Augie Access
Augustana University
Augie Access
2001 Summit Ave
Madsen Center, Room 221
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
2001 Summit Ave
Madsen Center, Room 221
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Jessica Lamb |
| jlamb@augie.edu | |
| Phone | 605-274-4926 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
As an outcome-based Comprehensive Post-Secondary and Transition Program, Augie Access will empower 18-26 year old students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to obtain competitive employment, live independently, and engage socially through explicit instruction in career readiness, self-determination, and employment internships.
Program information submitted: February 21, 2022
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: |
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| Number of students: | 18 |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school? | Some of our students have left high school |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | 2nd Friday in January |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Criteria for admission |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | Yes |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length |
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| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 80.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 75.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | 10 students applied for Fall 2021; 8 were accepted. First year students returning (6 out of 8) were due to pursing a degree at tech school and cost factors for the other student. |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $12800.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $12800.00 |
| Room and board: | $5816.00 |
| Program fees: | $0.00 |
| Additional costs: | |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | Yes |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Scholarships available: | Augie Access Endowment Scholarship: A student from Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 is chosen each year to receive a $1,000 based on demonstrated financial need. No application necessary - the scholarship is awarded from the Financial Aid Office. |
| Academic | |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) |
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| More about course access: | A mix-hybrid, 72 credit program, Augie Access students take only 21 credits of Augie Access specific courses. The remaining 51 credits from the course catalog (for credit or audit). Students may take courses in all catalog courses except for Nursing and Civitas (Honors) Program courses. |
| Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit? | Yes |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office? | Yes |
| Students take STEM-related courses? | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | Augie Access specific courses center on transition/independent living skills. Below is a list of the courses, their title, and the credits. AUAC 065: Employment Seminar I (3 credits) AUAC 070: Skills for the Social Setting (3 credits) AUAC 067: Employment Seminar II (3 credits) AUAC 051: Leadership (3 credits) AUAC 035: Transitions to Independent Living (3 credits) AUAC 050: Self-Determination and Disability Awareness (3 credits) AUAC 080: Consumer Math (3 credits) |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | 50-74% |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Career Studies |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Do students earn STEM-related certificates? | No |
| Students participate in these campus-wide events |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 79% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 50% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience | Students enroll in EDUC 295, a repeatable internship, for three semesters. They earn 3 college credits for each 120 hours. Students take AUAC 065 and 067, a year long employment seminar course centered on career development, exploration, and strengthen soft skills. |
| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
| Housing options available: |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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