Roles and Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

Faculty:

• Accommodate students with disabilities while ensuring academic integrity and standards are upheld.
• Work collaboratively with students with disabilities, the Fred Smithers Centre staff, faculty colleagues, administration, and other University employees to ensure that approved accommodations are implemented in a manner that protects the student's dignity, as well as their right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Consult with the Fred Smithers Centre regarding accommodations for students who are not yet registered with the centre.

Students:

• Advise the Fred Smithers Centre of their need for accommodation by registering with the Centre and providing the appropriate recent documentation (within 5 years).
• Participate in their individual accommodation planning by working with the Advisor once per semester.
• Notify the Accessibility Advisor of any changes or concerns regarding their accommodations

The Fred Smithers Centre Staff:

• Advise students of available resources and supports, and work with students to develop appropriate accommodations.
• Handle accommodation requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain student confidentiality.