Research from the NCCSD: What’s new and exciting? Sally Scott, Ph.D. Lauren Avellone, Ph.D. Daniel Greenberg, M.A. Research from the NCCSD: What’s new and exciting? 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Overview of the Session Overview of the NCCSD Research Related Resources on the NCCSD Clearinghouse Update on Current Research 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Overview of the NCCSD: Where does research fit into the big picture? Outreach and Education Research DREAM 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

The NCCSD Clearinghouse: Research Related Resources www.NCCSDclearinghouse.org 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Research Brief: National Databases What is the National Database Research Brief? A sample of information collected through national surveys about college students with disabilities. Methodology Eleven national databases were included Content: Target population, respondents, record history, disability information, access to data, and organization Who would be interested in reading the brief? Researchers, faculty, students with disabilities, prospective students with disabilities, transition coordinators, related service personnel. 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Research Brief: National Databases Key findings Surveys target various points of a students education; before, during, and after gradation. Gaps in the scope and usability of existing data. Research design Varying definitions of disability Survey items about disability are limited Respondents (self-report, teacher, record review, etc.) Data accessibility 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Research Brief: Campus Climate What is the Campus Climate Research Brief? An overview on campus climate for disability intended to demonstrate the status quo and provide recommendations for policy, practice, and future research disabilities. Methodology Synthesis and analysis of research on campus climate for disability Focus on addressing campus climate at the institutional level: what can institutions do? Campus climate: “attitudes, behaviors, and standards of faculty, staff, administrators and students concerning the level of respect for individual needs, abilities and potential” (University of California Office of the President, 2014) Who would be interested in reading the brief? Faculty, disability services personnel, staff and administrators in offices that work with students with disabilities, student leaders on college campuses. 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Research Brief: Campus Climate Key findings Persistent barriers The idea that addressing physical and structural barriers is sufficient Negative attitudes, biases, and stigmatization Lack of disability-related training, knowledge, awareness among campus constituencies General recommendations for institutions Take stock of the campus climate Educate members of the campus community Increase awareness, dispel misconceptions through training and programming Create opportunities for interaction between students with and without disabilities Continually re-examine, re-evaluate campus climate 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Research Highlights http://www.nccsdclearinghouse .org/research-highlights 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Coming Soon on the Clearinghouse Faculty Training Materials Resource List Links to information and resources developed by federally funded grant projects that focused on educating college faculty about inclusive instruction and access Infographics with national data on college students with disabilities One-page highlights of national data Disability Services Database Compilation of disability resource office titles and website addresses for 4700+ postsecondary campuses in the U.S. and U.S. territories. 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

NCCSD Research: Updates www.NCCSDclearinghouse.org 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

NCCSD National Needs Assessment Purpose: To inform the work and priorities of the NCCSD Phase I: Interviews with professionals from other national resource centers that work with individuals with disabilities Semi-structured interview with purposive sample of 9 professionals Data collection is complete; analysis underway 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

NCCSD National Needs Assessment Phase II: Focus groups with students with disabilities Semi-structured group interviews in 4 regions of the country Four types of institutions: community colleges, liberal arts institutions, research university undergraduate and graduate students. Data collection in process Phase III: Feedback from Disability Resource professionals and others using the NCCSD Clearinghouse Online (2018 tentative start date) Conference sessions 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Emerging Outcomes and Observations Phase I: Interviews with Professionals Phase II: Student Focus Groups 7/20/2017 AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA

Contact Us! Feedback Form: Share your thoughts and ideas! Contact: NCCSD@ahead.org Toll-Free 844-730-8048 VP for ASL Users 651-583-7499 Sally Scott (sally@ahead.org ) Lauren Avellone (leavellone@vcu.edu ) Daniel Greenberg (gree1961@umn.edu ) AHEAD 2017 Orlando, FLA 7/20/2017