Faculty Rights & Responsibilities

Disability Resource Center

Adapted from a document by Dr. Allyson Harrison at Queen's University.
A course instructor has the right to:

Determine course content and general methods of teaching.
Make informed decisions about how best to adapt their teaching and assessment methods to accommodate all students.
Ensure that the standards in their course are not lowered or compromised.
Ensure that a student has demonstrated mastery of the essential requirements of their course in order to obtain an appropriate grade.
Fail any student if he/she does not demonstrate mastery of essential course requirements.
Question a specific accommodation request if it is either inappropriate for their course, or if the nature of the request would alter the essential requirements of a course.
Determine through consultation with knowledgeable professionals the most appropriate ways to adapt their course to the needs of a particular student.
Be treated respectfully by all students in their class.

A course instructor has the responsibility to:

Be open to accommodating students with disabilities. You can do this by setting a welcoming tone, projecting willingness to accommodate, and including a syllabus statement. The Faculty Senate approved syllabus statement can be found at DRC Publications.
Provide program access and facilitate access to required activities that occur outside of the classroom.
Meet with student and develop a plan for the accommodations listed in the letter.
Implement the plan, but remain flexible.
Maintain academic standards.
Respect the student’s right to confidentiality.
Work with DRC and student to problem-solve issues/concerns.

Monday - Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm

Disability Resource Center
Memorial Hall 143
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

E-mail: disability@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 298-2512
Fax: (309) 298-2361