLEMS WE SEE ON OUR CAMPUS …
What are we seeing …
It was difficult enrolling at the two-year institution but now I am comfortable here
I just can’t complete the last requirement I need to transfer … What do you think that is???
Yep, I’m transferring in the fall … Have you talked to anyone where you are transferring? Do you know the deadlines for application?
What are we seeing …
I think I would like a double majoror
I would like to have a certificateor
I like it hereor
I don’t like it there
Have you talked with anybody there?
2 Yr. to 4 Yr. Transition Issues for Older Students with Disabilities
Differences in models of service delivery
Skills in self-advocacy Differences in social life Access to technology Differences in academic
requirements Availability of tutors
2 Yr. to 4 Yr. Transition Issues for Older Students with Disabilities
Understanding and working through the transfer process
The unfamiliar, support services and university procedures
Reluctance to embrace difference
What Can Disability Service Providers Do?
Staff training on Disability Services Programs at area 4 year institutions
Have a contact person on each campus
Visit websites Campus visits Familiarity with documentation
guidelines
What Can Disability Service Providers Do?
Staff training on Disability Services Programs at area 4 year institutions
Have a contact person on each campus
Visit websites Campus visits Familiarity with documentation
guidelines
What Can Disability Service Providers Do?
Invite Disability Services staff to visit your campus (Success Day)
Advise students to start out slow – course selection is critical in the first semesters
Assist students in self-advocacy skills Student development – self
realization(time management, study skills, counseling)
Why are we talking about this?
Age creates significant challenges of serving students ‘one size does not fit all’
Beyond accommodation - provide an environment that is welcoming to the older student
Questions?
Thank you