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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The university is subject to and endorses both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Compliance Officer for the ADA and Section 504 is the General Counsel to the President, Room 308, Womack Hall, HSU Box 7744, 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001, phone (870) 230-5089.
The Disability Resource Center is the designated office that obtains and files disability-related documents, certifies eligibility for services, determines appropriate academic accommodations, and develops plans for the provision of such accommodations. The mission of The Center is to create an accessible university community where qualified students with disabilities can achieve their academic potential within the regular, liberal arts academically competitive university curriculum. The Center works with students, faculty and staff to promote students' independence, to help identify the tools by which they can accomplish their educational and career goals, and to ensure recognition of their abilities, not disabilities. The Center is committed to keeping disability-related information confidential in accordance with state and federal laws. The Center assists students with the following accommodations:
- Course selection
- Priority scheduling
- Classroom and building accessibility
- Adapted testing
- Alternate print formats - audio, large print, Braille
- Note takers
- Interpreters
- Auxiliary aids and services
If you have need for support because of a disability, contact The Center. The Disability Resource Center is located in room 112, Foster Hall, HSU Box 7594, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001, phone (870) 230-5475. Early contact with The Center will provide for a smoother transition in obtaining needed services.
Some residence halls have been modified to accommodate residential living for non-ambulatory students. Modified facilities are adapted to meet individual needs and advance notice is often needed to make timely accommodations. If an attendant is needed, planning must be made with the Office of Residence Life at least sixty (60) days before the anticipated enrollment date. Preferential roommate assignments may be made if both persons who notify the Office of Residence Life at the time housing forms are submitted.
Parking for individuals with disabilities is available on campus. For further information or special parking needs, contact the University Police, Room 209, Womack Hall, HSU Box 7572, 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001 or phone (870) 230-5098.
Students with disabilities who have questions or need assistance should contact the Disability Resource Center, Foster Hall, Room 112 or the General Counsel to the President in Womack Hall. If any matter remains unresolved and a student wishes to make a formal complaint, the following procedures should be followed:
- A complaint shall be made in writing or verbally to the General Counsel to the President, Room 308, Womack Hall, HSU Box 7744, 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001, and shall contain the name and address of the complainant and a brief description of the alleged violation.
- Complaints should be filed within thirty (30) days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation. An investigation by the General Counsel to the President shall follow the filing of a complaint.
- A written determination as to the findings and the validity of the complaint, and a description of the resolution, if any, shall be issued to the complainant no later than ten (10) days after filing of the complaint.
- The ADA Coordinator shall maintain the files and records relating to complaints filed.
- The complainant may request reconsideration of the case in instances where he or she is dissatisfied with the investigation, findings or resolution of the General Counsel to the President. This request should be made to the Office of the President within five (5) days of receipt of the determination.
- The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as filing an ADA complaint with the responsible federal department or agency nor is the use of this resolution procedure a prerequisite to the pursuit of other available remedies.
Sexual Harassment
Policy:
Henderson State University is committed to the maintenance of a working and academic environment free from all forms of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment violates university policy as well as state, federal, and local laws. It is neither permitted nor condoned.
It is a violation of Henderson State University's policy against sexual harassment for any employee or student at Henderson State University to attempt in any way to retaliate against a person who makes a claim of sexual harassment.
Any individual found to have violated the university's policy against sexual harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action including, but not limited to, reprimand, suspension, termination, or expulsion. Any disciplinary action taken will depend upon the severity of the offense.
Definition:
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
- Submission to, or toleration of, such conduct on or off campus is made a term or condition of instruction, employment, or participation in other university activities.
- Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for evaluation in making employment or academic decisions affecting the individual; or
- Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic or employment performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive university environment.
The procedures for complaints can be found in the Student Guide, Faculty Handbook of Staff Handbook.
MISCELLANEOUS FEDERAL LEGISLATION AFFECTING STUDENTS
Equal Employment Opportunity
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Sex Discrimination
Race Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
National Origin Discrimination
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Disability Discrimination
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Civil Rights Act of 1991
Students and Program Nondiscrimination
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
(Sexual Harassment and Gender Equity)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Privacy of Student Records
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Consumerism
Student Right to Know Act of 1990
Education Amendments of 1976
Campus Crime Reporting
Campus Security Act of 1990
Drug Use by Employees and Students
Drug free Schools and Communities Act of 1989
Drug free Workplace Act of 1988
Questions concerning any of the above statutes should be directed to the General Counsel to the President, Room 308, Womack Hall, HSU Box 7744, 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999 or phone (870) 230-5089. |
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Henderson State University, 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
(870) 230 5000
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