Identification of Students with Special Problems

Members of the faculty are expected to assist in identifying and counseling students in their classes who are having special difficulties. They should also inform their advisor.

Additional special services also may be available from the Director of the Centre Learning Commons with regard to various study skills, test anxiety, stress management, and motivation. 

Persistent problems, excessive absences, or three consecutive absences should be reported to the Assistant Director of Student Academic Support. A call to the Dean of Student Life would also be helpful since academic problems are often related to problems of emotional adjustment.

The names of students who are having difficulties with their writing skills should be reported to the Chair of the Writing Committee.

Students experiencing these kinds of difficulties may also have a learning disorder, even though they are otherwise qualified for Centre College. Students with learning disorders or other recognized disabilities should contact the Director of the Centre Learning Commons if they wish to request accommodations. Upon receipt of a comprehensive diagnosis from a licensed specialist and after consultation with the student, the  Director of the Centre Learning Commons will determine appropriate accommodations. The student is responsible for discussing approved accommodations with professors by showing the Accommodation Notification form provided by the Director of the Centre Learning Commons. Ultimately, classroom accommodations are determined by the faculty member in consultation with the student. When a professional evaluator has recommended that a student be given extended time for tests, but has not specified the amount of extra time needed, the faculty member may use as a guide a College norm of time-and-a-half up to double time.