About Us
The 4 Corners Regional Alliance is a consortium of professionals in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado who work to strengthen access to and quality of inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disability across the 4 states.
The 4 Corners Regional Alliance is committed to:
- Sharing resources with families, students, and professionals about inclusive higher education options
- Creating opportunities for professional development and program enhancement
- Researching and understanding the diverse populations we serve
- Developing communication and resources regarding neighboring programs and college preparation for students with intellectual disability
Inclusive Higher Education Across the 4 Corners Region
UTAH
- Aggies Elevated, Utah State University Main Campus - Logan, UT
- Aggies Elevated, Utah State University Eastern Campus - Price, UT
- Wolverines Elevated, Utah Valley University - Orem, UT
- UT Elevated, Utah Tech University - St. George, UT - coming soon!
COLORADO
- RAM Scholars, Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
- GOAL (Go on and Learn), University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
- GLOBAL Inclusive Program, Regis University- Denver, CO
- Inclusive Support Services (ISS), Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, CO
- Elevate, Arapahoe Community College - Littleton, CO
- Office of Inclusive Services (OIS), University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO
- ASPIRE Scholars (Achieving Success through Personalized Inclusive Real-World Education), Pikes Peak State College - Colorado Springs, CO
- Cultivate, Lamar Community College - Lamar, CO
ARIZONA
- SCALE (Supporting College Access, Learning, and Employment), Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
- L.O.P.E.S. (Learning Opportunities for Participation and Engagement in School) Academy, Grand Canyon University- Phoenix, AZ
- Project FOCUS (Focusing Opportunities with Community & University Support), University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
NEW MEXICO
- CLEAR (Career-Life Engagement and Readiness), San Juan College - Farmington, NM - not accepting new applications
- Career & Life Skills Academy, Doña Ana Community College - Las Cruces, NM
Alliance Members
- Tricia Carver Program Manager, Institute for Human Development, SCALE
- Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Dimond Program Director, Aggies Elevated, Eastern USU
- Denise Dumesnil, LCSW Instructor/Trainer, Assistance Dogs of the West
- Kelly Haan Campus and Community Coordinator, Office of Inclusive Services (OIS) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
- Shayna Laing Alliance Chair, Community Engagement Manager, IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education
- Caroline Nawas Jurisich Think College Liaison, Alliance Associate, Think College Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston
- Karla Phillps-Krivickas Phoenix Developmental Disability Council
- Naomi Sandweiss Program Manager, Partners for Employment, NM UCEDD
- Anna Sisson Program Director, Wolverines Elevated, UVU
- Jesse Woosley Transition Coordinator, New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD)










