The Institutional Impact of a Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) on a University
Department
Education
Document Type
Poster
Start Date
2-26-2025 2:00 PM
End Date
2-26-2025 5:00 PM
Abstract
Students with intellectual disability (ID) have attended Bethel University for 10 years, being supported by Bethel's BUILD Program. The researchers studied the impacts of the BUILD program and students with ID on Bethel University. Results indicate including students with ID has had a powerful impact on community member experience and identity development, university organizational policy and systems, and culture and subcultures of the university.
Recommended Citation
Lindell, mary; Daniels, Jessica Dr.; and Wolkerstorfer, Jodi Dr., "The Institutional Impact of a Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) on a University" (2025). Day of Scholarship. 21.
https://spark.bethel.edu/dayofscholarship/spring2025/feb26/21
The Institutional Impact of a Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) on a University
Students with intellectual disability (ID) have attended Bethel University for 10 years, being supported by Bethel's BUILD Program. The researchers studied the impacts of the BUILD program and students with ID on Bethel University. Results indicate including students with ID has had a powerful impact on community member experience and identity development, university organizational policy and systems, and culture and subcultures of the university.
