Disability & Diversity: A Universal Model for Success in Higher Education

This project was supported by Grant # P333A050020 awarded by the U.S. Dept. of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education. Points of view in this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Education.

• In 2004, 17.3 million enrolled in degree-granting institutions (a 21% increase from 1994)

• In 2003, 51% of students entering or completing postsecondary education were female (41% were male)

• In 2004, 30% of students in college were minorities compared to 15% in 1976.

• Between 2004 to 2014, the percentage of postsecondary students who are 25 and over is projected to increase by 15% compared to 11% for students under 25.

• In 2003 to 2004, 11% of undergraduates reported having a disability compared to 6% in 1995 to 1996.

In summary, American colleges and universities are becoming increasingly diverse in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, and disability. The Disability & Diversity Project is based on the premise that students with disabilities often present similar programmatic and instructional challenges and opportunities to postsecondary administrators, faculty, and staff as non-traditional students.

The Disability & Diversity Project goal is to enhance the knowledge and skills of administrators, faculty, and staff through a universal model linking disability and diversity in postsecondary education.

The Disability & Diversity website has been designed to support the attainment of the Project goal. It includes training modules, resources, and Scholar innovations related to instructional strategies, curriculum design, program development, and technology.

Contacts:
Dr. Bobbie J. Atkins
Project Director
Dr. Mari Guillermo
Project Coordinator
mari_g@interwork.sdsu.edu
San Diego State University
Interwork Institute
3590 Camino del Rio N.
San Diego , CA 92108
Phone: 619.594.0170
Fax: 619.594.0991

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