THRIVE Program
University of Central Missouri
THRIVE Program
Lovinger 1366, University of Central Missouri
520 S. Maguire
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Lovinger 1366, University of Central Missouri
520 S. Maguire
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Program Contact | Michael Brunkhorst |
Program Contact Email | thrive@ucmo.edu |
Phone | 660-543-4260 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
Through the THRIVE Program, the University of Central Missouri prepares students with disabilities to transition to independent living and find employment that fits their individual goals and abilities. During the two-year program, students are required to live on the UCM campus. They work on improving their academic abilities and peer interactions while learning computer and job skills. They also participate in career-focused internships. THRIVE graduates earn a Certificate of Success along with a personal portfolio. Some students may go on to earn a degree at UCM with the proper student support services in place for their success.
Program information submitted: January 30, 2023
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Public or private: | Public |
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: | 34 |
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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 |
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: |
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Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 70.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100.00% |
Notes on acceptance and attendance: | We had 28 students apply for the Fall 2022 term. We only have 18 positions available. |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $9410.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $9410.00 |
Room and board: | $10293.00 |
Program fees: | $5550.00 |
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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: | THRIVE has two needs-based scholarships that THRIVE students can apply for. |
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: | Our students have the ability to take 1 or more college courses as audit to start out in the program. Then, based on ability, can start taking courses for credit. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | The THRIVE Program also has courses each semester that help the students to learn independent living skills, career skills, and job skills. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 50-74% |
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: | THRIVE Certificate of Success |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
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: | 36% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 100% |
Additional information about career development and work experience: | Our 2nd-year students have workshops with our Career Services department and they come to various classes. |
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 |
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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