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In this course, our primary goal is to foster meaningful engagement with the process of creating transformative access plans, rather than focusing solely on the end result. We recognize that this type of work – building relationships, understanding organizational needs, and developing innovative access practices – requires time, relationship building, reflection, and sometimes risk-taking. Innovation often involves experimentation and, at times, failure, which is often a feature of this kind of community-engaged work.<\/p>\n

This course will prioritize value relationship building, reflection, and risk-taking to support a meaningful engagement in the process of access building. We want students to feel empowered to develop creative solutions without the pressure of traditional grading. Building strong connections with your group, peers, mentors, and the organizations you work with is essential to this process. Additionally, as this course is connected to a broader research project, there will be opportunities to continue refining and completing access plans after the course concludes (with your consent).<\/p>\n

Given all of this, we will not assign individual grades in this course. Instead, every student who completes the course and engages meaningfully in the work will receive an A as their final grade. We believe this approach encourages thoughtful reflection, supports personal and professional growth, and allows space for innovation, risk-taking, and collaboration.<\/p>\n

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