Miscellaneous Services
- College Workshops
- Individual Advisement on college success
- One-to-one tutoring for qualified students
- Individual, marriage/couple and family therapy (low cost)
For more information about these services please contact the Department of
Educational Support Services in Norris Technical Building , Room 106.
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Interpreter Services
Manager : Kari Arnold
E-mail: karnold@accd.edu
Location : Campus Center 103
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contact phone numbers: (210) 531-3519 v/tty or (210) 531-3514 v/tty
Web site: http://www.accd.edu/spc/admin/interpret
The Interpreter Services Department at St. Philip's College is here to
provide quality services to all Deaf and hard of hearing degree or
certificate seeking students. Sign Language and Oral Interpreters are
available for the student's needs. Interpreter services must be requested by
the student each semester via internet, Interpreter request form, or in
person. In order to receive services, the student must meet with the
Interpreter Services Manager to provide any necessary paperwork. This manual
describes all policies and procedures pertaining to Deaf and Hard of hearing
students at St. Philip's College.
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Registration and Tuition Payment
Registration
Students who are currently enrolled are permitted to participate in early
registration for the following semester.
It is important to meet with your counselor as soon as possible when early
registration opens because classes fill up quickly. By signing up for a
class early, you are more likely to get the instructor of your choice. It is
your responsibility to get a copy of your waiver (Certificate of Deafness)
to take to the Bursar's Office to pay your bill. The Bulletin will post the
dates when tuition payments can be made.
For those taking classes in the spring, students can pre-register for
either/both summer sessions as well as pre-register for fall semester.
Tuition Payments
Tuition Payments are made at the Bursar's Office (SLC 127). You will need an
approved copy of the Certificate of Deafness in order to have tuition
waived. See new policy.
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How to Use an Interpreter
Remember,YOU are responsible for requesting interpreting services.
- The educational team consists of you, the interpreter and the instructor.
- You will have an interpreter in the classroom starting on the first day of
classes, continuing until the end of the semester.
- Please make sure the interpreter is aware of your communication needs. For
example, if you prefer more mouthing of the 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 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.
- 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. These forms can be found in the interpreter services office or
the ESS office. Make sure you give the form directly to Interpreter Services
Manager. 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.
- 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.
- 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, less
English, more ASL more facial expressions, etc). If you continue to have
problems and need to change, you need to complete and interpreter request
form and see the Interpreter Services Manager.
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The Team Approach
The student, teacher, and interpreter work together as an educational team
in order to create a successful learning environment.
Students:
- Know that the interpreter is your link to the teacher, classmates, and the
material presented in the class. Therefore, watch the interpreter during
class lectures, discussions, movies, and labs.
- Talk to the teacher so that you may get a good seat and ensure a good view
of the teacher, interpreter, board, movies, maps, etc.
- Participate in class discussions.
- Direct all questions, comments to the teacher, not to the interpreter. Do
not ask the interpreter to tell you what you miss or do not understand.
Limit conversations with the interpreter to before or after class.
- Communicate any expected absence or tardy to the teacher and Interpreter
Manager.
- Expect equitable treatment within the classroom.
- Contact the Interpreter Manager, Kari Arnold (CC 103), or ESS Director,
Joannis Flatley (NTB 106), if you have comments or concerns.
Interpreter:
- Interpret lectures, discussions and movies and all asides in the classroom
setting.
- Conduct yourself as a professional in accordance with the RID/BEI Principles
of Ethical Behavior.
- Render the message faithfully: do not bring undue attention to yourself.
- Refer student questions or problems to the teacher.
- Do not discipline
students.
- Limit personal conversations to before or after class time.
- Prepare for class when necessary by reviewing textbooks, handouts, movies,
and materials ahead of time.
- Support the deaf student's right to equity in the classroom.
- Contact the Interpreter Services Manager, Kari Arnold (CC 103), if you have
comments or concerns.
Teacher:
- Encourage participation.
- Include the deaf students in class discussions,
questions and answers.
- Speak directly to the deaf student, not the interpreter, when giving
instructions or asking questions.
- Do not expect the interpreter to tutor, discipline, monitor students or
assume instructional responsibilities.
- Any questions about the ethics of a relational situation should be directed
to Department Chairperson.
- Have materials for the interpreter to review before class whenever possible,
i.e. textbooks, handouts, movies for preview, etc., so the interpreter may
become familiar with the material.
- Support the deaf student's right to equity in the classroom.
Contact the Interpreter Manager, Kari Arnold (CC 103), or ESS Director,
Joannis Flatley (NTB 106), if you have questions or concerns.
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Student Absences or “No Show Policy”
If you know that you are going to miss a class ~ you should call the teacher
to let him/her know and inform the Interpreting Office (531-3514 v/tty).
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.
The following is from the St. Philip's College Bulletin (pg. 81)
Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance, day and/or evening, is
required. A student who is absent for any reason will be allowed to do
make-up work at the discretion of the instructor. However, a student will be
held responsible for lecture materials when covered on subsequent
examinations. An excused absence will apply only to a student representing
the school in an official capacity approved by the President of the College
or the Vice President of Student Affairs. Absences of a student are
recorded, without exception, from the official date of enrollment in the
class. A student who has accumulated absences equivalent to two (2) weeks of
instruction may be dropped by the instructor after the census date. If a
student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will
record a grade of “W” (Withdrew). Since tardiness is a form of absenteeism,
the instructor may establish a policy regarding tardiness.
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Accommodations
At the beginning of each semester, accommodations letters will be issued to
the student for each class he/she is enrolled in during the current
semester. The standard accommodations for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students
include the following:
- Preferential seating for optimal visibility
- Copy of instructor's lecture notes
- Instructor's maintenance of facial visibility during lecture (i.e., not
lecturing while facing blackboard, with hands over mouth, etc.)
- Time and ½ for test-taking
It is the student's responsibility to request accommodations, they will NOT
be automatically provided. If the instructor denies the student one of the
above listed accommodations, the student is to notify the Interpreter
Services Manager.
Notetakers
Notetakers are available for your classes. If you need a notetaker in your
class, you will need to pick up an NCR tablet from the ESS office
(NTB 106).
On the FIRST day of class, let the instructor know that you need notetaking
services and give the instructor the flyer so they can make the
announcement to the class. If a student volunteers, give that student
the .
It is YOUR responsibility to check the notes on a daily basis to make sure
they are clear and understandable. If you have any difficulties, you need to
meet with the notetaker or the instructor to answer any questions you might
have.
We will do what we can to ensure a successful learning environment for you!
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How to Succeed in College!
Tutoring
If you find that you are having problems in a class – DO NOT WAIT!! Talk
with the instructor and let him/her know you are having problems. Finding
and making arrangements for tutoring is YOUR responsibility!
Tutoring services are offered free of charge in NTB 116. Assistance in reading tests and notes are included. Tutoring is
offered by appointments or on a walk-in basis.
Specialized tutoring times may vary. If you are unable to meet with the
specialized tutor during these scheduled hours, then please schedule time
with an available tutor. If you need an interpreter, fill out an interpreter
request form or inform the Interpreter Services Manager.
Dealing with Instructors and tough classes.
Go talk with your instructors! They will have posted office hours and this
is a good time to meet with them (don't forget to fill out an interpreter
request form!). Explain to them if you are having difficulty in the class
and talk with them about ways to improve. DO NOT wait until midterms to go
talk with them…instead, see them early and often! Making sure your
instructor knows your name and who you are will be a big help!
What irritates instructors?
• Sleeping in class.
• Excuses
• Not going to class.
• Lack of responsibility.
• Not reading the syllabus.
• Not handing in work on time.
Memory Tips
• Make your own flash cards! If you have to memorize formulas, information
or vocabulary, flash cards are a great way to test yourself.
• Highlight important information in you textbook and pay extra attention to
words or phrases that are in bold.
• Make up acronyms or mnemonics to recall information (i.e. Please Excuse My
Dear Aunt Sally = Parentheses first, then exponents, then multiplication,
division, addition, and subtraction).
Succeeding in Class
• Read the material BEFORE you go to class. This way, you will recognize new
vocabulary and have a better idea of what will be discussed in class.
• Here are some web sites that might be helpful:
http://depts.gallaudet.edu/Englishworks/
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
http://homeworktips.about.com/
http://www.ohiou.edu/aac/tip/
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