Acadia University - Faculty Support

Test Coordination Procedures

Students with disabilities often have additional time as an accommodation for timed assessments (tests, quizzes, exams). However, the need for this varies depending upon the assessment design, subject, and barrier being addressed by providing extra time. As such, students with an accommodation for extra time may only elect to write some of their tests with Accessible Learning Services. This accounts for most of the variation between the class list of accommodations and those writing each test.

Timed Assessments

Faculty are emailed no less than 3 days in advance of the testing date confirming which students have requested to write their test/exam through Accessible Learning Services. This email includes the required time accommodations instructions for sending the test materials for those writing with our office.

There may be more students who are entitled testing accommodations than request for a specific test. Students who do not submit a Test Request before the deadline are expected to write in the classroom without accommodations that aren't already incorporated into the classroom testing environment.

Protecting Student Privacy

Students are not required to disclose to their disabilities or why they have registered with Accessible Learning Services to anyone outside of the unit. Should a student choose to disclose to you about their disability, do not disclose to others without their explicit written permission.

It is important to recognize the dynamic between student and instructor. While students have the right to not answer any questions about their disabilities, they may feel obligated to answer.

• Information about students accommodations are accessed through Accommodate, and should not be saved elsewhere.
• Only use your Acadia email to communicate regarding accommodations or other student information
• Engage students outside of class time (never in class) to discuss their accommodations and/or other potential supports.
• Do not ask a student to provide medical or other information related to their disability. Remember that students are not required to disclose information about their condition(s) to you.