Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

in or benefit from the educational process. Auxiliary aids may include, but are not limited to:readers, sign language interpreters, note takers, tutors, and special equipment. The Director ofthe Academic Success Center will assist qualified undergraduate and graduate students inlocating tutors and readers. The University does not provide personal attendant care. TheDirector of the Academic Success Center will help identify service providers and specialequipment on campus or in the community. Rules may not be imposed on a qualified student’suse of auxiliary aids if the rule would have a limiting effect on the qualified student’sparticipation in the educational process (e.g., prohibiting guide dogs, interpreters, taperecorders, or other necessary special equipment in the classroom).In unusually difficult cases, the University may provide alternative methods by which the qualifiedstudent with a disability may effectively meet educational requirements. Any such alternativesmust be practicable and not interfere with the integrity of the program or activity or any licensingrequirement. Such alternative methods may include, but are not limited to the following: coursesubstitution, curricular modification, and extended time to meet requirements. Suchaccommodations will be employed only when deemed necessary and so long as the alternativemethod is nondiscriminatory in nature, is not unduly limiting to the educational process of thequalified student with a disability, and is reasonable under all of the circumstances.Qualified students requesting auxiliary aids are expected to provide the Director of the AcademicSuccess Center access to medical, educational, psychological, or other information as necessaryto assess the need for auxiliary aids. The University reserves the right to disallow the use ofauxiliary aids that are or are reasonably likely to be disruptive to the academic environment.Complaint ProcessStudents with disabilities have the right to have access and accommodation complaintsaddressed through a formal appeals procedure. Relief may be sought from decisions, actions, orconditions that are believed to be in violation of the law or this policy statement.Any member of the student body who believes she/he has not been reasonably accommodated asrequired by law or this policy, or who believes she/he has been unlawfully discriminated againston the basis of a disability, may initiate informal or formal actions for complaint resolution asoutlined in the University of Dubuque’s Harassment Policy. These procedures are published in theStudent Handbook or may be obtained from Student Life. The Director of the Academic SuccessCenter can be contacted at 563/589-3570.MOTOR VEHICLE POLICIESThese regulations are provided to ensure the safety of drivers, pedestrians, and property, as wellas manage parking for all who drive a vehicle on and around the University of Dubuque campus.Registration of Motor Vehicles (Including Motorcycles)All vehicles belonging to or being used by students enrolled at the University of Dubuque must beregistered with the University and have the appropriate parking permit properly displayed in therequired place. All persons registering or driving motor vehicles on UD property are responsiblefor knowing the rules and regulations governing parking and traffic.67