Disability Support Services
Testing Modifications
Modifications of the testing format, environment and time constraints
are coordinated for students who without these adjustments would not
have equal access and therefore not be able to demonstrate their level
of course mastery.
Faculty must be notified of disability status and related accommodations
prior to making arrangements for testing. At the time faculty notations
are delivered, students are expected to meet with their instructors
and have dialogue with them regarding their testing needs. DSS will
issue an instruction sheet (Gold Form) so that students may be informed
on procedures for requesting and taking their examinations. The Testing
Modifications form (white form) must be completed for each quiz or
exam to be taken with accommodation. This form should be filled out
as soon as the student is informed of test dates and specifications
so that the testing environment and proctors may be scheduled. Students
who need tests administered in alternative format (i.e. text enlargement/spacing,
oral administration, dictated responses) must give faculty and DSS
providers adequate notice to address these requirements.
All tests will be administered to the student with a disability on
the same date and starting time as for the non-disabled students of
that class, unless otherwise permitted by the
instructor. Except in cases of special arrangements (i.e. make-up
exams) by faculty, students will be tested with the identical instruments
as their non-disabled peers and will be subject to the same grading
criteria.
Tests may be administered in the academic area but may also be proctored
at DSS due to space or time constraints or due to specific needs of
the individual student. Students who test at the DSS center must
adhere to the following:
Procedure:
(1) Communicate with the instructor to ensure test delivery
and preferred pick-up methods--the Testing Modifications form includes
areas for instructors to indicate this information as well as to state
additional aids the student may use. DSS will provide tamper-proof
mailers for securing tests.
(2) Arrive on time for testing. If arrival will be delayed
or if the student decides to test in the classroom or an academic office,
he/she should notify the DSS office by phone, e-mail or personal visit.
(3) If a student needs to leave the testing room for any
reason (i.e. illness, restroom), he/she must leave all testing materials
in the room and notify the proctor immediately The Health Services/DSS
restroom will be used for students with such need.
(4) Students must not ask the proctor questions regarding
test content. If test materials are missing or unclear, the proctor
will attempt to contact the instructor.
(5) Students may bring a drink or light snack to the testing
room but are expected to leave the area clean prior to departure.
(6) If a student cheats or breaches test security, the
proctor will stop the test, secure materials and notify the instructor
N.B. DSS will collaborate with individual center directors to
make arrangements for students of the Extended Campus who require
testing modifications.
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