2004-2005 - Barry University

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an appropriate professional and describes the current
impact of the disability. The documentation should include
the following seven elements:
• A type written diagnostic statement on letterhead
identifying the disability, date of the most current
diagnostic evaluation, and the date of the
original diagnosis.
• A description of the diagnostic tests, methods,
and/or criteria, used.
• A description of the current functional impact
of the disability, which includes specific test results
and the examiners narrative interpretation.
• Treatments, medications, or assistive devices/
services currently prescribed or in use.
• A description of the expected progression or stability
of the impact of the disability over time,
particularly the next five years.
• The credentials of the diagnosing professional
if not clear from the letterhead or other forms.
The diagnosing professional may not be a family
member.
Accommodations: Procedures for
Obtaining Accommodations
• Students with Disabilities requesting accommodations
must meet with an ODS counselor for
an intake interview. Accommodations will be
discussed at this time.
• Students must provide suitable documentation that
supports their disability and the accommodations
requested. (See Documentation guidelines)
• Arrangements for accommodations are made on
an individual basis and are designed to provide
access to educational opportunities.
• The University assigns the authority to the ODS
to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations
based on the documentation provided
by the student.
• Accommodation letters listing the appropriate
accommodations will be prepared for students
to hand deliver to their professors.
• In order to continue receiving accommodations
each semester, and if the accommodation needs
remain the same, students may renew their accommodation
requests at the beginning of each semester
by filling out an update form and submitting it
to the ODS. It is advised that the student meet with
his DS counselor at the beginning of each semester
to discuss his/or academic needs and to make sure
the accommodations are adequate.
• Students must schedule an appointment with
their DS counselor if they need to modify their
accommodations, are experiencing academic difficulties,
have questions or need advice.
• Students should arrange an individual appointment
with their professors to discuss their accommodation
needs during the first week of the semester.
• Students must present their accommodation letters
to their professors in a timely manner in order
to receive accommodations.
• Late requests for accommodations may cause a
delay in the requested services.
Course Substitution/Waiver Policy
It is the policy of the University that waivers for
courses that are an integral part of the students major
will not be granted. However, it is possible for students
with a disability to petition for a waiver of certain course
requirements that are not integral to the student’s major.
The decision to allow for a waiver is made on a
case-by-case basis. The student should make the request
in writing to the Director of the Office of Disability
Services who will forward it to the appropriate
Dean of the student’s academic major. The Dean will
present the request to the appropriate school academic
committee, which will make a recommendation to approve
or deny the request. If the request is approved,
then the committee (may) will recommend a course
substitution. Course waivers/substitutions for distribution
requirements may be requested and granted. Course
waivers/substitutions that are approved will be recorded
and maintained in the student’s advising file and in the
permanent file in the Office of Registrar.
O’LAUGHLIN INTER-CULTURAL CENTER
The Inter-Cultural Center will distinguish itself as
a leader in the provision of resources, services and advocacy
for the Barry University international student
and scholar community needs to achieve academic success.
Furthermore, ICC will enrich the knowledge base
of the Barry University community through education,
engagement and the experience of other cultures.
Through this enrichment process, ICC will challenge
misconceptions and stereotypes, and create a more
aware, involved and compassionate environment.
Every effort is made to promote student awareness
of the benefits available to international students under
federal regulations. To provide efficient service, ICC
requires all international students to provide up-to-date
information regarding changes in personal and or academic
status. These changes may include a new academic
program, change in address, financial status, and
transfer to another university. In accordance with the
U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
(INS) regulations, ICC maintains a complete file on each
foreign student that includes: a copy of an endorsed I-
20, passport, visa, I-94 card, and related documents.
International students are required to be registered
full time 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduates
and 9 credit hours per semester for graduate and 6
credit hours per semester for doctoral students. At all
times, a student must make satisfactory progress toward
completion of a degree program. Suspended international