Cornerstone Coaching
The mission of Cornerstone Coaching is to provide students executive functioning support to assist in their transition to Purchase College.
It is a fee-based service that offers full-time matriculated students resources, strategies, and assistive technologies to enhance their learning experience.
Fee-Based Coaching
Individual Coaching with Learning Specialist
Students will be assigned to work with a Learning Specialist in the coaching service (under ODR supervision) along a track – Track 1: Meeting 1x a week for 45-minute coaching or Track 2: Meets 2x a week for 45-minute coaching. While engaging in coaching, students will work with a trained learning specialist to articulate 2-3 goals in areas of interest or need as they pertain to academic, personal, and/or career preparation.
Additional Opportunities
Social Skills Support Group
ODR will offer a weekly group to any student wishing to build upon their executive functioning skills. Opening the group will expand the population in which students will engage with their peers.
Sponsored Social Events
Students attending the weekly groups will partner with ODR to plan social events, based on student interest.
Application Process
An application to the Cornerstone program is considered complete and will only be accepted if the student has submitted the following information by December 1 for entry in the spring semester, or April 1 for entry in the fall semester. Admission to Purchase College does not guarantee admission to the Cornerstone Program.
Applications received after the above dates will be reviewed if space is available in the incoming cohort.
- Submit the Cornerstone Program Application (to be completed by the student), including:
- Current documentation of diagnosis/es, including a copy of the most recent psychoeducational evaluation, if applicable
- Copy of the most recent Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Accommodation Plan, if applicable
- Download the below Recommendation Form and ask two individuals to submit a recommendation on your behalf.
Once completed applications are reviewed by Program Staff, selected students will be invited to participate in an in-person interview.
Fees
As the program goes beyond the legislative mandates, in order to provide the necessary materials and resources, participation in Cornerstone Coaching for the 2022-23 academic year includes a rate of:
- Track I — Meeting once a week for 45-minute coaching $1,515
- Track II — Meets twice a week for 45-minute coaching $2,250
*Please note that fees are subject to change each academic year. The fee covers the cost of individual sessions. All other components are available at no additional cost.
The Cornerstone Program follows the Fall and Spring Credit Courses Refund Policy.
Questions?
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