In regard to equal access, USU implements an aggressive, multifaceted program to recruit and retain students who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups including students with disabilities. Quality of Project Personnel . In recruiting individuals to work on this project, specific procedures will be used to encourage applicants from members from underrepresented groups. The first CoPI is Director of the university's DRC and an acknowledged leader in providing services and advocating for students with disabilities in higher education. The DRC liaison is the Associate Director of the DRC and has extensive experience providing services for students with disabilities.
All individuals have extensive recent experience providing training for faculty and TAs.
Further, the PI and CoPI have developed and nationally disseminated many technology- mediated training programs for professionals in service to students with disabilities. The Project Consultant, Dr. Jane Jarrow is well known for her expertise in regard to students with disabilities in higher education, legal foundations and issues, and advocacy for students in higher education. The External Project Evaluator is similarly well-reputed in the areas of statistics, program evaluation and research design. Adequacy of Resources. The combination of resources available at USU and support requested will adequately support the goals and activities proposed in this project.