STUDENT AFFAIRS OP 91.121: Students with Disabilities
Date: September 8, 2006
Purpose
To ensure equal opportunities for academically qualified students with disabilities.
Policy
Mississippi State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students and assisting students in making their college experiences successful and positive. Recognizing that at times generalized student services are inadequate for meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities, and to comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines, the university has established Student Support Services to provide supportive services for its students with disabilities.
Procedure
1. Services
The Director of Student Support Services is responsible for providing specialized services that assist students with disabilities as they adapt the university's generalized services to their own needs. Staff of Student Support Services serve as counselors between, and advocates for, the students registered with Student Support Services and other members of the campus community. Services facilitated by Student Support Services include:
a. Admission: Providing information for prospective students and arranging pre-admission visits.
b. Orientation: Supplementing the generalized Freshman Orientation Program in order to address special concerns.
c. Academic: Providing information and accommodations regarding specialized study techniques and learning aids, and serving as an advocate to instructional staff.
d. Advocacy: Works with campus offices and outside agencies to provide other services as required.
Because each individual has a unique set of abilities and limitations, Student Support Services supplies different services for each student. While the university's intent is to integrate every student as completely as possible into regular student life activities, it is the student's responsibility to make his or her needs known to Student Support Services.
2. Housing
A number of residence halls have been modified for residential living for students with disabilities.
3. Campus Accessibility
The university continually works toward a barrier-free campus. Street curbs are beveled, buildings are ramped, and classes, when notified, are scheduled in an accessible location.
Review
The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for the review of this operating policy every four years or as needed.
OP 91.121
10/02/06
For information about this policy, contact the responsible/reviewing department hyperlinked above.
