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• Students have additional time (time and one half or double time) on assessments, including tests and quizzes.
• This may include breaks.
• Students can take their extended exams in the Testing Center, which provides active proctoring of all exams with video and audio, as well as a less distractible environment.
• Appointments are typically scheduled for the same date and time as the class exam, with the exception of schedule conflicts.
• Students must request a testing appointment 48 business hours prior to their exam to give our staff time to schedule and prepare the exam.

Professor Responsibilities

• When students request a testing appointment at the Testing Center, you will receive an email from xtimetest@endicott.edu confirming their appointment and requesting the testing information for the desired exam via the Extended Time Exam Details - Faculty Response Form.
• Faculty will be emailed the appointment date and time and can notify our office if there is an issue with the appointment.
• If it is an online exam, add in the extra time via the online system. If you need assistance, please put in a to Academic Technology for Canvas-related support.
• To give students extended time within a Classic Quiz on Canvas follow the steps below:
  • Publish the Canvas Test or Quiz.
  • Click into the Published Test or Quiz.
  • Click “Moderate This Quiz” on the right hand side of the screen.
  • Select the student requiring Extended Time by checking the box to the left of their name.
  • Click on the Pencil Icon to the far right of the student’s name.
  • In the pop up box under “Extra time on every attempt”, type in the additional amount of minutes the student qualifies for. If you are unsure of this amount, please refer to their LOA or email xtimetest@endicott.edu for clarification.
  • Click “Save”.
  • Watch the video here for a step by step visual of this process.
• To give students extended time within a New Quiz on Canvas follow the steps below:
  • Publish the Canvas Test or Quiz.
  • Click into the Published Test or Quiz.
  • Click “Build”.
  • Click “Moderate”.
  • Go to the student's name that is requiring Extended Time.
  • Click on the Pencil Icon to the far right of the student’s name.
  • Under “Assessment Settings” click “Time Adjustments”.
  • Then click “Give Additional Time”.
  • Use the Hour and Minute drop down menus to add in the additional amount of minutes the student qualifies for. If you are unsure of this amount, please refer to their LOA or email xtimetest@endicott.edu for clarification.
  • Click “Apply”.
  • for a step by step visual of this process or reference for more detailed visuals and instructions.

• Students will use text to speech for exams, classwork and/or assignments.
• CAS uses Read and Write, NVDA, ReadSpeaker, and TextAid.
• Students will work with CAS to ensure that the student has access to this software by notifying their intention to use this software within their testing request form.

Professor Responsibilities

• Make sure all materials are accessible to the student. If you need assistance, please see the Digital Accessibility Resources or put in a to Academic Technology.
• Canvas has many accessibility features built right into the system. For more information, please see the Digital Accessibility Resources.
• Students may need to use headphones during some classwork.

• Students will use speech to text for exams, classwork and/or assignments.
• CAS uses Google Suite to support students with this technology during exams.
• Students will work with CAS to ensure that the student has access to this software by notifying their intention to use this software within their testing request form.

Professor Responsibilities

• Make sure all materials are accessible to the student. If you need assistance, please see the Digital Accessibility Resources or put in a to Academic Technology.
• Please be advised that Lockdown Browser is not compatible with our speech to text technology. The Testing Center will reach out to you if this issue arises to collaborate on a solution.

• Students can turn in their assignments for full credit past the due date when approved by faculty.
• It is not meant for all assignments but only when students are experiencing an exacerbation of symptoms related to their disability.
• This accommodation is not retroactive.
• This would not be used for group projects, discussion posts, sequential learning or if it fundamentally alters the course.
• Students must request extensions on class assignments in writing to the faculty member within a reasonable amount of time prior to the deadline.

Professor Responsibilities

• CAS staff must be cc’d on the emails between students and faculty to facilitate the conversation.
• When this accommodation is approved, the to follow is linked within the accommodation letter. Please review this procedure as it gives further guidance and support in implementing the accommodation.

There are two accommodations that fall under this category:

1. Use of Genio Notes and Personal Computer/Tablet for Note-taking

• Students have been provided with a license to Genio Notes, which is a notes organizational method enabling them to access as much of the lecture content as possible.
• Students who receive a Genio Notes accommodation are approved to record lectures.
• This specific accommodation will no longer be approved after Spring 2025 (see new accommodation: Use of Audio Recording Device).
• Students are provided a to sign acknowledging that they are allowed to record lectures solely for their own note-taking purposes, and are prohibited from sharing or otherwise distributing these recordings.
• Students are also asked to delete the recordings once they are no longer needed.
• Students understand that when discussing sensitive topics in classes, faculty may ask them to pause the recording when necessary.

Professor Responsibilities

• Faculty should check accommodation letters before approaching students in class regarding the use of laptops.
• Faculty who would like to explore other recording alternatives in a specific class should contact CAS staff.
• When this accommodation is approved, the to follow is linked within the accommodation letter. Please review this procedure as it gives further guidance and support in implementing the accommodation.

2. Use of Audio Recording Device

• This is a new accommodation as of Summer 2025.
• The student will be provided with a license to a software application that will enable them to record class; however, the professor can choose to record their own lecture.

Professor Responsibilities

• Faculty may want students to sign a around recordings.
• Faculty may record lectures themselves instead of students recording, if:
  • The sound quality is clear.
  • The recording is sent to the student within 24 hours.
  • Assessments cannot include material that was edited out of the recordings.
  • Students are informed that they cannot use their own recording devices during class.
• Faculty choosing to record their own lectures are encouraged (but not required) to notify CAS staff.
• Faculty may request an alternative if recording conflicts with course objectives or student learning outcomes by contacting CAS.
• When this accommodation is approved, the to follow is linked within the accommodation letter. Please review this procedure as it gives further guidance and support in implementing the accommodation.

3. Resources

• Students will receive alternate format versions of books, readings, and online textbooks, such as Audio - MP3, E-text, Braille, or PDF with recognized text.
• Students will work with CAS to access alternate formats through Bookshare or other resources.
• Alternative Formats are available within Canvas. Please to see how to access these formats.

Professor Responsibilities

• Professors are encouraged to post the books necessary for their classes as soon as possible.

• This accommodation pertains to any course that has a limit on the number of allowed absences.
• This accommodation cannot be a fundamental alteration to the program or course requirements.
• This accommodation is not retroactive.
• Students are encouraged to email their professor prior to the class they will miss to activate this accommodation.
• Students are not required to provide the professor with a doctor’s note.
• Students are responsible for all missed class discussions and coursework.

Professor Responsibilities

• CAS staff must be cc’d on the emails between students and faculty to facilitate the conversation.
• When this accommodation is approved, the to follow is linked within the accommodation letter. Please review this procedure as it gives further guidance and support in implementing the accommodation.