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"Accommodation Eligibility" Case

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Case Description

Alicia, a student in a History seminar course, has been having recurring migraine headaches for several months. The migraines have a severe negative impact on her academic life; at times, she is unable to finish assignments, attend class, or even take part in her typical daily activities.

In class, the migraines have begun to affect her attendance and the professor questions her absenteeism. Although she is not being forced to disclose her disability, she begins bringing doctor's notes and class excuses in, with the doctor stating her diagnosis as chronic migraines. The professor, however, feels she is still missing too much class and feels uncomfortable granting her late assignment privileges on a weekly basis.

If you were the professor in this situation, how would you respond?

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Case Responses

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Response 1.
"I understand that you have a verifiable need to miss class. Continue to bring in your medical excuses, and your missed attendance will not count against you. However, it is your responsibility to keep up on the assignments unless you want to take an Incomplete."
Response 2.
"Why don't you contact our Disability Support Services (DSS) office and meet with a counselor? They should be able to set up a system where you can give them your medical excuses and then we'll be able to make appropriate accommodations for this class."
Response 3.
"I understand that you have a valid reason for why you're not always able to come to class. However, I'm worried that you're falling behind. Is there any way you can meet with me during my office hours and we'll go over the assignments and notes? I just want to keep you up to speed."