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Information For Current Students

LSS Primary Functions:

  • Communicate established procedures to students and faculty for accessing services
  • Review documentation and determine reasonable classroom accommodations
  • Work with faculty in providing accommodations and other supports
  • Work with students and parents in establishing a transition to higher education
  • Provide alternate format for texts and tests when required
  • Assist in locating notetakers for students

Secondary Functions:

  • Provide tutoring, tutor training, and coaching support for students in content and/or executive functioning
  • Proctor exams for students with conflicts and as a service to faculty
  • Serve as liaison for faculty and parents
  • Provide assistance to faculty and staff regarding disability referrals and questions
  • Respond to referrals from faculty, staff, and students regarding learning issues
  • Establish and maintain web information for parents, students, and prospective students
  • Provide counseling and guidance to students on an on-going basis

Other LSS Services:

  • Texts in alternate format and/or specialized software for eligible students
  • Peer tutors for most 1st and 2nd year courses
  • Time management, organization, and study strategies
  • Learning style evaluations, coaching, and mentoring

Services for non-disabled students may include:

  • Learning style evaluations and study strategies
  • Informal assessment to determine need for diagnostic testing
  • Referrals to on campus and off campus support services when appropriate