This video is taken from the February 26, 2024 Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones on Accomodation Requests and Faculty Readiness. Here is a summary of what Sarah shared with us.
- The psychiatric nursing department noticed an increase in accommodation requests from students, particularly for extended testing time.
- They held a meeting with Accessibility Services and Health Sciences to discuss the impact of these accommodations on Psychiatric Nursing and competencies.
- Sarah proposed the idea of universal accommodations, where all students would receive time and a half for their testing, regardless of whether they had an identified accommodation.
- This approach was seen as equitable, inclusive, and reduced anxiety for all students. It also prevented students from missing curriculum content due to extended exam times.
- The department approved the implementation of universal accommodations for most courses, with exceptions for clinical or simulated testing involving patients or clients, and for students who required separate rooms or double time.
- The new process was successfully implemented in the fall, with all faculty buying in, and they plan to continue with this approach.
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