Grad Catalog 09-11.indd - Aurora University

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Teaching & Learning will provide the student with documentation which indicates
that the student has been recognized as having a disability. This documentation
also indicates what reasonable accommodations might be appropriate for
the student to receive. The Center for Teaching & Learning staff will not share
specific information on a student’s disability with faculty members unless
requested to do so by the student.
A “reasonable accommodation” is any accommodation offered by a faculty
member, department or the University which enables a student to participate
equitably in a class and access course materials without fundamentally altering
the service being provided. Reasonable accommodations may include testing
accommodations (e.g., additional time, quiet environment, readers and scribes),
classroom accommodations (e.g., changes to the physical environment of a classroom,
adjustments in how materials are presented in class), providing course
materials in an accessible form (e.g., readings on cassette or disk, note takers), or
access to assistive technology (e.g., use of on-campus computers with adaptive
software). The Center for Teaching & Learning staff initially determines what
would be reasonable accommodations, taking note of the preferences of the student
requesting accommodations. The student then may request those accommodations
from a faculty member by presenting to the faculty member the
documentation provided by the Center for Teaching & Learning. In considering
requested accommodations, the faculty member may instead choose to suggest
other appropriate accommodations. The faculty member and student are encouraged
to consult the Center for Teaching & Learning in this event. It is ultimately
the decision of the faculty member whether to implement the determination of
the Center for Teaching & Learning; however, the faculty member shall adhere
to the above-stated policy and to all applicable laws in making that decision.
Confidentiality
Any documentation concerning a disability provided by a student to the Center
for Teaching & Learning is confidential. The faculty and staff of the University
will not have access to these materials unless a student specifically requests
that an individual be allowed to view these documents or share in this information.
In the event that a student were to challenge a determination made by the
Center for Teaching & Learning, it would, of course, be necessary for the appropriate
University officials to access these materials in order to review the Center
for Teaching & Learning’s determination.
Student Responsibility
It is understood that it may be necessary for a learning disabled student to put
in extra work, use a tutor, and/or seek special help outside of class. The student
has a responsibility to fulfill his/her part by continuing extra help as recommended
for his/her particular condition. If a student requires specialized services
beyond what is normally provided by the University, payment for these services is
the student’s responsibility.
Grievance Procedure
Any student who desires to challenge the accommodations made in his or her
case should follow the procedures outlined:
Informal Review: The dean of the college in which the student is majoring will
review the student’s complaint and take appropriate action if necessary.