Assessing Students With Environmental Difficulties

Authorizing Body:

Office of the Dean

Date Issued:

March 27, 2014

Last Update:

Dec. 12, 2017

Rationale:

Scope and Applicability:

All students enrolled in Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.

Standard Practice Guideline:

Students experiencing environmental difficulties in laboratory activities (i.e. allergies) will be referred to the School of Medicine Office of Student Affairs for initial triage. Students will follow the necessary steps to obtain disability services (refer to the School of Medicine Disabilities Accommodations guidelines).

Procedures:

Students anticipating or experiencing environmental difficulties while engaged in learning experiences at OUWB or who have been previously diagnosed with environmental sensitivities, should schedule a meeting with the Assistant or Associate Dean for Student Affairs to review options for accommodation and processes for requesting those accommodations.  Students will be informed of the necessary steps to obtain disability services (refer to the School of Medicine Disabilities Accommodations guidelines) at Oakland University.

Definitions:

N/A

Related Policies and Forms:

Appendix:

Oakland University Disability Support Services