DSPS Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights
- Participation in the Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSPS) is entirely voluntary.
- Receiving support services through DSPS shall not prevent a student from also participating in any other course, program, or activity offered by the college or from receiving basic accommodations required by state and federal law.
- All records maintained by DSPS personnel pertaining to a student’s disability(ies) shall be protected from disclosure and shall be subject to all other requirements regarding student records.
- Students may file an appeal if they feel they have been denied adequate or appropriate accommodations, or have been discriminated against based on disability.
Student Responsibilities
- Students must provide DSPS with the necessary information, documentation, and/or required forms (medical, educational, etc.) to verify the their disability(ies).
- Students must meet with a DSPS Specialist to complete an initial Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP). Students must also consult with DSPS staff each semester to ensure that accommodations and services are in place.
- Students must adhere to the policies and procedures relating to their accommodations and participation in DSPS.
- Students must comly with the Student Code of Conduct of the College.
- Students must notify DSPS of any new requests or changes in services or accommodations. Changes may include, but are not limited to: absence from a class in which services are provided; added, dropped, or canceled classes; or change of day/time/location of a class.
- Students must request notification to their instructors to inform the instructor of the accommodations, services, or adjustments specified within their AAP.
- Students must notify DSPS staff if an accommodation or service is ineffective, unused, or no longer needed.
