IDEAL - Igniting the Dream of Education and Access at Lipscomb
Lipscomb University
IDEAL - Igniting the Dream of Education and Access at Lipscomb
1 University Park Drive
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN 37204
1 University Park Drive
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN 37204
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Dr. Andrea Pewitt |
| andrea.pewitt@lipscomb.edu | |
| Phone | 615-966-5098 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
IDEAL is a life-changing program created by Lipscomb University’s College of Education in 2014. Our program offers a rich and meaningful college experience for young adults (ages 18-26) with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have completed high school. After completion of the two-year program, students will graduate with a Certificate of Career Exploration.
We equip our students with the skills and self-confidence they need to achieve higher levels of independence and to obtain better employment opportunities.
Program information submitted: February 15, 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: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 20 |
| Summer program name | IDEAL Summer Academy |
| Description of our summer transition program: | IDEAL Summer Academy is a week long residential experience for young adults considering applying to college. The program allows participants to live in the dorm, experience college life, participate in academic classes, hang out with peers, and more! |
| Summer program link: | IDEAL Summer Academy |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| Regular H.S. diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | January 15 |
| 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 | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 29.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 7.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | We accept between 10-12 student per cohort. |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $8188.00 |
| Room and board: | $8500.00 |
| 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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| 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: | Students are able to register to audit any university course with Professor approval. |
| 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? | No |
| Students take STEM-related courses? | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | IDEAL students take program specific courses each semester (2 per semester). These courses focus on Adult Living and Employment Skills. |
| 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 in Career Exploration 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: | 15% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 80% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience | Students participate in an internship every semester of the program. |
| 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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