Educational Opportunities Program
An education, training and workforce program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Set to launch in fall 2024, NC State’s Educational Opportunities Program will be designed for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offer educational credentials such as degrees, certificates and non-degree opportunities. A planning committee composed of faculty, staff and students from across NC State University will guide the program’s development.
The Educational Opportunities Program will
- offer educational credentials such as degrees, certificates and non-degree opportunities;
- provide students with inclusive academic enrichments, socialization, independent living skills and integrated work experiences that will help them develop career skills that can lead to gainful employment; and
- offer support and services will include academic and social inclusion in academic courses, extracurricular activities and other aspects of campus life.
Through the Educational Opportunities Program, we’ll expand our service to a new group of students and families and create additional pathways for them to earn their academic credentials, develop skills and gain experiences that will prepare them for lifelong success.
Educational Opportunities Program
Planning Committee Co-chairsDoneka Scott and Paola Sztajn
Introducing the Educational Opportunities Program
- Doneka Scott, Co-chair, Vice Chancellor and Dean, Division of Academic and Student Affairs
- Joann Blumenfeld, Director, Catalyst Program, The Science House
- Ruben Carbonell, Director, Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology and Science
- Cathy Crossland, Professor of Special Education, Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, College of Education
- Matt Friedrick, Executive Director of Development, College of Education
- Donna McGalliard, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor, Division of Academic and Student Affairs
- Mark Newmiller, Director, Disability Resource Office
- Kesha Reed, Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean, Division of Academic and Student Affairs
- Paola Sztajn, Co-chair, Planning Committee and Dean, NC State College of Education
- Chenita Rountree, Associate Director for Clinical Services, Counseling Center
- Sheri Schwab, Vice Provost, Institutional Equity and Diversity
- Kareena Sheshadri, Park Scholar and First-year Student, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Melanie Smith, Clinical Faculty and Managing Director, SUCCEED, College of Education
- Jon Westover, Associate Vice Provost and Director of Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Cathryn Weir, Program Director, Think College (consultant to committee)