About the LEP
The Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) provides individualized support for dynamic learners with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or a history of learning differences at the University of Denver. The mission of the LEP is two-fold: to support and serve DU students and to serve as a resource to the University community. The LEP works to integrate Universal Design for Learning into our programs and services.
We partner with students in one on one meetings to help students:
- Understand their learning difference and how it impacts their experience
- Develop organizational and learning strategies, based on their strengths
- Identify, implement and effectively use resources
- Foster the ability to self-advocate
- Find balance between social and academic activities
- Discover confidence, inherent motivation, and self-awareness
- Develop educational goals consistent with their life‘s passion and objectives
Additionally the LEP:
- Provides intentional outreach to students who are struggling academically
- Provides in house resources such as an organizational specialist and subject specific tutoring
The LEP works with the greater University to expand the definition of Inclusive Excellence, to include diverse learners.
We aim to:
- Educate academic departments, faculty, and other student services about learning differences, and Inclusive Excellence as it relates to learning differences
- Educate academic departments, faculty and other services by providing training on Universal Design for Learning principles
- Advocate on behalf of our students so that academics, as well as other activities on campus, are accessible to all types of learners
