Universal Design in Student Affairs: Engagement & Retention AHEAD 2011 Conference Session #1.9 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:00-12:30 p.m. Angela Branson, Director of Residential Education Melanie Thompson, Director, Center for Access-Ability Resources Northern Illinois University
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Universal Design in Student Affairs:
Engagement & Retention
AHEAD 2011 ConferenceSession #1.9 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Angela Branson, Director of Residential EducationMelanie Thompson, Director, Center for Access-Ability
Resources
Northern Illinois University
Learning Objectives
Universal Design/Universal Design for Learning
• Explain the principles of UD/UDL. • Demonstrate how UD with a social justice
model increases access and inclusion.• Discuss how increased access and inclusion
across various components of diversity may positively impact engagement and retention.
7 Principles of UD
UD – Universal Design
• Equitable use• Flexibility in use• Simple and intuitive use• Perceptible information• Tolerance for error• Low physical effort• Size and space for approach and use
• When factored in on front end (as design is occurring) it reduces need for retroactive fixes or accommodations, which cost more money.
3 Principles of UDL
UDL – Universal Design for Learning
1.Provide multiple means of representation
2.Provide multiple means of action and expression
3.Provide multiple means of engagement
Disability Framework• Medical Model
– Disability is a deficit– Disability can be corrected– Accommodations are one way to correct– Reactive approach
• Social Justice Model – Disability is neutral– Disability is magnified by barriers– Good design reduces needs for accommodations and
impact of disability– Proactive design
Application – Format of Materials
1. Equitable use 2. Flexibility in use 3. Simple and intuitive use 4. Perceptible information 5. Tolerance for error 6. Low physical effort 7. Size and space for approach and use
• Hard copy, electronic copy(1,2,3,4, multiple means of engagement)
• Color contrast (3,4)
• Font style/color (3,4)
• Word choice (1,4)
• Online accessible (1,3,5)
Comparison of bad vs good flyer design
Images of program flyers to see Wicked in Chicago.
Application – Programming
1. Equitable use 2. Flexibility in use 3. Simple and intuitive use 4. Perceptible information 5. Tolerance for error 6. Low physical effort 7. Size and space for approach and use
• Email flyer in accessible format, in addition to posting (1,2,3,4, multiple means of engagement)
• Common reading books in varied (accessible) formats (1,2,3,4, multiple means of representation and engagement)
• Accessible Locations (1,2,5,6,7)
Application – ActivitiesExample: Team Building
1. Equitable use 2. Flexibility in use 3. Simple and intuitive use 4. Perceptible information 5. Tolerance for error 6. Low physical effort 7. Size and space for approach and use
• Establish purpose of activity (Show learning objectives, state learning objectives, give examples)
(1,2,3,4, multiple means of representation)
• Evaluate activity for inclusion and access (Physical location, different physical abilities, gender neutral, different cognitive abilities)
(1,5,6,7, multiple means of action and expression)
• Wide range of options, people can select which ones to participate with (Score keeper, timer, verbal components, physical components)
(1,2,3,6, multiple means of engagement)
Application – Space & Design
1. Equitable use 2. Flexibility in use 3. Simple and intuitive use 4. Perceptible information 5. Tolerance for error 6. Low physical effort 7. Size and space for approach and use
• Sidewalks (1,3,4,5,7)
• Vending machines (potentially all)
• Door access (e.g. keys vs. cards; handles vs. levers; combinations) (potentially all)
• Emergency alarm systems with visual, aural, and kinesthetic characteristics (1,2,3,4)
• Hours of operation (1,2,6)
Application – Sustainable
1. Equitable use 2. Flexibility in use 3. Simple and intuitive use 4. Perceptible information 5. Tolerance for error 6. Low physical effort 7. Size and space for approach and use
• Providing resources online vs. preprinting resources
• Shifting to providing resources online may encourage program contributors to be ready ahead of time
• Look at ways to incorporate as moving forward
Engagement & Retention
• Planning & assessment• Student feedback
– UDL considers learning style and student centered service, in addition to ability awareness
– Who else benefits from UD• Collaborate with Student Affairs units• Understand your audience before “converting” to
UD
Small Group Activity
Activity will be discussed during session.
Research & ReferencesResearch:• National Science Foundation• Department of Education