Annual Report 2012-13 Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
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Director’s Message The end of the academic school year is always a good time for reflection and to contemplate where we have been and what direction we are going. The 2012-‐2013 academic year has been another busy year for the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). For a variety of reasons the office has undergone an incredible surge in the number of students who are registering with us. This process appears to be continuing unabated and probably will continue into the future. During the past academic year we have registered over 600 new students and the SSD office now has over 2,100 registered students. Almost five percent (4.666%) of the entire student population (undergraduate/ graduate and professional students) are now registered as having a disability. A conservative estimate is that the SSD office has successfully advocated for over 50,000 individual academic accommodations during the 2012-‐2013 school year. In addition to working with those 2,100 students and often their parents as well, the office does screening interviews for any student on campus who feels they are struggling, but doesn’t know why; testing with regards to foreign language learning for LS&A; maintaining office hours on North Campus to ensure easy access for students who are not regularly on central campus; and the provision of academic coaching. All of these additional activities when taken together brought at least another 300 students into contact with SSD staff members. This growth and SSD’s outreach is occurring at a time when resources for the entire University are in a state of decline. In the last two years SSD has experienced a reduction of 1.5 FTE, and in the last four years SSD has had a substantial reduction in our general fund operating budget. As Director I want to congratulate and express my deep gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the seven staff members of the office. Despite fiscal and human resource challenges, they continuously put forth their best effort and provide excellent work and services to the community. I would also like to note that for the first time in SSD’s history we have started a student advisory board. Working with our students on the Board has been an invigorating experience. Their energy, drive and willingness to engage in hard work and discussions have helped me maintain my passion for the work. Finally, I want to thank all of the donors who have given financial support for our work. SSD’s mission is very focused and what these funds have allowed us to do is to enhance the student’s experience on campus far beyond what the law requires and what most of our peer institutions have not been able to provide to their students. I want our donors to fully realize the transformational experiences that they our providing for our students. I recognize what they have done, thank them and will continue to encourage getting more gifts for our office. As SSD moves into its 40th year of existence in 2014 we look towards our past with pride in helping to shape a more accessible and diverse campus climate. We are also quite optimistic about the challenges that are ahead of us. As always thank you for taking the time to read our annual report. Wishing you all the best, Stuart S Segal, Ph.D. Director, Services for Students with Disabilities
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Mission Statement The mission of the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities is to support the University’s commitment to equity and diversity by providing support services and academic accommodations to students with disabilities. We share information, promote awareness of disability issues, and provide support of a decentralized system of access for students within the University community.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITY
4
SSD STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
5
BIG TEN SCHOOLS DISABILITY STAFF & STUDENTS
7
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
8
SERVICES
10
COLLABORATION
11
DEVELOPMENT
12
GOALS
14
STAFF CONTRIBUTIONS
15
KUDOS
20
Staff • •
6 professional staff who each have an expertise in particular disability areas 1 administrative staff; 5-‐6 work study students
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Overview of Activity Growth in 2012-13 By the numbers…
Students Registered with SSD
Since 2008, SSD has witnessed a more than 100% increase in the number of students it serves. SSD now services 4.7% of the entire student body, including undergraduate, graduates, and professional students.
2008-‐2013
2500
2116 1831
2000 1500
1354
1237
During the academic year 2012-‐13 1000 the SSD office registered over 6oo new students. This is the largest 500 number of students to ever register in a one-‐year time period.
911 387
456
514
2008-‐9
2009-‐10
2010-‐11
605
607
2011-‐12
2012-‐13
0
Total Students Registered
NEW Students Registered
SSD Student Makeup ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-13 DISABILITY LEARNING DISABILITIES
N
TRAUMATIC/ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES (TBI/ABI), ADHD, AUTISTIC SPECTRUM, ETC.
953 45.0
MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
513 24.2
CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
275 13.0
DUAL DISABILITIES
143
6.7
PHYSICAL INJURIES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENINGS
119
5.6
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
45
2.1
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
34
1.6
MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
33
1.6
TEMPORARY DISABILITIES
Some students have more than one disability; Numbers do not add to 100%
Breakdown by Disability
%
34, 2%
143, 7%
45, 2%
119, 6%
33, 2% 953, 45%
275, 13% 513, 24%
Learning Disabilities Chronic Health Conditions Visual Impairments Dual Disabilities
Mental Health Conditions Mobility Impairments Deaf/Hard of Hearing Temporary
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SSD Student Demographics Ethnicity and Home State/Country
SSD Student Racial / Ethnic Background 89, 4%
11, 1%
161, 8% 127, 7%
98, 5%
African American (8%) Asian/Pacific Islander (7%) Native American (0.2%) Latino (4%) White (76%) Other (4%) Biracial (1%) Not specified/Blank (5%)
5, 0.2% 88, 4%
1476, 76%
23, 1% 664, 35% 1193, 64%
Michigan Counties (64%) United States and Territories (35%) Foreign Countries (1%)
80
76
SSD Student Ethnicity Compared to University Population (Percentages) 68
60
%
40 20
8
5
7
13
4
5
1
3
0 White
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander SSD
SSD Students' Home State/Country
Latino
University
Biracial
0.2
0.2
Native American
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Class Standing, Disability Trends and More
Student Class Standing (at time of registration)
28, 1%
349, 17% 391, 19%
1,153
57.5
ENGINEERING
340
16.9
KINESIOLOGY
78
3.9
BUSINESS
76
3.8
LAW SCHOOL
59
2.9
ART & DESIGN
50
2.5
RACKHAM
46
2.3
MUSIC/THEATRE & DANCE
35
1.7
PUBLIC HEALTH
32
1.6
SOCIAL WORK
27
1.3
NURSING
25
1.2
ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING
15
0.7
EDUCATION
15
0.7
DENTISTRY
12
0.6
MEDICAL SCHOOL
10
0.5
PHARMACY
10
0.5
NSRE
8
0.4
INFORMATION
8
0.4
PUBLIC POLICY
5
0.2
LIBRARY SCIENCE
1
0.1
ISR
1
0.1
(2010-‐2013) 275 233 222
Chronic Health Conditions
2012-‐13 2011-‐12 2010-‐11
513 438 411
Mental Health Conditions
953 903 859
Learning Disabilities
0
LSA
Senior (9%) Sophomore (19%) Non-‐degree/blank (1%)
Trend in Largest Disability Groups
%
316, 16%
180, 9%
Graduate/PhD (16%) Junior (17%) Freshman (39%)
NO.
791, 39%
SCHOOL
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
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Big Ten Schools Disability Staff & Students Ranking by Registered Students INSTITUTION
REGISTERED STUDENTS
STAFF
1. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
2,211
14
2. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR
2,116
7
3. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
2,000
22
4. PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
1,381
10
5. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
1,200
19
6. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
1,200
11
7. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA
1,092
12
8. INDIANA UNIVERSITY
1,000
7
9. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
969
15
10. PURDUE UNIVERSITY
732
12
11. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
620
6
12. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
500
6
13. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
500
4
14. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
500
10
The University of Michigan has the second highest number of SSD registered students – 2,116 – in all of the 14 Big Ten schools.
Ranking by Full-Time Staff The University of Michigan ranks 11th of 14 in the number of full-‐time disability services staff providing accommodations to students with disabilities.
3 : 1,000 is the smallest ratio of staff to SSD registered students in the Big Ten.
INSTITUTION
STAFF
REG STDS
RATIO
1. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
22
2,000
11 : 1,000
2. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
19
1,200
16 : 1,000
3. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
15
969
15 : 1,000
4. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
14
2,211
6 : 1,000
5. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA
12
1,092
11 : 1,000
6. PURDUE UNIVERSITY
12
732
16 : 1,000
7. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
11
1,200
9 : 1,000
8. PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
10
1,381
7 : 1,000
9. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
10
500
20 : 1,000
10. INDIANA UNIVERSITY
7
1,000
7 : 1,000
11. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR
7
2,116
3 : 1,000
12. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
6
620
10 : 1,000
13. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
6
500
12 : 1,000
14. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
4
500
8 : 1,000
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Accomplishments SSD Breaking New Ground
The SSD Director with members of the Student Advisory Board.
ü Established a Student Advisory Board For the first time in its history, the Services for Students with Disabilities office created a Student Advisory Board. The Board is made up of a diverse group of a dozen students ranging from freshmen to graduate level within the University.
ü New Record Set for Students Registered 607 new students registered this academic year. SSD has surpassed the 2,000-‐student mark for the time in its history with 2,116 as of June 30, 2013.
ü Created an Academic Study Skills Workshop Series SSD held a series of workshops for the whole University community aimed at improving student’s academic skills done by nationally known educational psychologist, Dr. Geraldine Markel. These sessions were video taped and the information is on SSD’s website.
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Additional Achievements Quiet Study Spaces Website This winter semester two students created a website, http://t-‐foley17.wix.com/quiet-‐places-‐at-‐um, that lists by building the quiet places to study on central campus.
New Adaptive Technology Lead Position SSD was part of the hiring committee for a new adaptive technology lead position at the University. This person is now in charge of the Knox Center Adaptive Technology Computing Site.
New Verification Form for ADHD and Mental Health Conditions Created a new, unifying verification form for mental health, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and acquired / traumatic brain injury disorders. This form is easier for evaluators to fill out and provides SSD with more comprehensive information regarding the determination of academic accommodations.
Readiness to Return University Guidance Documentation The SSD director helped to write the University guidance document on Readiness to Return and presented it to the Provost group in April.
Continued Successes Newsletters & Website SSD published a winter and spring/summer edition of the newsletter. In addition, we have made extensive changes to the SSD website including the reorganization of several topic hubs, streamlining the registration process, adding more interactive features, and providing new resources in the areas of study skills and assistive technology.
Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) Testing SSD continues to play a critical role in LSA’s foreign language waiver process, with both a presence on the Academic Standards Board and by administering the testing of students petitioning the College. The office offered five testing dates for the MLAT throughout the academic year, testing over 60 students.
Welcome Wednesdays On February 27th, SSD sponsored a Welcome Wednesday at the UM Alumni Center to promote the services SSD offers to UM students. This year, 1,849 students attended.
Expanded SSD Database As of the end of June, SSD has successfully created a new database of alumni, friends and allies containing almost 5,000 names.
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Services Academic Accommodations 2012-13 Accommodations provided by our office include time and a half for exams, quiet locations for test taking, laptops for in-‐class exams, as well as setting up interpreters for campus events (graduations, campus tours, etc.) among many others. In addition, SSD continues to put books into alternative formats for students with visual and/or reading disabilities. In the last year, we scanned over 82,000 pages of text.
Extrapolated for the academic year SSD provides
approximately 50,000
academic accommodations.
ACCOMMODATION
FY 2012-13
SCANNING BOOKS (PAGES)
82,000
TIME AND HALF FOR IN-CLASS EXAMS (PER STUDENT)
1,649
SEPARATE/QUIET LOCATION FOR EXAMS (PER STUDENT)
935
TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS CENTER (STUDENTS REFERRED)
324
EXTENSION OF DUE DATES ON SHORT NOTICE (PER STUDENT)
294
INTERPRETING (EVENTS)
175
CLASS NOTES (LECTURES)
159
LAPTOP FOR IN-CLASS EXAMS (NUMBER)
153
DOUBLE TIME FOR IN-CLASS EXAMS (PER STUDENT)
94
AUDIO TAPE CLASS/LECTURES (NUMBER)
55
HATHI TRUST (STUDENTS REFERRED)
31
CALCULATOR FOR EXAMS/ASSIGNMENTS (NUMBER)
16
SPELLCHECKER (PER STUDENT)
6
SSD continues to provide note takers, video captioning, CART services and interpreters for its deaf/hard of hearing students. Below are the types of accommodations broken down by academic semester. SUMMER 2012
FALL 2012
WINTER 2013
SPRING 2013
TOTAL
NOTE-TAKING SERVICES (HOURS)
93
1,734
2,393
150
4,370
CART SERVICES (HOURS)
0
1,665
1,204
50
2,919
INTERPRETING (HOURS)
122
332
424
76
954
TRANSCRIPTS (NUMBER)
108
98
102
0
308
VIDEO MEDIA CAPTIONED (NUMBERS)
10
48
90
0
148
ACCOMMODATION
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Collaboration The UM Community and Beyond This past year, SSD has worked on expanding partnerships with divisional and academic units, as well as national institutions. Across the University, we specifically focus on increasing our connection with LSA, the Athletic Department, the Medical School and the Division to share information, promote awareness, and provide support around disability issues.
SSD PARTNERS WITH… UM ACADEMIC UNITS
UM ATHLETICS
NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
SSD director and staff have given talks to several departments and schools including LSA, College of Engineering, The Office of New Student Programs (ONSP), Center for Research, Learning and Teaching (CRLT) and Greek Life.
SSD has arranged a partnership with the department of athletics to provide screenings for all incoming freshmen student athletes to help ensure their academic success.
SSD director and staff have given several presentations at local, state and national conferences and have been asked to consult with other post-‐secondary institutions.
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v SSD meets regularly with the Medical School’s new learning specialist. v SSD works closely with DSA Tech Services to update the SSD website. o Recent changes have brought about new UM DSA branding initiatives and incorporated flatter, more attractive and accessible layout design. v SSD has been working with Educational Testing Service (ETS) on testing accommodations guidelines. We also provided consultation and evaluation of services for Rutgers University and MI-‐AHEAD, the Michigan Association on Higher Education and Disability organization. v SSD works closely with the IT Assistive Technology Lead in charge of the Knox Center to provide and accommodate students using adaptive/assistive technology. o SSD purchased the literacy software Read & Write Gold to support and enhance students’ reading and writing skills.
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Development SSD Funding and Scholarships as of June 1, 2013 FUND
PURPOSE
ADAM MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
For students with physical disabilities: mobility, hearing, vision
FACT FUND
For purchase of technology equipment – one time $1,000 limit per student
$35,700.00
GREENBAUM SCHOLARSHIP
Any registered student, non-‐specific purpose
$1,156.00
KRISTI SPRECHER MEMORIAL FUND
For students with chronic health conditions
$1,600.00
NEMATZDEH FUND
Tutoring/ Professional development -‐ one time $200 limit
$1,400.00
PROJECTED BOOKS
Scanned text / misc. purposes -‐ typically visual impairments
$4,400.00
SAMET FAMILY
Mentorship program, tutoring and professional development
$8,100.00
SSD GIFT FUND
Gifts from foundations and individuals
$8,400.00
SUSAN WEBB
For tutoring or purchase of adaptive equipment for students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and all mental health conditions. One time $400 limit.
$11,800.00
AMOUNT Supported by private donations
SCHOLARSHIP
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
RIDLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Chronic health/visual, hearing, or mobility impairment can pay up to 7 students with a $2,000 cap per student given in fall term only Given to Engineering/Business students towards tutoring or professional development Given annually to one recipient who has physical disabilities Given annually to two recipients who have physical disabilities and are active in their University Community Given annually to one recipient who has learning disability/mobility impairment
$10,000.00
SHELL OIL AWARD WESLEY SMITH AWARD SAUL AND SHIRLEY LEDERER AWARD BURT BLACK SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500.00 $500.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
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SSD Sources of Support The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and SSD continue their efforts to expand funding opportunities for students with disabilities. Your contributions to SSD will allow us to continue to provide superior, cutting edge services, and resources for our students. Funding support will extend and expand SSD's ability to provide invaluable assistance to both the University community and to its students with disabilities in particular. In the past year, we have received new and continuing sources of support from several individuals and families.
Special thanks to the family of
The Adam Miller Memorial Fund The Samet family
for their continued commitment and support of the Services for Students with Disabilities office and its students.
gave $5,000 for the start of a mentor program.
Susan Webb donated $7,333 to be used for students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and all mental health conditions.
The Fact Fund renewed its commitment to give $25,000 (over three years) towards the purchase of technology for students with learning disabilities.
Individuals who generously support SSD
Herb and Christine Black
Erika Erlandson
Martin Garago
Martin Halbfinger
Donna Hansen
Stuart Heiser
Lorie Levy
Michael McLean
Justin S Nematzdeh
James Neubacher
Michael Papadelis
Ellen Plant
Susan Reider
David Sprecher
Grant Till
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Goals Moving Forward 2013-14
GOAL
TARGET
SSD 40th Anniversary
Plan to host several events around disability advocacy and awareness to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the U-‐M SSD office.
SSD Mentor Program
Launch the first peer mentorship program for students with disabilities to expand mentoring and peer coaching opportunities.
Fundraising Initiative
Send out a donation letter to all SSD students, alumni, friends and allies.
Tutorial List with GEO
With the help of GEO, modify and expand a tutor list for students seeking academic support.
Referral List for Students Seeking Psychological Testing or Services
This list will consist of both University and community providers to assist students who are looking for psychological testing or psychotherapy services.
Resource Web Page for Students with Mobility Impairments
Add a mobility impairment resource page to the website, providing suggestions about how to obtain certain services that are not part of the SSD’s mission and/or programming.
Increase Student Involvement in Disability Related Issues
Continue the growth of our new SSD advisory student board and increase the membership of the Council of Graduate Students for Disability Issues.
DsylexiaHelp
Work on transitioning the DsylexiaHelp website into SSD.
Improve and Expand Resources on Continue to expand the content of SSD’s website to include more information regarding technology, adaptive applications for iPads SSD Website
and smart phone devices, material on career issues, i.e. to disclose or not, etc.
New Laptops for Testing Accommodations
Replace the obsolete laptop computers used for testing accommodations with new, updated versions.
UROP and SSD Collaboration
Work with both the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) and a Chemistry faculty member, Dr. Zimmerman, on getting more students with disabilities involved in research opportunities.
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Staff Contributions Committee Assignments, Major Presentations, Professional Development Activities Conducted/Attended, Projects
Stuart Segal, Director Committee Assignments Council for Disability Concerns, Campus Mind Works, Health Advisory Team, Critical Incidents Team, ADA Fund Committee, Diversity Council, Planning Committee for the Conference of Depression in College Students, Planning and Advisory Board of University Testing Center, LSA Academic Standards Board-‐ Foreign Language Waiver Committee, Autism Spectrum Work Group, Council for Graduate Student Disabilities Issues, Inter-‐Group Relations (IGR) Advisory Board, SSD Student Advisory Board, Readiness to Return work group, Center for Language and Literacy Professional Advisory Board, Member of the University of Michigan Depression Center, Hiring Committee for the Adaptive Technology Expert position in ITS
Major Presentations Presentation to Literature Science and Arts (LS&A) new academic advisors Presentation to M-‐STEM students at the College of Engineering Presentation made to a group of social work faculty and students from Japan Presentations made to the staff and academic advisors of Baker Colleges of Michigan Presentation to Michigan Advising Corp as part of their summer training institute Presentation made to Provost Group meeting on Readiness to Return Guidelines Presentation made to Faculty of the School of Kinesiology Presentation made to the Department of Asian Language and Culture Presentation made to the Council of Disability Concerns Presentation made to the Students and Faculty of the Dental Hygiene Program
Professional Development Activities Conducted Editorial Board of Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Consultant for Educational Testing Service (ETS) on Disability issues Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Consultant on Disability Issues Served on the Professional Advisory Board of the MI-‐LDA Emeritus member of the Board of Governors for the Detroit Learning Center-‐ a nonprofit that provides free intensive tutoring to children with reading disabilities Presentation made to College of Engineering “pipeline” program aimed at high school students to get them interested in careers in engineering Conducted an external review of the disability office at Rutgers University Consulted with the School of Music, Theater and Dance regarding high school students with disabilities who were attending summer programs Worked at both the new faculty orientation and the Rackham graduate student information fair Consulted with Athletic Department Regarding High Risk Students Consulted on the drafting of the first ever documentation guidelines for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders for ETS
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Professional Development Activities Attended MI-‐AHEAD Conference Numerous talks at the Center for Growth and Human Development (CGHD) Brown Bag Conferences Numerous talks at the Department of Psychiatry’s Grand Rounds Conference 16th Annual Conference of the ETS Review Panel for Testing Accommodations College Student and Depression Conference DSA Professional Development opportunities Activities and talks during Invest in Abilities Week
Maureen Candy, Office Coordinator Committee Assignments Active U Participant, Council for Grad Students with Disability Issues (CGSDI), Business and Human Resource Team (BAHRT), DSA Assistants, Building Incident Response Team (BIRT), Skywarn Storm Spotter Training
Major Presentations New Staff Orientation Representative Campus Information Day Volunteer DSA front desk fill-‐in for DOS, CAPS, and OVPSA
Professional Development Conferences Attended ImageNow Access Updates Procurement Services Forums DSA Assistant Meetings Lunch and Learn workshops Computer Security Training Training in Budget and Finances for job promotion to Administrative Assistant Senior Microsoft Access Training Depository Re-‐Certification Training
Projects Help/update SSD Website Scan SSD Student Files to be Stored on ImageNow Buy and Install/Upgrade New Computers for Office/Student Use Put office computers on the main IT database ADHD Awareness Day Presentation marketing and financials Maintain storage area for accessible equipment for registered SSD students Jessie Ridley Scholarship facilitator for Candidates and Board Members Help/update Facebook Page Coordinated Tutoring project with funding from SSD source Helped set up and Coordinate Hathi Trust users to access the digital library
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Virginia Grubaugh, Coordinator of Learning Services - ADHD & Academic Coach Committee Assignments Council for Disability Concerns, Council for Graduate Students with Disability Issues (CGSDI) Group, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Workgroup, Social Work Diversity/Disability Committee, M-‐Justice, OSCR, Academic Support Web Site Team, SSD Mentoring Workgroup (Chair)
Major Presentations Michigan Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (M-‐STEM) Presentation & Fair Engineering Advisors – Successful Coaching of At Risk Students Center for Research on Learning and Teaching – consultant on disability work presentations Tokai University Social Work Student Training Program SSD training for New Student Orientation Leaders Multiple Presentations for New Cohort of Dental Students Psychology Department Academic Advisors Moving Forward with Asperger’s – A Transition to College Workshop to inform Washtenaw County students and parents about successful adjustment to college for students on the autism spectrum
Professional Development Activities Attended and Memberships Coach Training – Advanced Coach Certification (Coaches Training Institute and International Coaching Federation -‐ ICF) Supervisor Trainings DSA Appraisal Training ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) Membership Autism Spectrum Disorder Training ADHD Coach Training Tutor and Academic Coach Training
Projects Facilitated delivery and video-‐taping of five academic success workshops by Geraldine Markel; Consulting with SSD webmaster on format and delivery of these resources on the website Continued development and enhancement of part time Academic Coach Position; Actively seeking qualified coach to assist coaching and programmatic learning work for students with disabilities U-‐M Academic Support Services Web Project – Major developer and ongoing shaper of this campus-‐wide resource; Main responder to web-‐site inquiries; Add new campus resources; Approve and update changes to web site; Instituting systemic generation of requests for update of web information. SSD Mentoring – Continuing development for a mentoring program for students with disabilities at the U-‐ M; Creating web presence for mentoring; Developing Mentor Training and manual for SSD Mentors; Implementing engagement of faculty and students without disabilities as mentoring support Ongoing development of Academic Skills Training Workshops Content development for Coaching / Mentoring presence on SSD website Burt Black Scholarship – Oversee the annual selection of recipient for this monetary award
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Alfred Kellam, Coordinator, Psychologist Major Presentations New Faculty Orientation Huron High School, "Life After High School" (CEDO), Special Resources Presentation Teaching Engineering Seminar, Summer Engineering Institute Welcome Wednesday, Alumni Center Office of New Student Programs, Orientation Training
Professional Development Conferences Attended Depression Center, Annual Depression Conference New England Educational Institute, Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome American Psychological Association Annual Convention UM AD/HD Awareness Week Presentation Hal Korn Series: Working with Students on the Autistic Spectrum
Daniel Measel, Coordinator, Blind, Mobility, and Chronic Health Conditions Committee Assignments Tuition Reimbursement Insurance, Veterans Day planning committee, Knox Center Relocation committee
Major Presentations Tokai University Social Work Student Training Program SSD training for New Student Orientation Leaders
Professional Development Activities Conducted Advised/Consulted with Oakland University and Baker College on scanning and Etext production
Mary Reilly, Captioned Media Specialist Committee Assignments Council for Disability Concerns, DSA Communications Group, Web Access Working Group (WAWG), DSA Staff Advisory Board, Women in Student Affairs (WISA)
Professional Development Conferences Attended Communicator’s Forum: Great Work Conference DSA Annual Professional Development Conference Submitted a proposal for AHEAD Conference 2013 and was accepted Enriching Scholarship 2013
Projects Designed and published three editions of SSD newsletter Updated/Managed changes to the SSD website
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Jill Rice, Coordinator, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Committee Assignments
Council for Disability Concerns, Data Steward, Genesee Area Skill Center Advisory Board, SSD 40th Planning Committee
Major Presentations Residential Staff Training Parents of New Students Welcome Wednesday Tokai University students Gayz Craze Parents Weekend Office of New Students Orientation Leaders
Professional Development Activities Attended Working Effectively with Faculty and Physicians Sign Language Interpreter Expo (16 credits)
Memberships Sign Language Interpreter – Licensed in the State of Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Michigan Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Ohio Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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Kudos Recognition of SSD Staff Services
Multiple donations have been made to the SSD office on behalf of individual staff members to promote positive engagement toward students’ success.
Virginia Grubaugh received gratitude from many departments and advising units for level of coordination of student care.
SSD staff has received numerous letters and expressions of gratitude for assisting students overcome difficulties and persevere to graduation.
A recent graduate brought back a token of appreciation (hand made plates) from Kenya for support that was received from SSD.
Maureen Candy and Mary Reilly were recognized for 5 years of service in the Division of Student Life.