Disability
Is approved documentation of disability required prior to scheduling appointment to create plan?
Yes, documentation must be approved by SSA staff prior to scheduling an accommodation plan appointment.
How many staff members are part of the SSA team (excluding student workers)?
9
Someone from SSA or TRIO will send out an email via Advise to the student.
If Student Life is not available to open the food pantry, who else can open it?
Any SSS can open the food pantry if Student Life is not available.
Who are the Student Accessibility Specialists?
Brooke Carins
Sam Krahling
Which staff member handles Title IX pregnancy and postpartum accommodation plans?
*Sam is lowkey being trained as backup.
Who is in charge of closing Early Alerts?
If a student needs to do an appeal, who do they talk to?
If a student needs to do an appeal (academic, financial aid, student record and refund appeal), they need to meet with their assigned SSS.
What is Alternative Format Textbooks and what is the process for it?
Alternative Format Textbooks is when a student needs to have their physical textbooks converted into a digital file to have it read to them (text-to-speech).
The process is the student completing the Alternative Format Textbook form and they must provide proof of purchase (receipt, confirmation email, etc.).
How does a student renew their accommodation plan?
Accommodation plans are automatically renewed. Students just have to sign their plan and send it to their instructors.
Which staff member investigates Title IX cases related to harassment and discrimination?
Mitch Baroni
Go to the main Early Alert and click on the arrow to open it.
What is the Student Emergency Fund?
A maximum of $500 awarded to students who are experiencing financial difficulties due to an unexpected event.
*The student must submit the application along with documentation and it must be approved.
Name two types of documentation students can submit to receive accommodations
IEPs, 504 Plans, Medical Letters, Doctor's Note, Online Patient Portal
Which staff members are located on Eau Claire campuses but do not have a physical office space in BEC 120?
Heather Dougherty and Meghan Fisher
What should you do if you make an Early Alert phone call and someone other than the student picks up?
If it is someone that knows the student, can them to tell the student to refer to their student email.
If it is someone that does not know the student, tell them it was the wrong number.
Name two other reasons why a student might want to meet with their student success specialist other than for the SEF and appeals.
Check-in
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School SuppliesCommunity Resources
Textbook AssistanceWhat information is needed on documentation for short-term disability accommodations?
A letter from doctor that includes full name, where it is coming from, injury/medical condition, and restrictions.
Who oversees the Student Success Division?
Natti oversees SSA, TRIO, and Academic Advising.
Name all the Student Success Specialists.