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Academic Services for Students with Special Needs

New look for Academic Advising

Submitted by lwright on Tue, 9/28 1:40pm
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The academic advising office recently updated their Web presence with new sites for Advising, Support, CSTEP, McNair, HEOP and Special Needs.

Major Fair--Sponsored by the Sophomore Council

Submitted by lwright on Fri, 1/21 5:05pm
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When: 
Fri, 2/18 11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: 
Winston Room or the Sullivan Student Center

Representatives from the Departments and Programs will be on hand to meet with Sophomores (and First-Year) students to talk about majors and minors specifically and their academic program generally. Stop by. Remember: Sophomores have to declare a major by the end of February

Moby Dick

Submitted by lwright on Fri, 1/21 5:01pm
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"Queequeg!—Queequeg!"—all still. Something must have happened. Apoplexy! I tried to burst open the door; but it stubbornly resisted. Running down stairs, I quickly stated my suspicions to the first person I met—the chamber-maid. "La! la!" she cried, "I thought something must be the matter. I went to make the bed after breakfast, and the door was locked; and not a mouse to be heard; and it's been just so silent ever since. But I thought, may be, you had both gone off and locked your baggage in for safe keeping. La! la, ma'am!—Mistress! murder! Mrs. Hussey!

Allison Busser

Submitted by lcarney on Mon, 1/3 4:22pm
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Assistant Director

Frequently Asked Questions

Submitted by lcarney on Fri, 11/19 12:35pm
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In 1992 SLU enrolled 96 students who identified themselves as learning disabled and who asked for accommodations. For the 2012-2013 year we have almost 340 such students. This page has been prepared to answer some of the questions people have asked about special needs students.

Introduction:

More students with learning disabilities now have the academic records and aspirations that lead them to college. In 2000, 9% of all first-year students in the United States reported having some type of disability compared with 2.6% in 1978.

Recap: What We Can Do For You

Submitted by lcarney on Fri, 11/19 12:23pm
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The Office of Academic Services for Students with Special Needs is here to ensure that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of University life, to coordinate support services and programs that enable students with disabilities to reach their educational potential, and to increase the level of awareness among all members of the University so that students with disabilities are able to perform at a

General Documentation Guidelines

Submitted by lcarney on Fri, 11/19 12:16pm
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Because each person’s situation is unique, the office simply asks that any interested student meet with us. In the case of First Year Students, the office asks that any interested student contact us during the summer so that we can discuss their situation. Documentation requirements vary by situation. The Director or Assistant Director will talk to the student about documentation during the initial conversation. No student should delay meeting with the Office of Academic Services for Students with Special Needs out of concern for not having appropriate paperwork.

Provisions for students with special needs

Submitted by lcarney on Fri, 11/19 12:12pm
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The Office of Academic Services for Students with Special Needs was established to assist students on the St. Lawrence campus who have disabilities. A student who is admitted to St. Lawrence and has a disability must present written documentation by a licensed professional who has diagnosed the student according to the definition of disability as stated in Section 5, Part B of Public Law 94-142, November 1975.

Our Mission

Submitted by lcarney on Fri, 11/19 12:06pm
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Our mission is to ensure that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of University life, to coordinate supportive services and programs that enable students with disabilities to reach their educational potential, and to increase the level of awareness among all members of the University so that students with disabilities are able to perform at a level limited only by their abilities, not their disabilities.

Office of academic services for students with special needs

Submitted by lwright on Fri, 11/19 11:40am
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The Office of Academic Services for Students with Special Needs provides information regarding support services at St. Lawrence University. Every effort is made to individually and appropriately serve students to enable them to attain success and reach their goals. Our staff is made up of three individuals who provide a wide range of support services and accommodations. We hope you find it useful and helpful.

Our offices are located in the Whitman Annex, room 33

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