Support Services

Career Planning
Special Needs
New Student Orientation and Assessment
Tutorials
Workshops
Academic Accommodations
Academic Accommodation Form
Title IX Sexual Offense Policy and Complaint Form

SILC (Student Individualized Learning Services)

The mission of the Student Individualized Learning Center (SILC) is to serve and support Bethany students in their academic and professional lives by offering resources for enrichment and development of their skills. SILC aims to support and encourage students in developing their potential for academic, personal , and professional growth in partnership with the faculty and administration. SILC tutoring services are provided to all Bethany students free of charge. Students may self-refer for service, or they may be referred by faculty or staff. SILC is generally staffed during afternoons and evenings, with special services available by arrangement with the Director of Educational Support Services at 831/438-3800 ext. 2129 or e-mail cfitz@fc.bethany.edu.

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Support for Special Needs Students

All special needs students who have the appropriate 504/ADA documentation on file with the Director of Educational Support Services, have the opportunity to meet with an Educational Therapist on campus for one-on-one support with academic work through the term. Bethany University has contracted the services of a trained therapist to provide additional academic support and assist special needs students in becoming successful in their coursework. See 504/ADA policies.

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Seminars and Workshops

Each term free seminars and workshops are offered on campus. Topics include resume writing and interviewing, safety and self-defense, inter-cultural awareness, and life transitions. Please contact the Director of Educational Support Services, Cynthia FitzGerald, for answers to questions or referrals for services. Locations TBA

Stretching Vocationally, Monday, 8/28, 2:30pm (New Student Orientation Seminar, which includes the College Student Inventory)

Decreasing Stress and Succeeding in College, Tuesday, 9/18, 4pm

October is Bethany's National College Health Assessment Month - Look for upcoming health seminars throughout the year based on student needs

De-Stress with Pi-Yo (Pilates/Yoga Combination) -Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm in the Fireside Room

Law School and LSAT Information Day-Thursday, November 1st, beginning in the Bethany Cafe at 11:30am

Searching for the Right Fit in Grad Schools & Preparing for the GRE, Thursday, November 15th, beginning in the Bethany Cafe at 11:30am

Assessing Career Fits with Personal Strengths, Thursday February 21st, 2pm in the Wellness Center

Check Your Resume, Thursday, March 20th, beginning in the Bethany Cafe at 11:30am

Interviewing Well for Jobs, Thursday, April 17th, 2pm in the Wellness Center

"Take Back the Night"will be held this year on Monday night, April 7th in the Chapel

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Academic Accommodations - Useful Teaching Techniques

The following are examples of useful teaching techniques for specific disability-related accommodations that students and faculty have used successfully. Contact C. Fitzgerald by e-mail or at ext. 2129 for additional ideas.

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ADD/ADHD

• Present information clearly and consistently
• Use multi-modal teaching format
• Provide outlines, study guides
• Reinforce concepts on blackboard & w/overheads
• Use e mail for assignments, communications
• Provide seating options near front of class, away from windows, open doors

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Blindness

• Verbal descriptions of visual aids
• Audio taped, Brailed or electronic formatted lecture notes, texts
• Adaptive equipment (talking calculators, voice output computers)
• Testing alternatives with reader & scribe

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Hearing Impaired

• Sign language interpreter, FM System, note taker
• Use of visual aids, open or closed captioned films
• Written assignments, demonstration summaries, lab instructions
• Use of e mail for class and private discussions
• Face class when speaking. Repeat discussion questions before answering

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Learning Disability

• Audio taping of class sessions
• Extra time for assignments, exams
• Alternate testing arrangements in quiet space, with reader, and/or scribe
• Computer with voice output, spell and grammar check
• Assess essential skills via conceptual test vs. True/False or Multiple Choice

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Mobility

• Classrooms moved to accessible location
• Notetaker/lab assistant
• Class assignments made available in electronic format and e-mail
• Flexible attendance requirements and extra exam time
• Computer equipment with special input devices

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Academic Accommodation Form

To apply for an academic accommodation, download and complete the Authorization... form, processing it as instructed on the form.

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