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.  The following list includes common accommodations.   The links below will bring you to the  procedures students must follow to ensure the use of the accommodation. 

All students must follow the procedures regardless of the campus location, with the exception of alternative testing accommodations.  Test accommodations are specific to the campus location.  

Auxiliary Aids

Consideration for Absences or Extended Time (out of class)

Test Accommodations Main Campus

Test Accommodation Extended Sites

Test Accommodations for Online Programs

Voluntary Note-Taker

 

 Auxiliary Aids

Students obtaining auxiliary aids such as audio books, digitally 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. Students who request auxiliary aids must complete an Auxiliary Aids Equipment Checkout form available from the DRC.  Auxiliary Aides must be returned by the last day of the semester or as agreed to in the checkout process.
2. Notification must be at least twenty (20) days prior to the start of the academic 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. 

4.    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 must:

1. Notify their instructor and DRC via email or phone prior to missing class or an assignment due date. 
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."
3. Articulate a timeline to which they plan to complete an assignment or makeup the content in the missed course.

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 Director.

Volunteer Note-Taker

The Disability Resource Center will contact the class and faculty member to request a volunteer note-taker.  All information will be confidential.  The volunteer note taker must meet established criteria including 3.0 or better GPA, excellent note taking skill and good penmanship.  When a voluntary note taker has been identified:

1. The volunteer note taker reviews and signs the Note Taker Agreement and completes the FERPA confidentiality tutuorial and then meets with the DRC Resource Specialist to review procedures and contract.
2. The student who requested a note taker is then provided information (email address) to contract the volunteer note taker to obtain notes after class. 
3. Volunteer note-takers receive priority registration as recognition 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 and obtaining notes from the volunteer on a regular basis after each class related. 
3. If physically possible, students are required to take notes to the best of their ability.  Notes from a voluntary note-taker are supplemental.