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Faculty Information About Disability Support Services

Faculty at Mount Union College have the right to:

 

  • Ask for verification of disability and eligibility for services from DSS;
  • Consult with DSS as appropriate in providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations;
  • Expect students with disabilities to meet the same academic standards as their peers;
  • Expect DSS to use appropriate test security measures to insure the integrity of exams;
  • Expect students to request accommodations in a timely manner.

Faculty at Mount Union College have the responsibility to:

 

  • Include in each course syllabi a statement regarding disclosure to encourage students to discuss their needs early in the semester. The preferred statement for course syllabi is available from DSS;
  • Meet with students confidentially upon notification of need for accommodation.
  • Provide accommodations in a fair and timely manner. Providing accommodations is not negotiable; the way the accommodation is provided is;
  • Contact DSS with questions or suggestions regarding the appropriateness of the accommodation. In case of dispute, the accommodation should continue to be provided until settlement has been reached;
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of a student's disability.