综合研究

学者

学生s will audit four inclusive courses per semester (12 credits) related to their academic and 就业 goals. 学生s will receive a certificate of 综合研究 and a GMercyU transcript that includes the courses and internships completed. 学生将有机会进入 学生成功中心 and may receive tutoring from trained peer tutors and academic coaching for enhancing study and organizational skills.

就业

学生将通过与学校的合作，探索职业兴趣并学习就业技能 职业发展办事处 以及社区/大学合作伙伴关系. 这些活动将在课外进行，以个人和小组为基础. 学生将完成个性化的校园和社区实习(带薪或无薪), 这可以计入审计信用，最终目标是有偿就业. 学生s will be required to attend campus workshops and webinars that relate to their individualized goals (e.g. 制作简历，面试技巧，职业探索等.)

社会参与

学生将像所有格里芬学生一样参加校园和社区活动, 包括课外活动, 校内的运动, 同伴辅导, 和社区服务，以促进积极的成员在社区. 综合研究学生s will be required to participate in at least one campus club / organization per semester. 学生s will be required to attend campus workshops and events thtat relate to their individualized goals (e.g. 宿舍楼烹饪工作坊、团体健身班等).

在学生第一学期开始之前, 一个以人为中心的计划会议将举行，包括学生, 综合研究项目人员, 家庭成员, 支持协调员等. 讨论并制定学生在GMercyU学习的个性化计划. 学生将获得个性化的支持，以最大限度地提高独立性和在校园里的成功.

一些例子包括: 

• Syllabus modification for audited courses – creating assignments to meet student’s learning goals within each course
• Weekly/Bi-weekly meeting with 综合研究项目人员 to review goals and introduce strategies for success
• 学术教练——提供学术支持(时间管理策略)的同学, 组织等.) 
• Peer mentors- peer students that will provide support within classes, during lunch, at the gym 等. 
• 同伴导师-所有格温内德学生都可以通过学术资源中心获得导师, 谁将接受针对不同学习者的独特教学策略的额外培训
• Job coaches- 学生s will have job coaches provided (either students who have received additional training, or through supports coordination) as needed with the goal of fading supports and introducing strategies to maximize independence 
• 在课堂和校园环境中鼓励自然支持

学生可以选择在一个包容的环境中住在宿舍里. 学生s will be supported by an RA (Resident Assistant) who has received additional training in strategies to support students with ID. 

摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站宿舍选择的其他信息 可以在这里找到. 

扎克·胡林斯，马萨诸塞州 (他，他，他的)
综合研究项目临时主任

Zack joined GMercyU as a Masters Counseling Intern in 2018 and was thrilled to assume the role of Assistant Director of 综合研究 in Fall 2021. 在他进入GMercyU之前, he worked in various roles throughout primary and secondary education with individuals with intellectual disability, 自闭症, 情感支持需求. Zack在阿卡迪亚大学获得咨询心理学硕士学位, 在匹兹堡大学获得心理学和社会学学士学位. 在他空闲的时候, 他喜欢和家人在一起, 阅读各种各样的东西, 玩超级任天堂娱乐系统. 去传单.

Christa费舍尔 (她/她/她的)
Interim Assistant Director of 综合研究 and Internship and Employer Eng年龄ment Specialist

克里斯塔很高兴能担任综合研究部的临时助理主任, having joined the department of Career Development in the Fall of 2022 as the Internship and Employer Eng年龄ment Specialist. 在加入GMercyU之前，Christa是一名专门从事中学过渡的特殊教育教师. 克里斯塔在西切斯特大学获得教育学学士学位, 她获得了切斯特县中级学校颁发的特殊教育证书, and her Master's Degree in Special Education: Secondary Transition from Bowling Green State University. Christa enjoys spending her free time with her family, reading, going to the theater, and traveling.

GMercyU综合研究中心正在寻找同行导师, 学术的教练, 以及职业教练，以促进独立性和提供个性化的支持. 

如果感兴趣, 请联系扎克·胡林斯, 综合研究临时项目协调员 随着.z@elahomecollection.com.

塞巴斯蒂安·德西蒙，26岁
Sebastian helped change the game for students with intellectual disabilities nationwide to compete in Division III athletics. 作为一名有天赋的跑步运动员，塞巴斯蒂安决心在大学里继续他的运动生涯.  In partnership with GMercyU's Director of 体育运动 Keith Mondillo and the former program director for 综合研究, 塞巴斯蒂安成功地获得了豁免，允许他在GMercyU的赛道上跑步 & 田径队和越野队，为NCAA创造了新的标准. 看看他在《摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站》上的表现吧

Varun Parakala, 25岁
了解Varun的实习经历, 参加GMercyU的年度研究会议, 他的职业目标, 和更多的. 读瓦伦的故事

为了进入GMercyU的综合研究课程，每个学生必须:

• 项目开始时年龄在18-26岁之间. 
• 有智力残疾的诊断文件吗.
• Demonstrate interest in pursuing higher education at 格温内斯仁慈大学 and gaining meaningful 就业.
• 高中或中学毕业(毕业证书), 格, 特殊教育文凭, 证书). 
• 已接受或有资格接受IDEA (i)下的服务.e.(IEP/504). 
• 表现出足够的情绪稳定性, 安全, and independent living skills to participate with minimal support in all aspects of the 综合研究 coursework and campus environment.
• Have functional literacy skills and basic computer literacy in order to comprehend basic 安全 sign年龄, 在支持下完成任务, 在校园里独立行走.
• Have the potential to successfully achieve goals and the course requirements set out for an Audit designation with minimal support. 
• Be able to appropriately participate in 75-minute classes with necessary accommodations in place to function independently in social situations such as being alone in the Griffin Complex, 学术的建筑, 自助餐厅, 等.
• Be able to accept and follow campus rules and policies and behave respectfully towards others without supervision.
• 有自己的手机吗. 
• 高度期望:在项目开始时注册县支持协调/OVR/豁免. 

综合研究项目不是双招生项目.

2024年秋季入学申请现已关闭. 谢谢你的关心!

如果您有任何问题，请与我们联系 admissions@elahomecollection.com or integratedstudies@elahomecollection.com.

• 学生s will pay per credit that they audit; a Comprehensive Fee; and an Educational Support Fee. 你可以在 学费 & 费用页面
• 宿舍的生活费用取决于所选择的房间. 了解更多摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站 GMercyU的宿舍价格. 
• 住宿学生将被要求购买膳食计划, but it is strongly encour年龄d for non-residential students to have a meal plan as well to provide opportunity for campus social participation over lunch with peers. 
• 书籍、教材和学习用品不包括在学费中. 

• Think College有一个有用的资源 支付大学学费， and program staff is available to advise on this process to ensure that the program is financially accessible for any accepted student.
• 综合研究是一个综合过渡计划(CTP). 学生应该 完成FAFSA 以确定他们是否有资格获得联邦佩尔助学金, 补充教育补助金或联邦勤工俭学.
• 学生s may apply funds from PA Medicaid waiver funding toward tuition and educational support; and/or apply funds from OVR.
• 其他奖学金可以通过以下方式获得:
  • Ruby的彩虹
  • 奥尼尔·塔巴尼浓缩基金 
  • 其他地方、社区组织.