Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education

Colorado passed HB22-1255 which focuses on improving access and outcomes for students with disabilities in higher education. The act includes two main components: requires Colorado colleges & universities to report data to the state on students with disabilities; and the formation of an advisory committee which will make recommendations to the state legislature as well as state colleges & universities aimed at improving services to students with disabilities. Come to this session to learn more!

First Learning Outcome: To discover how students with disabilities are being included in equity efforts 

Second Learning Outcome: How a higher education bill can be created and passed

Third Learning Outcome: Examine how enrollment and retention could be enhanced by improving services to students with disabilities

Core Competency: Diversity and Inclusion

Proficiency: Enrollment Management Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Carl Einhaus Colorado Department of Higher Education