CSD’s Fall 2024 Final Exam Guidance for Faculty

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With Fall 2024 Finals quickly approaching, we are providing some guidance on final exam procedures for students with approved testing accommodations. Please be sure to reiterate this information to your students.

- Exams taken remotely should not be scheduled at the CSD. If your final exam will be a ‘take home’ version or given remotely in a location of the student’s choice, students should not submit scheduling requests with the CSD.  Please coordinate accommodations (i.e., 2x) directly with your students. Please contact the student’s Disability Service Professional (DSP) if you have any concerns.

- If the instructor/TA can provide the student’s testing accommodations on the final exam, there is no need for the student to schedule with the CSD.

- *NEW beginning Fall 2024: Students taking their exams at the CSD must submit their requests to take a final exam at the CSD through MyAccess, the online system, at least two weeks (or 14 days) in advance of the final exam date. MyAccess can be accessed from the CSD’s website homepage or directly at www.csd.uconn.edu or directly at https://csd.uconn.edu/myaccess

Exam Date ---------------------------------------- Final Day to Submit Scheduling Request
Monday, December 9th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, November 25th
Tuesday, December 10th . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, November 26th
Wednesday, December 11th . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, November 27th
Friday, December 13th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, November 29th
Saturday, December 14th . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, November 30th

- CSD anticipates reaching seating capacity and may not be able to assist with all final exam requests. If CSD reaches capacity and the instructor has flexibility, we will do our best to schedule the student for an alternate day/time.

- The CSD will be open extended hours (beyond 5pm) to administer all exam blocks during finals week.

- If students are approved for extended time and have exams that are in back-to-back time blocks on the same day, they should first contact their CSD DSP via email. CSD will verify exam information and submit a completed Request to Reschedule Finals Form to the Dean of Students office. DOS will notify you and the student that an exam is approved to be rescheduled.

- CSD will be using in-person graduate proctors and live video proctoring to ensure the academic integrity of exams. No video will be recorded or stored. Incidents of possible alleged academic misconduct will be reported to the instructor and the Office of Community Standards.

- If your final exam will be administered using an online platform, your students must bring their own device (laptop or tablet) to the CSD to take their scheduled final.

- Final exams should be dropped off at the CSD office or uploaded to your MyAccess portal at least 48 hours in advance of the final. Given the extensive preparation, we would greatly appreciate receiving your final exam as early as possible.

- If your final is scheduled for Monday, December 9th, please have the exam uploaded by Friday, December 6th at noon.

- The CSD offers the following return options:

1. Completed finals will be scanned and uploaded to the instructor MyAccess portal. *This could take up to 24 hours due to the high volume we are anticipating.

2. Instructors or designees may pick up completed finals at the CSD office (Wilbur Cross building, room 204) on the following dates/times:

- Monday, 12/9, Tuesday, 12/10 & Wednesday, 12/11: between 8am and 7:30 pm
- Thursday, 12/12 (Reading Day): between 8am and 4pm
- Friday, 12/13: between 8am and 7:30 pm
- Saturday, 12/14: between 8am-7:00pm

Regional campus instructors: Please reach out to your CSD Regional Campus Coordinator for additional information regarding final exams. Proctoring hours may vary along with the Bunched Finals approval process and exam return options.

We appreciate your continued partnership in providing accommodations to students with disabilities. Please contact Lara Smith, Assistant Director for Accommodations, at csdexams@uconn.edu to discuss questions, exam logistics or anything else related to final exams.

Workforce Recruitment Program

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Are you interested in a government internship or a long-term job after you graduate? If so, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills would like to tell you about a great opportunity for UConn students with disabilities!

 

About the Workforce Recruitment Program

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and select private-sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.

 

How to Apply

Visit WRP.gov and click “Students Register Now!” to get started!

 

Who Can Apply?

Students and recent graduates can apply to WRP if they:

  • have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
  • are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2022

 

New and returning WRP applicants must register and complete an application each year to continue to participate. Please use a computer or tablet to register and apply.

 

Registration and Application Deadline

Registration closes on Tuesday, October 15. All application materials must be submitted on the website by October 17 at 11:59pm PST. You will need time to get your registration approved, gather your resume and transcript, and complete your application, so please don’t delay!

 

For more information or questions about WRP, please contact Lisa Famularo at lisa.famularo@uconn.edu.

 

We hope your fall term is going well!

 

Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)

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Are you interested in a government internship or a long-term job after you graduate? If so, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills would like to tell you about a great opportunity for UConn students with disabilities!

 

About the Workforce Recruitment Program

The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and select private-sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.

 

How to Apply

Visit WRP.gov and click “Students Register Now!” to get started!

 

Who Can Apply?

Students and recent graduates can apply to WRP if they:

  • have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
  • are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2022

 

New and returning WRP applicants must register and complete an application each year to continue to participate. Please use a computer or tablet to register and apply.

 

Registration and Application Deadline

Registration closes on Tuesday, October 15. All application materials must be submitted on the website by October 17 at 11:59pm PST. You will need time to get your registration approved, gather your resume and transcript, and complete your application, so please don’t delay!

 

For more information or questions about WRP, please contact Lisa Famularo at lisa.famularo@uconn.edu.

 

We hope your fall term is going well!

AAPD 2024 Fall Internship Program

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The American Association for People with Disabilities (AAPD) is pleased to share that the 2024 Fall Internship Program application is now open. AAPD is a national cross-disability civil rights organization that aims to increase the political and economic power of 60+ million people with disabilities. We know that young people with disabilities often face barriers accessing meaningful employment opportunities. Since 2002, AAPD established the Summer Internship Program to provide students and recent graduates with disabilities meaningful employment opportunities, a supportive cohort, and leadership development.

The Fall Internship Program places college students, graduate students, law students, and recent graduates with all types of disabilities in a 14-week, fully remote, and paid internships with Congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

For 2024, the AAPD Fall Internship Program will be a 14-week program, with interns remotely from across the country. In addition to their internship, interns also receive individual mentorship, participate in bi-weekly classes in the Disability Advocacy Certificate Program, and have opportunities to connect with the broader disability community through networking and community events.

We are linking a Communications Toolkit that includes email templates, social media messaging, and a graphic that may be helpful to you in spreading the word. If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Johnson, Program Manager at internships@aapd.com.

Neuro-Inclusive Candidate Network

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Click HERE to join the Neuro-Inclusive Candidate Network!

What does "neurodiversity" mean, actually?

Neurodiversity commonly refers to (but is not limited to) autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, OCD, dyscalculia, and Tourette's. Neurodivergent (ND) minds perceive, communicate, and behave differently than so-called "neurotypical" brains.

How is my neurodiversity related to my employment

Neurodivergent people bring unique ways of thinking to the world. Companies actively seek those different perspectives in employees, and are focused on creating more neurodiverse workplaces that are supportive of your differences!

What is the Neuro-Inclusive Candidate Network (NCN)?

The NCN connects ND students and recent alumni with employers who understand and value their differences. The NCN is an initiative of the University Council for Neurodiversity Employment - a coalition of over 60 schools led by UConn.

How does the NCN work?

  1. Click this link to join
  2. Complete your Candidate Profile
  3. Receive neurodiversity-related employment opportunities and information
  4. Get access to the NCN career resources website

How do I know if the NCN is right for me?

The NCN is right for you if you are a current or recent college-level student ( who identifies as neurodiverse and would like to join a community of peers who get connected to neurodiversity-related employment opportunities.

Disability Pride Month

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July is Disability Pride Month, a commemoration of the signing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, and since then, to celebrate the identities, culture and contributions of people with disabilities in the United States and worldwide.  This year, the Center for Students with Disabilities would like to invite the UConn community to join us in marking this important time by reading The Secret Life of a Black Aspie, an exciting new memoir from writer Anand Prahlad, that explores the author’s autism and Black cultural identity.

CSD would also like to invite our colleagues to attend an open house on Wednesday, July 26, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  in our office, Room 204 of the Wilbur Cross building.  We’ll provide ice cream and hope to be able to offer some assistive technology demonstrations, answer questions about assessments and scheduling, and just have a chance to talk with you.  Please rsvp to csd@uconn.edu if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

For more information, contact: Tim Smagacz at timothy.smagacz@uconn.edu.

2022 – 2023 Prospective Student Sessions

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Virtual Admitted and Prospective Student Information Sessions for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023

CSD will host virtual admitted and prospective student information sessions in the fall and spring semesters. Sessions will introduce high school students to the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at UConn and discuss the differences between high school and college accommodation request and coordination processes. Additionally, information about CSD’s enhanced services program, Beyond Access, will be shared. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. We look forward to meeting you!

Virtual prospective student information sessions dates/times:

Fall 2022: Prospective Student Sessions
**all sessions will be held from 2:00pm-4:00pm**

  • Monday October 10, 2022
  • Tuesday October 25, 2022
  • Friday November 11, 2022
  • Wednesday November 30, 2022

Spring 2023: Prospective/Admitted Student Sessions
**all sessions will be held from 2:00pm-4:00pm

  • Monday February 20, 2023
  • Tuesday March 7, 2023
  • Thursday March 23, 2023
  • Friday April 7, 2023
  • Wednesday April 12, 2023
  • Tuesday April 18, 2023

If you are interested in attending one of the above dates email csd@uconn.edu to reserve a space and receive a link to the session.

Neurodiversity Hiring Pilot Program (Mentra)

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UConn and CSD recognize the importance of supporting neurodivergent students’ unique needs in their pursuit of internships and post-graduation employment.

We are excited to share a Neurodiversity Employment Pilot Program using a tool called Mentra which you can now use to match with job and internship opportunities at companies that seek and value your neurodiversity!

How does Mentra help you?

  • Mentra’s platform helps you develop a holistic profile of yourself that supplements your resume and better captures your strengths and accommodations needs
  • Mentra automatically matches you with employers educated in neurodiversity inclusion for positions that align with your profile, and sends them your information
  • You can also independently express interest in any roles posted on the platform
  • Mentra provides guidance and mentorship to candidates to ensure job readiness

Please register in TWO places:

  1. The link to register with UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation is here.  By registering, you will receive information about this pilot and other neurodiversity employment opportunities.
  2. The link for participating in the pilot program is here.