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"Syllabus Statement" Case

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Case Description

A new faculty member, Dr. Anita Floyd, is developing her course syllabus. She is not sure how to handle a statement regarding accommodations for students with disabilities, although she has included a disability statement on her syllabus as required by her department. The new professor approaches a colleague for advice. The colleague suggests three possible ways to handle the situation.

If you were the colleague, what would you tell the professor in this situation?

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Case Responses

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Response 1.
"When reviewing your syllabus with the class, you skip the statement because there is no need to read it aloud. If there are any students with disabilities in your course, they will already know what to do."
Response 2.
"Read the statement aloud as you do any other information on the syllabus, such as office hours and attendance policy."
Response 3.
"Read the statement aloud and emphasize your willingness to assist students in arranging appropriate accommodations."