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College-wide Governance Meeting December 15, 2011

This meeting agenda includes reports from the executive committee, resolutions, College Hour, grade change policy, FERPA, and the Office of Disabilities. Important deadlines for submitting resolutions are also mentioned.

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College-wide Governance Meeting December 15, 2011

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  1. College-wide Governance Meeting December 15, 2011

  2. Agenda • Report from Executive Committee • Resolutions • College Hour • Grade Change Policy • FERPA • Office of Disabilities

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Accommodating Students with Disabilities Syracuse University Office of Disability Services SUNY ESF Office of Counseling and Disabilities Services December 15, 2011

  6. Overview • Our Charge • Our Philosophy • Our Responsibilities

  7. Our ChargeLegislative Mandates for Persons with Disabilities • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 • New York Human Rights Law

  8. Our Philosophy Letter of the Law Spirit of the Law vs.

  9. 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

  10. Health & Counseling Services Academic Advisors Student Groups Special Events Faculty & Colleges Libraries Design & Construction ODS SU Abroad Physical Plant Finan. Aid Scholarships Housing Admissions Career Services Collaboration/Consultation

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Assessment Accommodations and Services Authorized Interactive Process to Determine Appropriate Accommodations and Services Student and Counselor Review Disability Documentation Student Self - Identifies to the Office of Disability Services Providing Services for Students with Disabilities

  14. Exam Accommodations • Extended Time • Minimally Distracting Environment • Scribe • Use of a Computer • Use of a Calculator

  15. Support Services • Alternate Format: Braille, Large Print, E-Text • Sign Language Interpreters, CART, Amplification Systems • Note-Taking Services • Adaptive Software—Screen Readers, Dictation • Tutoring

  16. 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

  17. Trends Increase in # of Students With Disabilities Including Those With: • Intensive service needs • Mental health disabilities • Autism & Asperger syndrome

  18. Other Trends • Increase in # of visitors with disabilities accessing campus programs & services • Increase in # of Veterans w/ disabilities • Advancements in technology

  19. Faculty of SUNY ESF Thank You for Your Support!

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