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Test Accommodations FAQ
These FAQs are designed to help you understand and provide test accommodations to students with disabilities enrolled in your courses. Please feel free to contact us with your feedback, questions, or concerns at firstname.lastname@example.com.
You may download a condensed version of the Faculty FAQ on Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in pdf format.
- What is "Alternative Testing"?
- Why might it be fair for a student to take an exam with accommodations?
- How do students receive a recommendation for a test accommodation?
- Who provides AT accommodations?
- May I accommodate a student myself or must I use the DRC?
- How do students make testing accommodation requests?
- How do faculty review and approve student requests for testing accommodations?
- May I just call the DRC and schedule an exam for a student?
- When and where are accommodations provided?
- How can I get my exam to the DRC?
- When do exams need to be at the DRC?
- How do I make changes to an exam after I have approved it?
- Does the DRC thoroughly scrutinize the exam for errors or oddities prior to administering the exam?
- What happens when a student makes a late request for accommodated testing?
- I have a non-disabled student who needs to make-up an exam; can the DRC do this for me?
- What happens when a student says something is allowed that isn't indicated on the approved request form? (i.e., calculator, notes, open book, ruler)
- Will students take the exam as the same time as the class?
- What happens if a student wants to change the date of an approved exam?
- Can faculty make changes to a student's request prior to approving it?
- Student has "Alone" as an accommodation. Why? And what does "Alone" mean?
- How are the accommodations determined, particularly additional time such as time-and-a-half and double-time?
- How can I accommodate students on "pop quizzes"?
- What happens if the DRC suspects a student is cheating?
- What happens when a student shows up late to take an exam?
- May I choose not to provide testing accommodations to a student?
- How do I know my exam will be securely handled and administered equitably?
- Are exams individually proctored?
- Who proctors exams at the DRC?
- Where can faculty direct questions about alternative testing?
- Why is extended time an appropriate accommodation for students with learning disabilities (LD)?
- Are instructors expected to be available for questions when students are taking their exams with the DRC?
- I use PolyLearn for quizzes and exams. How can I accommodate students needing additional time?
- May a faculty member require students to stay until the end of their scheduled testing time?
1. What is "Alternative Testing"?
Alternative testing (AT) is a nationally recognized, appropriate reasonable accommodation for students with certain disabilities. Testing accommodations should not fundamentally alter the intent of the exam or lower the program standards of the university. Test accommodations may include additional test time, alternative test formats (e.g., large print, audio or Braille), or the use of adaptive equipment (word processors, electronic spelling checkers, text enlargers). Some students experience episodic impairments (e.g., epilepsy, depression, migraines, multiple sclerosis) which may need to be considered in determining exam accommodations.
2. Why might it be fair for a student to take an exam with accommodations?
Testing accommodations are provided to ensure examinations do not measure a student's disability, but rather create an environment allowing students to appropriately demonstrate their mastery of the material. Disabilities that interfere with reading print, fine or gross motor skills, processing speed, managing severe anxiety, or sitting for long periods of time may be appropriately accommodated by a test accommodation. For most students, the disability affects the pace at which they can complete work relative to other students. Disabilities may include learning disabilities, visual impairments, motor disabilities, head injuries, attentional or psychological disabilities. For some, the accommodation itself requires more time to use adaptive equipment (e.g., a text enlarger, an audio exam, a scribe or adaptive keyboard). Providing a test accommodation ensures that exam grades most fairly represent the student's understanding of the course material with minimal interference from his/her disability.
3. How do students receive a recommendation for a test accommodation?
Students choosing to work with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) provide documentation from a professional specialist (e.g., physician, clinical psychologist) that is reviewed by DRC staff. If the documentation meets guidelines establishing a disability, a DRC Access Specialist develops recommendations for reasonable accommodations and records them on a student's VISA (Verified Instructional Services and Accommodation) plan. Students should provide faculty with a copy of their VISA. Faculty can also request confirmation of the accommodations by contacting the DRC. Students can also choose to work directly with faculty and independently negotiate their accommodations. Faculty members have the right to work with students directly, or refer students to DRC. DRC staff is also available to consult with faculty regarding the requested accommodations.
4. Who provides AT accommodations?
Like regularly administered exams, many AT accommodations are provided by the faculty or teaching assistant. Providing test accommodations within the department offers students with disabilities comparable access to instructors during tests, ensures greater test security, and facilitates last minute changes or clarifications to exam questions. It also eliminates grading delays and minimizes confusion in exam delivery and return. Exams requiring more complex accommodations (e.g., a Brailled exam, an adaptive computer or workstation, a scribe, etc.) can be provided by the DRC. Exams taken at the DRC require students and faculty to work together to complete the request forms in a timely manner and coordinate exam delivery to and from the exam location. Throughout the AT process, the student's right to confidentiality shall be maintained (see more information about confidentiality with regard to DRC documentation and the accommodation process).
5. May I accommodate a student myself or must I use the DRC?
Faculty may accommodate students directly. Generally, the DRC administers exams because faculty don't have the time or resources. However, since the most common accommodations are extended time and an environment somewhat free from frequent distractions, faculty often make arrangements themselves. Advantages of accommodating students directly are that the instructor maintains control over the exam and students have direct access to the instructor during the exam. As long as a student receives the appropriate accommodations, faculty are free to arrange for accommodations. DRC staff is available to consult with faculty regarding the requested accommodations.
6. How do students make testing accommodation requests?
Students choosing to work with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) provide documentation from a professional specialist (e.g., physician, clinical psychologist) that is reviewed by DRC staff. If the documentation meets guidelines establishing a disability, a DRC Access Specialist develops recommendations for reasonable accommodations and records them on a student's VISA (Verified Instructional Services and Accommodation) plan. Students should provide faculty with a copy of their VISA. Faculty can also request confirmation of the accommodations by contacting the DRC. Students can also choose to work directly with faculty and independently negotiate their accommodations. Faculty members have the right to work with students directly, or refer students to DRC.
Approved students make requests to faculty via the Cal Poly portal a minimum of seven days prior to the exam.
7. How do faculty review and approve student requests for testing accommodations?
Instructors receive an email alerting them to the request. The email directs instructors to their "mycalpoly.edu" portal. Next, the instructor locates the "Notifications Portlet" on the main page and checks for any "Student Exam Requests." Here the instructor can review and approve (or modify/deny).
A complete step-by-step description of the process is available. Faculty not wanting to use the on-line testing process may choose to directly accommodate students themselves.
8. Can I just call the DRC and schedule an exam for a student?
The secure online request form is the method for scheduling accommodated exams. Spontaneous, unstructured and informal requests can result in miscommunication, lack of details and mishandled exams. In order to ensure the security and integrity of every exam, we need a process allowing us to track and monitor every request. We strive for elasticity and convenience but not at the expense of ineffectiveness and confusion.
9. When and where are accommodations provided?
Generally, exams overlap the time of the regularly scheduled class exams. Occasionally, due to schedule conflicts or back-to-back classes, students may take exams before or after the regularly scheduled class times. Test sites in the department may include adjacent classrooms, faculty offices, libraries or conference rooms. Exams administered through the DRC are generally proctored in our offices by undergraduate student assistants under the supervision of a professional DRC staff member. During busy exam periods, alternate sites may also be used. All exams and related correspondence should be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
10. How can I get my exam to the DRC?
Options include: faculty drop off to the DRC office, DRC pick-up from the department, or email. Please note that email is a common choice, but bear in mind that the design and formatting options of the document can be altered in the transmission and printing process.
11. When do exams need to be at the DRC?
No later than 2 PM the day prior to the exam. Please note:
- The DRC will attempt to administer exams arriving after 2 PM the day before; however, in order to ensure safe, secure and effective handling of exams, faculty need to provide sufficient advance delivery so the DRC can successfully record receipt of exam, and, if needed, convert exam to an alternative format (i.e., Word document for use in Zoomtext, Kurzweil software apps, audio, large print), print the exam, match exam with proctor envelope, and get the exam to proctor and location.
- Over 800 faculty each year have students with disabilities using accommodated testing in their courses. Each test is unique; every faculty member expects his/her test to be handled with care and attention and the terms of the exam agreement to be meticulously followed. Receiving exams at the last minute significantly increases the potential for mistakes to be made.
12. How do I make changes to an exam after I have approved it?
The automated workflow system cannot accommodate changes after a request has been approved. Please call the Testing Coordinator at 756-6087 to discuss options.
13. Does the DRC thoroughly scrutinize the exam for errors or oddities prior to administering the exam?
The DRC does not scrutinize exams after they arrive; we administer exams in the form in which they arrive. Please ensure the exam is formatted properly and that all necessary materials are included.
14. What happens when a student makes a late request for accommodated testing?
- Students are responsible for providing adequate notice to faculty and/or the DRC in order to receive test accommodations. The DRC instructs students to discuss their accommodation needs with faculty within the first three weeks of the quarter. (Sometimes a student acquires a disability during the quarter so this is not always possible). In order to identify space and schedule proctors, the DRC requires that accommodation requests be submitted via the online request form no less than seven full days prior to an exam (excluding holidays). For both faculty and the DRC, insufficient time to: a) consult with the student or student's Access Specialist, b) identify available space and proctors and/or, c) adapt the exam (e.g., provide a Braille or audio copy) may justify an inability to accommodate an exam when a request is submitted late. The student may need to take the exam without accommodations if the faculty member chooses not to assume responsibility for providing accommodations or not to postpone the exam. The student and faculty member should meet to discuss arrangements for the remaining exams in the quarter.
- On occasion, there are legitimate reasons why requests may be submitted late. However, when students merely neglect to make the request within the established time frame, they have essentially abrogated their right. At this point, facultyare within their rights to expect the student to take the exam without accommodations with the class as scheduled. Faculty may, if they choose, accommodate the student themselves or have the student re-submit a request to the DRC with no less than seven full days notice prior to an exam (excluding holidays), but this is up to each individual faculty member.
15. I have a non-disabled student who needs to make-up an exam; can the DRC do this for me?
- Institutional leaders expect that services for students with disabilities be provided to students demonstrating a verifiable disability and therefore having a right to an accommodation.
- Our services and accommodations are based upon functional limitations for individuals with disabilities; while many of the services we provide can benefit non-disabled students, faculty and staff, only those with a "right to accommodation" may receive services.
- The process of managing exam administration requires careful attention to detail: handling of the exam (pick-up/delivery), exam specifications (time, tools such as notes, books, calculators, etc.) and our process for students with disabilities is designed to maintain integrity and security of exams. Only verified students can make requests, details are agreed to ahead of time via an on-line exam request/approval system; details concerning when, where, and how the exam is transported from one place to another are all accounted for through the secure web-based system.
- Campus wide needs, such as a method of providing make up exams or proctoring exams for faculty who are not available, needs to be addressed at the campus level and is not the domain of the student disability services program.
16. What happens when a student says something is allowed that isn't indicated on the approved request form? (i.e., calculator, notes, open book, ruler)
- We will immediately attempt to get in touch with the instructor by calling the contact number given on the request form. For this reason, it is important to leave a number where you can be contacted during an exam.
- If we are unable to get in touch with the instructor, the exam supervisor will evaluate the situation and use his or her best judgment. Often, students will be permitted to use whatever they have indicated is permitted and an incident report detailing the situation will be written and given to the instructor.
17. Will students take the exam as the same time as the class?
It depends. Students indicate the time they are requesting to take the exam on the On-Line Request Form. Faculty modify, deny or approve requests. If an instructor disagrees with the time requested by the student, we strongly encourage direct communication with the student before a decision is made to modify the request. Faculty can also add comments into the On-Line Request Form. Sometimes students cannot take exams as the same time as the class due to a conflict between their other scheduled classes and the accommodation of extended time for your exam.
18. What happens if a student wants to change the date of an approved exam?
The first step is for the student to directly discuss the date change with the instructor. If there is agreement and sufficient time to meet the request deadlines, the student can cancel the original request and submit a new one.
If there is insufficient time to meet the deadlines, the student and instructor should discuss whether the instructor can accommodate the student. The majority of accommodated exams involve additional time and an environment with minimal distractions, both of which might be easily arranged. Another option is for the student to make a new request with sufficient advance notice that allows the DRC adequate time to process the request.
19. Can faculty make changes to a student's request prior to approving it?
Yes. The On-Line Request Form is a tool that is used to facilitate the process, and the student's request is the starting point. Constant, clear communication is key to successful implementation. Talking with the student prior to making changes or informing the student that changes have been made help alleviate surprises. However, the process is designed to allow flexibility, communication and change. Additionally, adding comments in the "Comment Section" is an effective way to help ensure clear communication occurs.
If an instructor wants to alter accommodations recommended by the DRC, a conversation with the student's Access Specialist should precede modifications to accommodations.
20. Student has "Alone" as an accommodation. Why? And what does "Alone" mean?
A significant percentage of students with exam accommodations have processing impairments (deficits). This functional limitation includes auditory, visual and attention difficulties. A modification that assists with minimizing the limitation's impact is reducing or eliminating visual and/or auditory noise.
In many cases, testing alone occurs because the student with a disability is disruptive to other test takers. One common example is a student who articulates out loud when reading in order to better comprehend the material. Speaking aloud would not be possible in a typical classroom environment.
Testing alone never means a student is unsupervised. Whether by video surveillance, a two way mirror, or an individual proctor, all students are observed while taking accommodated exams. Therefore, "alone" means not taking an exam with other students, not alone without supervision.
21. How are accommodations determined, particularly additional time such as time-and-a-half and double-time?
- For over thirty years students with processing deficits, including vision as well as neuropsychological conditions such as learning disabilities, have typically received 50% additional time for course exams and for standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT and LSAT. There is, however, little scientific research supporting whether this is too much or inadequate. It appears to be a rule of thumb.
- Unlike certain standardized tests that have undergone a norming process with respect to standard completion time, most professors write their tests by intuition and personal experience. Figuring how much longer a student should rightfully get to finish a test, given his or her particular inhibition, is a similarly inexact exercise. When faculty are asked why their exams are as long as they are, many respond with, "In my experience, most students can complete the exams in the time given." Similarly, disability personnel's experience is that most students with disabilities requiring additional time can complete typical course exams in about 50% more time. DRC records show that about 15% of students receiving additional time are recommended for 100% more time while about 85% receive 50%.
- Decisions are made based upon the clinical documentation submitted by the student, the student's expressed needs and prior history, and the Access Specialist's professional judgment.
22. How can I accommodate students on "pop quizzes"?
Instructors may find it challenging to provide testing accommodations recommended for students with disabilities for pop quizzes due to scheduling conflicts, the nature of the testing accommodations needed by the student (i.e., assistive technology, extended time, distraction-reduced setting, etc.), or the need for prior arrangements if the student would typically be taking the quiz at the DRC.
Legal Implications: Students have a right to reasonable accommodations and faculty have a right to evaluate learning. Reasonable accommodations are not required if they fundamentally alter the nature of the activity in question. The goal of accommodating a "pop quiz" is to ensure reasonable accommodation and maintain the integrity of the evaluation process, such that the accommodation does not fundamentally alter the evaluation process.
Possible strategies to accommodate pop quizzes:
Allow student to take quiz with class; stop when classmates stop, and grade only on portion completed
Accommodation of 1.5x additional time = 66%
Accommodation of 2.0x additional time = 50%; - Base course grade on an average of other tests/assignments and don't count pop quizzes;
- Offer a substitute assignment;
- Evaluate the purpose of "pop quizzes" and possibly eliminate them; set regular date for quizzes so student and instructor can plan for accommodation needs, including testing at DRC due to need for assistive technology, document conversion, use of scribe or audio format of quiz, etc.;
- Use PolyLearn for quizzes; assign quizzes to be taken at specific times and for specific length of time, (keeping in mind that some students with disabilities have extended time on exams as an accommodation);
- Allow student to take quiz with class and stay to complete quiz after class meeting is over (instructor will need to verify with student ahead of time, during VISA discussion, that student is available after class session and wouldn't miss another class / commitment by staying);
- Invite student to meeting and have student take quiz during that meeting (this will only be successful once as student will know why he or she is being invited to future meetings).
23. What happens if the DRC suspects a student of academic dishonesty/cheating?
The proctor will immediately alert a full-time professional DRC staff member who will assess the situation. If there is reasonable cause to suspect that cheating has occurred, the DRC staff member will stop the test administration, take the exam and any testing materials being used, write an Incident Report (after interviewing the student and proctor), and attempt to locate both the DRC director and the student's professor. If the professor cannot be located, the exam materials and Incident Report will be immediately returned to the location indicated on the approved request form. The student is instructed to follow-up with the professor immediately.
(Note: while the DRC uses video surveillance to monitor exams, we do not make a recording; this would be disparate treatment of a person with a disability, since non-disabled test-takers are not videotaped).
24. What happens when students shows up late to take an exam?
Unless otherwise instructed, the DRC will allow students to begin the exam up until the end time indicated on the approved request form. Faculty requiring students to begin the exam at a specified time need to indicate that in the comment section of the request form.
The default decision to allow students to begin exams after arriving late is due to the fact that each faculty member has his/her own perspective about whether to allow students to take exams if they arrive late. Generally, faculty report they allow students to take exams but they must stop at the specified end time. Since we do not know every faculty members' policy on students' taking exams when arriving late, we depend upon specific instructions.
25. May I choose not to provide testing accommodations to a student?
All CSU campus faculty and staff share the responsibility for maintaining a campus environment conducive to the fulfillment of the CSU's teaching and public service mission. In attempting to make appropriate academic adjustments, faculty members, the staff who work in services to students with disabilities, and students with disabilities should collaborate to develop reasonable accommodations that meet the individual educational needs of qualified students while not altering the fundamental nature of the service, program, or activity and without creating undue financial or administrative burdens. During this interactive process, a student with a disability should be given the opportunity to express a preference among possible accommodations and the stated preference should be considered in the process. However, the campus shall make the final decision among several viable options for reasonable accommodation.
Students denied a requested accommodation may appeal the decision through the Student Policy and Procedures for Resolving University 504/ADA Accommodation Disputes. According to CSU policy, services authorized by the director of the program for students with disabilities must continue during the grievance process.
Faculty are not required to take any action that would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a service, program, or activity, or that would result in undue financial or administrative burdens. For more information, please see:
26. How do I know my exam will be securely handled and administered equitably?
The DRC recognizes the importance and sensitivity of administering exams for faculty. We make every effort to ensure the security and integrity of each exam. Student requests and faculty approvals occur via the secure on-line Cal Poly portal. Every request is numbered and authenticated. Students must present Student ID's each time they take an exam. No phones or backpacks are allowed with the student. The exam rooms have closed circuit video surveillance. Every exam is proctored.
Exams that are emailed or delivered to the DRC by professors are locked in a filing cabinet. Once acquired, exams are recorded as received, placed in an envelope for the proctor, and carefully monitored up until and throughout the exam administration. Upon completion, exams are sealed, stamped and delivered to the designated return location as soon as possible.
Exams we are not able to deliver due to department office hours or the office being closed are returned to the DRC and locked in a filing cabinet until they can be delivered or picked up by the professor. Emailed exams are deleted a week after they have been administered.
Exams taken on a computer are monitored by computer management software that can restrict access, monitor use and remotely control the student's computer.
Please note, as explained in the FAQ "Who proctors exams at the DRC?" undergraduate Cal Poly students working as student assistant/proctors are involved in the process of acquiring, proctoring and returning exams. Supervision and precautions are taken to limit access and closely monitor every step of the process to ensure exam security. Faculty who are concerned about the handling of exams can deliver exams directly to the DRC (rather than email or use our pick-up/delivery service) or faculty can opt to directly administer the exam to students (see: Who provides AT accommodations? )
27. Are exams individually proctored?
No. The DRC has access to four testing rooms, all with video surveillance. One proctor can visually observe two testing rooms directly and monitor all four rooms via video. Only during very busy times are all four rooms occupied. The majority of time, the proctor has direct sight observation of test-takers. If all four rooms are being used, then students in the additional two rooms are either assigned a live proctor or observed by a proctor via video surveillance.
28. Who proctors exams at the DRC?
The majority of exams are proctored by undergraduate Cal Poly students working as student assistant/proctors. All proctors work under the supervision of a full time professional staff member. Student proctors do not administer exams for courses within their major or general education courses in which they are enrolled.
29. Where can faculty direct questions about alternative testing?
- STUDENT: Faculty members are encouraged to first ask their questions of the student. Students receive orientation at the DRC on the alternative testing service and may be able to answer questions or concerns.
- DRC: Questions about the impact of the disability or the appropriateness of a requested accommodation can be directed to the DRC Access Specialist identified on the VISA at 756-1395.
- CLASSROOM SCHEDULING: Questions regarding locating space in the department for proctoring an exam can be directed to the major department office or to the university scheduler.
- DRC WEBSITE: The DRC website provides information regarding DRC issues, confidentiality, campus policies and procedures and relevant DRC links.
30. Why is extended time an appropriate accommodation for students with learning disabilities (LD)?
"Students with some types of LD have difficulty completing tests within time limits. Some test formats may pose extra challenges. For example, essay questions may be more difficult to organize and respond to in a limited amount of time than multiple choice or short answer questions. Students with LD may also be easily distracted in large group test situations. Students may have difficulty reading text or completing math problems. Students with writing disabilities may also have difficulty writing responses. Typical test-taking accommodations for students with LD include: extended time on tests, alternative locations, tests in alternative formats, or use of computers" (Burgstahler, 2010; Washington DO-IT Center, 2010).
"Deficits in speeded performance are one of the most common ways in which LD can impact an individual. Several studies have shown that students with LD characteristically take longer than do individuals without LD to complete a variety of timed tasks (e.g., reading passages, math calculations) (Bell & Perfetti, 1994; Deuel, 1992, 1995; Geary & Brown, 1990; Hayes, Hynd, & Wisenbaker, 1986; Rubin & Johnson, 2002; Wolff, Michel, Ovrut, & Drake, 1990; Wolf, 1991), and more specifically timed tests (Alster, 1997; Jarvis, 1996; Ofiesh, 2000; Runyan, 1991; Weaver, 2000)" (Ofiesh, Hughes, & Scott, 2004).
"These and other research studies form the basis for the accommodation of extended test time. However, to determine if speeded performance is an area of concern for each individual with LD who requests the accommodation, diagnostic data must be evaluated in terms of the academic and cognitive tests that measure characteristics related to how quickly one can demonstrate what is known" (Ofiesh, Hughes, & Scott, 2004).
31. Are instructors expected to be available for questions when students are taking their exams with the DRC?
The challenge of accommodating students on course exams occurring outside of the classroom or academic department are situations where either the instructor is providing information to students during the exam or the student with a disability taking an exam at the DRC has a question.
The conundrum that has no easy solution is when students feel they were disadvantaged because they either did not receive the same information students taking the exam in the class received or they were unable to get clarification on a test item. Reconciling those situations is problematic. Being able to contact instructors when students are taking exams administered by the DRC, in order to ask questions or get clarifications, helps ensure students with disabilities are not treated disparately in the examination process.
I can't say that instructors are required to be available when one of their students is testing at the DRC. However, I can say that students do have the right to equal treatment and an equal experience. Students do not forfeit their right to equal opportunity by having a disability-related accommodation. Thus, the conundrum: how can we create an environment that accurately reflects the classroom experience when students are taking exams at a remote location? One method is to establish a process and communication system that allows for information to be shared in real-time.
Ideally, faculty provide contact information or a method that allows for communication to occur during the accommodated exam. We ask that faculty make a good faith effort to be available and/or provide contact information so that we can attempt to reach them if needed. As previously described, reconciling a situation where students in the classroom benefit from information shared during the exam, or a student with a disability is unable to ask a reasonable question that would be answered if he or she was in class, is problematic for instructors.
32. I use PolyLearn for quizzes and exams. How can I accommodate students needing additional time?
Instructors can give DRC rights to students so that when the student takes a quiz or exam, they will not be held to the same restrictions as others. To learn how, go to Poly Learn Support.
33. May a faculty member require students to stay until the end of their scheduled testing time?
Occasionally an instructor will ask that a student taking an exam under DRC supervision stay until the scheduled ending of the exam time. For example, an instructor may want a student taking a final to stay until 7 pm when their final is scheduled from 2:30 to 7 pm. The DRC may hold a student until the scheduled end time, depending upon the reasons and circumstances. Faculty may want students to stay under DRC supervision until the class begins the exam so that the student does not have the opportunity to contact other students and share test information before they begin the exam.
However, once the class starts the exam, there may not be an appropriate reason to hold students at the DRC. If students taking the exam in the class with the professor are required to stay until the end of the scheduled testing period, then it would be appropriate to also hold students with disabilities testing at the DRC until the end of their scheduled examination time. If students taking the exam in the class with the professor are NOT required to stay until the end of the scheduled testing period, then it would be inappropriate to also hold students with disabilities testing at the DRC until the end of their scheduled examination time.
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Sometimes a comment means very little in retrospect, and sometimes a coach says something to a player to get him to put ink to paper, and sign that god damn contract right now.
This is one of those times.
When the Bears were recruiting Michael Bush during the free agency period, Chicago's new offensive coordinator Mike Tice told him that he'd like to have two 1,000-yard rushers this season. We know this because Bush repeated Tice's comment to the Chicago Sun-Times yesterday.
"He said he wanted to do it,'' Bush recalled Tice saying, "and I said, 'Well, you got the right two people.' "
Yes, that seems to be a reasonable conclusion. Matt Forte had 997 rushing yards last year despite missing the final four games with a knee injury, and Bush had 977 in Oakland while filling in for the injured Darren McFadden and spending most of the season as the Raiders' primary RB.
I know what you're thinking, but please remove that phone cord from your neck. If Tice wants to preserve Forte and give Bush enough carries that he could come close to 1,000 yards, some quick dot connecting leads to the conclusion that Forte's value will be significantly impacted.
Settle down there, and please stay seated. Firstly, realize that like a sleazy Saul Goodman-esque lawyer or the used car salesman who sells you the Grand Prix that some punk has raced through sand dunes, coaches and GMs spew crap to players during free agency all the time. If a player is wanted desperately for any reason — any reason at all — for those few hours during his free agency visit he becomes the super model at the dive bar, and the coaches/GMs doing the talking are the dirty hobos surrounded in their own saliva.
Secondly, let's pretend this is the truth, and Tice really does want to establish Bush far more than expected. Well, as the Sun-Times also noted, last year in Houston Ben Tate had 942 rushing yards, and Arian Foster still had 1,224. Tate's total was of course helped by Foster missing three games. But regardless, he still had two 100-yard games while running alongside a healthy Foster.
There will be a time share between Forte and Bush, and it may indeed be a little more slanted than what was first expected. But it won't be enough to significantly impact Forte's value, and his ability to accumulate yardage. At worst, Bush will become the goal-line back, which won't effect Forte much either because that's a role he's never really thrived in anyway.
Forte only has 21 touchdowns over four seasons, including just three last year, and many of them have come on long runs.
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- That whole contract disagreement thing hasn't slowed down Justin Blackmon. He had 72 yards on four catches last night. Yeah, he might be pretty good. [Rotoworld]
- Kevin Kolb wasn't awful last night. No, it was mostly his offensive line which fit that adjective, and Kolb actually improved, looking competent for the first time ever. Will it be enough to win him the starting job in Arizona? And will he ever be a relevant fantasy quarterback? Maybe, and no. You will only own Kolb this year if you hate yourself. [Ryan Wilson]
- Cam Newton leads a list of potential busts. Trolling or truth? You decide. [Jamey Eisenberg]
- 'Tis the season for lists like Eisenberg's addressing sleepers and/or busts, and they're being made by everyone's grandmother and goldfish right now. We'll be rolling out our own sleeper and bust candidates soon enough too (maybe even today if you're nice). But you know how not to do a sleeper list? Lead it with Darren McFadden, and then follow him up with Matt Ryan. Pathetic. [Sports Grid]
- Antonio Gates is ready to dominate again, and to be Antonio Gates. [Clark Judge]
- Actual ticker headline filed under the screaming REPORT alert yesterday: Tim Tebow threw a ball into a trash can from about 25 yards away at Jets camp. [KSK]
- I just realized that in the first week of this blog's existence, I've probably dedicated about 2,000 words to Maurice Jones-Drew. He's hijacked 100 Yards and Running, tied it to the train tracks, and laughed maniacally while running over his prey. So as payback, here's some fantastic photoshop-ery of MJD missing Shad Khan's train. [SB Nation]


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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Tshabalala, Elizabeth Kotishana URN etd-05142008-165432 Document Title The role of community participation in the integrated development plan of Govan Mbeki municipality Degree MSD (Social Development and Policy ) Department Social Work and Criminology Supervisor
Advisor Name Title Prof A Lombard Supervisor Keywords
- community participation
- development
- development approach
- developmental local government
- community empowerment
- Gavin Mbeki municipality
- community role
- needs identification
- integrated delopment plan
Date 2007-04-19 Availability unrestricted Abstract In order to eradicate the legacy of the past, the South African democratic government adopted a developmental approach to local government. The White Paper on Local Government (WPLG)(1998:17) defines developmental local government as government committed to working with citizens and groups within the community to find sustainable ways of meeting their social, economic and material needs and of improving their quality of life. A developmental approach aims to enhance the skills and capacity of community members by promoting their participation in their own development process (Theron, 2005a:120). TheIntegrated Development Plan (IDP) awards an opportunity to both the municipality and the community to work together on issues of local development.
The aim of this study was to determine the role of community participation in the IDP process of Govan Mbeki Municipality.
A qualitative research approach was followed in which data was gathered through document analysis and focus group interviews. The respondents in the study comprised eight community members and six municipal representatives.
The key findings of the study indicated contrasting views between the community and the municipality's perspectives in particular with regard to the role of the community during the prioritisation of needs and the decision-making processes.
Based on the findings and conclusions of this study, the researcher made recommendations and provided guidelines for the implementation of community participation in the IDP.
The researcher concluded that in order for community participation to have maximum impact, local government is obliged to create an enabling environment for participation which includes amongst others addressing the institutional obstacles and the capacity gaps within the community. The researcher finally recommended that these roles be implemented, evaluated and integrated in the current IDP process as undertaken by Govan Mbeki Municipality.
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Although it sounds scary, being infertile doesn't mean you'll never conceive a child – it's not the same as being sterile. Couples are diagnosed with infertility if they haven't gotten pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex. There's still a chance they'll conceive later, either with or without medical help.
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About 85 percent of couples trying to get pregnant will conceive within a year, leaving about 15 percent categorized as infertile.
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Paperweights, shrink-wrapped shower products, mall-brand candles—all those generic, extra gift-y gifts—aren't necessarily bad presents. People can usually find some use for that sort of stuff. Really, the only problem with giving a standard-issue something is that it seems hurried and impersonal, as if you didn't put any thought into it. Think about it: who unwraps a mini zen garden kit and says, "Wow, they so get me"?
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Join your neighbors on the library lawn for a free concert, children's activities and more. Local food vendor will have your favorite summer meals on sale. Community Organizations will have interactive bootsh and door prizes. Sponsored by the Human Relations Office & Commission.
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Serves 2
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 teaspoon (packed) brown sugar
- 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup canned beef broth
- 1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 2 4- to 5-ounce beef tenderloin steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
- Fresh chives
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth, beef broth and Cognac. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Add cream. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer steaks to plates. Add sauce to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Slice steaks; fan slices on plates. Top with sauce and garnish with chives.
my notes
- Calories678
- Carbohydrates8 g (3%)
- Fat44 g (68%)
- Protein30 g (59%)
- Saturated Fat23 g (113%)
- Sodium338 mg (14%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber1 g (3%)
- Monounsaturated Fat16 g
- Cholesterol172 mg (57%)
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dietary considerations: Wheat/Gluten-Free, Low Carb
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Eggs Baked Over a Spicy Vegetable Ragout
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This rustic dish typifies Mediterranean home cooking at its best: a full-flavored vegetable stew is topped with eggs to become a main dish. Any hot sauce you have on hand will add a nice jolt of heat, but for a complex, authentic flavor, try harissa, a chile paste from North Africa.
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Calories | 201 |
Total Fat | 9g |
Saturated Fat | 2g |
Cholesterol | 212mg |
Sodium | 282mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 23g |
Dietary Fiber | -- |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 10g |
Calcium | 0 |
Serves: 4
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
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- 3 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 6 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) hot sauce, such as Hot pepper
- 1 medium summer squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 cup(s) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup(s) water
- 3 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 large eggs
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven or large deep sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and hot sauce and cook until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Stir in squash, tomatoes, water and the eggplant. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley, salt and pepper.
- Spread the vegetable ragout in the prepared baking dish. Make 4 shallow wells in the ragout and gently crack 1 egg into each well, being careful not to break yolks.
- Bake, uncovered, until the eggs are barely set, 10 to 12 minutes. (Caution: Eggs can overcook very quickly. Check them often and remove from the oven when they still look a little underdone; they will continue to cook in the hot ragout. If the baking dish is ceramic, the cooking time will be closer to 12 minutes. A glass dish will cook eggs much faster.) Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Serve immediately.
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The Maine Development Foundation (MDF) began a Maine Employers' Initiative (which Bowdoin joined) that encouraged all Maine people to strive to enhance their education. The MDF encouraged employers to participate so that their employees could avail themselves of discounts that are being provided by member institutions. While graduate programs are not eligible for the tuition reimbursement benefit, employees can avail themselves of the discounts provided by the Institutions who participate in this initiative. For example, Bowdoin employees and their family members are eligible to receive MDF partner preferred tuition rates for undergraduate and graduate coursework at New England College of Business and Finance (NECB) , although their online courses are not eligible for the College's tuition assistance program.
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For me, the half-volley is a very easy shot to make. It should come naturally to those who fielded short-hops in the infield in Little League, Pony League, etc. at a young age. The keys to a successful half-volley are:
(1) Get the racket back as early as possible;
(2) Keep the racket parallel to the court surface during the entire swing;
(3) Hit the ball flat;
(4) If the ball is coming fast, you may want to start your swing even before it has crossed the net;
(5) Do not block the ball; continue with a full follow-through but one that remains parallel to the plane of the court surface;
(6) Drive the ball deep; do not dink it; and
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Macna Onyx 2 motorcycle pants for women provides all-season comfort and exceptional protection. Macna is known for their innovative features, attention to detail, excellent fit, superior comfort, stellar protection, and safety features that stand out from the crowd.
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We have been drying our faucets alot getting out of the shower since the water isn't the best in the world where we built & using something like comet & wet sponge every now & then to keep them shiny. We also have brushed nickel in some of the bathrooms. What is the best & least abrasive way to keep the chrome faucets looking new? Thanks for your help!
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I live in the land of Super Hard Water. Grew up near here so I know the water and missed it, it tastes better over filtered stuff. Lime Away is my best friend. I have tried CLR and that BAMM stuff. CLR tries but that Bamm doesn't make a dent. Use lime away, once you get any build up off, just spray the chrome give it a minute and wipe it off, shines like new. I also found that Lime Away is the only thing that cleans our glass shower doors and the hard water ring that happens at the water line in the toilets. |
thanks for the helpful info, gammyt! Will try it. Bonnie |
- Posted by sandys_garden (My Page) on Fri, Nov 24, 06 at 23:22
Bonnie, after you've cleaned the faucets, spray them with some WD-40 - you'll be amazed at how new they look. Keeps the water from spotting them so much too. Sandy |
Thanks Sandy for the tip........will try it! Bonnie |
Bonnie I had a cleaning lady that used Rubbing Alcohol. It worked great. After I stopped using her, I continued to use the rubbing alcohol. It makes the faucets look like new. |
- Posted by albert_135 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 26, 07 at 14:09
As noted above, consider WD-40. I would spray it on a clean dry cloth and wipe the metal after the metal has been cleaned and dried. If you spray it on the fixture the smell may be last for too long and become a distraction. A commercial company called ServiceMaster once sold some stuff to hospitals for use on metal. It was remarkably like WD-40 but cost much more. |
Bar keepers friend works for me. |
- Posted by bulldinkie (My Page) on Thu, Mar 1, 07 at 7:31
I use a chrome polish on mine regularly.Car wax would work. |
gel gloss works great. you can by it at HD. just wipe it on and polish it off. sometimes it may take a little elbow grease and a couple of applications to get off some built up hard water, but once it is polished, water will just bead up on it. i also use it on the sinks, the cultured marble counter tops, tubs and shower. |
- Posted by bulldinkie (My Page) on Sun, Mar 4, 07 at 16:50
I use to sell amway.We got alot of cleaning tips being in that.Car wax is good for alot more than car,It makes acrylic tub shower units nicew.Your appliances.When I spring and fall clean I wax appliances,tub shower unit.I dont wax the floor of tub though gets slippy.I use the orange bottle,Cant think of name.Liquid. |
Lemon pledge. Spray a rag with plenty of pledge and then polish the faucets. After using the shower, rub the faucets with a dry rag. You won't need to reapply pledge often. |
Use a dry Miracle Cloth. No cleaner needed. |
- Posted by partyofsix (My Page) on Thu, Sep 13, 07 at 1:17
Another non-chemical way....Dryer sheets. I read it from the Queen of Clean. After I take the clothes out of the dryer I take the used cling free sheet and keeping it dry I wipe down my chrome faucets. They are always shiny and sparkly and I just do a different sink after each load of laundry so it doesn't even seem like an extra chore. My 6 year old now loves to do this and when she sees me taking the clothes out of the dryer she will ask "Mommy, can I polish?" :-) |
- Posted by reeree_natural (My Page) on Thu, Sep 13, 07 at 6:32
Micro Fiber cloths work great. I dampen a corner of the cloth, wipe the faucet, then buff it with the dry part of the cloth..comes out very shinny with out the use of chemicals..I also been hearing a lot about dryer sheets.. haven't tried it yet.. sounds like that works as well. Ree |
- Posted by luckylady742 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 4, 08 at 12:35
I have real hard well water. I came on this site for help & Boy, you guys are great. Thanks so much for the helpful hints. I'll be visiting this site on a regular basis. Norma |
- Posted by michelle_phxaz (My Page) on Wed, Nov 5, 08 at 1:45
DO NOT use an abrasive cleaner like Comet on chrome or marble bathroom fixtures, I learned that the hard way. Both will scratch beyond repair. Use a soft cleaner, and the alcohol tip does work well on all faucet materials. |
- Posted by idontknowbrian (My Page) on Sun, Dec 21, 08 at 16:47
Vinegar |
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The Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CGVAMC) is a complexity level 1C facility serving Veterans in Western North Carolina. The 119-bed acute care hospital facility, with its adjacent 120-bed Community Living Center (CLC), is located in Asheville, N.C. The Medical Center also operates a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP), and Home Based Primary Care programs at the Asheville VAMC, two community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and with the Cherokee Indian Health Authority. The two CBOCs are located in the towns of Franklin and Rutherfordton. The Joint Commission (TJC) accredited this facility in February 2011.
The Medical Center is a tertiary care facility providing services in all areas except hemodialysis, neurosurgery, and radiation therapy. CGVAMC is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology and programs in education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided through the spectrum of primary care, tertiary care, virtual health (telehealth) and long-term care in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics and primary care. CGVAMC is part of the VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (Veterans Integrated Service Network - VISN 6), which includes facilities in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
The CLC serves Western North Carolina as well as portions of South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. The Center's services include extended care rehabilitation, short stay skilled and respite care. The CLC also includes a 15-bed unit dedicated to hospice care.
Staff members participated for the first time in the National Indian Health Services Consumer Conference, September 24-27, 2012. This marked trhe first time any VA members were invitted to the conference and Secretary Eric Shinselinwas the keynote speaker
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The CGVAMC Spinal Cord Injury team developed an emergency and disaster plan for the local Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder (SCI/D) Program. The tool kit was provided to all SCI/D patients. Three other VAMC facilities have requested copies of the plan.
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OEFOEF/OIF Program
• As of March 31, 2012, we have more than 3,420 OEF/OIF Veterans enrolled at the CGVAMC
• Staff members are case managing 10 severely injured and 39 non-severely injured OEF/OIF Veterans.
Home-based Primary Care is expanding to the rutherford County Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
• Homeless Veterans Program
The Homeless Program was recognizeed as a medical center strength by the Office of Mental Health Operatins during an August, 2012 visit.
Active programs include:
• A Health Care for Homeless Veterans Outreach program conducts outreach in the rural counties surrounding the medical center.
CGVAMC received 35 additional HUD-VASH vouchers for FY 2012, bringing the total number of vouchers allocated to 180.
Weekly "Vet Rec" groups are a partnership with the city of Asheville Parks and Recreation department. HUD-VASH Veterans take part in activities such as volunteering with Brother Wolf animal shelter, craft and recreational activities, and a monthly community breakfast.
• Substance Abuse: - HCHV Substance Abuse Disorder, SUD, specialist started weekly groups for Veterans in the homeless program dealing with addiction issues (total of four groups)
• Homeless Call Center: Social Work staff provides daily coverage of Call Center, responding to calls within 24 hours to our catchment area.
• Residential Treatment: A total 188 transitional housing beds are available for use by eligible Veterans, with ten additional beds at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, N.C. for exclusive use of Women Veterans and Women Veterans with Children.
Suicide Prevention
• A minimum of five community outreach activities are conducted each month to promote suicide prevention and the Veterans Crisis Line. There were 413 mailings of information during this time period also.
Rural Health Initiative
Rural Health Initiative (RHI) team members use three major program strategies to improve the health of Veterans living in Western North Carolina: enrollment in VA, new patient exams and health education. The RHI team also attends local events, festivals and military events to provide information and enrollment opportunities. Many of the events included vaccination clinics for influenza and pneumonia.
• Rural Health personnel encountered more than 3,900 contacts with Veterans since October, 2011, enrolling 447 Veterans. The team also administered more than 2026 flu vaccines and 144 pneumovax vaccines
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Compensation and Pension (C&P) Program
C&P Program's current staffing levels are: two physicians, four physician assistants, two psychologists, and four clerks. The average wait time for a C & P exam was 13 days. The completion rate is 9.6 days.
Educational Affiliations
More than 400 fellows, residents, interns and students are trained at the CGVAMC each year. CGVAMC has active affiliations with the following:
• Duke University School of Medicine for residency programs in surgery, physician assistants, anesthesia, and nurse anesthetists. • Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine – clinical training in general surgery, mental health, internal medicine, and geriatrics • Wake Forest University Medical School, South College, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Mayland and Haywood Community Colleges for the training of physician assistants. • Mountain Area Health Education Consortium family practice residents take part in elective rotations in Orthopedics, Urology and Dermatology. • University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Campbell University, Wingate University and an American Society of Health System Pharmacist (ASHP) accredited Pharm. D. residency and Dental externship
Other associated programs include dental assistants, dental hygiene, healthcare administration residents, medical records, medical technology, occupational therapy, pastoral care, psychology, radiology, and social work.
The VAMC also has academic affiliations with these institutions:
• Caldwell Community College • UNC Charlotte • East Carolina University • Eastern Tennessee State University • Emory • Frontier • University of Indianapolis • Kentucky University • Mars Hill Community College • Salus University • NOVA Southeastern University • Southwestern Community College • Western Carolina University
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