We don't provide blanket extensions here at Lancaster either. Students
may negotiate extensions if they are overtaken by some unforeseen event,
but being dyslexic or having another disability does not in itself
guarantee an extension. If an Ed. Psych made a specific recommendation
for an individual student we probably would, but I haven't come across
that yet.
Chris
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sheila Watts
Sent: 20 May 2004 13:32
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Subject: Extensions for coursework
We have always resisted the request from our disabled students to have
blanket extensions for all course work and given them all the reasons
why, I wont go on here and list them all but after having a complaint
from one of our disabled students our Director of Student Services has
asked me to ask if any Universities have a blanket extension for
students and how you all manage it. The student in question (who is
dyslexic) feels she should not have to ask her tutors for an extension
and it should be her right as it is her right to have the extra time in
exams.
Thoughts please, meeting with Head and student tomorrow.
Sheila
Sheila Watts
Head of Support Service for students with disabilities Liverpool Hope
University College Hope Park Liverpool L16 9JD Tel/Minicom
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