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Ability to see, hear, touch, smell, and distinguish colors. |
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Oral and writing ability with accuracy, clarity, and efficiency. |
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Manual dexterity, gross and fine motor movement. |
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Ability to learn, think critically, analyze, assess, solve problems,
and make sound judgments. |
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Emotional stability and ability to accept responsibility and
accountability. |
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Physical mobility, strength, and endurance. |
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Ability to read and compute. |
Disclosure
Self-disclosure is required at least two weeks
prior to enrollment in each semester of the nursing program if the
student wishes to request and receive reasonable accommodation. Written
documentation of the disability must be sent to a professional advisor
on the student's respective campus.
Request for Reasonable Accommodation
Medical documentation from providers such as a
certified/licensed physician, psychologist, psychometrist, audiologist,
speech pathologist, rehabilitation counselor, physical or occupational
therapist must be submitted to a professional advisor. Documentation must reflect the student’s present level
of functioning with respect to the major life activity affected by the
disability. Diagnostic information must include specific recommendations
as well as the rationale for each. The cost of obtaining professional
documentation is the sole responsibility of the student.
Arrangements for Reasonable Accommodation
Once eligibility is verified, a pprofessional
advisor will meet with the student in order
to attempt to identify an appropriate accommodation. Once an
accommodation is identified and agreed upon, the Director, with the
student’s written permission, will notify the student’s instructor of
the need for accommodation. On the first day of class, it is the
student’s responsibility to discuss details about any specific
classroom/clinical needs directly with the instructor. Reasonable
clinical and classroom accommodation will be offered providing such
accommodation does not alter the fundamental nature of the nursing
program in a major way, jeopardize the health and safety of others, or
cause undue hardship on the College or affiliated clinical agencies.
Requests to rescind or modify any agreed upon accommodation must be
submitted to the instructor in writing.
Confidentiality
Information in the student’s disability file is
confidential and will not become a part of the student’s permanent
academic record. Information about the existence and the relevant
limitations of a disability and the accommodation for which a student is
eligible should be disclosed only with the student’s written permission.
Such written permission must be provided by the first day of class to
secure academic/course related services and support services (parking,
library usage). The graduate assumes sole responsibility for contacting
the state board of nursing to request accommodation during the licensure
exam.
Appeal
A student may appeal a decision concerning
accommodation by first requesting an informal meeting with a
professional advisor and Vice Chancellor for
Student Services and Registrar. If the issue is not resolved, the
student may activate the grievance process as outlined in the PCCUA
Policy and Procedure Manual.
ACTS
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains
information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas Public
Colleges and Universities. Student s are guaranteed the transfer of
applicable credits and the equitable treatment in the application of
credits for the admission and degree requirements. Course
transferability is not guaranteed for courses listed in ACTS as “No
Comparable Course.” Additionally courses with “D” frequently do not
transfer and institutional policies may vary. ACTS may be accessed on
the Internet by going to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE)
Website and selecting Course Transfer.
FERPA Policy
Phillips Community College of the University of
Arkansas complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974. A student has the right to inspect and review all of his/her
records that meet the definition of educational records. No third party
has the right to review student records. Directory information can be
provided unless the student requests that it be withheld.
Health Insurance
Phillips Community College of the University of
Arkansas does not provide insurance for its students. The college does
encourage each student to secure his/her own insurance, and for that
reason, the college has contacted United States Healthcare Student
Resources. Forms for this insurance are available in the Registrar’s
office.
