How do I know if the student qualifies for exam accommodations and if the exam accommodation is appropriate? What if I disagree with the recommended accommodation?
University faculty are not expected to be experts on disability issues. It is for this reason that NIU has established the Center for Access-Ability Resources (CAAR). CAAR has a staff of disability specialists to assist by providing support to both faculty and students. If you have concerns, discuss them with the student and his or her CAAR coordinator. Faculty input in this process is important, as the accommodations should not compromise the essential elements of your exam and/or course objectives. Denying a reasonable and appropriate exam accommodation to a qualified student with a disability is considered noncompliance with federal law.
Related Questions
- What if the student does not disclose to a faculty member the disability or need for accommodation until the day of an exam or due date for an assignment?
- How do I know that the accommodation requested by the student is appropriate and legitimate?
- What if a student asks for a test accommodation the day before an exam?
