All students enrolled in Integrated Studies receive support from staff, educational support coaches, and the natural support within the campus community. The goal is to fade the use of paid support as students begin to integrate into the campus community and utilize the natural supports available to all Millersville University students.
Coaches are Millersville student workers who provide support in academics, independent living skills, building relationships, and career exploration. Coaches encourage participation, inclusion, and independence. Students have access to up to 195 hours of coaching support per semester.
Examples of supports coaches may provide:
Integrated Studies staff work closely with students to support them in building their problem solving, executive functioning, self-advocacy, and self-determination skills. This is done through person-centered planning and weekly meetings.
Integrated Studies is fully embedded within Millersville. This means that students enrolled in Integrated Studies have access to the same university resources as their peers. See below for information on other university departments.