What is Full Spectrum Learning?
The Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) program, based in the Eriksson College of Education, is tailored to the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), offering class cohorts with other participants, peer and faculty mentors, tutors, study hours and support meetings with FSL staff.
Our Mission
Full Spectrum Learning is committed to helping students with Autism Spectrum Disorder embrace lifelong learning so that they can complete their college degree, transition into the workforce, and lead a successful life. By using a student-driven, research-based, and results-oriented method to drive decision-making, we strive to meet the academic, social and independence needs of all participants. We see the potential in all of our students, and it is our ambition to increase recruitment, retention and engagement as well as to nurture a culture of awareness and acceptance at Austin Peay State University.
Core Values
- Develop students to take self-ownership over their academic, personal and professional experiences and cultivate an awareness of how to use their resources effectively.
- Create a culture of collaboration and partnership, where everyone is respected and valued.
- Promote campus engagement and community development that fosters an equal opportunity for a successful college experience.
- Support each student as they discover their individual skill set, developing their strengths and helping them to translate them into their professional niche.
- Provide students with a context for developing meaningful relationships and a sense of community through social engagements, involvement in organizations and professional opportunities.
- Deliver excellence through innovative and responsive practices.
- Provide educational resources, programs and tools to improve and enhance life skills for those on the Autism Spectrum.
Why Choose Us?
At Austin Peay State University, we provide support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and see the potential they have for independence and a successful life. Full Spectrum Learning's primary purpose is to increase the success of students with ASD in the areas of academics, engagement and retention at APSU. We achieve this purpose by offering multiple services, which focus on independence, academics and social skills. We want to help you achieve your dreams by supporting you each step of the way.
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For students with autism spectrum disorder at Austin Peay State University, the Full Spectrum Learning (FSL) program is more than a support system - it's a pathway to empowerment that allows them to confidently pursue their dreams.
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Emmanuel Méjeun's U.S. journey began in 2010 when he arrived to study music and education. In the aftermath of a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in his hometown of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, that same year, Méjeun's arrival in Clarksville supported his dreams, reinvigorated his passions and became a second home. In October 2023, Méjeun took an important step to make this sense of home more official - he became a U.S. citizen.
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During the last academic year, six FSL students earned their degrees, and this fall, the program registered 33 students - a record number for the program.
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