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Towson University (TU) has been named one of seven pilot institutions for the (CAN) inaugural (AICD), the first of its kind in North America. The AICD recognizes U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities committed to creating environments where autistic and other neurodivergent people can thrive. Institutions selected for the pilot will partner with CAN to assess, enhance and showcase best practices that foster belonging, authenticity and success for neurodivergent students, faculty and staff.

鈥淭owson University is honored to be recognized as a national leader in supporting student success,鈥� says Melanie Perreault, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. 鈥淭hrough our autism studies program, TU is advancing research and promoting the well-being of neurodivergent individuals both on campus and in the broader community while ensuring our students and colleagues have the resources they need to reach their fullest potential.鈥�

As part of the pilot, Towson University will receive guidance from CAN reviewers, access to evidence-based resources and ongoing feedback. Institutions that achieve the designation will join a growing network of campuses dedicated to sharing strategies and successes in building inclusive communities.

The pilot group also includes Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ), Hiram College (Hiram, OH), Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR), Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ), St. Joseph鈥檚 University (Philadelphia, PA), and University of Cincinnati 鈥� Clermont College (Batavia, OH).

鈥淭his recognition underscores TU鈥檚 leadership in supporting autistic and neurodivergent students and in serving children and adults in the community at the Institute for Well-Being and through the Hussman Center,鈥� says Lisa Plowfield, dean of the College of Health Professions. 鈥淎t Towson University, our responsibility extends beyond our campus鈥攚e are committed to reducing barriers and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.鈥�

The AICD was developed by CAN with input from neurodivergent faculty, staff, students and graduates. The designation emphasizes reducing barriers, promoting empowerment and ensuring neurodivergent voices are included in decision-making processes.

By participating in the pilot program, TU builds on its leadership in autism education and support鈥攊ncluding offering one of the few autism studies doctoral programs in the country and supporting autistic adults through the Institute of Well-Being's  Hussman Center for Adults with Autism 鈥� reinforcing TU鈥檚 commitment to being a place where all students, faculty and staff can learn, work and thrive together.

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About Towson University

Towson University is Maryland鈥檚 university of opportunities. With more than 150 years of experience pushing possibilities, TU is a nationally recognized leader in inclusive excellence, social mobility, research and discovery. As the largest university in greater Baltimore, TU鈥檚 momentum is always accelerating, with nearly 20,000 students and nearly 200 bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields. Located amid one of the East Coast鈥檚 cultural and economic epicenters, TU is a beacon and powerful catalyst in the Mid-Atlantic, partnering with hundreds of businesses and organizations, impacting communities and fueling change. TU meets the holistic needs of each student to achieve success, a result of a deeply inclusive culture with a focus on equity among all students, faculty and staff.