Sign Language Interpreter Policy and Procedures
It is the policy of Strayer University to afford
qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in,
and thus benefit from, all programs, services, and activities of the
University. Strayer University provides
sign language interpreter services for hearing impaired students who have
provided the proper documentation and have been approved for ADA accommodations. Interpreter services are provided for
on-campus classes and course-related activities, such as registration, New
Student Orientation, and tutoring.
Students are not charged the cost for interpreter services.
Approving and Securing Interpreter Services
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A student must be approved for ADA
accommodations prior to receiving interpreter services. Any exceptions must be
cleared with the ADA Coordinator prior to scheduling interpreting services.
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A student requiring interpreter
services should complete registration for classes at least two weeks prior to
the beginning of the quarter to guarantee that an interpreter will be available
for the first day of classes. However, the University will put interim
accommodations in place to the extent possible for requests received less than
two weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter.
Notice of Late Arrival or Cancellation
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Students must notify the Campus
Director or Campus Dean at least 24 hours in advance when planning to miss a
class or course-related activities for which interpreter services have been
secured.
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Students should notify the Campus
Director or Campus Dean if they anticipate a late arrival for class or
course-related activities. Interpreters
will wait 20 minutes after a class or scheduled session has started before
leaving. If the student does not show
up, it will be considered the same as a failure to provide advance notice.
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There may be instances when notice
of late arrival or 24 hours advance notice of cancellation is not possible.
Such instances should be reported to the ADA Coordinator for consideration.
Consequence
for Failure to Provide Advance Notice of Late Arrival/Cancellation:
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First occurrence: A letter or email from the ADA Coordinator
will be sent to the student reminding the student of the interpreter services
policy and procedures and warning the student that indefinite suspension of
interpreter services may result after a second occurrence. Students will be required to sign an
acknowledgment of understanding of the interpreter policies and procedures.
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Second occurrence: A letter or email will be sent to the student
notifying the student that failure to give 24-hour advance notice has occurred
twice and warning the student that a third occurrence may result in indefinite
suspension of interpreter services. The
letter or email will also remind the student of the interpreter policies and
procedures.
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Third occurrence: Interpreter services may be suspended
indefinitely. A letter or email
notifying the student of indefinite suspension of interpreter services will be
sent by the ADA Coordinator. The student
will be required to meet with the ADA Coordinator (in person or by
telephone/TTY) before a reinstatement of interpreter services will be
considered.