Heather Jemente

The disability training took me a little longer than the previous ones. Understanding the differences between appropriate and inappropriate terms for identifying a person with disabilities and the appropriate accommodations to suit their ability to succeed equally. I appreciate the quizzes presented as refreshers as there is so much to learn. I will continue to apply best practices to serve our students.

There is so much to learn about FERPA and the rights to protect our students. Although I may be familiar with them, I have learned so much more in depth that I will continue to review so I can be on top of what I am in need to provide for the students.

I am a firm believer in providing compliance services at all times. As a previous leader I quickly learned how easy it becomes for one to forget the compliance role we must establish and utilize on a daily basis. Employees become "too comfortable" with habits and can cause unwanted issues in departments. Following compliance can not only protect the well -being of the culture we create at an institution but also provide equal opportunity for all.

I am happy to say that I appreciate such in depth training on both Title IX and VAWA. I was not as familiar with the Clery Act, which saddens me that previous Institutes I have worked for does not provide such in depth training to employees and students. Knowing and being familiar with these will help not only me but all in general to hopefully provide a safer environment for our learning.