Faculty
Faculty members play a critical role in helping all students succeed in college. If you are unsure about how to approach a situation, it is best to seek counsel relevant offices on campus, including the Office of Disability Resources (ODR).
Faculty members may:
- Meet with students during their office hours to discuss accommodations.
- Contact the Office of Disability Resources if you have any questions or concerns regarding accommodations. As a reminder, ODR cannot discuss student disabilities, but if given permission by students through the accommodation process, confirmation of a student’s registration with the office can be provided.
- Include ODR in the list of available resources on campus for students who express interest in additional support.
Faculty members may not:
- Violate student privacy. Faculty members should not single out students in class or mention any academic accommodations to them in front of their peers. These actions breach privacy.
- Receive or review a student’s documentation of a disability. Likewise, faculty members cannot request information about the student’s disability from the campus service providers or from the student directly.
- Refuse a request for an academic accommodation. If an issue or concern arises, the faculty member should contact the ODR as soon as possible.