MZC College Handbook 2011-2012 - Higher Colleges of Technology

68H I G H E R C O L L E G E S O F T E C H N O L O G Yconditions or physical disabilities) that interfere with their participation inacademic activities or other college involvement. If not revealed by NAPO,students with special needs are requested to identify themselves to counselorsearly in the academic year or when they know of any new special need, inorder to avail of appropriate support. Students must provide professionaldocumentation of their special need. The counselor may assess the student, referthe student for evaluation, assist the student in identifying available resources,or serve as a link between the student and academic departments. The Collegesprovide reasonable academic accommodations for students with special needs.The details are available on the HCT website. Various resources are available inthe new Assistive Technology Resource Centers (ATLRC) to facilitate learningand academic engagement for students with various disabilities or physicalchallenges. The ATLRC is open during college hours and the resources may beused on campus or borrowed as needed. Some therapy services for psychologicalconditions of emotional issues associated with the special needs are available.Student CouncilThe student council consists of students from the men’s and women’s colleges.The male and female student council members are elected by their respectivestudent bodies. At the end of each academic year, students submit nominationsand engage in voting process for the positions belowSTUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES➲➲President➲➲Vice President➲➲Treasurer➲➲Student Services Representative➲➲Media and Public Relations Representative➲➲Events CoordinatorStudent Handbook - 2011-2012