ASSIST Information for Faculty

Students with disabilities who identify themselves to the ASSIST staff receive classroom accommodations based on the required medical/psychological documentation and the interview students have with the ASSIST staff.

Students may be reluctant to inform their instructors about their disability. Many students choose to attempt college without any support, and their decision should be respected.

However, instructors have the responsibility to include the following statement on their syllabi:

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability, you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or a degree program.

Students who have identified themselves with the ASSIST office and qualify for accommodation(s) will present an ASSIST Accommodation Form to the instructor. Only those accommodations identified on the form should be provided for the student, i.e., extended test time, note takers.

Presentation of an accommodation form is not to be interpreted as permission for the student to expect lowered course requirements. All students, regardless of their disability, must meet the same standards and complete all required coursework. Appropriate behavior is also expected, and students should not be excused for inappropriate or offensive behavior simply because they have provided an instructor with an accommodation form.

Contact the ASSIST office at tosulliv@oakton.edu or 847.635.1759 with questions or concerns about disability issues.