SEED [Success, Engagement, Education, Determination]
Lehigh Carbon Community College
SEED [Success, Engagement, Education, Determination]
4525 Education Park Dr
Schnecksville, PA 18078-2502
4525 Education Park Dr
Schnecksville, PA 18078-2502
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Michelle Mitchell |
| Program Contact Email | MMitchell@LCCC.edu |
| Phone | 610-799-1156 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
The Success, Engagement, Education, Determination (SEED) program provides comprehensive “direct” services for students with disabilities interested in college training to master skills in transition, academic, and/or career areas. Education is provided in independent living, socialization, and soft skills. Through partnerships with Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living and LCCC faculty/staff; mentoring, coaching, work experiences, instruction, and training are provided to meet their adult related goals and maximize their employment potential.
Program information submitted: January 18, 2023
| 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: |
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| Number of students: | 33 |
| Summer program name | LCCC SEED Summer Bridge |
| Description of our summer transition program: | LCCC SEED Summer Bridge gives participants a head start on preparing for the personal and academic demands of college and adult life. Participants have the support of coaches and mentors who will encourage them to discover more about their college and career goals. The Summer Bridge begins in July and is held over four weeks. Workshops address a range of topics from computers to notetaking, but the emphasis is on helping students develop well-rounded skills that can be used both inside and outside the classroom. |
| Summer program link: | LCCC SEED Summer Bridge |
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| School district or agency partner: | Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living |
| Contact person: | Aaron Heydt |
| Email: | aaronheydt@lvcil.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 of each year |
| 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 | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 98.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 92.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | We want to ensure the SEED support will be sufficient to meet the goals/needs of the individual students |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $1440.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $2568.00 |
| Program fees: | $4500.00 |
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| 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: | SEED Scholarships available through LCCC Foundation |
| Links to scholarship information: | SEED Student Scholarship |
| Academic | |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| More about course access: | There are universally designed courses offered to the whole college community on career related topics. These courses are required as part of our Cross Institutional Studies Credit Certificate. |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 100% |
| 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: | Cross Institutional Studies Certificate |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? | Associate Degrees and other Certificates (Arts, Communication & Design; Business & Administration; Computer Science & Information Technology; Education & Public Services; Health Care; Manufacturing, Trades & Transportation; Science & Engineering) |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 64% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 85% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience: | This is a foundational part of the Cross Institutional Studies 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: | No |
| 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): | 75-99% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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