Student Services Northern Virginia
Community College Annandale Campus
Adjunct Faculty OrientationEllen Fancher-Ruiz, Dean of
StudentsAnnandale Campus
Dean of StudentsDr. Ellen Fancher-Ruiz, Dean of StudentsCA 315, 703-323-3382Mr. Muhammad Basit, Executive AssistantOversees all student services unitsOverloads, signs dual enrollment forms after
counselorsCare TeamDean’s reportsHandles campus disciplinary procedures, but not
police mattersMr. Steven Mosley, Coordinator of Student Integrity
and Conduct
Student Services/AdmissionsMs. Margaret Omwenga, Campus Registrar, CA
114(703) 323-3886Online application assistanceRegistration assistance for special exceptionsGrade changes, Incompletes, Withdrawal Forms,
etc.Transcript requests and graduation applications
handled in Central Records Office. Students and faculty members may contact the CRO at [email protected]
Student Support ServicesDr. Marilyn Deppe, Coordinator, CA 113:
Oversees Veteran’s Office, Welcome Center, Smarter Track Implementation, Special Projects and Professional Development
Veteran’s OfficeMr. Romy SarmientoMs. Audra MorrisMr. Jason Hunter, VetSuccess CounselorVeteran’s Office, CA 114, 703-323-3145
Financial AidFinancial Aid Office: CA 113, Phone (703) 323-
3556 VTDD (703) 323-3744, [email protected]
Mr. Raphael Soberano, Campus Financial Aid Manager, [email protected]
Grants, College Work Study, Loans, Scholarships
http://www.nvcc.edu/finance/Ms. Joan Zanders, College Financial Aid
DirectorCollege Financial Aid Office: (703) 323-3199
CounselingMs. Kelly DeSenti, Associate Dean of
Students CA 112, 703-323-3200
Academic Advising, undeclared studentsReferrals for students needing personal counselingCollege Success Skills classesMental health referrals and crisis intervention
counseling Location for Access HopeCareer and Transfer Career Center, CA 105Summer faculty advising is done in the Center for
Academic Assistance, CG 224
Career and Transfer CenterCA 105
Career counseling, job referral Employer visits to campusTransfer information and assistanceTransfer workshops, fairs and visits Transfer: 703-323-3211
Transfer Counselor: Ms. Jennifer NelsonCareer: 703-323-3144
Career CounselorsMr. Marius Jones and Ms. Stephanie Allen
Student SuccessMr. Wes Hillyard, Coordinator, CA 112, (703)
764-6010GPS for Success initiative and First Year
AdvisingSeven advising specialistsHigh school outreachStudent Orientation
Student LifeCF 230, (703) 323-3147Many student organizations on campus
Social, cultural and educational events
throughout the year. Student Government AssociationMr. Tom DiCato, Program ManagerMs. Jessica Gardner, Advisor
Athletics and IntramuralsMen’s BasketballWomen’s BasketballMen’s SoccerMen’s LacrosseWomen’s VolleyballCoed Ice Hockey Contact: Mr. Brian Anweiler, Director of
College-Wide Student Activities, 703-845-6206
International StudentsNOVA Office of International Student
Services, Mr. Stephen Bennett, 703-323-3423, [email protected]
Annandale Campus International Student Center, CA 113, 703-323-2272, Dr. Michael Tucker, Coordinator
Annandale Campus Pathway Office, CA 211College/university transition program
targeted to at-risk studentsPartnership includes NOVA, George Mason
and most local school districts Ms. Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon, DirectorMs. Fran Troy, Coordinator, campus
programsKristy Balbuena, Campus Counselor703-323-3359, [email protected]
Disability Services: CA Bldg, 112Counseling Office, CA 112Students may receive accommodations for
documented disabilities 703-323-3200
Ms. Susie Ko Ms. Vicky White Ms. Tracy Bell
Providing Accommodations
for Students with Disabilities
WHY PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONSIn Post-Secondary Education:
No qualified individual with a disability, on the basis of a disability, may be Excluded from participation in, Denied benefits of, or Otherwise be subjected to discriminationUnder any program, services, or activity which Is operated by a public entity (ADA) or Which receives or benefits from federal
financial assistance (504)
What ADA 504 & 508 does:Provides equal access in facilities, materials,
information, opportunity, and activities
What ADA 504 & 508 does not do:• Guarantee success. Students are
evaluated based on performance• Give students with accommodations
an “unfair advantage”
Provide appropriate documentation
Inform Disability Services staff of accommodation needs
Talk with professors about classroom accommodations, as needed
Inform the Disability Services staff of barriers to a successful education
Follow through with appointments Receive new MOA each semester
Student Responsibilities
Faculty ResponsibilitiesProvide accommodations or modifications
listed on the Memorandum of Accommodations (MOA)
Contact the Disability Support Services Counselor with any questions on how to use the MOA or accommodate the student
Contact the DSS Counselor who issued the MOA if there are questions about a specific accommodation. There may be times where an alternative accommodation is acceptable
Interpreters Use of a tape recorder/Echo Pen for lectures Use of Assistive Technology Use of a comprehensive syllabus Examination Modifications (e.g., extended time, oral exams,
testing in a quiet environment) Preferential Seating Use of Reader/Scribe
The college is not required to provide: Personal assistants Individual personal tutors/academic coaches Personal assistive technology The college does not and will not make accommodations
that would alter the essential components and/or academic integrity of any course
COMMON AUXILIARY AIDS/SERVICES
Students get to ask for what accommodations he/she wants?
No, the MOA is generated based on medical documentation, testing, and other assessment tools to determine which accommodations the student is eligible in accordance with ADA and college policies.
Faculty do not have to provide copies of PowerPoints because it is his/her intellectual property.
If a student has this accommodation listed on the MOA, it must be provided if the PowerPoints were used in lecture. As an employee of the College and as educators we cannot cite intellectual property to “withhold” accommodations.
Myths and Facts
Myths and Facts cont.
Student states that he/she gets to turn in homework assignments late because he/she is allowed extra time.
False statement. No student is given extra time for homework or projects as an accommodation. Students are only allowed extra time for in-class assignments and test/quizzes. Students are given a syllabus, therefore they know when all assignments are due. However, a case by case determination can be made by the instructor for consideration for all students (i.e. student is in an accident & provides documentation).
Webpage that provides resources and information on working with students with disabilities.
http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/disability/ faculty.htm
Contact your campus DSS counselor
NOVA Information for students: http://www.nvcc.edu/faculty-and-staff/novacares/faq.html
To receive more information about the civil rights of students with disabilities in education institutions, you may contact us at :
Customer Service Team Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C. 20202-1100 Phone: 1-800-421-3481 TDD: 1- 877-521-2172 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.ed.gov/ocr
FOR ADDITIONALINFORMATION