Academic Accommodation Procedures

Academic accommodations are used to ensure a level playing field based on a specific disability and how that disability limits one's ability to learn, concentrate, read or write.   

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Auxiliary Aids
Consideration for Absences or Extended Time (out of class)
Voluntary Note-taker
DRC Key Definitions 

Auxiliary Aids

Students obtaining auxiliary aids such as audio books, tape recorded lectures, amplified voice or American Sign Language interpreters among other aids are required to give ample notice in order for the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to prepare for these accommodations. 

1. Notification must be at least twenty (20) days prior to the start of the academic semester
2. Students who request auxiliary aids must sign the auxiliary aids out from the DRC, and return them by the last day of the semester. 
3. Students are responsible for lost or damaged items, and will be charged to their student account accordingly.
4. Failure to abide by the procedures listed may result in the revocation of the accommodation. 
5. Other accommodations made on a case-by-case basis may have unique policies and procedures related to the accommodations.  The DRC reserves the right to implement any policies and procedures related to the accommodations as needed.

 

Consideration for Absences and Extended Time (out of class)

Students who obtain the accommodations extended time (out of class) and/or consideration for absences must maintain appropriate and timely communication with faculty and the DRC. Students are responsible for

1. Notifying their instructor and DRC prior to missing class or an assignment due date via email or by phone.
2. State in email or in phone message that the student is missing class or unable to turn in an assignment by a particular due date "due to their disability." Students must articulate a timeline to which they plan complete an assignment or makeup the content in the missed course.
3. Faculty may determine a student's timeline is unreasonable. It is then up to the faculty and student to determine a reasonable timeline to make up assignments or class time. If there are concerns or issues regarding this matter, please contact the DRC.

Voluntary Note-taker

The Disability Resource Center will contact the class and faculty member to request a voluntary note-taker. All information will be confidential. When a voluntary note taker has been identified,

1. The volunteer meets with the DRC Coordinator to go over procedures and contract.
2. Voluntary note-takers receive priority registration as compensation for their services.

Students who obtain an accommodation for a voluntary note-taker are responsible for

1. Informing the DRC coordinator of their plans to use this accommodation.
2. Maintaining communication with the voluntary note-taker.
3. Attending class. Students only are able to access notes from their note-taker if they attend class. An exception is granted if the absence is disability.
4. If physically possible, students are required to take notes to the best of their ability.  Notes from a voluntary note-taker are supplemental