Use of a recording device to record a lecture. Use of a laptop computer for note taking and/or exams. Changing the location of a class to meet accessibility needs. Legitimacy: If a student approaches you in class and asks for classroom or testing accommodations due to any disability (and you have not been sent a letter from Disability Services), you should ask the student to contact the Office of Disability Services to discuss the disability and the accommodations requested. The proper documentation needs to be on file and evaluated. There are guidelines regarding documentation that need to be adhered to relating to who must provide the documentation and the date of the formal evaluation. Student responsibilities: Each semester, students need to request accommodations in a timely manner so that sufficient time is given to arrange for logistics and to inform the faculty and administrative offices involved. The adjustments that the campus needs to make vary with the disability. They can range from simply providing a distraction- reduced environment to take a test, to hiring interpreters for a deaf student. Reasonable accommodations: The law that guides disability issues is intentionally vague when it uses the terms "reasonable and appropriate." Actual accommodations are arrived at in discussions with the student and Disability Services. Consideration is given to the disability, class structure and requirements, student preference, alternative solutions and the prevailing practice at comparable institutions. Talking with students about disabilities: Legal guidelines state that a representative of the college or university may not ask a student if he/she has a disability. It is appropriate to make an announcement in class regarding disability services and to include instructions on your syllabus about how to contact the disability services office. Differentiating Advising Resources Faculty adviser LEEP Center Adviser Office of Academic Advising Student Responsibility Approach Developmental, collaborative What should I…? Inquiry-based, holistic Why should I…? Informational, transactional How do I…? Emphasize preparedness, initiative Generally, when should a student go to [a]… For advice pertaining to: Progress in the major Progress towards the degree Questions about graduate study For information and advice pertaining to: Interest/major exploration Co-curricular opportunities Assistance with identifying and preparing applications For information pertaining to: Academic policies and procedures Forms and petitions Course planning and registration Can provide assistance with course selection and Can answer questions about: Can answer questions about: Class standing, credits Use CU Web to evaluate progress towards degree
constructing a balanced course load Can answer questions about: Which courses fulfill PLS, major, and degree requirements Which courses are essential for professional and graduate degree programs Course withdrawal Can give out advising PINs Which courses may enable skill acquisition Which courses may be useful to explore potential majors/careers Academic processes and deadlines Cannot answer questions about: Which courses to take when, and which courses fulfill PLS, major, or degree requirements Incompletes Changing advisors majors Course withdrawal Summer courses Advanced standing credit (AP, IB,A-levels, etc.) Transfer credit An individual student’s academic progress Explore major and degree requirements online Research course availability online Prepare potential course schedules Arrange for meetings with advisers prior to registration Come to meetings with course schedules and questions Academic Support Provide students with information about departmental tutoring resources Consults with the offices of Dean of the College or Dean of Students as needed Provide students with information about tutoring resources on campus Consults with the offices of Dean of the College or Dean of Students as needed Provide students with information about tutoring resources on campus Consults with the offices of Dean of the College or Dean of Students as needed Attend every class, do your homework, attend office hours, ask for help, and devote ample time to course work Notify faculty adviser when: Having difficulty in a class Need tutoring Having trouble keeping grades up Experiential learning opportunities Can answer questions about: Identifying opportunities outside of class Which ones might be worthwhile, and identifying specific experiences Cannot answer questions about: Processes pertaining to opportunities Can answer questions about: Identifying opportunities outside of class Which ones might be worthwhile, and identifying specific experiences Can provide assistance with: Co-curricular advising Preparing applications Can answer questions about: Petitioning for waiver of policies governing academic internships Educate self on opportunities available Attend advising sessions and workshops Be diligent in meeting deadlines Graduate and professional school Can answer questions about: Whether to attend graduate and professional schools Can provide guidance on whether to attend graduate and professional school Can provide information about: Can answer questions about: Accelerated degree program Know why you want to pursue advanced study Know whether you can afford advanced study
Student preparedness for advanced study To which to apply Can provide: Assistance with applications and personal statements Letters of recommendation Assistance with decision-making Assistance identifying and preparing applications for scholarships and fellowships Entrance exams Can provide assistance with: Reviewing and editing personal statements Identifying and reviewing applications for scholarships and fellowships Decision-making Seek out information about graduate school requirements Prepare for and take entrance exams Draft and seek assistance with personal statements Identify and apply for scholarships and fellowships Job/Career search Can provide: Guidance on pursing academic and professional careers Letters of support, recommendations, or references Potentially, connections to recent graduates, and/or colleagues in the field Can provide guidance on which career fields to pursue Can provide assistance with: Creating a job search strategy Networking, shadowing, and informational interviewing opportunities and advice Identifying job opportunities Preparing resumes and cover letters Mock interview preparation phone, Skype) Decision-making Negotiations Research and understand educational and skill requirements for your chosen field Research, prepare for, and keep track of, job opportunities Personal and professional development Can provide guidance on: Insider knowledge about their discipline Can provide assistance with: Interest exploration Goal setting Decision-making Problem-solving Process and project management Reflection Communication skills Writing skills Professional etiquette Ask for advice from multiple people, and learn how to make sense of that advice Ask for help when you need it, and follow through on the recommendations that make sense for you