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Session Name: Understanding Faculty’s Rights when Working with Students with Disabilities  

LOCATION: Fletcher Administration Building (FAB 212)  Light refreshments will be served

This session will be presented by: 

Dr. Barbara Hong
Vice President for Student Success

AUDIENCE: FACULTY
Series Overview: Each session will be devoted to discussing current issues that occurred or are re-occurring in their classroom. How should you handle behavioral issues, prevent disruptions, defend academic freedom and free speech, and sustain a well-managed classroom. Topics will be generated based on previous discussion, urgency, and prevalence on campus. 

Session Description: This session provides faculty with an overview of their rights and responsibilities when supporting students with disabilities. Participants will explore how to balance accommodations with maintaining academic standards.  

Objectives:

1. Identify faculty rights and responsibilities under disability accommodation laws (Section  504, 508, ADAAAA).  
2. Recognize how to collaborate effectively with Student Accessibility Services to support students who are at-risk.
3. Understand best practices for maintaining academic standards while providing accommodations.