Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Message Archive

Thursday, August 23, 2012

 

This email is being sent to all members of the Baruch College faculty.

 

For an archive of announcements sent from the Provost’s Office beginning June 2011, see http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/provost/archive.htm

 

 

It is very important that students be reminded in each of their classes of the College's commitment to ensuring full access to its programs for all students.

 

Please convey this message early in the semester. This memo includes general information for members of the faculty and a sample script that you may read aloud. Additionally, we are providing a brief statement that you might wish to put on your syllabus or on your BlackBoard site. (You can find this memo and both texts in the on-line Faculty Handbook: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/facultyhandbook/Disabilities_Provostsmemo.htm)

 

General Information for Faculty Members

Baruch College will assess students who have identified themselves as disabled to determine the need for reasonable academic accommodations without compromising the content of courses or academic standards. The student must provide documentation of disability to the Director of Disability Services who will determine whether or not the student has a disability and what accommodations are appropriate and reasonable. If the student informs you that he/she has a disability and has not been to Disability Services, please refer the student to Disability Services.  Reasonable academic accommodations may range from extended or divided test-taking time to the use of a computer or other auxiliary aid during an examination.  If the professor or the department has to assist in providing the reasonable accommodations, the Office of Disability Services will provide guidance.  

 

Faculty who have questions about our reasonable accommodation process for students access should consult with Barbara Sirois, Director of the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, Newman Vertical Campus 2-271, (646) 312-4590. 

 

Any student who believes that he or she has been discriminated against based on a disability may file a complaint with Mona Jha, the College Affirmative Action Officer (646-312-4542).

 

Script for Announcement in Class:

We have a process at Baruch for determining whether a student who identifies as disabled is eligible for a reasonable accommodations in order to complete the student’s academic program. We strive to ensure that no student with a disability is discriminated against and that none is denied participation in College programs and activities for lack of auxiliary aids or other accommodations. Some people think that a disability has to be visible to be accommodated. This is not the case. There are many disabilities – diabetes, psychological illness, learning disabilities, AIDS, seizure disorders, arthritis, etc., which require accommodations. Examples of possible accommodations include additional testing time; adaptive equipment; and taping of classes.

 

If you feel that you may need a reasonable accommodation based on a disability, please contact the staff at the Office of Disability Services, Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-271, or by phone at (646) 312-4590. 

 

Possible text for Syllabus or BlackBoard Site:

Students with disabilities may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation to enable them to participate fully in courses at Baruch. If you feel you may be in need of an accommodation, please contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at (646) 312‑4590. 

 

For additional information: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/facultyhandbook/DisabilitiesInformation.htm