Project Success

Project Success is a fee-based program ($1,800/semester) designed for students with learning and/or psychological disorders and disabilities. This program offers individualized support that extends beyond the classroom and typical campus services. Participants meet weekly with an assigned coordinator who provides both academic and emotional support throughout the semester. The coordinator works one-on-one with students to enhance essential academic skills such as accountability, time management, organizational skills and study techniques.

Additionally, Project Success connects students with valuable campus resources, including tutoring services, career counseling, internship opportunities and study abroad programs. The coordinator also acts as an advocate for students, helping to navigate any campus-related issues that may arise. In essence, Project Success serves as an academic coaching program, empowering students to stay on track in their studies and develop the skills necessary for success in college and beyond.

Services

Once accepted into the Project Success program students will receive individualized attention/assistance can utilize to achieve provide them with an opportunity to perform on an equal basis with their non-disabled peers. In addition, we provide students with both academic and emotional support that will help ease the transition to higher learning. Assisting the student with focusing on professional and academic related skills which will enable independent function, first in the academic environment, and later in the competitive job market.

For more information on the Project Success Program, email Dr. Steven Capps at StevenCapps@MissouriState.edu.

Goals

All students and staff of the Project Success program are present to assist in each students academic potential. Such goals require invested efforts from the student and staff. Principles of this teamwork include:

  • Awareness and dedication to understanding personal strengths and difficulties

  • Devotion to one’s academic and personal growth

  • Honesty during academic happenings

  • Personal accountability with persistent focus and hard work to achieve goals

  • Utilization of all support offered within the university

  • Maintain and utilize careful time management and organization techniques

Courses/Confidentiality

Students in Project Success are enrolled in regular college courses and must meet the same academic requirements as their non-disabled peers. They receive degrees in a variety of areas, and are not restricted as to class schedules because of their disability. Project Success students are full-fledged members of the Missouri State University community. Their participation in the program is known only to the students themselves and those who they give permission or choose to tell.