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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Operation Opportunity

November 1, 2018

MDRS and ACCESS

MSU ACCESS serves to provide young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities (ID) an inclusive university experience that will further prepare them for employment and independent living in their communities.

ACCESS is dedicated to ensuring students with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) receive a quality postsecondary education through inclusive experiences in academics, socialization, career development, and independent living.

• 2009 – Dr. Keenum met with Julie Capella to

begin researching an inclusive program for MSU

• 2010 – ACCESS was launched with 1 student
• 2017 – Board of Education federally recognized

ACCESS as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) for Post-Secondary Education

• 2018 – One of only thirteen CTP schools in the

country that is a four-year program with a residential component

• 2018 – 5 ACCESS graduates, 22 students

enrolled: 3 Seniors, 5 Juniors, 7 Sophomores, 7 Freshmen

• 22 students from 5 states
• Age Range - 18-25 years old
• Support - College Coach, Peer Mentors,

GAs, and ACCESS/MSU staff & faculty

• Field of Study – end of Sophomore year
• Housing – reside in 7 residence halls
• Graduation –Certificate of Completion

• School Psychology PhD students
• Responsible for 5-6 ACCESS students
• Provide support and assistance for

behavioral, academic, and social interventions

• Each College Coach is assigned one

ACCESS student

• College Coach Responsibilities:
• Weekly meeting with student
• Attend IPS meetings
• Room checks
• Academic support
• Provide socialization opportunities
• Assist with independent living skills

• MSU student volunteers
• Volunteer 1-2 hours/week
• Types of Peer Mentors
• Academic Mentors
• Social Mentors
• Meal Mentors
• Wellness Mentors

1.

Academics

2.

Career Development

3.

Independent Living

4.

Socialization

Year 1/Fall Year 1/Spring DSS 0113 Money Math (Practical Money Skills) DSS 0313 Campus/Community ACCESS DSS 0613 Independent Living (College 101) DSS 06 13 Independent Living (Health & Nutrition) DSS 0713 Basic Employment (Career Exploration) FYE 1001 Freshman Year Experience SLCE 1002 Day One Leadership Community Internship Learning Experience Subject Area Elective Credit Hours: Academic - 12 Work - 0 Credit Hours: Academic - 9 Work - 3 Year 2/Fall Year 2/Spring DSS 0113 Money Math (Money Management) DSS 0613 Independent Living (Meal Planning/Food Prep) DSS 0413 Basic Writing and Literature (Everyday/Workplace Communication) DSS 0613 Independent Living (Living On Your Own) COE 1323 Career Planning Internship Learning Experience Internship Learning Experience Subject Area Elective Credit Hours: Academic - 9 Work - 3 Credit Hours: Academic - 9 Work - 3 Year 3/Fall Year 3/Spring DSS 0113 Money Math (Financial Literacy) DSS 0713 Basic Employment (Maintaining Employment) DSS 0813 On-Campus Employment DSS 0813 On-Campus Employment Subject Area Elective DSS 0813 On-Campus Employment DSS 0813 On-Campus Employment Subject Area Elective Credit Hours: Academic - 6 Work - 6 Credit Hours: Academic - 6 Work - 6 Year 4/Fall Year 4/Spring DSS 0913 Off-Campus Employment DSS 0913 Off-Campus Employment DSS 0913 Off-Campus Employment Subject Area Elective DSS 0913 Off-Campus Employment DSS 0913 Off-Campus Employment DSS 0913 Off-Campus Employment Subject Area Elective Credit Hours: Academic - 3 Work - 9 Credit Hours: Academic - 3 Work - 9

• Career Development courses for

Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

• Internships
• Freshmen & Sophomores – On-campus

worksite with 3 hours/week minimum

• Juniors - On-campus worksite with 6

hours/week minimum

• Seniors – Off-campus worksite with 10

hours/minimum

• ACCESS Portfolio

• Live in residence halls among traditional MSU students
• RAs, RDs, and ACCESS Emergency Line available afterhours
• Curfew is established
• Students take classes that focus on independent living skills
• Taught how to navigate the S.M.A.R.T. bus
• Parental approval required if leaving campus for the weekend
• Participate in organized activities on and off campus
• College Coaches perform bi-monthly room checks
• 2018 – 1st year that ACCESS students will be living off-campus

ACCESS organizes many events for students to incorporate social skills:

• Internships
• Athletic Events
• Tailgating
• Group Meals
• Charity Functions
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Greek Life
• Holiday Socials
• Game Nights
• Banquets

Semester Academic Year ACCESS Tuition & Fees $8,750 $17,500 University Courses (includes Capital Improvement & Student Activities Fees) $360.59/credit hour (min. 3 hours per semester required) $2,163.54 (6 hours per year) (min. 6 hours per year required) Books Subject to University course requirements On-Campus Housing $3,724 - $4,346 $7,448 - $8,692 Meal Plan $1,820 - $1,960 $3,640 - $3,920 Semester/Annual Cost $15,117-$15,247 $30,234-$30,494

• Application & Admission

Process

• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Completion of ACCESS
• Bright Future for MSU ACCESS

and ACCESS Students

• Applications will be accepted October 1 – December 1, 2018.
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