Poster Session: Improving Persistence and Academic Success

NASPA Conference, 2010

Abstract:

In response to the issue of low retention rates among an increasingly diverse student population, the ACCESS project at Colorado State University focuses on a twofold strategy:

inclusive, accessible teaching practices centered on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
student self-advocacy

This program spotlights the latter-provision of opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills and tools needed to become fully engaged self-directed students who successfully navigate their academic experience.

Presenter

Cynthia Tate, Disability Specialist
Julia Kothe, Self-Advocacy Coordinator

Handouts

PowerPoint slides: (PPTX | PDF)
Poster Session Overview (DOC)
Handbook for College Students with Disabilities (table of contents) (DOC)
Student Self-Advocacy and College Success Mentor Guide (DOC)
Increasing Student Retention through Student Success Strategies (DOC)

The ACCESS Project

Department of Occupational Therapy

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO 80523-1573

Phone: 970-491-0784

Fax: 970-491-6290

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