To ensure that students with disabilities have the greatest opportunity for success in their courses, faculty members have the responsibility to comply with the following:
- Once an has been recieved, on a confidential basis, discuss a demonstrated need of assistance with a student. As mentioned, if a student who has not previously self-identified wishes to declare a disability, the faculty member must direct the student to Disability and Access Services.
- Discuss any concerns related to accommodation(s) or arrangements that have been requested by the student with Disabilty and Access Services, and the academic department director/administrator when warranted.
- Discuss academic issues related to meeting course objectives with the academic department head or program administrator/director when warranted to include methods for ensuring that the student meets those objectives within the criteria set by the agreed upon accommodation(s).
- Provide appropriate accommodations, either personally or by making arrangements with the Disability and Access Services, Learning Support, or academic department head or program director when warranted.
- Assure the timely delivery of an examination or other graded assignment, along with all necessary instructions and materials for proper administration, if an examination or assignment is to be administered outside of class. The faculty member may also make arrangements with the student for the delivery and return of the examination or assignment.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all students regardless of status with particular emphasis on emergency egress.
- Assure the confidentiality of information regarding students with disabilities.
