college-wide governance meeting december 15, 2011
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College-wide Governance MeetingDecember 15, 2011
Agenda
1. Report from Executive Committee2. Resolutions
a. College Hourb. Grade Change Policy
3. FERPA4. 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
• Email 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 UniversityOffice 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
Letterof
the Law
Spiritof
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
AcademicAdvisors
Special Events
Libraries
SU Abroad
Finan. Aid Scholarships
AdmissionsCareer
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 Health 91• 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 ServicesStudent Self - Identifies to the Office of Disability Services
Student and Counselor Review Disability Documentation
Student and Counselor Review Disability Documentation
ProvidingServices
for Studentswith
Disabilities
Interactive Process to Determine Appropriate
Accommodations and Services
Interactive Process to Determine Appropriate
Accommodations and Services
Accommodations and Services Authorized
Accommodations and Services Authorized
AssessmentAssessment
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
Services2010 – 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!