Sample Syllabus Statements

The Courses and Degrees Committee requires that faculty provide information about disability accommodations on their syllabus. We encourage faculty to go beyond the standard statement and use their syllabus to indicate a commitment to create a welcoming environment for students with disabilities and place an emphasis on inclusive course design.

Standard statement

I am committed to ensuring access to course content for all students. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Contact Lauren Kozak, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources, to confidentially discuss your needs and the accommodation process. More information can be found at the Disability Accommodations Website: https://my.wlu.edu/disability-accommodations/undergraduate-disability-resources

If you have already been approved for accommodations, please meet with me within the first two weeks of the term so we can develop an implementation plan together. It is important to meet as early in the term as possible; this will ensure that your accommodations are implemented early on. If you have accommodations for test-taking, please remember that arrangements must be made at least a week before the date of the test or exam.

Other samples

Sample 1

Washington and Lee values diversity and inclusivity. My goal is to create an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your access, please feel welcome to discuss with me. We can consider solutions to meet your needs as long as they do not alter the intent of the assessment or learning activity. I encourage students with disabilities to contact Lauren Kozak, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources, to confidentially discuss your needs and the accommodation process. Please visit the website for more information: https://my.wlu.edu/disability-accommodations/undergraduate-disability-resources

If you have been approved for disability accommodations, please meet with me within the first two weeks of the term so we can develop an implementation plan together. It is important to meet as early in the term as possible; this will ensure that your accommodations are implemented early on. If you have accommodations for test-taking, please remember that arrangements must be made at least a week before the date of the test or exam.

Sample 2

Every student has a unique set of strengths and abilities and I welcome conversations about how I can best accommodate your learning needs. I am committed to ensuring that every student has equal access to this course. Students with disabilities of any kind who need accommodations for equal access have a right to those accommodations. I encourage you to contact Lauren Kozak, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources to discuss your needs and the accommodation process. Please visit the website for more information: https://my.wlu.edu/disability-accommodations/undergraduate-disability-resources
 
If you have been approved for disability accommodations, please meet with me within the first two weeks of the term so we can develop an implementation plan together. It is important to meet as early in the term as possible; this will ensure that your accommodations are implemented early on. If you have accommodations for test-taking, please remember that arrangements must be made at least a week before the date of the test or exam.

Additional Information

The samples above have been adapted from the resources below. More information about creating inclusive syllabi can be found at the following resources: