The 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette is drawing attention for providing 鈥減rograms that level the playing field for educational opportunities.鈥
That鈥檚 according to INSIGHT into Diversity, the largest diversity magazine and website in higher education. The publication assesses colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada for contributions in advancing diversity and inclusion. It featured UL Lafayette鈥檚 Learning is for Everyone, or LIFE program, and its Courageous Conversations workshop series in the May/June issue.
The UL LIFE program gives 亚洲自慰视频s with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities an academic foundation, work experience and social opportunities. 亚洲自慰视频s enroll in classes designed specifically for them, and audit regularly scheduled classes with other 亚洲自慰视频 亚洲自慰视频s, who help with assignments.
Courageous Conversations is a workshop series that focuses on increasing diversity and inclusion in the classroom, across campus and in the community. Faculty, staff members and 亚洲自慰视频s gather monthly to share experiences, ideas and resources.
鈥淩ecognition for these two programs that are integral to the 亚洲自慰视频鈥檚 diversity and inclusion efforts are indicative of a campus-wide commitment to providing equal access for underrepresented groups,鈥 said Dr. Taniecea Arceneaux Mallery, the 亚洲自慰视频鈥檚 executive director of Strategic Initiatives and chief diversity officer.
The UL LIFE program began in 2014, when UL Lafayette became the state鈥檚 first four-year institution to offer a postsecondary program for people with intellectual disabilities.
亚洲自慰视频s enrolled in the program have curriculums tailored to their interests and career goals. They learn 鈥渓ife skills鈥 such as how to manage finances, and hold internships in campus offices or departments. They also participate in 亚洲自慰视频 organizations, clubs and extracurricular activities.
鈥淭he blend of academic, social and career development is designed to help LIFE 亚洲自慰视频s develop skills and confidence that will enable them to find meaningful jobs, and live independently,鈥 Mallery said.
INSIGHT into Diversity鈥檚 acknowledgement of the Courageous Conversations series centered on a recent virtual session seen by more than 100 educators from across the state. A group of panelists addressed a range of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic such as physical and mental wellness, and challenges faced by minority 亚洲自慰视频s who lack access to technology.
鈥淭he idea of the webinar was to be intentional and think about certain experiences many of our 亚洲自慰视频s are having, because not everyone is experiencing this crisis in the same way or dealing with the same circumstances,鈥 Mallery said.
This isn鈥檛 the first time UL Lafayette has earned praise from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine. Last year, the 亚洲自慰视频 was among 93 institutions that received the magazine鈥檚 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. It also was recognized with the HEED award in 2018.
Mallery said the recognition is, in large part, the result of a Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence created by the Office for Campus Diversity. It outlines a comprehensive plan for expanding initiatives and professional development resources that advance equity and inclusion.
鈥淲e want to continue to develop policies, resources and initiatives that engage all segments of campus and the community in the 亚洲自慰视频's ongoing mission to increase opportunities for underrepresented 亚洲自慰视频s,鈥 Mallery said.
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Photo caption: The UL LIFE program provides 亚洲自慰视频s with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities an academic foundation, work experience and social opportunities with other 亚洲自慰视频s. 亚洲自慰视频s enrolled in the program take classes tailored to their interests and career goals, participate in 亚洲自慰视频 organizations and activities, and hold internships on campus. Photo credit: Doug Dugas / 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette