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

Program Contact	Dr. Andrea Pewitt
Email	adpewitt@lipscomb.edu
Phone	615-966-5098
Website	http://www.lipscomb.edu/ideal

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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: March 16, 2021

General
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:	21
Summer program name	IDEAL Summer Academy
Description of our summer transition program:	IDEAL Summer Academy is a week-long residential experience for students with intellectual disabilities who are rising seniors in high school to age 24, who are interested in learning about college and exploring whether post-secondary education is right for them. For info, email ideal@lipscomb.edu.
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
Criteria for admission	Age range: 18-26
Accepts out-of-state students?:	Yes
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:	Intellectual disability Autism TBI, OHI
Program length:	2 years

Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term	21.00%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one	80.00%
Notes on acceptance and attendance:	We had one student pass away over the summer before returning for the 2020-2021 year, and 1 student chose not to return. We had 47 applications for 10 spaces for our cohort.

Cost
Average student tuition and fees for the current school year	$16500.00
Average out-of-state tuition, current year	$16500.00
Room and board:	$12000.00
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:	Private pay (student and family) Vocational Rehabilitation Funds Scholarships Federal Financial Aid Grant Funding
Scholarships available:	TSAA (State Grant), Step Up (State Grant), TN Promise (State Grant) We have had students receive Ruby's Rainbow and the Eagle Scout scholarship. Program specific scholarships are also available on a needs basis.

Academic
Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities):	Typical college courses for audit
More about course access:	Students are able to take a variety of typical college courses with the permission of the instructor. These classes are taken for audit.
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
Information on special classes:	Students take IDEAL specific courses related to Adult Living and Employment skills.
Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program:	Between 25% of the time and half the time
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program:	Certificate in Career Exploration Studies
Is the credential IHE-approved?	Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE

Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program:	20%
Other career development activities are:	Internships Volunteer work Community Service
Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program:	80%
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
Proportion of social time spent only with other students in this program:	50%
Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations:	Students can participate in Social Clubs, student organizations, and intramural sports as desired.