Faculty & Staff

Introduction

This page was designed to assist faculty in interacting with students with disabilities at College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). It addresses legislation and the rights and responsibilities of faculty. It was adapted from the Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty Concerning Students With Disabilities handbook, which was previously published and disseminated by CEI. Copies of the original Handbook are available in the Disability Resource Center.

Guidelines for Determining Flexibility in Attendance

Students are expected and encouraged to attend class. Faculty have a right to establish attendance policies. However, if a student has a disability that may occasionally impact his/her ability to attend class and/or complete assignments and tests at the scheduled time, flexibility in attendance is considered an appropriate accommodation. Hopefully, a student’s disability will not interfere with attendance; however, if the student has disability related absences during the semester, the accommodation allows for flexibility in attendance policies and make-up work.