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TRANSITION TO COLLEGE: A PROGRAM FOR SUCCESS Lewis & Clark Community College Godfrey, Illinois Emily DeGrand, Roselyn Ellington, and Jill Lorsbach October 2019 LEWIS AND CLARK’S MISSION STATEMENT: “Empowering people by raising aspirations and fostering achievements through dynamic, compassionate and responsible learning experiences.” HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Through the advocacy and efforts of several faculty members and counselors, students, parents and administrators, Lewis & Clark Community College began serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 1991 THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMS COORDINATED THROUGH OUR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: •College for Life •Supported College Transition •Student Accessibility Services Our Goal: To help students successfully transition from high school to college COLLEGE FOR LIFE College for Life Courses are • Continuing education and not state/federal financial aid grant eligible • Student interest driven • Flexible with course requirements and learning outcomes • Designed to be repeatable and challenging • Other than the classes, the students are fully included in all campus events, activities, resources, etc., in the exact same way all creditbearing students are Campuses, M/W or T/TH, 9:00-3:00pm, $475 minimum Popular Course Offerings • Self-Advocacy • Math • Geography • Art • Healthy Snacking • Digital Photography • Drama SUPPORTED COLLEGE TRANSITION PROGRAM • Uses ICCB approved syllabi Available at www.lc.edu/disability • Is Pell Grant eligible and DRS funding eligible • Requires co-enrollment in an SCT course with an additional $995 fee (plus regular tuition) • Small class sizes SOME SCT STUDENTS WILL EVENTUALLY… or Earn a certificate or applied associates degree in a specific vocational program Graduate with an associates degree to transfer or Pathway to Workplace Readiness WHAT IS STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES? • We provide comprehensive services for students with documented disabilities, including students with learning disabilities • Assistive technology such as screen readers • Accessible furniture • E-text • Educational accommodations • Extended time • Quiet test environment • Intrusive advising HOW MANY STUDENTS DO WE SERVE? • College for Life: 105 Students • Supported College Transition: 60 Students • Student Accessibility Services: 250 Students SCT CFL CFL SCT SCT & CFL STUDENT PANEL QUESTIONS? CONTACT INFORMATION Jill Lorsbach Roselyn Ellington Emily DeGrand Director Program Coordinator Student Accessibility Advisor jlorsbach@lc.edu rellington@lc.edu edegrand@lc.edu 618-468-4120 618-468-4127 618-468-4128 Student Development Lewis and Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 www.lc.edu/disability