Student Accessibility and Accommodations | St. Catherine University Office and Testing Center Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday Testing Center: 8:00am - 6:00pm (Monday-Thursday) | 8:00am - 5:00pm (Friday) Office: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Monday-Friday) Professional Staff: By appointment Closed during University holidays, breaks and weather closures. Summer hours may vary. Phone: 651-690-6563 Email: accessibility@stkate.edu Meet with an access consultant Schedule an exam Request an interpreter Current Student and Staff Resources Mission and vision statements Department flyer Student Accessibility and Accommodations Department Inclusivity is both a practice and a value at St. Catherine University. We embrace this culture in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The Student Accessibility and Accommodations department supports students with disability-related barriers to the university, including academics and/or our campus. The goal is educational access. We can provide students with eligibility for reasonable accommodations or resources in accordance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 federal laws. To discuss student accommodations or accessibility at St. Kate's for academics, clinical/fieldwork settings, campus, housing or dining then please contact our office. Access Resources The first step to working with Student Accessibility and Accommodations is to contact our office. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact. Housing, Dining, Assistance Animals, and Physical Accessibility Visit our Student Resources page for additional information and guidance Academic Accommodations To determine eligibility for academic accommodations, the student needs to meet (virtually or in person) with one of our Access Consultants to participate in an interactive process. Students may use the "Meet with an Access Consultant" scheduling links on this website or contact us to coordinate. In this meeting, we will discuss the student's diagnosis(es) and accessibility barriers or concerns, including any physical accessibility needs. Together, we will identify appropriate accommodations and/or resources. All students are welcome to discuss their academic concerns with our staff. Accommodation Policies Student Accessibility and Accommodations Policies and Procedures Disability Verification Related disability information/verification may be requested to determine accommodation eligibility. For academic accommodations, your past experiences, records of past accommodations or services (i.e. IEP, 504 Plan, Evaluations), healthcare/medical provider letters or reports, or diagnosis documentation may all be considered. The below forms may be used if needed. Verification of Medical Disability Release of Information Form Once confirmed, the student will receive an academic accommodation Eligibility Letter from our office, to distribute to their St. Kate's faculty members. It is the student's responsibility to deliver these in order to use the accommodations. We also encourage students to communicate directly or discuss their eligible accommodations and implementation with their faculty. If you are also registered for courses at another college/university, please contact their accommodations office for those courses. Please reach out to our office any time with accessibility or accommodation questions, concerns, or for problem-solving support. Staff Member Title Contact Jessica Schiffler Director jmschiffler911@stkate.edu Rachel Bierschbach Access Consultant rabierschbach908@stkate.edu Sara Johnson Access Consultant smjohnson615@stkate.edu Rikki Alstad Access Consultant rralstad372@stkate.edu Accommodations and Resources Eligible accommodations and resources are individualized and determined on a case-by-case basis. These may include, but are not limited to, the following: Classroom accommodations Assignment accommodations Testing accommodations Digital accessibility Sign language interpreters Assistance animals Housing and Dining accommodations Campus accessibility Use of assistive technology Clinical and fieldwork accommodations Referral to campus or community resources For further resources, visit our Student Resources page Resources and Support for Faculty For more resources, visit our Faculty Resources page Student Accessibility and Accommodations Office Location Coeur de Catherine (CdC): Ground Level | Office 21 2004 Randolph Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Mailbox #4253 651-690-6563 Fax Number: 651-305-4456 accessibility@stkate.edu