Center for Student Accommodations

Kelly Heiskell, Interim Coordinator of the Center for Student Accommodations
Room: 103 Student Health Center
Telephone: 620-235-6584
e-mail: kdheiske@pittstate.edu
http://www2.pittstate.edu/psych/chs.htm#E

   The Center for Student Accommodations provides support services to bright, highly motivated students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders who realize they can succeed with hard work and the appropriate supervision.

   The following is a list of some of the services provided by the Center for Student Accommodations:

1.  Provide testing modifications such as:

• Provide extended time periods for test taking.
• Read multiple choice and true-false tests verbatim.
• Read and explain what is being asked on short answer or essay tests.
• Read and define words on a test (if appropriate, depending on nature of the test).
• Write or type responses provided by the student on short answer or essay tests.

2. Provide assistance to students in understanding and completing assignments.

• Read and explain the assignment to the student.
• Help the student understand his/her class notes.
• Write or type responses provided by the student.
• Provide study skill strategies.
• Direct students to appropriate university support services.

   To qualify for the services at the Center for Student Accommodations:

1. Apply for admission to Pittsburg State University.
2. Visit the campus.  Request to visit with an assistant in the Center for Student accommodations during your visit.
3. Send a copy of your most recent Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plan, or documentation from your school or doctor stating the nature of your learning disability or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
4. Once on campus, contact the Center for Student Accommodations for an appointment.