CAPRA - College Access Project for Rural Alaska - About CAPRA

CAPRA's Mission

The College Access Project for Rural Alaska (CAPRA) at the University of Alaska Anchorage – Center for Human Development, in collaboration with UAA Disability Support Services, provides professional development opportunities to increase the capacity of small rural university campuses to provide students with disabilities a higher quality post secondary education. The project, using a “train-the-trainer” model, instructs site-based teams in southcentral and southeast Alaska to train 200 adjunct and full-time faculty members during its three-year grant period. By providing and improving access to college curricula and services, students with disabilities achieve greater academic success leading ultimately to improved employment opportunities.

CAPRA Project: Dr. N. Jill Wheeler, Center for Human Development, UAA, 2702 Gambell St, Ste. 103, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-264-6275 Toll-free: 1-800-243-2199 Fax: 907-274-4802

Center for Human Development • UAA Disability Support Services

CAPRA is a grant from the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Postsecondary Education funded project development and delivery. CAPRA (PR# P333A050050) is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Demonstration Projects to Ensure Students With Disabilities Receive a Quality Higher Education Program (CFDA 84.333). Project materials do not necessarily represent the policy of DOE nor should users assume endorsement by the Federal government. During the three year project period (10/1/2005 – 9/30/2008), the Center for Human Development - University of Alaska Anchorage expects to receive $751,544.