Compliance Performance Group

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Completed RT104

I really enjoyed this class... I am glad someone brought to light how every department has to work together for the success of our students. And how positive reinforcement is a must for all involved with every student.

Denise Greco

Access vs. Success

I have a student who speaks with a definite compensation for stuttering. He has done well so far in his program, but approached me the other day requesting accommodation due to a learning disability. He stated he was not doing well in school this module. I am hoping I was correct in advising him to seek documentation and assessment from a professional regarding his disability. Is this a good example of access vs. success?

Devon Woodard

Accomadations

Let the person in charge of handling these do their job to avoid placing the institution and yourself in a vicarious position.

Devon Woodard

Equal Access

Providing equal access, but treating students classwork all the same is the key.

Devon Woodard

Discrimination

Treat everyone fairly and with reasonable care. Is that the Golden Rule?

Alethia Bert

Testing

I feel that perhaps rushing though these courses is not the best... sometimes you miss vital information that can really cost you on the final quiz...happened to me :(

Tracy Charles

Adult learners versus teen learners with disabilities

It was good on requirements needed for admissions.

Rebecca Miodowski

What to ask

As an admissions representative I may ask the student with a known disability if he or she has any concerns about how their disability may affect their pursuits. What I cannot ask is the back story as to how they becamse disabled.

Rebecca Miodowski

Documentation

Persons with disabilities need to provide documentation of their condition to establish that the stident is a person with a disability, and to establish what, if any, accomodations are required.

Rebecca Miodowski

Learning Disabilities

All learning disabilities are not the same. I learned the difference between Dyslexia and Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia. Dyslexia is a difficulty reading or comprehending what is read, Dyscalculia is difficulty with math, and Dysgraphia is difficulty writting.

Rebecca Miodowski

types of disabilities

Diabilities are seperated into two categories; visable and invisible. Visible disabilities are ones you can see such as mobility issues, blindness, and deafness. Invisible disabilities are ones that you cannot necessarily see the signs of like attention defecit, chronic health, and learning disabilities.

Chad Baker

Thoughts on returning graduates

What are everyones thoughts on having a graduate come back and speak to a class or maybe at orientation? I have tossed the idea around but was curious to see if others do this and how successful it is.

Ashley Ols

Documentation

When we had an audit. The company before they leave meet with the right parties to let them know of items that need fixed, ask question why things are the way they are and give you a time frame to fix. They could just possibly stop in unannounced, so be prepared for anything.

Ashley Ols

Keeping files

After a certain time frame, per our accreditation we are eligible to shred files. All but the transcripts. But even then, we do not have old files in fireproof cabinets.

Ashley Ols

Preparing for Audits

When we are preparing for audits we are checking all accrediting bodies that approve our school to make sure that we are following the strictest rules and regulations. Our catelog states one thing but per the department of education they are stricter so we revise our catelog to match.

Marilyn Byrd

Legal Obligations and Opportunities

Hello. I am involved with a student who is adamant in opening doors for himself, bending to get anything dropped on the floor and basically, not accepting help where needed. I understand giving him his space to be autonomous, but sometimes, I see him struggling and just want to offer my assitance. Today, however; he allowed me to help him to make copies at the machine without resistance and we both learned something new about the machine and its capabilities. It was pretty awesome to see him smile.

Marilyn Byrd

What is my Role

I must admit that the information regarding technical support and admission eligibility was confusing. It appears that students who apply to a nursing program and they have a physical challenge would not be able to perform all of the tasks assigned to them; however, I watched "Little People, Big World" on television in the past and a couple who arr "little people" are very successful in their practices. She is an obstetrician and he is some sort of business mogul. She stands on a chair or bench of some sort that is perfectly safe for her and performs her job expertly. So, to assume upon "seeing" a disability that the person cannot perform it is wrong. I stand corrected.

Marilyn Byrd

Who Makes the Decision

I was intrigued by the statement that drivers for the city paratransit system get to decide when and how a student arrives and departs the campus. Formerly, I would have thought that the student would need to make other arrangements to get to school in order to meet the demanding schedule (classes after 9:00 am and stopping at 4:00 pm). This is a best practice because it allows access.

Marilyn Byrd

After the Classroom

My experience with ADHD often relates to a parent asking his eight year old to pick out or focus on what a TV announcer is saying while in Sears but 10 TVs are on a different channel. It is literally impossible. A child with ADHD is cahllenged with focus and must move, twitch, or zip in various directiosn all at once. With medications and teaching, they can learn to function more serenely and distinct. However, after the classroom, persons with ADHD might have problems staying on task unless their supervisor is willing to assign the tasks that will accommodate their disability and not coerce the behavior, negatively. Persons with ADHD, in my opinioin, also need a listening ear which helps them to focus and slow down.

Ellen Shaw

FERPA Regulations

In my job I always have to be in compliance with FERPA regulations eventhough sometimes it's dificult. For instance, I receive a call from a parent who wants to make a payment on behalf of one of our students who happen to be their daughter or son. I immediately check teh FERPA file to see if I have a release info. If parents is not on FERPA release and asks me how much he/she should pay, I always have a hard time, but I stay in compliance and refere them back to their student as I can't release any private information. Recently our Admissions Department has enhanced their enrollment process by advising students to fill out the FERPA Release Form for the agencies and persons who will most likely inquire about the student. What is your practice?