Ph.D. Global Leadership Student Handbook

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a. Students accepted for enrollment may provide documentation to the Office of Admission prior to matriculation. The Office of Admission will keep the original documentation in the admitted student’s file, and a copy shall be provided to the ADA Advisor as the coordinator of support services. b. Matriculated students may provide documentation of disability directly to the ADA Advisor. Information shared with these offices will be kept confidential unless the student authorizes the release and exchange of specified information. 2. The ADA Advisor will meet with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and appropriate faculty or staff members to determine which support services the College is able to provide. Services available to students with known disabilities include, but are not limited to: the Writing Center, a student-staffed tutoring program, note-taking assistance, alternate location for test taking, Academic Support Team, and additional time for in-class tests and assignments. Other services may be available on an individual basis. All accommodations will be reasonable, appropriate and will be provided according to the requirements of the ADA and the documentation provided. 3. Notification of faculty or staff: After consultation with the student, the ADA Advisor will provide the student with a letter detailing the services that the College is able to provide. The student may share this letter with faculty or staff to request specific accommodations, as needed. 4. The ADA Advisor will be available to the student to discuss changes in the student’s circumstances or other matters related to her/his specific needs and accommodations. Ring Eligibility Graduate students are eligible to order a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Ring if they have met the following requirements: In this highly anticipated and moving ceremony, qualified students receive the Woods ring, a unique onyx and gold ring — a symbol of pride, friendships, academic achievement, and personal growth. With its distinctive design, only SMWC students and alumni have the privilege of wearing the Ring. The oak leaves signify knowledge, and the six acorns represent the founders of the College. Students earn their participation in the ceremony through academic success in their junior year at SMWC, or for graduate students, when they are three-quarters of the way toward completion of their degrees. Students will be notified of their eligibility to receive the ring and are responsible for the purchase of the ring if they so choose to participate in this tradition. Learning Resource and Writing Center At the Learning Resource Center (LRC), students discover exceptional, personalized learning resource services to encourage student success. Whether your educational experience is on campus or online, you will find personalized instructional support to help you reach your goals. Writing • Minimum GPA of 3.00 • Successfully completed 75% of coursework to order and receive a Ring • Ring balance paid in full (by March 1st) to receive a Ring

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Ph.D. in Global Leadership Student Handbook Updated 05/10/21