STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, PROLONGED ILLNESS, OR INJURY:
“The law mandates that no student may be denied education or access to any program or part of the education offered by an institution based solely on handicap.” (President John Byrne, memo, April 10, 1991) PAC Courses are available to any student. PAC 100 is a class designed specifically to accommodate the special needs of students with disabilities, either permanent or temporary, who choose not to attend other PAC Courses. Refer to Form section.
Enroll in PAC 100. Any student may enroll in PAC 100 during the regular registration although students without a disability are not encouraged to take this class. At any time throughout the term a student may switch to PAC 100 should an injury or illness prevent him/her from fully participating in the registered class. If this switch occurs prior to the end of the second week of the term, and the switch will be permanent, the student should go through the normal add/drop process. If the switch occurs later in the term or is intended to be temporary, an official add/drop through the registrar’s office is not necessary. The student’s name will continue to appear on the original class list. The original instructor and the student agree on what will comprise the overall grade and determine which responsibilities the student will still have for the original class. At the end of the term the instructor for PAC 100 will forward a grade to the original instructor. This grade will comprise only a representative proportion of the overall grade. [The PAC 100 option is not available to students as a make-up for short-term illness such as colds or flu or for absences for another reason.]
PAC 100: This class is staffed by graduate students pursuing EXSS degrees in Movement Studies in Disability. The class is generally offered a two different times on different days and meets in the Women’s building 09. Students meet with the instructor and establish a personal fitness program in accordance with capabilities. If the student has recommended exercises for rehabilitation prescribed by a physician or therapist, these exercises may be included in the personal fitness program. Some terms an aquatic option for PAC 100 will be available. Students will meet in the Dixon Recreation Pool but should notify the PAC office prior to the scheduled class. See the Schedule of Classes for dates and times of all sections.
Consultation/Assistance: Dr, JK Yun is the EXSS faculty who supervises this program. He or his students are available for consultation and/or assistance in situations involving a student with a disability. For clarification on PAC 100 enrollment or grading logistics, refer to the PAC coordinator or secretary. Assistance may also be obtained from the university’s Disabled Student Services office or the University legal advisor. Both are located in the Administration Building.
Other Options for Injuries: If a student can continue to gain from attending the registered PAC after an injury or illness, he/she may remain in the class. This is certainly the most efficient method of dealing with a disability. If this option is chosen the student must be made aware that he/she must participate to his/her capability. This method is most acceptable for short tem injuries and injuries within the last two weeks of the term. The student may always choose to accept the grade he/she with absences due to the injury/illness being included. This is particularly appropriate when the situation arises towards the end of the term with students taking classes S/U. Another option for a student is to request a medical withdrawal form the class. This will not allow the student to get credit for the class while the other options will.
Students Enrolled in More Than One PAC: It is not uncommon to be enrolled in more than one PAC. Should this student not be able to complete the registered PAClasses and choose to attend PAC 100, he/she must put in equivalent time in PAC 100 for each PAC class.
Students with Documented Learning Disabilities: There are some students who will not be able to take written examinations in the same manner as the rest of the class. If the student has a documented learning disability he/she may request special arrangements. Instructors are required to accommodate the needs of these students. Accommodation may be as simple as allowing extra time or as complex as allowing the student to take the exam through the Office of Special Services. The student will provide necessary information if this arrangement is the best alternative.