![]() ![]() To what degree does a student’s failure to attend constitute a significant loss to the educational experience of other students in the class?.Does the fundamental nature of the course rely upon student participation as an essential method for learning?.Do student contributions constitute a significant component of the learning process?.Is there classroom interaction between the instructor and students, and among students?.OSAS applies the following consideration points (adopted from the Office of Civil Rights) to determine if class attendance is fundamental to course participation: Typically, faculty are not required to lower or to make substantial modifications of standards for accommodation purposes. Students who believe that they will be unable to attend a substantial number of classes as a result of their disability should discuss an alternative accommodation with their OSAS Specialist, such as a Reduced Course Load or a Health Leave of Absence. Important note: This accommodation is intended to support limited additional absences for disability-related reasons in certain circumstances, but it does not entitle a student to be excused from substantial class attendance. ![]() Rarely, faculty may decide that students do not need to attend classes at all. ![]() In other instances, faculty may determine that students can master course content despite some or many absences. In some cases, attendance is fundamental to course objectives for example, students may be required to interact with others in the class, to demonstrate the ability to think and argue critically, or to participate in group projects. While OSAS can verify that the student’s disability may cause difficulty with course attendance and an accommodation may be in order, it is within a faculty member’s expertise to determine whether modifying course attendance policies is reasonable. Occasionally, students may have disabilities that impact their ability to attend class. Course attendance policies are determined by faculty at the college, departmental or individual course level. Orientation: Accommodations & Placement ExamsĪctive status students who are enrolled in courses at the University are expected to attend class regularly and in accordance with the attendance policy of each course. ![]()
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