student disability services faculty handbook - St. Ambrose University

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COMMON ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS Since St. Ambrose University provides an individualized analysis of each student, a list of specific accommodations cannot be provided. However, the following are illustrative examples (not an exhaustive list) of accommodations and academic adjustments and modifications that may be provided to students with disabilities: Alternative Exam Accommodations Extended time for exams/assignments Reader for exams Alternate test format Exams in separate location Use of dictionary/electronic dictionary during exam Use of word processor in answering exam questions Scribe Note Taking Accommodations Note-taker Use of laptop computer to take notes in class Voice recorder Assignment Accommodations Computer with spell check for written assignments Proofreaders for written assignments/exams Use of calculator for math Deadline extensions Other Accommodations Print material in alternative format Adaptive technology One-on-one tutoring in learning strategies Adapting or modifying methods of instruction modifications to the University’s nonacademic policies and/or procedures, as deemed appropriate ALTERNATIVE EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS PROCEDURES Exam modifications may give a student the chance to better demonstrate his or her understanding of course content. Commonly used exam modifications include extended time, separate testing room, large print exams, use of a reader, and use of a computer or scribe. Not all students with disabilities require exam modifications. At times, exam format and class material will be the determining factors as to whether or not a student will require an exam adjustment. Timed exams may be given at 1½ times or double the allotted time, depending on the nature of the disability. A student will only be allowed more than double the allotted time if their instructor indicates “no time restrictions” on the alternative exam form. Students may pick up forms at the SDS Office in the lower level of the St. Ambrose Library or download forms from the St. Ambrose website http://web.sau.edu/disabilityservices/pdfs/AErequestform.pdf . The student fills out the top portion, which identifies the type of accommodation sought. All exam accommodations should be consistent with the students VISA form. Instructors fill out the bottom portion of the form, identifying the manner in which exams are to be delivered, administered and returned. Students have the responsibility to request exam accommodations in a timely manner, typically two 2011-2012 Student Disability Services Faculty Handbook 11
usiness days prior to the date of the exam. Students also have the right to not use any exam arrangements; however, instructors do not have an obligation to allow make-up exams to retroactively accommodate a student who has chosen not to request or use accommodations. NOTE-TAKING PROCEDURES Some students’ disabilities interfere with taking notes in class and they may need to obtain a copy of class notes from a note taker. Students with a variety of disabilities, including learning disabilities, mobility impairments, and hearing and visual impairments, may benefit from this service. The student with a disability is still required to attend class, participate actively, and if physically possible, take some notes on their own. At St. Ambrose, we rely on volunteers within the class to perform this task. Students who qualify for note taking services should meet with their disability service provider to complete the note taker request form. SDS will either campus mail the instructor or supply the student with a carbonless notebook, a letter to the instructor and a letter to the note-taker. Instructors are asked to aid the student in finding a volunteer note-taker by making an announcement in class (the announcement shall not directly reference the student with a disability) or by asking a student whom he or she believes is a good note-taker to perform this task. An example of an announcement is as follows. “Due to a disability, a student in this class needs to receive a copy of someone’s notes. If you think you are a good note taker, please see me after class.” Each student is then responsible to discuss with their instructor the desired procedures for obtaining completed notes. Students are asked to contact their service provider if no one volunteers or if they are dissatisfied with their note-taker or if an instructor is providing a copy of the class notes. Not all students with disabilities require note-takers. Students making the request are required to be attentive in class. Students using note taking services should still take their own notes if physically possible. Students should not expect to receive notes for days they are absent except when prior arrangement have been made. Students or instructors may obtain additional notebooks by contacting the SDS office. Partially used notebooks should be returned to SDS. SDS requests that instructors and/or students requesting notes provide the names of all volunteer note takers so that a token of appreciation may be sent at the end of each semester. Note takers may or may not know for whom they are taking notes and should verify with the course instructor what to do with the notes. They are also asked to provide students with legible and complete notes with the date and page number at the top of each page. Back to Table of Contents 2011-2012 Student Disability Services Faculty Handbook 12
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