Policy for Class Notes
Disability Services for Students (DSS) provides class notes as an accommodation
to eligible students who have a disability that adversely affects their
ability to take their own notes
Class notes provide access to the lecture and are not a substitute for
attending classes. Faculty have the right to withhold notes for the class
periods students do not attend. Students are to use the notes for personal
study only. It is the student's responsibility to monitor the quality
and consistency of the notes and take the appropriate steps to correct
any problems.
If the student does not follow the Class Notes policy and procedures,
this accommodation may be suspended until the student has talked with
their Disability Specialist and cleared up any difficulties or misunderstandings.
Responsibilities
Disability Services for Students
Notetaker
Faculty
Student
Disability Services for Students Responsibilities
- Determine if class notes is an appropriate accommodation
for an individual student.
- Work with the instructor to insure that the student receives
class notes.
- Consult with the instructor when appropriate.
- Hire and train notetakers.
Responsibilities
Notetaker Responsibilities
- Participate in the training provided by DSS.
- Take notes on the entire lecture, including any directions for class
assignments, tests, etc.
- Provide a readable copy of the notes within an agreed upon time frame.
- Make no modifications or changes in the provision of this service, unless
instructed by DSS.
Responsibilities
Faculty Responsibilities
- Decide how notes will be provided, when notified by DSS that class
notes have been requested as an accommodation.
- Some options for notes include: copies of the professor's personal
lecture notes, copies of overheads or Power Point, enlisting a departmental
GTA, or recruiting a notetaker from the class.
- Review and approve the quality of the notes when either enlisting
or recruiting a notetaker.
- Notify DSS if notes are to be withheld because student has not attended
class.
Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
- Request class notes from DSS.
- Notify DSS if the student decides to drop the class or no longer
needs the accommodation.
- Follow the class notes policy and procedures.
- Attend class regularly. Notes are not a substitute for attendance.
- Because notes are not the student's personal property, they cannot
be shared nor sold.
- Report any problems to DSS immediately, so appropriate steps can
be taken to correct the situation.
- DSS will not support request for changing test or assignment due dates
if the problem was not reported in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
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