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Policies
and Procedures
Test
Taking
Policy
on Course Waivers and Substitutions
Test
Taking Policy
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Students requesting non-standard test-taking conditions must be
registered with the Learning Assistance Center and have current and
comprehensive documentation regarding the disabling condition which
necessitates the non-standard conditions. The documentation
must be on file at the Center.
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Students requesting non-standard test-taking conditions must
complete and sign a "request for accommodations" sheet
EVERY semester. This sheet lists the courses in which the
student is enrolled and the names of the professors teaching
said courses. It enables the Director of the LAC or her
agent to contact the student's professors and notify them of the
disabling condition and the accommodations needed.
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It is the student's responsibility to make all arrangements
for testing in terms of the following:
1.
Contacting the professor well before the test date to remind him or
her of the non-standard conditions.
2.
Arranging for the test's arrival at the center and return delivery
to the professor.
3. Contacting the Learning Assistance Center at least 48 hours before
the test time to set up an appointment for test taking.
See our "sign up for a
test" page for further information.
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The student is expected to take the examination at the same time
and on the same date as the rest of the class (night classes do
not apply) unless there is a class time conflict. Any date
or time change of a scheduled examination requires the approval
of the professor. The professor will be notified of any
attempt to change a scheduled exam.
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All books, notes, etc must be deposited outside of the testing
cubicle unless the exam explicitly states, "open books and
notes." Any claim of open books/notes by the student
will be verified by calling the professor.
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Students are required to arrive on time for any scheduled
examination. A delay of more than 15 minutes will be noted
on the examination and the professor will be notified.
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Time limits are strictly enforced. When time is up, the
proctor will photocopy the exam. After the student has
completed the exam, the photocopy, the completed exam, and an
explanation will be sent to the professor.
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All academic policies are in effect at the Learning Assistance
Center. Any academic dishonesty will be immediately reported
to the professor and LAC test-taking privileges will be revoked.
COURSE
SUBSTITUTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING
DISABILITIES
Request:
Students requesting waivers or substitutions must contact the
Director of the Learning Assistance Center to initiate a formal
request.
Documentation: Students requesting course substitutions must
be registered with the Learning Assistance Center and have on-file
current and comprehensive documentation from a qualified
professional.
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The
documentation should explicitly state the need for substitution
or waiver of specific course requirements and why it is needed.
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The
Director of the Learning Assistance Center will review the
student's documentation and prepare a synopsis and
recommendation to the Course Waivers and Substitutions
Committee.
Committee:
A committee on Course Waivers and Substitutions will be comprised of
the Dean of the Center for Adult and Part Time Students, the Dean of
Arts and Sciences, the Dean of Social Sciences, the Dean of the
Williams College of Business, and the Director of the Learning
Assistance Center.
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The Dean of the Center for Adult and Part Time Students chairs
the committee and will organize the meetings at the request of
the Director of the Learning Assistance Center.
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The committee, if not satisfied with the documentation, may
request further testing and evaluation from qualified
professionals at the university's expense.
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The committee may request additional input from qualified
professionals regarding the feasibility of waivers and
substitutions. (i.e. input from a department chair on the nature
and role of a class in a course of study).
Notification:
The Director of the Learning Assistance Center will notify the
student, in writing, of the decision regarding course waivers and
substitutions within one week of the committee's decision.
Right
of Appeal: Students have the right to appeal the committee's
decision. Students who wish such a review must make the
request, in writing, to the Director of the Learning Assistance
Center. The Director will forward the request to the Academic
Vice President for his review. The Academic Vice President
will notify the student, in writing, of his decision within 30 days
of the request for review.
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