Posted in January 2012

Community & University Partnership: Collaborative Autism Training & Support Programs with Dr. Lorna Catford

Community & University Partnership: Collaborative Autism Training & Support Programs with Dr. Lorna Catford

One of the great examples of a university and community partnership is Dr. Lorna Catford’s Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program (CATS).  According to government reports cited by the Autism Speaks organization, autism is on an annual rise from 10% to 17%. In fact, every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with autism, while the care for these children is … Continue reading

Discovery Day 2011

Discovery Day 2011

Every fall semester, Discovery Day provides younger students with their first exposure to higher education while providing college service-learners with an engaging opportunity for leadership and service. Freshmen from Roseland University Prep (RUP) spend a day with Sonoma State University (SSU) freshmen inspiring a love of SSU so all the students can aspire to become and stay Seawolves. Discovery … Continue reading