Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights
- Equal Access: Students with disabilities have the right to receive the same educational opportunities as their peers. They are entitled to reasonable classroom accommodations to ensure a level playing field.
- Accommodation Use: Students have the right to choose whether to utilize the approved accommodations provided to them. They have the freedom to accept or decline accommodations based on their individual preferences and needs.
- Complaint Procedure: Students have the right to file a written complaint if they believe they have been treated unfairly or discriminated against due to their disability. Complaints must be submitted within 10 days of the incident.
Student Responsibilities
- Self-Identify: Voluntarily identify disability-related needs to Disability Support Services.
- Documentation: Provide current and complete documentation of disability to Disability Support Services through Etrieve.
- Familiarity with Policies: It is the student's responsibility to thoroughly read and follow all policies outlined in the DSS Student Handbook. This ensures they are aware of their rights and responsibilities within the DSS framework.
- Requesting Accommodations: Students should take the initiative to contact the DSS office each semester after enrolling in classes if they require accommodations.
- Reporting Problems: In case students encounter any issues or difficulties with their accommodations, they should promptly report these problems to the DSS office.
- Effective Communication: Students are responsible for communicating with their instructors about how approved accommodations will be applied in each class where accommodations are requested. This communication should take place at the beginning of each academic semester/term accommodations are approved.
- Academic Progress Monitoring: All students are required to monitor their own academic progress and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. If additional academic support is needed, students can access resources at the Library and free tutoring services at the Academic Studio. New! CTC. has provided Success Coaching to help guide you!
- Personal Independence: Students are expected to arrange and pay for their personal needs, including independent living requirements, personal care attendants, and other disability-related necessities, if needed. CTC does not provide theses services.
