2021-2022 Student Handbook
pages, written sermons, résumés for ministry positions, church newsletters, Christian nonprofit publications, faith-based blog posts, ministry grant proposals, etc. To learn more about Writing Center services and the enrollment process, students should visit the Writing Center webpage. Furthermore, the Writing Center offers free writing guides to all students; the writing guides can be found on the website above. Please email the Writing Center with any questions.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Disability Accommodation Policy The Seminary is in compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The following policy statement describes the procedures the Seminary will follow in accommodating persons with disabilities. 1. It is the student’s responsibility, after being informed of admission, to inform the institution through the following offices of his or her disability and of the need for accommodation: • Hamilton: Dean of Students • Cohort-Based Education: Assistant Registrar • Boston Campus: CUME- Assistant Registrar • Digital, Jacksonville and Charlotte students: Dean of Students – Southeast Such disclosure of need should be done as soon as possible so that the Seminary can make necessary plans, preferably with at least four weeks notification, as a minimum, requested. For Hamilton students, please complete the Request for Accommodations (RAF) form found at online. For other students, please contact those listed as the appropriate contact. 2. A student having a disability requiring accommodation must provide the Seminary with current and relevant documentation from a specialist certified to diagnose the particular disability. 3. Acceptable sources of documentation for substantiating a student’s disability and request for particular accommodations can take a variety of forms. Please visit our website for specifics. 4. Documentation requirements vary by situation. The Disability Services Coordinator (DSC) designated for the campus/program will talk to the student about documentation during the initial conversation. No student should delay meeting with the DSC out of concern for not having appropriate paperwork. 5. Documentation must be submitted prior to the first class for which the student is requesting accommodation. The designated office will keep the documentation in the student's permanent file. 6. A meeting must be scheduled between the student seeking accommodations and the DSC to explore collaboratively previous educational experiences, past use of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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