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*NEW POLICY*

In accordance to new district policies and Section 54 of the Educational Code, effective Fall 2005, ALL students will be required to submit the following documents to Interpreter Services, to remain on file, in order to receive an approved tuition waiver for St. Philip's College:

Completed Educational Plan Application
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Student will be required to complete an Education Plan Application as provided by Interpreter Services prior to enrollment with St. Philip's College and to update it when deemed appropriate.

The Education Plan Application is property of St. Philip's College, Interpreter Services to be used as an in-house tool and is not a state or federal issued document.

Major and Degree plan (received from the student's academic advisor)

The Education Plan Application will accompany the student's degree, certificate or enhanced program plan.

Certificate of Deafness

Student is responsible for applying through and obtaining the certificate with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services, Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services based in Austin , Texas .

High School transcript

Student will submit his/her high school and/or college transcripts to both Admissions and Records and Interpreter Services as a requisite to enrollment.

Letter of recommendation

Student will be required to obtain a letter of recommendation from his/her high school principal, employer or some other responsible adult who is willing to serve as a reference and letter will remain on file with Interpreter Services.

After meeting with an advisor and submitting all necessary documents, the advisor or counselor in Interpreter Services will approve the certificate of Deafness, which then can be presented to the business office for tuition waiver.

The educational team consists of you, the interpreter and the instructor. Each team member must do their best in order for the team to successful.

It is your responsibility to inform the Interpreter Services Manager of the classes you are taking. You can do this by completing a Semester Interpreter Services Request (click on the blue underlined link to take you to that form) or by stopping by the Interpreter Services Manager's office. After informing the manager, interpreting services will be scheduled.

The following are some frequently asked questions regarding interpreter services at St. Philip's College, as well as link to the Student Handbook (click on blue underlined link to go to Student Handbook) provided by the interpreting department.

What if I can't understand the interpreter?

Please make sure the interpreter is aware of your communication needs. For example, if you prefer more mouthing of English, or more ASL, it is your responsibility to inform or discuss this with the interpreter at the beginning of the semester.
The interpreter will voice everything that you sign and sign everything that the instructor says. It is important to not "visit" or "chat" with the interpreter during class. If you want to talk to them, do so before or after class.

What if I need an interpreter for a lab or outside activity?

If you have an outside activity to attend or Lab hours to do on your own time, and you need an interpreter, you will need to fill out an Interpreter Request Form. We recommend a 3 day advance notice for interpreting service requests. If you need an interpreter in less than three days, please inform the Interpreter Services Manager.

I arrived late one day, and my interpreter was not waiting for me. Why?

The interpreter will wait 15 minutes for any class under 90 minutes and 30 minutes for any class longer than 90 minutes. If you arrive to class late and the interpreter is not there, you will need to come to the Interpreting Services office (CC 103) to find the interpreter.
If you do not come to class 3 times in a row (2 times for an evening class) without contacting the Interpreter Services manager, interpreting services will be suspended. You are responsible for your attendance in class and you will need to meet with the Interpreter Services Manager in order to have interpreting services reinstated.

If I know that I'll be absent, what should I do?

If you are not going to be in class, please inform your instructor and your interpreter. If you miss class 3 times in a row without calling to cancel services, interpreting services will be suspended.
If interpreting services are suspended, you will need to meet with the Interpreter Services Manager in order to have services re-instated.

What can I do if I want a different interpreter?

If you need to change interpreters, the first step is to try to discuss it with the interpreter before involving the Manager. The interpreter needs to know what language preferences you have (do you want more English, more ASL, more facial expressions, etc.) If you continue to have problems and need to change, you need to see, Kari Arnold, the Interpreter Services Manager.

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The Alamo Community College District, including its affiliate colleges, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability with respect to access, employment, programs or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of the EEO representative. EEO Official/Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. A, San Antonio, Texas 78204(210) 208-8075

For any special accommodation issues or an alternate format, contact St. Philip s College Educational Support Services at 531-3512 or 531-3502. Persons with hearing impairments should call 531-3519 or Teletype for the Deaf at 531-3514.