Recruiting Supplemental Note Takers

You are being asked to arrange for supplemental notes for a student in your class who has a documented disability and is registered with the Office of Student Disabilities Services. The most efficient way to provide notes is to recruit a supplemental note taker through an in-class announcement. Please follow these guidelines when making these arrangements.

  1. During the first class period, announce to the class that a supplemental note taker is needed for a student with a disability. Due to confidentiality, it is imperative that you do not mention the student's name.
  2. After class, gather the names and telephone numbers of volunteers and give the information to the student with a disability. The student with a disability is then responsible for contacting the volunteer to arrange for an exchange of notes. (If there are no volunteers, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services for assistance.)
  3. If any problems arise, direct the student or volunteer to contact the Office of Student Disability Services at 271-1835.

Examples of Possible Announcements

"There is a student in this class who is in need of supplemental notes. If you are interested in volunteering, please see me at the front (back) of the room directly after class. Special carbonless paper is available to you if you are interested. Thank you for your assistance."

If no one volunteers:
"During the last class period I announced that we are in need of a volunteer note taker. Once again, I ask that you see me after class if you are interested in volunteering. Thank you again."