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Cutting Edge Program

Cutting Edge Program
Edgewood College
Cutting Edge Program
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
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Program Contact Kaitlyn Aceto
Program Contact Email cuttingedge@edgewood.edu
Phone 608-663-2332
Website Program website
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The Cutting Edge® Program at Edgewood College was piloted in 2007. It was the first program at a four-year college in Wisconsin to offer a fully inclusive college experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since its inception, the program has continued to grow and offers individualized wrap-around services to support students in academics, student housing, social experiences, and practicums/internships. We currently support 30 students per academic year. Our program has since expanded to include two additional programs: Pre-College and Alumni Program. As part of Edgewood College’s Dominican tradition, students learn the values of justice, compassion, truth, community, and partnership. Through these values, students are given the opportunity to experience civic engagement both on campus and in the Madison community.

Program information submitted: January 16, 2024

General
Public or private: Private
Type of school: 4-year college or university
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? No
Number of students: 30
Summer program name Cutting Edge Pre-College Summer Program
Description of our summer transition program: The Cutting Edge Pre-College Summer Program provides participants exposure to an overnight college experience. During the Pre-college Summer Program, students attend classes about safety in the community, health & well-being, employment, and college academic success. They will also have the opportunity to experience the Madison community. up to 20 Participants will be accepted.
Requirements
Program serves students who have left high school? Yes, all of our students have left high school
Regular high school diploma required? No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted
Deadline to apply to this program: August 1st- November 30th (one year prior to desired entry)
Criteria for admission
  • Student must be 18 or older
Accepts out-of-state students? Yes
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
  • developmental disabilities
Planned program length Varies from student to student
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: 43.00%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: 100.00%
Cost
Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: $30750.00
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: $0.00
Room and board: $13000.00
Program fees: $0.00
Additional costs: $0.00
Our Program as two pathways: Degree and Certificate. Listed above is the Certificate cost which also has our support cost included. Degree Pathway would be: Full time tuition: $36,850 Plus Support Fee: $9,800
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:
  • Private pay (student and family)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Funds
  • Scholarships
  • Adult intellectual/developmental disability state agency funds
  • Federal Financial Aid
  • Grant Funding
  • Veteran or Military Benefits
Scholarships available: We have an annual scholarship that is distributed by our program.
Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities):
  • Typical college courses for credit
  • Typical college courses for audit
More about course access: In a students first year their schedule is mainly compromised of Cutting Edge classes. However, second semester Students have the Edgewood course catalog open to them to choose classes of interest or that go toward a specific goal.
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: Yes
Information on special classes: Skills for Success: This is a four course series that is designed to teach skills in the areas of: financial literacy, time management and study skills, language and communication, and self-determination. The goal is to apply these skills in all areas of life: college, independent living, and employment. Safety in the Community: Students learn about personal safety, navigation in the community, self-advocacy, self-defense in uncomfortable situations, and emergency response. Interpersonal Relationships: Students learn about support systems, appropriate social proximity, navigation of social situations, relationship building, & exploration of their role in our diverse world. Internship Development: This course is designed to teach employability skills and promote growth in vocational independence while students participate in on or off campus internships. Through discussions, reflection, and hands-on learning, students will develop skills in communication and professionalism for the workplace. Internship Application: This course is designed to prepare students for future employment. Students will practice using vocational skills in their internship and elicit feedback from supervisors. Upon completion of this course, students will have created a resume and cover letter, participated in a mock interview, and completed a supervisor evaluation.
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): 75-99%
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: INDIVIDUALLY PLANNED CERTIFICATE, PARA-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE, 21ST CENTURY SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE
Is the credential approved by the college/university? Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? Students can earn a Bachelor's Degree through the college with the support of the Cutting Edge program
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:
  • Career services
  • Disability/accessibility services
  • Academic tutoring services
  • Health services
  • Mental health/counseling services
  • Access to a transcript via the registrar
  • Academic advising services (not program staff)
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: 100%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
  • Work Study
Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: 100%
Additional information about career development and work experience: If students are interested in our Paraprofessional certificate or an education degree they will also have a practicum experience.
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? Yes
Housing
Housing is provided to students: Yes
Housing options available:
  • Inclusive on campus
Extracurricular
Students participate in student organizations on campus: Yes
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): 75-99%
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities
  • Registered student organizations
  • Student government
  • Club sports
  • Campus events
  • Study abroad
Students participate in these campus-wide events:
  • College/University's Student orientation
  • College/University's Family orientation
  • College/University's Graduation