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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Danielle Lopez Lopez will serve as the college’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 coordinator, according to HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber. Lopez is also expected to manage and supervise the HCCC Office of Accessibility Services. “I

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ADA Compliance in Higher Education: What Institutions Need to Know: Changing Higher Ed podcast 246 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Eugene Woo

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm speaks with Eugene Woo, CEO and founder of Venngage, about the new ADA compliance requirements affecting higher education institutions. Resource Management: Insights into budgeting and resource allocation for long-term accessibility maintenance. Learn what you can do to ensure compliance.

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Success for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Community College, Composition View

The Scholarly Teacher

Challenges Unlike in K-12 settings, students who self-identify are provided accommodations, rather than modifications, per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is designed to ensure “equal access” ( Differences Between HS and College , 2022). allowing the student extended time on tests) (DO-IT, 2022).

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Top Risks in Higher Education and Why Leaders Must Have ERM Programs: Changing Higher Ed® podcast 247 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Justin Kollinger

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Justin Kollinger, Senior Risk Management Consultant at United Educators, about The Top 10 Risks in Higher Education and why enterprise risk management (ERM) is vital for institutional survival.

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Building maintenance issues admissions leaders should know about (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Tom, who served as our vice president of enrollment management from 2007 until 2014, recognized not only the importance of maintaining a beautiful campus year-round but, even more importantly, the importance of making a strong first impression with our visitors and potential students during initial campus visits.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

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.”

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How to bridge the payment gap and exceed student expectations

University Business

Overcoming operational challenges Despite the pressing need for modernization, budget constraints and outdated student information systems frequently obstruct the efficient management of campus payment operations. Ensuring that payment systems comply with ADA accessibility standards is also critical.