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Division of Student Engagement

Responsibilities

In order to provide reasonable accommodations and support for students in all programs at North Park University, the University and students must work together and maintain the following responsibilities.

Students

  • A student will identify him/herself as a student with a disability and in need of accommodations. Students should contact the disability access specialist to begin the process.
  • A student must provide information about their disability and the necessity for accommodations. Helpful documentation supportive of this request includes medical records, psycho-educational testing, and school records.
  • A student is responsible for sharing their accommodation letter with professors each semester (or quad). As well as renewing their accommodations as needed.
  • A student is encouraged to advocate for themselves, one way to do his is by meeting with his/her individual professor to discuss their learning needs and the specific accommodations needed during the course.
  • A student will adhere to course content, academic standards, policies, and procedures set forth by the professor, department, and/or University, as all students are required to follow.
  • A student must notify the Division of Student Engagement and/or their program director if the accommodations and services are not effective.

North Park University

  • The responsibility for accommodations and support at North Park will be carried out through the Division of Student Engagement.
  • The disability access specialist and/or program director will be an advocate and liaison for the student.
  • The disability access specialist will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for students needing learning assistance, who have the appropriate documentation.
  • The disability access specialist may deny a request for accommodations if the student does not identify a disability according to Section 504/ADA, fails to verify the need for the requested services, or information is not provided in a timely manner.
  • The disability access specialist and/or program director may refuse to provide any accommodation that is inappropriate or unreasonable, including any that pose a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual requesting the accommodation or of others; constitute a fundamental change or alteration of an essential element of a course or program; or pose undue financial or administrative burden on the institution.