Online Training: Accommodating Students with Disabilities
This course covers the fundamentals of disability law, the accommodation process, working with students with disabilities, and universal design. Please contact DSS for login instructions.
Testing Info for Faculty
Disability Support Services (DSS) recognizes that tests have been carefully developed by UCA faculty. As participants in the testing process, office personnel respect instructor’s security concerns and make every effort to ensure that academic integrity is maintained.
Measures to ensure the security of your tests include the development and implementation of strict policies for test handling and execution, individualized discussion with faculty regarding how the test will arrive at the DSS office and returned, and the immediate placement of tests in a locked file upon arrival. We have also developed a mandatory training program for those hired to administer tests.
“Test”, as used in this context, refers to quizzes and examinations taken during the semester in conjunction with an academic class. When tests or quizzes are to be administered by DSS, the student must contact DSS in order to schedule the test. Tests must be taken during the regular class time unless an alternate time is approved by the instructor.
As the instructor, you are to determine the method of test delivery that you are most comfortable with. Tests may be delivered in a sealed envelope by the student, the professor/instructor, or department designee. Your name, return address, phone number, the student’s name, course title, test date and time of class must be written on the front of the envelope. Any special instructions can be placed in the envelope. Tests cannot be mailed or faxed. Tests may be returned by DSS staff, or picked up by the professor/instructor or department designee. Please be advised that DSS will not fax or mail completed tests.
In the event that a student should miss a scheduled test, the student must reschedule the test within 48 hours of the original test time. Instructors will be informed of student no shows, late arrivals or if DSS staff witnesses/suspects academic dishonesty.
Thank you for your assistance in providing accommodations for our students of disabilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Amanda Foreman via email, or telephone at: 450-3613.