The Scholarly Teacher

MAY 17, 2023

For example, an instructor might, ideally with the student’s permission and buy-in, contact faculty who previously worked with the student, various administrators like the Department Chair and the Dean of Student Affairs, and Disability Resources & Services (DRS). allowing the student extended time on tests) (DO-IT, 2022). Embrace Autism.

Community College 246

Community College ADA Student Affairs Disability Services 246

Symplicity

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Research finds that if a student does not feel a sense of belonging within the first eight weeks of campus, they are at a high risk of dropping out. In fact, in a 2016 study by the Institute of Education Sciences , only 13 percent of students with a disability disclosed.

Disability Services 98

Disability Services ADA Utilities Higher Education 98

University Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Research shows that 72% of students think their college should make ease of payments on campus and online a priority to create a better student experience. More from UB: Faculty pay is arbitrary—and that’s putting it nicely! Ensuring that payment systems comply with ADA accessibility standards is also critical.

Budget and Finance Management 59

Budget and Finance Management ADA Finance Management 59

Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In this environment, school faculty and staff understand the complexities of managing life with a learning disability. Once a student enters college, however, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) take over. They are also only required to provide “reasonable accommodations.”

Computers and Informational Technology 130

Computers and Informational Technology Disability Services Admissions ADA 130

Parchment

MARCH 24, 2023

” Sarah Zauner, executive director of the Ada Center, which advises higher ed institutions on decisions about technology, said colleges badly need “viable technology tools that comprehensively support student transfer,” given the maze of piecemeal options currently available to handle different parts of the process.

Academic Advising 105

Academic Advising ADA Electronics Administration 105

University Business

JANUARY 25, 2024

Based on its research, including conversations with students, faculty, and staff, UMW prioritized accessibility improvements with student housing because that would be most impactful for their students and have maximum impact. A bonus tip: Don’t forget to look at the ADA and see how the law prioritizes accessibility.

ADA 52

ADA Utilities Student Housing Faculty 52

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 17, 2023

Older buildings typically have been renovated and retrofitted countless times and were not designed for modern HVAC systems, ADA accessibility and active learning classrooms. Old bathrooms, which are virtually impossible to make ADA accessible, let alone gender-neutral, without violating municipal laws regarding fixture counts.

Admissions 98

Admissions ADA Enrollment Management Management 98