Course Substitution or Waiver Because of a Disability

1400.085 COURSE SUBSTITUTION OR WAIVER BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY PROCEDURE

A. 目的

的 purpose of this procedure is to outline the steps for a student with a disability to 请求 a course 替代或放弃.

1. A student who requires a course 替代或放弃 based on their disability can 请求 such 住宿 by following student access services process for securing disability 住宿 as outlined on the student access service’s website. 每一个 请求 for a course 替代或放弃 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 的 student access service staff and the registrar will evaluate the specific circumstances, considering the student's disability, the course requirements and the 程序 of study. Student rights regarding confidentiality will be respected.
2. Based on all the available information, including the student’s narrative and the supporting medical documentation, student access services staff will determine:
   1. If the documented condition rises to the level of disability.
   2. If there is a clear link between functional limitations and the need for a course 替代或放弃.
   3. 的 effect of the disability on the course work or subject area in question with reasonable 住宿.
3. 的 registrar will consider whether the course for which the student is 请求ing a 替代或放弃, is an essential component of their 程序 of study. 的 decision will consider whether the 请求ed accommodation will maintain the integrity of the 程序 and satisfy the degree requirements for the student and their specific 程序. If the course is determined to be essential, the accommodation 请求 will 被拒绝. If the course is found to be a 程序 enhancement, the registrar will determine an appropriate course substitution or approve a waiver. 注册官可 involve deans, the vice president of instruction, 程序 directors, faculty advisors, and student access services staff as they see fit to ensure a comprehensive review. 的 registrar will be responsible for making the final decision regarding fundamental alterations to the 程序 of study.
4. 的 student will receive written notice of the decision regarding their accommodation 请求. This notice will include an explanation of the reasoning behind the decision and any alternatives for course substitutions, waivers, or alternate 程序s of study, 如果适用的话. A course substitution or a waiver at 皇冠8868会员登录 Valley College does not obligate a transfer institution to accept that 替代或放弃.
5. If the student disagrees with the decision made by the student access services and the registrar, they have the right to appeal. Options for formal and informal, internal and external complaints are outlined on the student access services grievance process 网页.

Approved by the president’s cabinet: 3/28/01
从1400年开始重新编号.521 and approved by the president’s cabinet: 8/23/05Revised and approved by the president’s cabinet: 8/15/23
最后一次审查:8/15/23
政策 contact: Student 访问

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