four-year transition and post secondary, non- degree program, educating students with intellectual...
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Mason LIFE Program
DefinitionFour-year transition and post secondary, non-degree program, educating students with Intellectual and developmental disabilities
and
Supportive apprenticeship for students who are majoring in human service studies which provides practical experience learning from, and working with, individuals with disabilities
ComponentsAcademicResidentialEmploymentExplorationResearchMental Health
George Mason University
College of Education and Human Development
Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities
Mason LIFE Program
Director
Research Program
Academic Program
Exploration Program
Residential Program
Employment Program
Academic
Coordinator
University Coordinator
Residential Coordinator
Employment Coordinator
Congressional Internship, Mental Health, Integration, Community
Office Manager
Vision
To be a model in postsecondary programs that focuses on research, academic progress, campus integration through catalog classes, employment opportunities, and the development of independent living skills.
Students (N = 55)
First Years-13 Second Years-13 Third Years- 12 Fourth Years-14
Interns - 3
Diversity StatisticsAfrican American-14%Asian-5%Caucasian-67%Hispanic-7%Biracial-2%Middle Eastern-5%
Community Integration with
Community Partner
Caroline FosterSophie Johnson
ServiceSource
AcademicsSuri Raut
Molly Gorden
Robin Moyher is the new Assistant Director
2 and 3 year PCP Behavioral plans
Student Health Services DARS Funding and challenges
New for Fall 2015
Item 1 – I expect to know everything my student does
at the university.***
Item 2 – I expect one-one support all day.***
Item 9 – I trust my student’s judgement.
Item 15 – Often I am in contact with my students more than 3 times a day.***
Item 19 – I believe I know what is best for my student.
Parent Readiness Scale
Red Flag Items
QRI-5better/more accurate placement for Lit. class
Track progress over the four years in program – Dr. Berkley, Ms. Gorden and Jason Sutton
FRAME – graphic organizer – EBS – T/TAC – Dr. Fontana and doc student
Reading program – Read Naturally – Anna Menditto, doc student
S.M.A.R.T. – will be mandatory (3-4 pm) Lunch will be shortened 11:30 am- 12pm (noon) Lunch clubs: 12pm (noon)-12:30pm
New for Fall 2015
Courses Fall 2015
Math-Applied Math Literature-Romance Writing-Scary Poetry Banking- 1st year Banking and Budgeting Yearbook Mason Exploration Human Sexuality Public Speaking Employment Skills– 1st year Current Events Res. Housing Community Access- Travel Training Ind. Living –No-cook meals Self-Regulation Mindfulness Drama Biology Horticulture Fitness-Water Aerobics
Mason LIFE Classes Schedule Fall 2015
*Offered, Not Required 5/4
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00-10:15
Literature: Romance
Krug 14
9:00-10:15
Applied Math
Krug 102/AT Lab
9:00-10:15
Literature: Romance
Krug 14
9:00-10:15
Applied Math
Krug 102/AT Lab
9:00-10:15
Literature: Romance
Krug 14
10:30-11:20
Basic of Banking
Krug 14
10:30-11:20
Writing: Poetry
Krug 15
10:30-2:45
Residential
Housing
Krug 15
10:30-11:20
Writing: Poetry
Krug 15
10:30-11:20 Self-Regulation
Krug 15
11:30-12:00
LUNCH
11:30-12:00
LUNCH
11:30-12:00
LUNCH
11:30-12:00
LUNCH
LUNCH CLUB 12:00-12:30
LUNCH CLUB 12:00-12:30
LUNCH CLUB
12:00-12:30
LUNCH CLUB 12:00-12:30
12:30-1:20
Mason Exploration
Krug 15
12:30-1:20 Human Sexuality and Relationship
Fundamentals
Krug 15
12:30-2:45
Independent
Living: No-Cook Meals
Whitetop
12:30-2:45
Fitness: Water Aerobics
The RAC 1:30-2:45
Human Sexuality and Relationship
Fundamentals
Krug 15
1:30-2:45
Employment Skills
Krug 15
2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up
2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up
2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up
2:50 – 3:00 Wrap Up
3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.
3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.
3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.
3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.
3:00-4:00 S.M.A.R.T.
4:30-5:30* Fitness Club
4:00-5:30* Fitness Club
4:00-5:30* Book Club
4:30-6:00* ArtStream
No Program
Kudy Giwa Lawal
Stephanie Boscovitch
Exploration
Pathways for Exploration
Sports and Recreation
Fitness and Wellness
Academic and Career
Catalog, Audit, andSpecial Topics
Courses
Acting I Beginning Modern Dance Drawing I Drawing II Environmental Science Fundamental of Atmospheric
Science Introductory Geology Global Warming: Weather,
Climate, and Society History of Computer Game
Design Interpersonal & Group
Interaction Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Digital Photography
Introduction to Events Management
Introduction to Sports Management
Introduction to Yoga Intermediate Yoga Music - Piano and Viola Newspaper Workshop Popular Music in America Public Speaking Radio Workshop I Theatrical Medium
Special Topics Courses
17
Two, three, four, and comprehensive concentrations upon graduation based upon the exploration coursework.
Comprehensive Concentration in Visual ArtsComprehensive Concentration in Ecology and Environmental Science
Concentrations
Andrew Hahn
Joanna Santiago
Employment
About Employment
On and Off Campus Placements
Congressional Hill Internship
Supported Employment Meaningful Employment
New Worksites for fall
Federal Communications Commission- International Bureau
Smithsonian Postal Museum Green Springs Village Continuing Care
Retirement Community University Switchboard Capitol Hill Compliance Office
Sports ManagementPublic WorksCustomer ServiceOffice/ClericalCommunity OutreachChild DevelopmentMail ServicesLibrary ServicesData Entry
Work Specialty Area
Capitol Hill, Congressional Internships
Permon MitchellKenneth Johnson
Residential Housing
Residential Housing
Fall Activities
Welcome Week Comedy Show Fair Oaks Mall Trip Labor Day Cookout Air & Space Museum The National Zoo Bowling Movie Trip GMU Fashion and Talent Shows GMU Basketball/Sporting Events Special Olympics Halloween Costume Party Celebrating of Birthdays Girls Night Brown Bag Sunday Service Project Thanksgiving Dinner Party
Fall Class Topics
Personal Hygiene Laundry and Sorting Recreation Relationships Building and Boundaries Domestic and Cleaning Home/Fire Safety Wellness and Nutrition Budgeting Recipes Meal Planning and Preparation Shopping Cooking Fellowship
Fall 2015
Developing independent living skills Reading and developing recipes Creating an inventory of items Creating a shopping list for those particular items Budgeting and shopping for those particular items Preparing the meal
Increase weekend activities Increase educational activities Welcome commute students to weekend
activities
Residential Housing Staff Responsibilities
Assist with cooking, shopping, cleaning, and other activities.
Encourage participation and campus integration. May remind about medication but not administer
medication. May remind about hygiene but not physically
assist with hygiene. Mason students who are learning and growing along side of our Mason LIFE students.
Mason LIFE Sick Policy
The student must call Mrs. Atkins at 703-993-3905 to let her know. The parent(s)/guardian(s) will be called and informed of the
student’s sickness.The student will be allowed to rest until 11am.
The student and the parent(s)/guardian(s) must decide whether the student is well enough go to class, go seek treatment, or go home.
By noon, if the student is not well enough to go to class, the student will be escorted to Student Health Services or to Urgent Care.
The Mason LIFE staff will follow the recommendations of Student Health Services or the Urgent Care Staff to determine if the student needs to go back to on/off campus housing, home or to the Emergency Room.
If the student is allowed to return to on/off campus housing, the student will be alone between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. It then becomes the families responsibility to either let them remain alone or to come pick them up and take them home.
There is no Support Staff on duty between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.George Mason University is not equipped with a Sick BayIn case of emergency, 911 will be called.
Mason LIFE Sick Policy
Student Name:_________________________________I have permission to travel off- campus independently to the following places:________________________All other activities fall within Mason LIFE Residential Program and will beaccompanied by the Support Staff or a student. Permission will be sought on an as needed basis.Student Signature:_____________________________________All other activities:Parent Signature:_________________________________Date:________________________________
Off-campus Authorization Form for Residential HousingStudents in Mason LIFE
Fall 2015
Meal Plan
http://masonid.gmu.edu/mealplans/index.html Voluntary Minimum Plan
PLAN AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
SUPER PATRIOT
$690 75 Meals
PATRIOT $480 50 Meals
GREEN & GOLD $250 25 Meals
Fall 2015
Criterion for Residential Housing
Must stay for a 2 hour period by self
Be able to prepare no cook meals
Have some knowledge of sorting laundry
The units are owned and maintained by Landlord or Mason. The units are operated by the Mason LIFE Program, with final decisions on room placements.
All units are “dry” meaning NO alcohol on the premises regardless of age.
Unit and room assignments are typically completed by April for the upcoming academic year.
Guidelines
Mental Health
Barbara SmithRenata DaumLuiza Pagonis
New for this Semester
Zones of Regulation
Community Integration
Fran Johnson
Rob LeSueur
Integration within the overall GMU community through participation in clubs, organizations, events,
and activities.
After School Activities
• Monday: Fitness
� Tuesday: Yoga
• Wednesday: Book Club
� Thursday: ArtStream
• Friday: Bowling
Social Interest Inventory
Social Captains
Goal: To provide students with the
opportunity to learn the social
skills needed to make positive and
active choices for their leisure time
activities and to connect with
others who have similar interests.
“Wherever we are, it is our friendsthat make our world.”
~ Henry Drummond
Here are the basics….
Each housing unit will have two Social Captains to help plan and promote social & community integration group activities. Commuter students will have their own Social Captains.
Social Captains will switch on a semester basis. Pairs are matched to provide peer mentoring opportunities.
Captains will plan at least one social event for their unit each
week. They will meet with Ms. Johnson and Mr. LeSueur once a week to choose which activity they want to plan and will have the support of the residential staff to help with organizing and promoting their activity among their housemates and friends.
They can choose a scheduled activity or plan something new!
Cost of Attending
Academic Tuition Fall 2015/Spring 2016 tuition rates:
In State: $19,800/year
Out-of-State: $26,000/yearResidency On-Campus 9,760/year is the room fee, $11,000/year is the
support fee for a total cost of $20,760 per year Residency Off-Campus Residential Support Fee: $8,700/year =
$4,350/semester and the cost of rent. This is about $950/month for a total cost of $20,100 per year
Rent is paid directly to the Town House Owner.http://masonlife.gmu.edu/financial_information_life/
Financial Assistance
Mason LIFE Scholarships (about $1,500 per student each semester from private donations)
Approximately $50,000 a year awarded Veteran’s benefits (pay full tuition, not
housing/meals) Federal financial aid/Pell grant (based on
federal criteria thru FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ )
Virginia Prepaid Education Program (VPEP) Pays only tuition portion of the Mason LIFE
Program cost of attending DARS for VA Domicile
Financial Aid
Award runs over the academic year Can not guarantee when placed in account To avoid late fees, pay in full Overpayment will be by check or direct
deposit
Research
Dr. Berkeley, QRI, Literature Dr. Fontana of TTAC with Graphic Organizers,
FRAME Human Growth and Sexuality-Dissertation Pilot Dr. Barthold– SASICSE Model-Goal Setting in the
workplace Graff Parent Readiness Scale (Clemson, Utah
State University, and Kennesaw State University)
Program Resources Director Coordinators and Clinical Psychologist Liaisons Office Manager/HR Liaison SPED Managers Overnight Support Staff Senior Support Staff Senior Support Staff Support Staff Support Staff
Family Responsibilities Encourage student to ask for help
Contact SPED Managers Promote resources such Coordinators or Liaisons
for assistance Contact overnight support staff Promote resources such as RAP meetings For appointments, contact Mrs. Atkins Schedule yearly Person Centered Planning
Meetings
Person Centered Planning
Tuesdays at 10 or Noon 1st years mandatory in beginning of fall 4th years mandatory in spring prior to
graduation 2nd and 3rd years in late fall and early spring
Knowledge of self Knowledge of family Knowledge of the broader community Desire to continue learning Desire to be at George Mason University Desire (with support) to try new activities and
join clubs or organizations
Ideal Characteristics
Ability to transition from place to place
independently (after being taught) Ability to use cell phone Beginning awareness of making purchases or
handling small sums of money or ability to use debit card
Skills
Timeline
Applications will be posted November 6th
Applications due on January 15th
Interview February/ March Decision by April 15th
Commitment Letter and deposit on June 1st New Student Open House June 24th
State of the Art Conference
November 12 and 13, 2015http://kihd.gmu.edu/policy/
conference
http://www.furnacehillscoffee.com/mason-life-coffee/
Furnace Hills Coffee
Contacts Web: http://masonlife.gmu.edu
Phone (703) 993-3905 Director: Heidi J. Graff [email protected]
Assistant Director: Robin [email protected] Office Manger : Stephanie [email protected] University Coordinator: Kudy Giwa Lawal [email protected] Academic Coordinator: Suri Raut [email protected] Employment Coordinator: Andy [email protected] Residential Housing Coordinator: Permon D. [email protected]
