Academic Accommodations

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
1 (575) 624-7002Application Form

Academic Accommodations

1 (575) 624-7002

Kimberly Childress - MEd, COTA
Disability Services Officer
1 (575) 624-7002
[email protected]

The Disability Services Office is located in the Arts and Sciences Building, ASC, Suite 100
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Accommodations

Purpose

The Disability Services Office at Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell provides academic accommodations to students with disabilities to ensure accessibility to university courses and programs. Academic Accommodations are any adjustments that provide equal academic opportunity students with disabilities free of charge.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a disability is defined as a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: self-care, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, learning, and working Students with disabilities have the right to equal access to courses, programs, activities, services, and facilities and are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Academic requirements the University can demonstrate are essential to the program of instruction being pursued by such student or to any directly relate licensing requirement will not be regarded as discriminatory (104.44 of Section 504, American Disabilities Act).

Students with disabilities have the right to equal access to all courses, programs, activities, services, and facilities and are entitled to reasonable accommodations. The process of establishing accommodations is renewed each semester by the student, who contacts the Disability Services Office during the first two weeks of the semester. Academic Accommodations are not intended to lower the academic standard or provide anyone with an advantage over others. Disability Services Office does not issue waivers or make substitutions for courses listed in degree plans. For a diagnosis of Learning Disability, ADHD, and other psychological disorders, a neuropsychological examination, psychological, or psycho-educational evaluation is required. Objective evidence of a substantial limitation must be provided. The evaluator’s name, professional credential relevant to the diagnosis, and his/her contact information must be documented. Documentation must be on letterhead, typed, dated, and signed.

The Disability Services Officer reserves the right to request additional information. The cost for documentation is borne by the student. All student information is kept confidential. If you have a disability that impacts your academic performance, provide current documentation by a qualified professional and schedule an appointment with the Disability Services Office.

Accommodations

Academic Accommodation Request Process

Academic Accommodations are provided to students enrolled and attending ENMU-Roswell.  Students can apply for Academic Accommodations online or in person and are to be renewed each semester of attendance

Apply Online:

  1. Click on the following link:

   https://www.roswell.enmu.edu/academic-accommodations/   

  1. Click on Academic Accommodations Form (green box top left of page)
  2. Complete the online form
  3. Click submit

 

Apply in person:

To schedule an appointment, contact The Disability Service Office by phone at 575-624-7002 or Special Services at 575-624-7286.

Students must provide the Disability Services Office with current and comprehensive documentation of a diagnosed disability.  Documentation requirements: (see below)

  • An IEP dated within 5 years of the date the student applied for accommodations

And /Or

  • A report from a medical provider stating the following:
    1. Diagnosis 
    2. Affect the diagnosed disability has on the student’s ability to interact in a learning environment. The report must be on the medical providers official stationery.

 

Documentation can be emailed to [email protected] from your ENMU-Roswell Student Email.   If you have difficulty with your ENMU-Roswell Student Email account, contact the Helpdesk at 575-624-7491. 

Documentation can also be faxed to 575-624-7350 attention Kim Childress, Disability Service Office

Should you have any questions regarding Academic Accommodations please, contact Kim Childress at   [email protected] or call 575-624-7002 or Briana Bitner at 575-624-7286.

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All students seeking Academic Accommodations must self-identity and are responsible for following the steps outlined in the Academic Accommodations Request Process.

  1. The student applies for admission to ENMU-Roswell through the regular admission process.
  2. The student is accepted to the University.
  3. The student requesting Academic Accommodations are required to read carefully all sections of information on the ENMU-Roswell Academic Accommodations Web site.
  4. The student registers with the Disability Services Office Department in person or by submitting the Online Application for Academic Accommodations.
  5. The student schedules a meeting with the Disability Services Officer to determine appropriate and reasonable Academic Accommodations.
  6. The student provides the Disability Services Office with current and comprehensive documentation of a diagnosed disability.

 

The Disability Services Office reserves the right to request additional information.

 

 

 

 

Accommodations are NOT retroactive will take effect when the following has been completed:

  1. The student has provided appropriate documentation to the Disability Services Office.
  2. The Disabilities Services Office receives and accepts the documentation. 
  3. The accommodations a student receives are collaboratively developed by the student and the Disability Services Officer during the initial/intake meeting.
  4. The Disability Services Office will email the student and their instructor(s) the Academic Accommodations form for their records.

 

It’s the student’s responsibility to meet with their instructors to discuss their accommodations. All student information is kept confidential. The Disability Services Office reserves the right to request additional information.

The following reasonable accommodations may be provided based on the student’s need: 

  • Taping of lectures
  • Print enlargement
  • Books in audio format
  • Extended testing time
  • Preferential seating

 

There is a Writing Center in the LRC (Library) with a Math and Science tutoring lab available for all degree-seeking students on campus. Please contact your academic advisor for additional information.

 

In addition to notifying and documenting the need for Academic Accommodation(s), students with disabilities also have the following rights and responsibilities:

  • Equal access to all programs
  • Disability related records will be used to determine appropriate services and will be maintained separately from academic records.
  • Students initiate all requests for accommodations.
  • Students need to give the institution advance notice of needed accommodations.
  • Students will need to meet with the Disability Services Officer for an intake appointment and discussion about the nature and impact of their disabilities.
  • Submission of documentation is not the same as the request for accommodations; there are two different steps in the process of determination and provision of appropriate accommodations.
  • The Academic Accommodation Form does not relieve the student from attending class unless absences are indicated in the documentation of the disability.
  • The Institution reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of submitted documentation and requests for accommodation(s) on a case-by-case basis, using the professional judgement of the Disability Services Officer.
  • Additional information may be requested to determine eligibility for accommodations.
  • Relevant information regarding the student’s disability may be shared with those who have a legitimate educational interest (i.e., seizure disorders)

Apply Online:

  1. Click on the following link:

   https://www.roswell.enmu.edu/academic-accommodations/   

  1. Click on Academic Accommodations Form (green box top left of page)
  2. Complete the online form
  3. Click submit

 

Apply in person:

To schedule an appointment, contact The Disability Service Office by phone at 575-624-7002 or Special Services at 575-624-7286.

Students must provide the Disability Services Office with current and comprehensive documentation of a diagnosed disability.  Documentation requirements: (see below)

  • An IEP dated within 5 years of the date the student applied for accommodations

And /Or

  • A report from a medical provider stating the following:
    1. Diagnosis 
    2. Affect the diagnosed disability has on the student’s ability to interact in a learning environment. The report must be on the medical providers official stationery.

 

Documentation can be emailed to [email protected] from your ENMU-Roswell Student Email.   If you have difficulty with your ENMU-Roswell Student Email account, contact the Helpdesk at 575-624-7491. 

Documentation can also be faxed to 575-624-7350 attention Kim Childress, Disability Service Office

Should you have any questions regarding Academic Accommodations please, contact Kim Childress at   [email protected] or call 575-624-7002 or Briana Bitner at 575-624-7286.

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