Student Accessibility Services

Report an Accommodation Concern

Students with issues receiving accommodations or trouble resolving accommodation-related issues with faculty or staff can submit a written statement to the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS). This procedure allows the Office of Student Accessibility Services to provide support and advocate on the student’s behalf. To begin the process, send a report to the SAS department email, accessibility@okstate.edu. Your report should include the following:

• Name of the person or department involved.
• Course name and number if the situation involves a professor.
• Date the situation occurred.
• If relevant, the location of the incident/situation.
• A brief synopsis of what occurred.
• The desired outcome. (Example: Retake an exam with requested accommodations)

Any accommodation complaints for other OSU campuses or for matters unrelated to accommodations or accommodation implementation should be directed to the appropriate party, including but not limited to the Department Head, Dean, Student Conduct, or the Office of Equal Opportunity.

The Process

1. Student Accessibility Services will first encourage the student to resolve disputes at the informal level by speaking directly to the staff/faculty/parties involved.
2. Should the student not get a response from the staff, faculty, or parties involved, Student Accessibility Services will attempt to contact the staff/faculty/parties involved to discuss the student’s complaint.
3. If accommodations are not being implemented appropriately and/or a resolution cannot be achieved, SAS will contact the professor and head of the department to address the discrepancy.
4. If, after discussion with the department head, a resolution is still not achieved, or if the student is not satisfied with the resolution, the student’s complaint is elevated to “grievance” status. The student will then be directed to contact the Office of Academic Affairs to complete a formal Academic Affairs Grievance form and to be advised regarding further steps that will be taken.

Nondiscrimination Statement

OSU-Stillwater is committed to complying with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 by providing reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities who register with our office.

A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Students are encouraged to submit appropriate qualifying disability documentation and to make their accommodation requests well in advance of the beginning of classes.

SAS is committed to abiding by OSU’s Non-Discriminatory Policy. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.

OSU Director of Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Coordinator

Jamie Milek
401 General Academic Building
Oklahoma State University
Phone: (405) 744-1156
Email: jamie.milek@okstate.edu