College-wide Governance Meeting December 15, 2011
Agenda 1.Report from Executive Committee 2.Resolutions a.College Hour b.Grade Change Policy 3.FERPA 4.Office of Disabilities
Executive Committee Deadlines All resolutions (outside of COC) must be received by me at least 3 weeks in advance of the next College Governance meeting – January 25 for the February 15 meeting – March 7 for the March 28 meeting – April 11 for the May 2 meeting Last Chance till fall
Committee on Curriculum on 12/12/11 Check deadlines carefully Current Spring deadlines – Jan 9 for Jan 30 meeting Governance meeting February 15 – Feb 27 for March 10 meeting Governance meeting March 28 – March 26 for April meeting Governance meeting 5/2
Accommodating Students with Disabilities Syracuse University Office of Disability Services SUNY ESF Office of Counseling and Disabilities Services December 15, 2011
Overview Our Charge Our Philosophy Our Responsibilities
Our Charge Legislative Mandates for Persons with Disabilities Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 New York Human Rights Law
Our Philosophy Letter of the Law Spirit of the Law vs.
Our Responsibilities: Provide Support Services & Accommodations for Students Attending: Syracuse University SUNY College Environmental Science & Forestry SU Abroad Wanakena Ranger School Greenberg House & other Off-Campus Locations
Collaboration/Consultation Academic Advisors Special Events Libraries SU Abroad Finan. Aid Scholarships Admissions Career Services Housing Physical Plant Design & Construction Faculty & Colleges Student Groups Health & Counseling Services ODS
Population Overview Self-Identified Students with Disabilities Attending Postsecondary Institutions: Nationally 11% SU & ESF 5% U.S. Dept. of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, National Postsecondary Student Aid Study
Fall 2010 Students Served by Disability Category Learning Disability 341 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 234 Learning Disability & ADHD 144 Mobility & Orthopedic Impairment 64 Blind or Visual Impairment 23 Deaf or Hearing Impairment 21 Mental Health91 Traumatic Brain Injury 19 Health Impairment 77 Other (Speech, Temporary, Multiple, Clinical) 63 Total Students Served 1,077
Student Self - Identifies to the Office of Disability Services Student and Counselor Review Disability Documentation Providing Services for Students with Disabilities Interactive Process to Determine Appropriate Accommodations and Services Accommodations and Services Authorized Assessment
Exam Accommodations Extended Time Minimally Distracting Environment Scribe Use of a Computer Use of a Calculator
Support Services Alternate Format: Braille, Large Print, E-Text Sign Language Interpreters, CART, Amplification Systems Note-Taking Services Adaptive Software—Screen Readers, Dictation Tutoring
Services 2010 – 2011 Academic Year Exam Accommodations –Approximately 5,000 exams administered by ODS Alternate Format –510 Textbooks & 75 Course Readers Total: 375,430 pages (new books/materials) Note-Taking Services –823 classes
Trends Increase in # of Students With Disabilities Including Those With: Intensive service needs Mental health disabilities Autism & Asperger syndrome
Other Trends Increase in # of visitors with disabilities accessing campus programs & services Increase in # of Veterans w/ disabilities Advancements in technology
Faculty of SUNY ESF Thank You for Your Support!