Disability Support Services

Faculty Responsibilities

Include the following "Disability Statement" on all Macon and Eastman Campus course syllabi.

"Students requiring accommodations for a disability should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting or as soon as possible. If you are not registered with Disability Services, the instructor will refer you to the Disability Support Services Office for consultation regarding documentation of your disability and eligibility for accommodations under the ADA/504. In order to receive accommodations, eligible students must provide each instructor with a “Faculty Accommodation Form” from Disability Services. Students must return the completed and signed form to the Disability Services Coordinator on the 3rd floor of the Connell Student Center. Students with a documented disability who do not wish to use academic accommodations are also strongly encouraged to register with Disability Services and complete a Faculty Accommodation Form each semester. For further information, please contact Carole Burrowbridge, Disability Services Coordinator, at 301-2778 or visit the website at http://www.mercer.edu/disabilityservices (1/08)"

Meet with students requesting accommodations and discuss details of how accommodations will be made. ( i.e., will the professor be providing the accommodations or will Disability Support Services?) Discuss and sign the Faculty Accommodation Form that the student presents at the beginning of each semester and indicate who will provide testing accommodations. Make a copy of the form or note the approved accommodations for reference.
Provide reasonable accommodations that have been approved by Disability Support Services and are requested by the student for that class. Student accommodation needs will vary from class to class.
Make a good faith effort to provide a low-distraction environment and the approved amount of time for all accommodated exams. It is recommended that a "Do Not Disturb" sign be posted on the door of the room where the student takes a test.
Assist students with notetakers as an approved accommodations by helping to identifying a classmate as a notetaker.
Encourage students to use the Academic Resource Center and Disability Support Services when needed.
Contact the Disability Services Coordinator for support in providing necessary accommodations for students.