Welcome to ASTEP (Advancing Students Toward Education and Employment Program)! ASTEP is an inclusive college program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Located at Minot State University since 2010, ASTEP partners with MSU and Dakota College at Bottineau to provide the first program in North Dakota supporting young adults with I/DD to attend college. Twenty students attend annually from all over the state and neighboring states.
Who We Are
In an inclusive and supportive environment, ASTEP students attend college courses with peers without disabilities, earn meaningful credentials, gain employment, and learn independent living and social skills. ASTEP’s goal is to make the dream of college a reality for students with I/DD and create quality futures for these individuals to live and work in their communities.
ASTEP is currently accepting student referrals for the upcoming academic year. Please complete the ASTEP Referral Form today.
What We Offer
ASTEP is leading the Inclusive Model Pathways for College and Career Training Consortium (IMPCCT).
To learn more, visit North Dakota IMPCCT
Meet the ASTEP Team
Ms. Tracey Olson
Project Director
tracey.olson.1@ndus.edu
701-858-4496
Mr. Luke Charley
Academic Advisor
luke.charley@ndus.edu
701-858-4245
Ms. Jessica Reiswig
Project Coordinator
jessica.reiswig@ndus.edu
701-858-3421
Ms. Faith Anderson
Employment Advisor
faith.e.anderson@ndus.edu
701-858-3245
Ms. Jodi Patchen
Administrative Assistant
Jodi.Patchen@ndus.edu
(701) 858-3546