American Sign Language, interpreting/transliterating, oral interpreting, cued language transliterating, and real time transcription will be provided upon eligibility. Determination is made by staff of the Disability Resource Center as to which service is reasonable for deaf or hard of hearing students pertaining to all course related activities (class sessions, meetings with faculty, or required attendance at out-of–class activities). Requests for interpreters for semester long classes should be made as far in advance as possible, but at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester to ensure the availability of interpreters. Services are also provided for campus-wide, college sponsored events and provided when services are requested by the individual needing the service in a reasonable time. Two weeks advance notice is requested.
NOTE: Interpreter services for non-academic functions or for non-students attending university functions will be paid for by the sponsoring department. Please contact the department sponsoring the event you plan to attend to arrange interpreter services.
Exam accommodations are reviewed each semester and are dependent upon the essential element of the class and the limitations presented by the disability.
When an exam accommodation is determined to be reasonable, it is the responsibility of the instructor of the class or program to provide the accommodation. The Disability Resource Center offers exam proctoring as a service to instructors to assist them in providing the appropriate accommodations. Every effort will be made to administer exams according to instructor directives. In the event of scheduling conflicts, instructors will be contacted to discuss details for alternative arrangements. Students must submit completed Exam Accommodation Forms. Forms will not be accepted without complete information. All three copies must be submitted to the Disability Resource Center. After processing, a copy will be provided to the student and the instructor. Exam accommodation requests through the DRC should be requested with reasonable prior notice of 5 school days.
Students who alter exam accommodation forms, forge signatures, and conduct other misrepresentations on official documents will be referred to the Dean of Students, Del Beatty.
Exam integrity is strictly enforced and cheating will not be tolerated. In the event a student is caught cheating, full disclosure will be made to the instructor. Exam issues related to academic integrity will also be referred to the Dixie State College Dean of Students.
Memory Aides may be utilized in unique circumstances for students with documented cognitive impairments (such as a traumatic brain injury or medical condition severe enough to qualify as a disability). The use of memory aides as an accommodation is based on the particular nature of the student’s disability as specifically documented in the student’s comprehensive evaluation materials.
Memory Aides may be considered as class notes, open book or professor generated power point if available.
Documentation of the student’s disability must clearly demonstrate memory deficits affecting the student on a specific exam or specific type of exam question. Dixie State College will conduct a thorough review, in consultation with the instructor, to determine the essential elements of the class and of the examination. A decision will then be made as to the appropriateness of memory aides as an accommodation.
The accommodation of a note taker is reviewed each semester and is dependent upon the essential element of the class and the limitations presented by the disability. A student must attend class sessions in order to receive notes. Students are responsible for reporting in a timely manner any problems with the note taking process and reporting if information is missing from the notes. Note takers are recruited from peers in the class and a contract agreement is made with the DRC Coordinator. Note takers are compensated at the completion of the semester or services are provided on a volunteer basis.
To ensure access to its programs, courses, and facilities, some students with disabilities are eligible for priority registration. Priority registration is necessary to facilitate classroom scheduling changes to accessible buildings, to make agreements with interpreters, and for advance course information for alternative format conversion. Eligibility for priority registration is reviewed each semester. It is essential that students utilize this service to ensure the implementation of accommodations.
Dixie State College must provide access to its programs, courses, and facilities. Priority registration is granted to eligible students to facilitate classroom scheduling changes to accessible buildings. Eligibility for priority registration is reviewed each semester. It is essential that students utilize this service to assist in classroom holds/changes. Students will be encouraged to look at options with his/her advisor including utilizing the Disability Resource Center mobility system on a first come first served basis.
The accommodation of Student Assistant: an In-Class Lab Aide, Reader, or Scribe is reviewed each semester and is dependent upon the essential element of the class and the limitations presented by the disability.
Student Assistants are not employed to act as tutors inside or outside the classroom and are not employed to monitor a student’s behavior during class.
Dixie State College must provide access to its programs, courses, and facilities. Students with disabilities have access to campus and classroom instruction and activities. The University will provide reasonable modifications of equipment utilized by students for class and study activities. Upon review of documentation, the Disability Resource Center will determine the accommodation. Requests for classroom equipment and modifications should be made with reasonable prior notice (5 school days notice). Auxiliary equipment, needed by students for classroom use may include ergonomic chairs, accessible tables, and FM system amplification, i.e., Com-tek, digital recorders, etc.
A serial number will be placed on equipment indicating that placement has been made to accommodate a student with a disability and equipment is property of the Disability Resource Center, unless paid for by another source.
Students have the right to receive information in alternative format. Alternative format includes books on audiotape, CD/MP3, Braille, reading software, and text enlargement. Requests for alternative format should be made with reasonable prior notice. Reasonable prior notice is determined as five (5) weeks. The Disability Resource Center has the right to determine most effective and reasonable method for providing information in alternative format.
Alternative format materials are protected by copyrights and you may not sell, reproduce, or share these materials. Students are required to sign the Alternative Format Contract prior to obtaining materials in alternative format. Dixie State College is not required to put media on an MP3 player unless this is the only effective means of accommodation for the student on a case-by-case basis. Dixie State College Disability Resource Center will provide the necessary training to a student to ensure they can use the adaptive technology we provide.
Course reading packets, optional, or recommended textbooks will be converted to alternative format on a case-by-case basis dependent upon resources and staff availability. The Disability Resource Center will provide students with information regarding processing time, options for students to convert print materials independently, and community resources.
Textbooks and course reading packets are copyrighted materials. Students are required to purchase textbooks and course reading packets before the
Disability Resource Center begins the process for alternative format. In the Reserve Section of the Dixie State College Library, alternative format texts may be placed on reserve for student’s use. Computers are marked for students to listen to their texts in the reserve area of the library at two hour intervals. After two hours the student will, if needed, recheck the text with the librarian on duty. The Disability Resource Center will place a hold on the student’s academic record if loaned materials are not returned the day after final exams for the semester and in the same condition they were issued. The hold will be removed when the materials are returned or replaced.
Advisors in the Center for Disability Services collaborate with students, faculty, and academic advisors to ensure that accommodations are implemented. Academic program requirements, including course selection and credit hour load are reviewed to ensure students meet the essential element of the program in consideration with the student’s disability. academic advising by academic departments or University College.
The Board of Regents has set minimum academic standards for degrees awarded by Dixie State College. A student’s disability may prevent the effective learning of specific course information; however, degree and course requirements cannot be waived because this may compromise the essential element of the program. When appropriate, Dixie State College may grant course substitutions for certain degree requirements in accordance with policy input from the Dean of Students. The Disability Resource Center assists students in the petition process.
Attendance in class is expected for students participating in the
College experience. Departments and professors establish attendance policies for specific courses, and students are responsible for adhering to individual class policies. The Disability Resource Center does not make exceptions to individual class attendance policies. The Disability Resource Center will refer students for academic advisement counselors to assist in arranging a reduced course load or extended program of study to address the need for flexibility with attendance.
The Disability Resource Center may recommend that students with disabilities enroll in a course load of less than 12 credit hours (FTE). Exception: Dixie State College cannot override federal financial aid requirements. Full time status for financial aid regardless of disability is a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Federal regulations do not require the University to diagnose disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to advise the University of any perceived disability and to assume all costs associated with obtaining an adequate diagnosis and current documentation of such disability.
Tutoring services are considered a personal aid and therefore are not a required accommodation. Peer subject area tutors may be available from the Tutoring Center. Students with Disabilities may qualify for subsidized tutoring services through a grant funded by Utah Educational Funds, to include other Federal or State sources. Students must meet all eligibility requirements to receive a limited amount of subsidized tutoring.
Dixie State College is not required to provide personal attendants, bathroom assistance, individually prescribed devices, devices of a personal nature, tutoring, equipment including or hearing aids. It is a student’s responsibility to procure these services or equipment.
This service is available for students who are visually impaired or who have a verified organic dysfunction that has limited their reading ability and comprehension. The scribe or reader will not compromise the integrity of the exam through voice inflections or any other way, of alerting the student to a right or wrong answer as perceived by the scribe or reader.
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