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Alternative Testing
Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for reasonable
and appropriate testing accommodations at Colorado College. Accommodations
that may be provided to students include, but are not limited to, extended
time, a distraction-reduced test setting, and use of a computer with word
processing. Students must initially request this accommodation through
the office of Disability Services (DS). The DS staff will review the documentation
of disability provided by the student to determine if alternative testing
is a reasonable accommodation.
Note: Students approved for alternative testing are responsible for upholding
all principles and rules embodied in the Constitution of the Honor System.
Students and faculty should follow the steps below to implement
alternative testing:
- It is the student’s responsibility to inform faculty of
any need for accommodation, including alternative testing, prior to the
beginning of a Block or early enough for the faculty member to implement
reasonable accommodations. The student should provide faculty with a copy
of a letter prepared by DS that lists approved accommodations.
- Students and faculty should discuss accommodations for each testing
situation to determine whether recommended accommodations are reasonable
and effective. Students and faculty are encouraged to contact the DS staff
if consultation is needed regarding accommodations.
- Faculty should make the determination of whether a student approved
for the use of a computer with word processing will use his/her own computer
or a computer located in the academic department. If the faculty member
determines that the student should use a departmental computer, the computer
must be located in a space conducive to a testing situation.
- Because students with disabilities are best served when accommodated
in the most integrated setting possible, DS strongly encourages faculty
to provide testing accommodations within their own departments. However,
if it is not possible to provide appropriate accommodations within the
academic department (e.g., the student needs to use assistive technology
that is available only in the Learning Commons), the faculty member can
request that DS assist in the administration of the test.
The following procedures should be followed to set up a test
administration with DS:
- At least one week prior to the test, the faculty member should
contact DS to request assistance in administering the test. The faculty
member must provide information regarding delivery and return of the test
and instructions for test administration.
- If the student does not keep the appointment for the test, the
test will be returned to the faculty member. It is the student’s
responsibility to contact the faculty member to seek permission to reschedule
the test.
- In accordance with the College’s academic honor system
and policy of having no proctored exams, DS provides space and accommodations
for the test but does not serve as a proctor.
For additional information on alternative testing or other accommodations
and services, please contact Disability Services (Learning Commons at
Tutt Library, Room 152; 719-227-8285).
(Updated 08/24/09)
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