Using Data to Support Growing Needs in Disability Resources
Gain insights on leveraging data to advocate for resources in Disability Resources services. Explore strategies, case studies, and the importance of tracking data at Florida Atlantic University. Dive into student involvement, data utilization, and the impact of data in justifying support for growing needs.
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Using Data to Gain Support for your Growing Needs Michelle Shaw Florida Atlantic University Tom L. Thompson, TMLS Consulting AHEAD 2019 Boston, MA
Presenters - Background Michelle Shaw Director for Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Florida Atlantic University Worked at SAS for 15 years in multiple positions (testing, Notetaking, Consultant, Assistant, Associate and Interim Directors Program Reviewer, Served on a three- member panel of external program reviewer Presenter at AHEAD since 2011 Tom L. Thompson, Retired DRC Director and Principal Consultant, TMLS Consulting Retired Director, Wm. R. Harper College in Palatine, IL (Retired) Interim Director, NIU in IL and Cal State, Fullerton in CA Higher Education Disability Resources consultant since 1988
Things that grow require care, resources and the right conditions Disability Resources professionals are providing the care Resources to match the growth may not be forthcoming What are the right conditions?
Using Data Overview Using data (Examples: student numbers, utilization of accommodations/support, identifying growing needs, effectiveness/impact on students, annual reports, specific appeals) is a key Numbers speak! Telling your story (Examples: short reports or updates, student s successes, visual/graphical/pictorial data, student panels, Fact Sheets) Student involvement: organizations, clubs, events, panels can have an impact Two case studies share strategies, documents, reports and impact Florida Atlantic University - FL and William R. Harper Collage - IL
Florida Atlantic University Why track data? Needs space, more staff Facing budget cuts Funding for accommodations How to justify what you do and why? Keeping data confidential
FAU Data Resources & Utilization Disability database Use of Banner ERP for university Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis Starfish data (Success network) Link to Dashboard: https://app.powerbi.com/reportEmbed?reportId=9709d918-64b2-4725- 9bd3-d0b0259d827e&autoAuth=true&filterPaneEnabled=false
Using the Data to Write Proposals Annual assessment show value of work Student success gather, report, highlight Special populations and resources Collaborations with colleagues Career Center, 1stGeneration Advising, Athletics, Veterans
Success of SAS @ FAU Added additional staff Obtained additional funding for Assistive Technology use of innovative apps Testing Space Remodeling to meet needs
William R. Harper College Required program reviews every five years Built systems to capture and report Emerging populations Large Deaf/HH, growth of students with LD/ADHD, Chronic Illnesses, ASD Data tracking and story telling Work with IR, Foundation, Assessment
Harper Data Resources & Utilization Collected utilization data for testing (moved to Testing Center), population growth, prospective students, cost of interpreting, managing note-taking and scribes/readers, greater use of assistive technology and growth of alt format Produced mini-reports from Program Reviews quick summary, one page Worked closely with Dept of Rehabilitation Services supported Deaf/HH Gathered student data on retention, persistence, GPA, credits attempted vs. earned; worked closely with Institutional Research
Using Data to Write Proposals/ Tell the Story Developed Fact Sheets about departmental and population-based needs Volunteered to work with Foundation shared departmental needs and aspirations Wrote short proposals for prospective funders individuals, families and business leaders. Captured grant funds where applicate to students with disabilities Collaborated closely with IT, to provide various supports
Success of ADS at Harper College Maintained funding for services to Deaf/HH for 35 years increased grant and matching funds Developed fee based supports for students with LD and AHDH and changed the program focus: tutorial to learning strategies/coaching Secured community donors and business donors to funds multiple scholarships, an Assistive Tech Lab, a learning lab for Deaf/HH Grew office staff and space: serving 100 in 1980 to 1,200 in 2010
Strategies You Can Employ Build data collection systems help other understand and see what you re doing Share your story and data in easy to read/digest formats Recognize partners, donors, campus colleagues Have fun, celebrate, connect Develop an assessment mindset Example: excellent teaching is based on more than what you communicate. It includes engaging students with varied materials, flexible assessments Develop a craft mindset strive to improve what you re doing Build strong relationships on campus and with the community
