In this issue:
- Unit Reorganization
- Graduation Accommodations
- Spring 2012 Accommodations
- Inclement Weather Procedures
- Job Announcement: Governors Council on Disability
- Lighthouse International Scholarships
- Subscribe
Unit Reorganization
MSU is moving toward a Model of Inclusive Excellence. We are excited about the University’s strategic plan and that disability is a valued part of diversity. As a result, many changes have occurred this semester:
- Dr. Kenneth “Ken” Coopwood Sr. has been named Missouri State University’s Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. This is a new position and a new division.
- The Disability Resource Center will now be reporting to Dr. Coopwood. Other offices under the direction of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion include: the Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Multicultural Student Services, TRIO Student Services, and the Multicultural Resource Center.
- Additionally, Assistive Technology Services will now report to Katheryne Staeger-Wilson, the director of the Disability Resource Center.
The DRC and ATS staff look forward to the challenges ahead in reframing disability from a negative medical malady to a positive individual difference while promoting disability pride.
Graduation Accommodations
If you are graduating and need accommodations, please contact the DRC at 836-4192 as soon as possible so arrangements can be made.
Spring 2012 Accommodations
If you are returning in the spring and want accommodations, please be sure to complete the Request for Accommodations form as soon as possible. You can stop by the office to fill one out or do it online here.
Inclement Weather Procedures
If you experience problems navigating campus due to snow and/or ice, please report it to the Work Management office at 417-836-8400 or to the Disability Resource Center at 417-836-4192.
Job Announcement: Governor’s Council on Disability
The Governor’s Council on Disability has an open position for a Disability Program Specialist. For more information, see the full job announcement.
You need Adobe Reader to view and print this document.
Lighthouse International Scholarship
Lighthouse International is now accepting applications for its 2012 Scholarship and Career Awards program. Please visit www.lighthouse.org/sca to complete the online application.
These scholarships reward academic excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted pursue their academic and career goals.
There are three scholarship award categories, and each carries a $10,000 prize.
College-bound Award: for high school seniors or recent high school graduates who will attend college in the upcoming school year.
Undergraduate Award: for college students in their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year.
Graduate Award: for first or second year masters level students or college seniors who will pursue a graduate level education.
Candidates may apply at any time immediately, prior to, or during their course of study. A total of six scholarships will be awarded across these three categories.
Applicant Criteria
We are pleased to announce that the 2011 Scholarship and Career Awards are open to students in all 50 states and any US territories. Students interested in applying for a scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be legally blind (i.e., have a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).
- Scholarships are based on academic and personal achievements. Therefore, candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must be US citizens, and reside in the United States or a US Territory.
- Applicants must attend an accredited college or university in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory.
- Proof of citizenship will be required of all award recipients.
- Previous SCA recipients and current Lighthouse employees and members of their immediate families are ineligible.
The application and all requested documentation must be submitted online no later than Friday, February 3, 2012
If you have any questions regarding the Scholarship and Career Awards program, please contact Ann Alexandrowicz at 212-821-9225 or email her at aalexandrowicz@lighthouse.org.
Subscribe
If you would like to be notified when new information is posted to the DRC blog, click on the “Subscribe to Feed” button in the right column and subscribe to the DRC blog.