Below, you'll find answers to some of the most common questions we get here at CAS, for students, faculty and parents.
Student Questions
Q: What services does CAS provide?
A: Please see our services page for a list of what CAS provides.
Q: I am a Freshman new to CAS, but have a documented disability and require services, what do I have to do?
A: You willneed to see Academic Support Specialist Carole Johnson,over in Oak Glen Hall to do a student intake form and initial interview. Carole will then review your documentation and make a determination as to what support services you are eligible to receive through CAS. At that point, you will then have to come to the main CAS office to receive services (tutoring, reading assistance, etc).
Q: I have a test coming up and need extra time, and a quiet placeto get it done, can I take my test in the CAS office?
A: If your documentation specifies that you are entitled to extended testingtime, you can come down to the CAS office and schedule your exam.You MUST schedule ALL exams, three (3)days prior to taking the exam.
Q: I did my intake paperwork at the beginning of the fall semester, do I have to do additional paperwork for the spring semester, in order to continuereceiving services?
A: Yes, because your courses and schedule change each semester,you will have tosubmit a new requestfor accommodations formeach semester.
Q: I am taking notes fora student who uses CAS, is there anything specific I have to do in addition to actually taking notes?
A: Yes, Typically, a professor will make an announcement at the beginning of the semester, requesting a note-taker for the student. The volunteer note-taker will then meet with the student after class, exchange information, and make arrangements to give the notes to the student.The note-taker will then visit the CAS office to fill outa hiring form in order to be paid a small stipend ($150/semester).
The note-taker will then be asked to take the form to thestudent AffairsOffice (second floorof the campus center), and have it signed by Mary Beckwith. The note-taker will thenneed to bring the form, and two (2) forms of identificationto the office ofstudent employment (located in the Foster Administration building next to the financial aid office), so that the paperwork can be logged into the student employee system.
Once the paperwork is processed, the note-taker may pick up his or her check at the CAS office every two (2) weeks, during regular office hours. Note-takers will also be required to check in with CAS staff once a month to ensure that the note-taking process is going smoothly.
Q: Are services such as tutoring and reading assistanceoffered on a "walk-in" basis?
A: No. Because CAS tends to be a very busy place, with limited space and staffing,all suchservices and/or appointmentsmust be scheduled in advance.
Q: Does CAS provide Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Services?
A: No, CAS does not provide PCA services.
Q: I have a language-based learning disability and require a foreign language exemption, how do I go about getting one?
A: The University does allow students who have such disabilities to waive the foreign language requirement.However, a student must take four classes (12 credits) from a specially approved list of courses in lieu of taking a language. If a student requires this exemption, they must firstsee Academic Support Specialist Carole Johnson to make those arrangements, and then visit the CAS office to view a list of approved courses which would satisfy the language requirement.
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Faculty Questions
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Parent Questions
Q: How does my student get services on campus?
A: Students must identify themselves with our officeas requiring services, and make an initial intake appointment with Academic Support Specialist Carole Johnson. Once that is done, students MUST come to the CAS office to beginrecieving their services. Simply filling out the initial paperwork is not enough. The student is responsible for making us aware of what they need, keeping any appointments they make, andnotifying CAS ofany problems that may come up during the course of the semester.
Q: What services are available?
A: For a list of the services we offer, please see our Services page.
Q: What happens to paperwork/test results that are sent in?
A: All paperwork that we receive is reviewed only by qualified and authorized CAS staff, and is always kept strictly confidential.
Q: Should IEP's be sent in when applying?
A: IEP's should only be sent in when applying if a student is going to identify him or herself with our office, and plans onusing CAS for services. (PLEASE NOTE: CAS DOES NOT make admissions decisions).
Q: When is the best time for my student to do their paperwork?
A: Paperwork should be done within the first or second week of each semester. Doing it any earlier than that is not advisable because of the sensitive nature of such documentation. If a student waits too long to do their paperwork, that makes things extremely difficult. Students must understand that servicesCANNOT be provided retroactively.
Last Updated On: 5/14/08
