1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
| Program Contact | Dr. Eric Hartz |
| ehartz@madison.k12.wi.us | |
| Phone | 608-258-2308 |
| Website | https://studentservices.madison.k12.wi.us/campus-connect |
Campus Connect is an innovative approach to inclusive post secondary education for learners with intellectual disabilities. The Campus Connect program is a college-based transition program established through a partnership between Madison College and Madison Metropolitan School District. The program takes place on the Madison College campus and provides an opportunity for students who require more than the traditional level of support to be successful in a college environment. Campus Connect has the goal of providing relevant postsecondary academic/vocational preparation leading to paid employment in an area identified by the student. This program is currently only open to MMSD students, with instruction taking place at the Downtown Madison College campus. Campus Connect has a core College Success course (3 credits) that is required for all students, as well as additional courses related to the student's area of interest. Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester. To assist students in successfully progressing in a college environment, a full time MMSD teacher has been established to provide tutoring, coordination with disability resource center, and collaborative accommodation arrangements with course instructors. Campus Connect is a fully integrated program with all instruction from Madison College professors, additional tutoring/instruction/support is provided by an onsite MMSD teacher. The goal of providing integrated academic and vocational learning opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities is jointly held by Madison College and MMSD.
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 2-year community college or junior college |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Are still enrolled in high school |
| Number of students: | 18 |
| Description of our summer transition program: |
Student's can continue taking classes in the summer related to college program. |
| Affiliates | |
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| School district or agency partner: | Madison Metropolitan School District |
| Contact person: | Eric Hartz |
| Email: | ehartz@madison.k12.wi.us |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | March prior to start of school year |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | No |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | 3 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 32% |
| Retention rate: | 100% |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: |
$150 per credit plus book costs. Students take between 6-12 credits. |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | No |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| Time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 75% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 80% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students: | No |
| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Madison College School Clubs and Athletics. |