ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Charge:

The ADA Advisory Committee is advisory to the President. The Committee is responsible for monitoring, on an ongoing basis, the university’s compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Committee gives primary, although not exclusive, attention to issues relating to accessibility of educational and employment programs, benefits, services, and activities. The Committee also assists in identifying structural changes, such as facilities modifications or improvements and nonstructural changes, such as equipment redesign, provision of auxiliary aides or services, etc. which would enhance the opportunities available to individuals with disabilities to gain access to the university’s educational and employment programs. The Committee will develop a prioritized list or schedule of recommended changes and will do so in the context of funds available for such changes, including resources which may be budgeted to student services, facilities and operations, human resources, etc. for that purpose and funds to be set aside annually for such purpose in the Repairs and Alterations budget.

Composition: 7: By Position or Appointed Term: Indefinite

Selection: Chair, Appointed

Vice President for Student Affairs

Director, Counseling and Disability Support Services

Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Operations

University Counsel

Faculty Equal Employment Coordinator

Staff Equal Employment Coordinator

Chair: Appointed--Dr. Gene Bryson

Current Membership: Dr. Gene Bryson, Chair

Ms. Delois Smith, Vice President for Student Affairs

Mr. Mike Finnegan, Assist. V.P. for Facilities and Operations

Dr. Susan Brandt, Director, Counseling & Disability Support Services

Mr. Robert Rieder, University Counsel

Dr. John Severn, Faculty Equal Employment Coordinator

Ms. Laurel Long, Staff Equal Employment Coordinator

Dr. Dorothy Foote, Faculty Senate Representative

Administrative Council Liaison: Vice President for Student Affairs

Updated: 6/07