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Accessibility Resources Test Accommodations: A Step-by-Step Guide for Faculty

Accessibility Resources Test Accommodations: A Step-by-Step Guide for Faculty. University at Buffalo 25 Capen Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 (716)-645-2608 www.buffalo.edu/accessibility. WELCOME!.

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Accessibility Resources Test Accommodations: A Step-by-Step Guide for Faculty

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  1. Accessibility ResourcesTest Accommodations: A Step-by-Step Guide for Faculty University at Buffalo 25 Capen Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 (716)-645-2608 www.buffalo.edu/accessibility

  2. WELCOME! • Welcome to the Testing Accommodations Guide for faculty and instructors. Here you will learn how to support students using accommodations in the Accessibility Resources (A.R.) Testing Center. These step by step instructions will lead you from the Student Memo to proctoring exams. picture of welcome mat

  3. Overview Our Testing Center hosts exams for instructors when arrangements cannot be made directly between the instructor and the student. If arrangements outside of A.R. for accommodations are mutually agreed upon by the student and the faculty, no further measures with A.R. need to be addressed unless a complication arises and support is needed. A.R. supports students and instructors working closely to make any arrangements regarding exams and accommodations. This guide will walk faculty through the process needed to provide accommodations at the Accessibility Resources Testing Center

  4. Collaboration Accommodations are most successful when students and faculty are able to work together, supported by the Accessibility Resources staff.

  5. Student Responsibilities • 1. Students are encouraged to inform instructors in a timely manner that they have accommodations. • 2. It is strongly suggested students and faculty meet to discuss how accommodations are to be implemented. This is very important for the future to work with your student for scheduling exams, tests and quizzes. Students that receive additional time often have testing conflicts. • 3. After you and the student have agreed upon a date and time they should be taking their exam, test or quiz, they will make a testing appointment with A.R. at least 3 business days prior to that date.

  6. Instructor/Faculty Responsibilities When a student approaches you with a memo, we encourage you to meet with the student to discuss the following:

  7. Instructor/Faculty Responsibilities Ideally, Instructors receive reminder emails once the student makes the testing appointment. If you haven’t received a reminder but a student gave you their Accommodation Memo, please deliver a test to A.R.

  8. Faculty/Instructor Responsibilities • The test, exam or quiz should arrive at A.R. at least 24 hours before the scheduled time. The test can be delivered via: • Email (stu-accessibility@buffalo.edu) • Hand Delivered • Campus Mailed • Fax (not recommended) • **If the student has “Reader/TTS” or “Scribe/Speech Recognition” as an accommodation, it is requested that the exam be delivered in Microsoft Word format, either through email or on a portable jump drive**

  9. What information does A.R. need for the exam? • Course • The date & time that the class is taking the test • Approved exam materials, such as: • Calculator • Dictionary • Open book • Scantron, blue book • Nothing allowed • Method of return (with address): • Pick Up (most secure) • Email • Fax • Campus/US Mail • When sending your exam, please let us know the following information:

  10. ***End of the Semester Reservations*** • Students may contact you to find out their final exam dates before you have them posted. Our office requires students to sign up for exams approximately 3-4 weeks before final exams begin.

  11. Proctored exams in Accessibility Resources • All university exam policies are followed • Students are asked to leave cell phones, coats, and backpacks with the proctor • A proctor monitors exams at all times • If you have any questions, please contact Emily Tennant-Koller, Exam & Classroom Support Coordinator at (716) 645-2608 or emilyten@buffalo.edu

  12. Special Note for Instructors • Students can utilize their accommodations for any timed, graded assessment, including Pop Quizzes and “Clicker” assessments. Please contact our office if you’d like assistance with these, or any, accommodations. • The most secure method of Exam return is pick up

  13. If questions arise regarding accommodations • and/or services contact Accessibility Resources • at 716-645-2608 or stu-accessibility@buffalo.edu.

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