Roberts Wesleyan University
2301 Westside Dr
Rochester, NY 14624
Program Contact | Mikaela Potter |
Program Contact Email | Potter_Mikaela@roberts.edu |
Phone | 585-594-6610 |
Website | Program website |
The Bridge to Earning Learning and Living (BELL) Program is an inclusive postsecondary certificate program offered by Roberts Wesleyan University on campus for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The program is a partnership between CP Rochester, Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES, and Roberts Wesleyan University.
The BELL Program focuses on authentic inclusive experiences that provide academic enrichment, socialization, and the acquisition of life and vocational skills necessary for sustainable and gainful employment. A key component of this program is that all members of the campus community can benefit from inclusive experiences.
All courses, activities, and work experiences are catered to students’ individual career goals and interests. Personal enrichment, independence, and preparation for competitive employment after graduation are goals for all students.
Program information submitted: February 27, 2023
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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 |
Number of students: | 9 |
Affiliates | |
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School district or agency partner: | Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES |
Contact person: | David Liesegang |
Email: | Dliesega@monroe2boces.org |
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: | March 15th for each upcoming academic year |
Criteria for admission |
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Accepts out-of-state students? | No |
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Planned program length | 2 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 67.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 75.00% |
Notes on acceptance and attendance: | Accepted 6 out of 9 applicants, each year there are only a certain number of spots available based of the previous graduating class. |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $6525.00 |
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: | Complete the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov, available on October 1st for the following academic year. The Federal school code for Roberts is 002805. See if you are eligible for the federal Pell Grant! |
Academic | |
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Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
More about course access: | Most students audit classes. Rarely, students take courses for traditional undergraduate credit, however in spring of 2018 one student took 3 college courses for credit, and one student took 1 college course for credit. Studies who take a course for credit are second year students or have come back after completing the program. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | Students participate in functional academic courses taught by the staff of the different partners. Independent Life skills and vocational skills are a primary focus. The program offers an Intro to college class to all incoming students of the program. Students will also participate in high school requirement classes and different groups based off of what partner the student works with. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 25-49% |
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 40% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 60% |
Additional information about career development and work experience: | Our hope is to provide on campus internships for students to help identify areas they like and dislike to help aid in further career goals. |
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: | No |
Housing options available: |
Extracurricular | |
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Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 50-74% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: | College/University's Graduation |