Resources for Faculty and Staff
Oregon Tech is committed to providing equal opportunity to higher education for academically qualified students. Disability Services was established to provide leadership and assistance to Oregon Tech to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities act of 1990.
Faculty and staff with questions regarding student accommodations are welcome to contact our office by email: access@oit.edu
Faculty Resources & Support
We strongly encourage faculty to visit the OIT DICE Resource on Canvas where we have detailed information, guides, and support for student academic accommodation. Below are some additional resources and common support:
Recommended Syllabus Statement
It is the responsibility of the student with a qualifying condition to contact Disability Services and discuss their eligibility for assistance or academic accommodations. However, some students may be unaware of their rights to Disability Services. We recommend our faculty to include the following statement in their syllabi, in order to encourage students to contact Disability Services staff regarding their accommodations:
"If you believe you have a condition that qualifies you to receive academic accommodations, please contact Disability Services to discuss your eligibility, at access@oit.edu"
Rights & Responsibilities (Student & Faculty)
Students with disabilities have the right to:
Participate in higher education if they are qualified for admission
Equal access to academic content and educational opportunities
Participate in student activities
Academic adjustments (reasonable accommodations)
Confidentiality on all disability related information
File a formal and/or informal complaint if discrimination occurs
Students with disabilities are required to:
Identify themselves to Disability Services office and set an intake appointment
Provide required documentation of disabilities and complete required forms within timelines established in Disability Services Handbook
Meet with Disability Services staff every term to discuss accommodation needs and current class schedule
Discuss with faculty how accommodations will be applied to within each class
Faculty have the right to:
Maintain the fundamental nature of their course content and objectives
Consult with Disability Services staff if an accommodation seems unreasonable
Request an official accommodation letter from Disability Services before providing accommodations
Faculty have a responsibility to:
Ensure full access for students with disabilities by responding to a student’s need or request for accommodations in a timely manner
Work with Disability Services to provide requested accommodations
Implement best practices for teaching diverse learners
Maintain confidentiality of students who disclose a qualifying condition
Include a syllabus statement on how students can access accommodations
If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Services staff.
Staff Resources & Support
We are always happy to connect with staff members and student support offices in a shared mission of providing an equitable and supportive environment for students with disabilities. If you or your office would like to connect with us to provide a specific training or information that would be applicable to your role, please reach out to us by email: access@oit.edu
