EAGLES Program Auburn University

Name

EAGLES Program Auburn University

Legal name

Auburn University

Website

https://education.auburn.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn, AL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. University Tuition and Fees: Students pay tuition and fees according to Auburn University's standard rate structure for the EAGLES program curriculum.
2. Grants and Philanthropy: Program receives funding through grants and crowdfunding initiatives to support students and families with costs associated with the program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The EAGLES Program (Engagement, Academic Growth, Life Skills, Employment, and Social) is a comprehensive postsecondary education program within Auburn University's College of Education that serves students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It delivers academic enrichment, personal and social skills development, independent living training, health and wellness programming, and integrated work experiences, supported by a WINGS peer mentorship component and the EAGLES Engagement Council.

Product overview

The EAGLES Program (Education, Academics, Growth, Life-skills, Employment, and Social skills) is a comprehensive postsecondary education program at Auburn University's College of Education designed specifically for students with intellectual disabilities. The program operates as an integrated platform providing multiple support services including a Summer Bridge Camp for new student orientation, Preview Days for prospective students, structured curriculum for academic development, peer mentoring through the WINGS program, and the EAGLES Engagement Council for student leadership. Additional components include admissions services, a student directory, and resource materials—all focused on preparing students for independence through academic enrichment, personal and social skill development, health and wellness enhancement, and integrated work experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EAGLES Engagement Council (EEC): Student leadership and engagement council for the EAGLES program
• WINGS Peer Mentors

Products and services

• EAGLES Program A comprehensive postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities at Auburn University, providing academic enrichment, personal and social skills development, independent living training, health and wellness enhancement, and integrated work experiences.
• WINGS Peer Mentors Peer mentorship service connecting EAGLES students with trained Auburn student mentors who provide guidance and support throughout their college experience.
• EAGLES Summer Bridge Camp A summer orientation program designed to help incoming EAGLES students transition to college life and academic expectations at Auburn University.
• EAGLES Admissions Admission services and application support for prospective students seeking to enroll in the EAGLES postsecondary education program.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lee County Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLee County Special Olympics members participate in EAGLES program events, including the inaugural Victory Day at Jordan-Hare Stadium. This partnership provides inclusive athletic opportunities and community integration for EAGLES students.
• Chick-fil-AminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEAGLES program was nominated for Chick-fil-A's 2024 True Inspiration award. The nomination provides visibility and potential grant funding through the Chick-fil-A app voting process.
• WINGS Peer MentorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWINGS (Widening Integration and Growth through Engagement in Life Skills) is the peer mentorship component of the EAGLES program, providing student mentors to support EAGLES participants in academic and social development.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• College Living Experience: Private postsecondary support program for students with intellectual and learning disabilities across multiple U.S. locations. Comparable mission to EAGLES but private/paid model rather than university-embedded.

Broad incumbents

• Think College (UMass Boston): National resource, advocacy, and coordinating center for inclusive postsecondary education programs like EAGLES. Not a direct competitor but shapes policy, funding, and best practices that EAGLES' model follows.

Regional players

• Marshall University College Program for Students with Disabilities: Marshall University's structured program serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a comparable public university setting. Comparable scope to EAGLES with similar Appalachian-region context.
• University of Montevallo REACH Program: Alabama-based university program for students with intellectual disabilities providing academic and life skills instruction. Geographically overlapping with EAGLES' Southeast Alabama market and serving similar student populations.

Direct peers

• Vanderbilt Next Steps Program: Vanderbilt's two-year certificate program for students with intellectual disabilities focused on academic, social, vocational, and independent living skills. Highly comparable to EAGLES in comprehensive transition model and peer mentoring approach.
• ClemsonLIFE Program (Clemson University): Clemson University's postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities, offering academic enrichment, independent living, social skills, and integrated work experience. Closest comparable to EAGLES in structure, mission, and university-based delivery model.
• UCLA Pathways Program: UCLA's postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities providing academic, employment, and independent living preparation. Comparable to EAGLES in mission and four-year university setting, though at a larger research institution.
• Ohio State University SUCCEED Program: Ohio State's postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities offering campus life integration, career development, and academic enrichment. Directly mirrors EAGLES' holistic outcome framework at another major public university.
• Georgetown EFL (Excel for Life): Georgetown's program serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through academic, vocational, and social skill development. Comparable to EAGLES in its four-year certificate structure and integrated work experience component.

Others

• Auburn University Office of Accessibility: Auburn University's central disability services office. Adjacent ecosystem participant supporting EAGLES students through accommodations and accessibility infrastructure across the university.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AUCollegeofEd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/aucollegeofeducation
• Facebookfacebook.com/AUCollegeofEducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eagles-program-auburn-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/aucollegeofeducation

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