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Disabilities Advisory Committee

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Areas of Committee Concern

The Disability Advisory Committee works with the Director of Disabilities Resources to develop, implement, and monitor procedures addressing the educational needs of students with identified needs.

Membership

Director of Disabilities Resources, who serves as chair
Assistant Director of Disabilities Resources
One teaching faculty member from the Education Department specializing in special education
Seven other teaching faculty members appointed annually by the Associate Provost for Assessment and Academic Operations
Two staff members appointed annually by the Provost/Executive Vice President
Three students, two with disabilities and one with an identified interest in disabilities issues, appointed annually

Policies and Procedures

The committee meets once a semester during the academic year or as necessary.

Responsibilities

To review University procedures and policies regarding services for students with special educational needs
To hear related concerns from both students and faculty
To interpret and apply disability law to specific requests or situations
To coordinate the dissemination of pertinent information to the University community

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