1. Welcome to… Navigating CofC Learn about SNAP!
Fall 2016

3. CDS/SNAP Staff
Deborah Mihal, Director Sherina Dubose-Tillman, Assistant Director Anne Osowski, SNAP Services Coordinator Yvette Lambright, Student Services Coordinator Rachel Wiser, Administrative Assistant

4. Learning Outcomes At the end of this session you will:
Be familiar with the transition differences between high school and college.
Understand the SNAP Application Process and the Professor Notification Letter (PNL).
Identify services provided by CDS/SNAP.
Consider the campus support services you will utilize this coming semester.
Find out about the different workshops sponsored by CDS/SNAP.

5. What should I expect at CofC?
Transition Differences
College
High School
Laws
Guarantees access.
Guarantees success.
Responsibilities
Students take the lead in monitoring class attendance, completing homework, and knowing course progress.
Parents and teachers tend to play active roles in monitoring attendance, homework, and course progress.
Classroom Expectations
Effort is important, but results matter; academic performance must satisfy the goals and objectives of the course and/or the degree program.
Good effort often counts and will be highly considered as a final grade.

6. What should I expect at CofC?
Transition Differences
College
High School
Instructors
Likely to discuss an upcoming assignment one time, but expects the student to use course syllabus.
Likely to discuss upcoming assignments and provide reminders about completion.
Communication
College faculty and staff strongly prefer speaking with the students about any student-related matters.
Teachers and counselors are very likely to have open discussions with parents/guardians.
Social Environment
Students are expected to manage their time and balance academic and social life.
Teachers, counselors, and parents tend to monitor student’s time and progress.

7. SNAP APPLICATION PROCESS
I submitted an application and documentation regarding my disability.
Yes No
I don’t know
I received an with an orientation packet regarding SNAP Services which I read, completed, and returned.
I received my Professor Notification Letter (PNL) via .

8. Professor Notification Letter (PNL)
Does NOT share the particulars of your disability.
Does share the accommodations that were deemed appropriate.
It is your responsibility to provide and discuss the letter with your professors.
Accommodations cannot be given unless the professor is aware of the need for the accommodations.
Accommodations are not retroactive.

9. When to meet with your professor
Visit your professor during office hours (usually listed on the syllabus).
If you cannot make it to office hours (you have another class during that time, etc.) the professor to set up an appointment.
Do not try to have the conversation right before or after your class.
This does not assure confidentiality.

10. Discussing accommodation needs with your professor
Talking with Professor - Example 1
Talking with Professor - Example 2

11. Student/Professor Interaction
How would you describe the student in the first video compared to the student in the second video?
What was your impression of each professor?
What could the student in the second video have done differently?

12. A few takeaways…
Even if you are not comfortable sharing it is important to know how your disability affects you.
Understanding your disability helps to guide how you talk to your professors about your needs and what accommodations are most important.
Make an appointment with the SNAP Administrator who approved you for services if you have any questions before or after speaking with your professors.

13. CDS/SNAP Services/Accommodations
Walk-in or Scheduled Appointments
Academic Coaching
Alternate Testing Site; Alternate Format Text; Peer Note-takers; Assistance with using technology (e.g. Texthelp: Read and Write Gold)

14. AKA: How to arrange your test proctoring with NO STRESS!
Logistics
AKA: How to arrange your test proctoring with NO STRESS!
ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE OF YOUR TEST:
Agree on test time with prof
(usually same as the rest of class)
Come to SNAP!  to reserve your spot and get test envelope
Bring envelope to professor

15. Note-takers More Logistics Follow emailed instructions
Give professor their instructions with PNL

16. ..and more Logistics!
Alternate Format Text
Follow ed instructions
Advance notice to us is critical!
Can take up to six weeks to get materials from publisher

17. Texthelp: Read & Write Gold Dragon Naturally Speaking Digital Recorder
Technology Available
Texthelp: Read & Write Gold
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Digital Recorder
Free and/or Low Costing Apps

18. CDS/SNAP Programming Fall Semester
Take a flyer with you!

19. Career Preparation: It’s never too soon to begin!
Workforce Recruitment Program
Student Registration Portal opens August 28
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES!
Alumni-to-Student Mentoring
We will match current students with alumni who are volunteering their time.

20. How well do YOU know the Campus Support Services?