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Services
For Students with a Disability (SSD)
The
ultimate goal is to promote individual independence within the academic
atmosphere of the university. Students are assisted in this process by SSD and
by the support services and programs available to all BYU-Idaho students. In order to provide academic accommodations SSD must have on
file medical or psychological information documenting the disability. The information should be current within
three years. That information must come from a qualified professional in a
field relevant to the disability. The
information should include The
professional should be clearly identified by name, degree, specialty, address,
and telephone number. The University
does not provide learning disability testing. Academic accommodations include additional time for testing,
preferential seating, volunteer note-takers, oral testing, audio taped
lectures, priority registration, copies of overheads, distraction free
environment for testing, etc. These
accommodations are considered on an individual basis based on the clinical
information and an interactive dialogue with the student. Services
such as assistance from a personal attendant, help with activities of daily
living (ADL’s), transportation to campus, or transportation on campus, etc.,
are classified as “personal services” and are not provided by the
University. Referral to appropriate
agencies and resources is available through SSD. Written
descriptions of specific accommodations may be sent to instructors if needed or
requested by the student. With the student’s permission, clinical information
regarding the disability may also be shared with instructors to provide better
services. Students
are encouraged to request accommodations as early as possible, especially those
which required “lead time” to arrange, such as interpreter services for the
hearing impaired, assistive technology hardware or software, etc. All
students, regardless of disability issues, are encouraged to take advantage of
the services offered at the Learning Assistance Department (LA), which include
These
services are provided at no extra cost to the student. It is the student’s responsibility to
contact the centers and make arrangements for services. Information can be found on the BYU-Idaho
home page by following the links “Students,” then “Services,” to “Learning
Assistance.” A person may also call the
LA Department at (208) 496-1158.
Centers are located on the 2nd floor, McKay Library,
East. Grievance
Policy Students
and instructors may contact SSD if challenges or concerns arise. A good faith attempt will be made to resolve
the situation or seek assistance from the administration. Available grievance procedures provide for a
discussion with individual students and the director of the Learning Assistance
Department and the director of SSD to resolve disputes. Those concerns should
be provided to SSD in writing with appropriate documentation. If agreement is not reached at that level,
individual students may request a formal review before the Exception to Policy
Committee. The results of that review may be appealed to the University
president or President’s Council for final decision. Technical assistance and
consultation are always available. For
questions regarding services for students with disabilities, contact: Richard G. Taylor, Ph.D. Director, SSD BYU-Idaho Rexburg, ID 83460-4121 phone: (208) 496-1158 voice/tdd e-mail: taylorr@byui.edu See also: Adaptive
Service Adventure Program (ASAP) e-mail: andersons@byui.edu LEARNING ASSISTANCE Learning Assistance offers a variety of learning
support programs described below. These include the Tutoring Center and centers
specializing in reading, writing, math, study skills, and disability services. Tutoring
Center Students who desire help beyond their regular
classroom instruction may seek assistance at the Tutoring Center. Individual,
group or walk-in sessions are available. Tutors are chosen from students who
have succeeded academically in the class, completed a tutor-training program
and have been approved by their department. There is no cost for this service;
however, students are encouraged to first seek all possible help from
instructors and class help sessions before coming to the Tutoring Center. Reading
Center The Reading Center helps students
improve basic reading skills as well as learn the skills necessary to study
university textbooks. Students receiving help at the Reading Center may
register for credit or complete a non-credit program. Each student receives individual diagnosis, advising,
and instruction. The Reading Center
offers one-on-one tutoring for learning strategies, comprehension, phonics,
vocabulary, speed, spelling, grammar, and critical thinking. In addition, reading courses offer
instruction in comprehension (English 100), specific reading skills (English
101), and the study of university textbooks (English 107). For more information, see the course
descriptions for English 100, 101, and 107 in the Brigham Young University-Idaho
Catalog. Students who are non-native English speakers can also
receive extra help in the Reading Center.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program, located in the Reading
Center, is designed to help international students improve their listening,
speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Students receive individual help with pronunciation, grammar,
vocabulary, listening comprehension, writing skills, and cultural adjustment. English 108 (verbal
communication) and English 109 (writing) are courses for ESL students.
English
101 modules in grammar and pronunciation are also available for ESL
students. Writing
Center The Writing Center provides a relaxed environment for
students who want to improve their writing skills. Qualified student assistants work individually with
writers in free, confidential, twenty-minute sessions. Writing assistants help
students draw upon personal and textual resources to draft and revise
college-level papers. Because the
Center teaches writing as “re-writing,” a student may expect help revising a
paper from a rough draft to the final stages of editing. Writing assistants and students work
together to: ·
Discover and generate intriguing ideas for essays ·
Write strong introductions and conclusions ·
Develop focused ideas through detailed, concrete discussions ·
Construct connecting sentences and transitions ·
Write research papers, résumés and letters of applications,
proposals, summaries, responses, and literary critiques The Writing assistants involve students directly in the
critical thinking/writing process. The
Writing Center is a great resource for students especially when they come for
assistance in the early stages of the drafting process. MATH STUDY CENTER The Math
Study Center provides support for all math students on campus with three
separate services: The Drop-in Math Study Center is open
53 hours per week, with a staff of tutors available to answer math
questions. Test review is also
available for Math 100 and 101.
One-on-one tutors: This service is recommended for those desiring more
individualized help than what is available in the drop-in center. Tutors are available for all math classes
offered at BYU-Idaho. One-on-one tutoring sessions can be scheduled at the
Learning Assistance secretary's desk Monday through Friday, from 8-5. This is a
free service provided by the Church. Math Requirement Prep Courses. These three courses, designed to prepare
students for their university math requirements, are taught in a lecture based
setting by a dynamic group of professors.
COURSES: Math
100A Arithmetic 1 Credit A study of
arithmetic and its applications. This
course is only for those needing a review.
Topics include Math
100B Beginning Algebra 2 Credit No
previous algebra required. This course
develops basic algebra skills. This is
the preparatory course
for Math 101 or 108. Math
101 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits Prerequisite: proficiency
in first year algebra or completion of Math 100B with a grade of “B” or higher. This is the prep course for Math 108 or Math
110. Math 101 may not be taken for
credit if Math 110 has been completed with a grade of “B” or higher. STUDY SKILLS CENTER The Study
Skills Center is designed to assist students in improving their study skills.
Students may obtain help either by enrolling in a class or by visiting the
Center at MCK 266. Study Skills Class General
Studies (GS 102 helps students improve learning effectiveness, attitude and
motivation, time management, studying textbooks, study habits, memory,
concentration, etc. This course also
orients students to available University services and resources. Students may
take this course as either a block or semester course. Study Skills Modules Students
may enroll in any study skills module listed below by registering at the Study
Skills Center. Modules may be taken for credit or on a non-credit basis;
however, modules must be added by the 12th week of the semester, and each module
may be registered for only once each semester.
A student
may not need to register for a class or module if the problem may be solved
through a short-term, individual advising session. |
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