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Stephen F. Austin

State University

Minutes of the

Board of Regents

Nacogdoches, Texas

April 29,1995

Volume 136

TABLE OF CONTENTS

95-59 Approval of January 25,1995 and March 10,1995 Minutes f 95-60 Election of Board Officers i 95-61 Election of General Counsel !!!!!!!!!!!! 1 95-62 Election of President !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 95-63 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995, Applied"studies and

Education j

95-64 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spifai'ii&5"iiiAviSty'/&9faZZZZ 2 95-65 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Fall 1995 , 2 95-66 Changes of Status I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 95-67 Promotions 4 95-68 Tenure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" 5 95-69 Regents Professorships for 1995-96 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 95-70 Faculty Development Leaves 5 95-71 Retirement 5 95-72 Faculty Workload Report ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ". 5 95-73 Approval of General Bulletin !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 95-74 Approval of ROTC Scholarships !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 95-75 Selection of Bond Counsel I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 95-76 Selection of Construction Project Manager 6 95-77 Proposed Bond Sale HEAF Funds I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 95-78 Proposed Bond Sale Auxiliary Bonds 6 95-79 Budget Changes Less Than $50,000 ' 6 95-80 Summer Budget !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 95-81 Revised Policy on Food and Beverage Purchases"!.!!!!!!.."!!."!!!!!!!!!!]. 6 95-82 Food Service Contract with ARAMARK !..!.!!.!.!!!!..!!!!!.!!! 6 95-83 Room and Apartment Rates !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 95-84 Approval of Music Building Design !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 95-85 Americans with Disabilities Act Self Study and Transition Plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7

Reports

A. Purchase of SFA Theater B. Chair, Faculty Senate C. President, Student Government Association D. Dr. Tom Franks- Report on Restructured Teacher Certification Program E. President

Appendix No. 1 - Possible Bond Projects for 1995-96 Fiscal Year Appendix No. 2 - Schedule of Transfers Appendix No. 3 - Revised Policy on Food and Beverage Purchases Appendix No. 4 - Room and Board Rates for 1995-96 Appendix No. 5 - ADA Self Study Summary Report, Revised January 1995

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS

April 29,1995

The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chair Sissy Austin. Board members present: Ron Adkison, Sissy Austin, Dionne Bagsby, R. A. Brookshire, Pattye Greer, Jimmy Murphy Retta Kelley, Lynn Montes, Murray Shaw.

Administration present: Dan Angel, Janelle Ashley, Baker Pattillo, Charles Hardy, Yvette Clark.

Chair Sissy Austin declared the meeting in Executive Sessions from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and from 11:45 a,m. to 12:30 p.m.

95-59

Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of January 25,1995 and March 19,1995 be approved.

95-60

Upon recommendations by the Board Nominating Committee and a motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Brookshire with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Board Chair be Ron Adkison; Vice Chair be Murray Shaw; and Secretary be Jimmy Murphy.

96-61

Upon motion of Regent Brookshire, seconded by Regent Bagsby with all members voting aye, it was ordered that Yvette Clark be appointed General Counsel of Stephen F. Austin State University at an annual salary of $72,500 per year.

95-62

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Kelley with all members voting aye, it was ordered that Dan Angel continue as President of Stephen F. Austin State University at a salary of $130,000 per year.

95-63

Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995 be approved:

1. Applied Studies and Education

Dr. Duke Brannen

Dr. Duke Brannen

Dr. James Bowman

Dr. Bob Browning

Dr. Carey Crocker

Dr. Ralph Eddins

Dr.DaleHearell

Dr. William Heeney

Dr. Bennat Mullen

Dr. LaRell Nielson

Dr. Doug Prewitt

Mr. Jesse Richardson

Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Mr. Terry Spurlock

95-64

Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995 be approved:

2. University Affairs

Mr. Rick Rhodes, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $35,000 for 10.5 months, effective February 10,1995.

95-65

Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Fall 1995 be approved:

1. Administrative Services

Dr. Florence Elliott-Howard, Assistant Professor, J.D. (South Texas College of Law), at a salary of $30,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective fall semester, 1995.

2. Counseling and Special Educational Programs

Dr. Jean E. Griffin, Assistant Professor, Ed.D. (University of Nevada, Reno), at a salary of $32,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective fall semester, 1995.

3. Library - Academic Assistance & Resource Center

Dr. Troy D. Davis, Assistant Director of AARC, Ph.D. (Marquette University), at a salary of $24,000 for 100 % time for 10 1/2 months, effective fall semester, 1995.

95-66

Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Changes of Status be approved:

1. Counseling and Special Educational Programs

Ms. Debra W. Bankston, Lecturer, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995.

Dr. James Hardy, Adjunct Faculty, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995.

Dr. Glen L. McCuller, Assistant Professor, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995.

2. Elementary Education

Dr. Linda Ellis, Assistant Professor, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995.

Dr. Janice Pattillo, Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995.

3. Modern Languages

Dr. Ann Doyle-Anderson, Associate Professor and Chair, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.

Ms. Amy Carbajal, Adjunct Faculty, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.

Dr. Pedro Escamilla, Assistant Professor, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.

Dr. Moses Panford, Assistant Professor, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.

4. Political Science/Geography

Ms. Mary Cams, Associate Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995.

Dr. Stephen Smith, Associate Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester, 1995.

5. Secondary Education

Dr. Duke Brannen, Professor, an additional $1,000 for supervising one section of student teachers for the spring semester, 1995.

95-67

Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Murphy with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following Promotions be approved:

To Assistant Professor:

Dr. Lisa Mize

Ms. Sally Swearingen

To Associate Professor:

Dr. Marsha Bayless

Dr. Alicia Gresham

Dr. Melanie Jephson

Dr. Marie Saracino

Dr. Susan Baker

Ms. Jill Carrington*

Dr. John Goodall

To Professor:

Dr. Warren Fisher

Dr. Larry Watts

Dr. David Miller

Mr. Peter Lisieski

Dr. Terry Box

Dr. Leon Schultz

Dr. Joseph Devine

Dr. Bonnie Todd

To Librarian IV:

Ms. Sue Ann Muckleroy

To Emeritus:

Dr. Jerry Irons

Dr. Odis Rhodes

Dr. Frank Smith

Dr. Richard Voigtel Dr. Beverly Young

Dr. Macra Brunson

Human Sciences

Human Sciences

Administrative Services Management/Marketing

Counseling/Special Education Human Sciences

Art

Art

Music

Management/Marketing

Management/Marketing

Agriculture

Art

English

English

History

Modern Languages

Library

Professor Emeritus

Professor Emeritus

Professor Emeritus

Professor Emeritus

Professor Emerita

Assistant Professor Emerita

* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,1995.

95-68

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was ordered that academic tenure be awarded to the following individuals, effective September 1,

Dr. Jean Y. Parker Communication Ms. Linda Morales Social Work Dr. Donna Corbin Accounting

Dr. Christine Irvine Administrative Services Dr. Alicia Gresham Management/Marketing Dr. Melanie Jephson Counseling/Special Education Dr. Leah Smith Elementary Education Dr. Marie Saracino Human Services Dr. Susan Baker Art

Ms. Jill Carrington* Art

Dr. Gary Kronrad Forestry Dr. Gary Ford Psychology Dr. Robert Feistel Mathematics

* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,1995.

95-69

Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following be awarded Regents Professorships for the academic year 1995-96.

Dr. James C. Kroll

Dr. Donnya Stephens

95-70

Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Bagsby with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the faculty members listed below be awarded Faculty Development Leaves for the semesters) indicated.

Spring 1996:

Dr. Sylvia McGrath History

Dr. Sammie Smith Accounting

95-71

Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following retirements be accepted.

1. Biology

Dr. Charles Fisher, Professor, effective August 31, 1995. Dr. Homer T. Russell, Professor, effective May 12, 1995.

95-72

Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Greer with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the faculty workload report for the spring semester, 1995 be approved as submitted at the meeting.

95-73

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the 1995-96 General Bulletin be accepted

95-74

Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Monies with all members voting aye it was ordered that four Military-Merit scholarships per year (up to a cumulative maximum of 16 in any given year) be approved effective fall semester 1995.

95-75

Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it was ordered that the law firms of Fulbright and Jaworski (75%) and Wickliff and Hall (25%) je appointed as bond co-counsel for the period beginning May 1,1995, through August 31,

95-76 56

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the firm of J. E. Kingham Construction be selected to provide construction project management services for the Music Building project at a base cost not to exceed $270,000 Other firms which bid were Heery International Inc., ICM Inc., and 3D International.

95-77

Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to develop a HEAF bond proposal issue in an amount not to exceed $11 million for the projects listed in Appendix No. 1. These bonds will have a maturity no longer than ten years, as required by current law.

95-78

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to develop an Auxiliary bond proposal issue in the amount of $3.5 million for the projects listed in Appendix No. 1.

95-79

Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye it was ordered that the summary of budget changes in amounts of $50,000 or less be approved as presented in Appendix No. 2.

95-80

Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it was ordered that the current budget for summer school 1995 be increased by $300,000. The source of lunds for this increase will be unallocated E & G income and/or salary savings.

95-81

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Greer with all members voting aye it was ordered that the revised policy regarding the purchase of food and beverages be approved as submitted at the meeting. See Appendix No. 3.

95-82

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Murphy with all members voting aye it was ordered that the current ARAMARK contract be continued for FY 1995-96 with a 2 5% increase and that the President be authorized to sign the contract addendum.

95-83

Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it was ordered that the room and apartment rates for FY 1995-96 by approved as presented in Appendix No. 4.

95-84

Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye, it

was ordered that the plans for the renovation and new construction for the Music Building be approved as presented.

95-85

Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Self Study Summary Report and the Transition Plan, revised in January, 1995, be approved as presented in Appendix No. 5.

Reports:

A. Purchase of SFA Theater - Mr. Charles Hardy reported that SCR25 has passed into law, and that SFA will soon own the theater.

B. Chair, Faculty Senate - Dr. Pat Barton

Dr. Barton distributed a report from the Faculty Senate. In response to faculty

concerns regarding disposition of the faculty-staff insurance refund reserve fund, a

Board Committee was named to examine this issue and report back to the Board

Committee members are: Chair Jimmy Murphy, Dionne Bagsby, R. A Brookshire and Murray Shaw.

C. President, Student Government Association - Mr. Jared Wylie

Mr. Wylie reported on SGA activities and introduced the officers for 95-96. The President will be Mr. Erik Gobel and the Vice President will be Mr. Justin Darland.

D. Dr. Tom Franks reported on Restructured Teacher Certification Program.

E. President - Dr. Dan Angel reported that state funding for higher education is still unclear. The Legislative session is scheduled to end on May 29.

Sheeti Appendix No. 1

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Appendix No. 2

Appendix No. 3

Food Purchases Index C-13

Original Implementation: April 13, 1988 Page 1 of 2

Last Revision: April 29, 1995

With the exception of food supplies purchased for travel, educational research or laboratory

purposes, the only funds which may be expended for food and/or beverage shall be from Auxiliary,

Designated, or Current Restricted Accounts.

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determines and certifiesr-feae-Qtidi purchase son/ea Expenditure of these funds for such

puiposes must serve a legitimate public purpose md or furthers the educational function of

the University.

2r. Designated funds may bo used if provisions of the account include an

2. Current Restricted funds may be used when the restrictions of the account include an

authorization to purchase these items.

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of die function and how it qualifies as a legitimate public purpose that furthers the educational

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for visaing leetoer, visising high school coaftaeloro, etc. The^Authority for Focxl/Bevefege

Purchase" fonn mast bo completed and routed according to instructions on die bottom of the fonth

The Purchase Requisition/Payment Voucher must indicate the time and place of the function and

must identify the direct beneficiaries of the function and must be approved by appropriate

administrative personnel. Purchase of alcoholic beverages must be approved in advance bv the

appropriate vice president. The following statement must be typed on the Purchase

Requisition/Payment Voucher and must be certified as true and correct bv the account manager.

"I hereby certify under penalty of law that the expenditure of funds for the

purchase of food and beverage is necessary for the completion of the functions

of this department, qualifies as a legitimate public purpose, or that the educational

function of this University is well served thereby."

University State funds and funds under the control of the Intercollegiate Athletic Office may not be

used to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Source of Authority: Board of Regents, President

Cross Reference: General Appropriations Act. 73rd Legislature

Contact for Revision: President

Forms: Authority for Focd'Bovenigo Purchase (available in University Printing Sendees)

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Appendix No. 4

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

ROOM & BOARD RATES FOR 1995-1996

RESIDENCE HALL

FALL & SPRING SEMESTER

W/7 DAY W/7 DAY

14 MEALS 20 MEALS

SUMMER I OR II

W/5 DAY W/7 DAY

15 MEALS 21 MEALS

1 UNIT I $1,752 $1,815

2 UNIT II 31,752 $1,815

3 UNIT III $1,752 $1,815

5 WISELY $1,933 $1,996

7TODD $1,841 $1,904

8 GIBBS $1,752 $1,815

9- NORTH $1,933 $1,996

10 HALL 10 $1,872 $1,935

11 MAYS $1,872 $1,935

12 SOUTH $1,933 $1,996

13 WILSON $1,841 $1,904

14 HALL 14 $1,841 $1,904

15 GRIFFITH $1,841 $1,904

16 HALL 16 $1,841 $1,904

17STEEN $1,933 $1,996

18KERR $1,841 $1,904

20 HALL 20 $1,933 $1,996

RATES ABOVE INCLUDE SALES TAX FOR BOARD

APARTMENTS NUMBER RENT

STARR

RAGUET

GARNER

CLARK

UNIV WOODS

1-70

200-299

1-134

301-316

401-423

310"

350* .

360-

450*

360"

465-

'(1 BDRM)

■(2 BDRM)

FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY:

ROOMS

•INCLUDES UTILITIES

TELEVISION CABLE AND

TELEPHONE SERVICE

-INCLUDES UTILITIES

TELEVISION CABLE.

TELEPHONE SERVICE, AND

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

—TV CABLE AND

TELEPHONE SERVICE

FALL OR SPRING SUMMER I OR II

CLASSIFICATION I

HALLS 5,9,12,17,20

CLASSIFICATION II

HALLS 7, 13, 14,15,16,18

RATE

$1,052

$960

RATE

$390

$360

A PRIVATE ROOM WILL COST AN ADDITIONAL $300 PER SEMESTER.

Appendix No. 5

Stephen F. Austin State University

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Self Study Summary Report

Revised January 1995

Commitment and sensitivity to the special needs of individuals with disabilities is an integral part of the educational and service mission of Stephen F. Austin State University.

Background

In 1977, a campus-wide survey of physical barriers was conducted in response to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. When the University's policy on equal opportunity and affirmative action was submitted for inclusion in the Texas State Plan for Equal Educational Opportunity in Public Higher Education in 1982, it received positive review by the U.S. Department of Labor. Equitable treatment for persons with disabilities was a part of that pledge and the University continues its commitment and efforts toward accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

Development of the Self-Study

Title II of the ADA requires that public entities, including public universities conduct a self-study of programs, activities and services, including the policies and procedures which govern program administration. Phase one of the University's efforts toward self-

evaluation set out specific actions taken and others planned, as identified by an ad hoc council convened to review the implications of the ADA in its early stages.

Presidential appointments to both the Steering Committee and the Advisory Committee were aimed at broad representation from all areas of the University. Membership includes individuals from the faculty who know the difficulties encountered by persons with disabilities and the proper methods of addressing related issues, persons from the auxiliary and service components of the institution who work daily with students and members of the public in accomplishing access to University programs and activities, and individuals with knowledge of plant facilities and communications accessibility. Persons with disabilities who serve on the Advisory Committee identify specific needs and offer input to assist the University in achieving meaningful and appropriate solutions.

Phase two of the self-study consisted of a formal survey which identified and reviewed programs, activities, and services offered by the University. The major elements of the

phase two evaluation included the following: a campus-wide survey completed by department heads with coordination and assistance provided by members of the ADA Steering Committee; Steering Committee review of survey responses and identification of appropriate follow-up activities; and solicitation of input from the Advisory Committee on ADA issues being addressed by the University and other issues of interest to committee members.

Findings of the Self-Study

Two significant implications of the institution's self-evaluation related to: education of the University community on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities. The survey indicated a need for increased

awareness of institutional and individual responsibilities toward compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, provisions of the Act, and the necessity of providing

Last revision 2/20/95 accommodations for persons with disabilities. In-service training sessions for academic

deans, faculty, staff department heads, and administrators were developed and presented

by faculty members from the Department of Counseling and Special Educational programs

who serve on the Steering Committee. Other committee members including the Director of

Disability Services, the Director of Personnel Services, the General Counsel and the ADA

Coordinator participated in the sessions to hear and respond to specific questions and

comments. The institution is committed to providing annual in-service training as a part of

the on-going process to learn and understand the provisions and interpretations of the

Americans with Disabilities Act.

The self-evaluation process emphasized the need for an enhanced and well-defined program

for providing accommodations to students with disabilities. The newly-created, part-time

position of Director of Disability Services has been expanded to full time and a full time

sign language interpreter has been hired. Procedures currently in place in that department

have been strengthened and restructured to provide more efficient and effective services to

students with disabilities. Procedures have been established to promote improved

communication and explanation of services between the Director and faculty and staff who

are responsible for providing needed accommodations for classroom learning and other

university-sponsored activities.

Compliance areas covered under ADA and reviewed in the institution's self-study are

categorized in this document as follows: Employment Access, Program Access,

Communications Access, Physical Access and Miscellaneous. For each category, actions

taken subsequent to passage of the ADA are listed. Items listed as planned actions are

intended for completion prior to or during 1998. The assessment and plan for removal of

structural barriers are detailed in the Transition Plan, a separate document.

I. EMPLOYMENT ACCESS

Provisions contained in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit employment

discrimination by public entities on the basis of disability. Title II also requires the

provision of "reasonable accommodation" to the known physical or mental limitations of

otherwise qualified applicants or employees with disabilities; prohibits the use of selection

criteria and the administration of tests that have the effect of subjecting individuals with

disabilities to discrimination; and, prohibits conducting preemployment medical

examinations.

Actions Taken

Specific actions taken by the University to provide access to employment include, but are not limited to, the following:

Established policy and internal operating procedure to provide accommodations during the

application process which include: access for persons in wheelchairs to job postings,

typing and computer testing; reader for typing and computer tests for applicants with

visual impairments; sign language interpreter available as needed for applicants with

hearing impairments; TDD number for Personnel Services included on job posting bulletin.

The Director of Personnel Services has responsibility for assessing requests for, and

providing, reasonable accommodations to University employees and applicants.

Accommodations requests from applicants and employees are received and reviewed by

the Director of Personnel Services, or her designee in the event that she is unavailable

or absent and time is a factor. Requests may be made to the Director, in the case of

Last revision 2/20/95 prospective employees, or to the appropriate department head, in the case of University

employees. In the latter circumstance, the department head forwards the request to the

Director for review. Review of accommodations requests is initiated within ten days of

receipt of the request and the decision to approve or deny the request is communicated

to the applicant directly or to the employee and his/her department head, as appropriate.

Following determination that a requested accommodation should be provided, funding

originates with departmental operation and maintenance budgets. When the cost of

such accommodations exceed resources available in departmental budgets, requests are

referred to the Vice President for Business Affairs for funding through the normal

budget request procedure. Guidelines for providing accommodations have been

communicated to supervisors and department heads through systematic training

programs for all supervisors.

Reviewed and revised employment application form for faculty and staff positions, deleting

questions or comments which referred to the existence of a disability and statements

requesting a physical examination as a condition of employment.

Identified essential and non-essential functions for positions on the University's classified pay plan and revised job descriptions accordingly.

Developed and distributed policy on handling complaints of discrimination based on disability.

Purchased TDD for Personnel Services office.

Conducted campus-wide training on interview procedures for applicants with disabilities and purchased video tapes and materials to be used for supervisory training. In

addition to training sessions for managers and supervisors conducted by Personnel Services, the in-service training program developed by members of the Steering Committee includes employment responsibilities under the ADA.

Provided funding for University officials to attend variety of training programs on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Provided sign language interpreters for employee meetings upon request.

Actions Planned

Produce audio tapes of employee handbook and benefits options.

Develop job descriptions for professional staff positions, including faculty, which identify essential and non-essential functions.

Publicize procedure for handling discrimination complaints based on disability and non-retaliation provision.

II. PROGRAM ACCESS

Provisions contained in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit public

entities from denying the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities because its facilities are inaccessible. While this provision of "program

accessibility" applies to all existing facilities of a public entity, it does not necessarily

require that each facility be accessible. Title II allows public entities to achieve program accessibility by a number of methods, including structural changes and non-structural methods such as the provision of services at alternate accessible sites.

Last revision 2/20/95

In response to an exhaustive review of all academic programs at Stephen F. Austin State University, the administration has either provided accessible facilities or relocated inaccessible programming to accessible locations with the exception of one program. Interim plans enable students enrolled in the Human Sciences program to benefit from all aspects of that program through reasonable accommodations and individualized instruction.

The Music building, which in the past has been inaccessible on the second floor, has been made accessible through alternative scheduling. An extensive expansionand renovation project currently being planned will remedy program inaccessibility in that facility.

Steen Library meets ADA technical guidelines on accessibility with one possible

exception, and alternative access to library services is provided. Due to the manner in which the library was constructed in 1973 (prior to either Section 504 or the ADA) aisle

space between stacks is less than preferred for ADA accessibility. Resolution of the

problem by moving the stacks farther apart is not an option. Making such a change would

drastically reduce the space for book storage, thus fundamentally altering the nature of the

library's program. A retrieval system is in place to provide equal access to materials in the stacks for persons with mobility impairments.

Actions Taken

Specific actions taken by the University to provide program access include, but are not limited to, the following:

Developed and publicized grievance procedure for handling discrimination complaints

under the ADA.

Established internal operating procedure that enhanced the provision of reasonable

accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services for students with disabilities through the

office of Disability Services.

Established procedure for the Public Information Office to include and monitor inclusion of

statement on all publications, including recruitment and admissions material, that

special accommodations can be made by contacting the director of a particular program

or activity, or the ADA Coordinator.

Initiated project through upper-level orientation and mobility class, with input from the ADA Advisory Committee, to develop campus map which would identify most

accessible routes for persons with disabilities, and planned for subsequent

development of tactile map for visually impaired persons.

Implemented procedure of notification to University community of the beginning and

ending date of construction projects which might impede vehicular traffic flow through

the campus or pedestrian traffic flow within or between buildings, including details of

alternate accessible routes.

Purchased two large print reference books; text telephone for circulation desk and for

public use; closed-caption decoder; Magic Deluxe Screen Enlarger Software (located in

LINC); tape dubbing equipment; and, brailler for Steen Library.

Provided explanation of all adaptive equipment located in Steen Library in alternative

formats and presented explanation of library accommodations to participants in

Summer Orientation for prospective students and parents.


Met with representatives from the Texas Commission for the Blind, patrons with visual impairments and representatives from the Disabilities Services office to promote understanding of capabilities and operation of specialized equipment located in LINC, Steen Library.

Acquired additional titles for library collection relating to disabilities and created a bibliography for faculty on learning disabilities.

Hired additional student worker to provide personal access assistance in Steen Library.

Employed two personal care attendants for emergency, on-call duty evenings and week ends for clients registered with Disability Services and purchased pagers for emergency back-up attendants.

Purchased TDD for office of Disability Services and listed office in the Southwest Directory for the Hearing-Impaired.

Revised mission statements for Disability Services and Steen Library to include

commitment to equality of programs and services to persons with disabilities.

Purchased video tapes and VCR/TV monitor to assist quadriplegics in training personal attendants with independent living skills.

Published "Guide to Disability Services" which contains details of services,

accommodations, and procedures and policies of the department for distribution to clients, parents, prospective students, faculty and staff.

Provided support personnel for students with disabilities attending Freshman Orientation and during registration.

Purchased computer software for logging and processing payroll for service providers who assist disabled students who are registered with Disability Services.

Included presentation from ADA Coordinator in new faculty and graduate assistant orientation sessions at beginning of academic year.

Included break-out session in Summer Orientation program which addresses particular concerns of students with disabilities and their parents.

Actions Planned

Investigate the purchase of additional adaptive equipment and solicit suggestions from

interested groups and individuals for improving service to patrons with disabilities in Steen Library.

Provide additional notice to students with disabilities of services provided through placement, financial aid and work-study programs.

Review services offered by banks (automatic teller machines) and post office and other public entities operated, supported or leased to the University with regard to accessibility by persons with disabilities.


Review bid process and requests to vendors through Purchasing department university

bookstore regarding acquisition of books, films, training materials, etc., in alternate

formats.

Review procurement process through Purchasing and University Bookstore to assess

existence of any adverse or disproportionate impact on person with disabilities such as

suppliers, vendors, etc. conducting business with the University.

Review student insurance program to assess existence of any adverse or disproportionate

impact on students with disabilities.

III. COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS

Under provisions of the ADA, public entities are required to ensure that communications

with persons with disabilities are as effective as communications with others, unless doing

so would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the entities' services, programs,

or activities, or undue burden, as defined by law. Providing equal access in

communications may be accomplished through the provision of appropriate auxiliary aids

and services. Qualified interpreters, note takers, written materials, telecommunications

devices for deaf persons (TDDs), qualified readers, taped texts, audio recordings, brailled

or large print material, computer terminals, and speech synthesizers are examples of

acceptable aids and services. Length and complexity of the communication should

determine the most effective type of aid to insure effective communication. Primary

consideration should be given to the aid or service of choice as requested by the person

with a disability.

Actions Taken

Specific actions taken by the University to insure access to equally effective

communications include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Developed centralized procedure and location for providing alternate formats for printed

material, that is, Communication Lab for audio cassette, and Steen Library facilities

for braille and computer disks; provided notice of this procedure in "Focus"

newsletter to faculty and staff.

Included ADA column in monthly faculty/staff newsletter which contains information

relevant to current ADA issues and University policy and procedure relevant to

provision of programs and services to persons with disabilities.

Surveyed academic departments for inventory of adaptive/assistive equipment currently

owned by the University and requested that departments identify equipment needs.

Established ad hoc council to assist with development of adaptive equipment list in effort to

centralize location of equipment, avoid duplication among departments of same

equipment, and achieve maximum utilization of limited funds for such purchases.

Initiated plan to review signage campus-wide, including designations on non-accessible

entrances, as signs are replaced.

Initiated plan to install braille signage in residence halls, apartments and University Center.

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Printed list in faculty-staff newsletter of campus offices which have TDDs and requested

that department heads consider acquisition of TDDs where operations include

frequent interaction with students and the public.

Actions Planned

Complete effort to compile comprehensive list of adaptive/assistive equipment needs and enlist assistance from the Vice President for University Advancement to identify

possible funding sources for equipment acquisition.

Complete planned installation of signage campus-wide.

Implement review of campus locations which provide television rooms, or television in

common areas for use by students or the public, and procedure for providing

accommodations for persons with hearing impairments.

Initiate plan to replace existing emergency telephones with equipment which meets ADA

regulations at the rate of 10% being replaced each year, and reposition new

telephones at proper height, etc. as stipulated in the ADA.

IV. PHYSICAL ACCESS

Provisions of the ADA address access to existing facilities, new construction and

alterations. Title II language stipulates that all facilities designed, constructed or altered by,

on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity, must be readily accessible and usable by

individuals with disabilities if the construction or alteration is begun after January 26,

1992. Title II requires that all programs, services and activities of public entities be

accessible to persons with disabilities.

Under the direction and authority of the Vice President for Business Affairs, the

University's building master plan has been revised to include specific building code

requirements of the ADA. Code compliance is included as an integral part of planned

renovation/alteration projects for each building, and the master plan extends over a period

of several years. While the provision of "program accessibility" contained in the ADA

applies to all existing facilities, it does not necessarily require that each facility be

accessible. Program access can be achieved through alternate, non-structural methods.

However, structural changes necessary for compliance must be included in the Transition

Plan. The Transition Plan, a separate document from the Self Study Summary Report,

contains structural changes planned for Stephen F. Austin State University.

Dr. Jane E. Jarrow, nationally recognized for her interpretative writings on the ADA,

describes the following priority guidelines for achieving access. First priority should be

access into the facility, followed by access to areas/locations where goods and services are

provided. Access to rest rooms and other amenities, while important and necessary, follow

in significance to the first two listed. Technical assistance manuals on ADA compliance

contain similar suggestions to assist public entities in establishing priorities to guide

budgeting of financial resources.

Actions Taken

Specific actions taken by the University to insure physical access for persons with

disabilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Installed curb cuts and access ramps in the central campus area near the University Center,

residence halls, and academic and administrative buildings.

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Equipped accessible rooms and apartments in University Housing as follows: Hall 20-

10 rooms;Wisely Hali-2 rooms; North Hall-2 rooms; South Hall--2 rooms; Starr ~4 apartments; University Woods —2 apartments.

Surveyed parking lots to assess compliance with the ADA requirements for number of spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The process of allocating spaces for

use by persons with disabilities was initiated in the summer of 1994 and will continue as indicated in the Transition Plan.

Installed power access doors at entrances and rest rooms in the following buildings: Art

Studio, Art, Agriculture, Ferguson, Liberal Arts North, Science, McGee, Education,

Health and Physical Education, Home Economics North, Home Economics South,

Austin, Rusk, Chemistry, Griffith Fine Arts, Forestry, Forestry Lab, Boynton, Music.

Installed water pressure lifts to replace hydraulic lifts at indoor and outdoor pools.

Installed elevator in Birdwell building.

Initiated construction of ramp at University Woods apartments.

Purchased motorized cart to transport patrons to seating area in stadium and coliseum and

installed reserved seating areas in both facilities.

Included modifications to rest rooms, installation of elevator and access ramp in renovation

project for Fieldhouse.

Installed automatic door openers on northwest entry, installed ramp to east side of snack

bar, and widened rest room doors near snack bar in University Center.

Purchased TDD machine for Information Desk in University Center which is available for

check-out and initiated plan for installation of braille signage in building.

Installed ramp and power access doors at main entrance to East College Cafeteria.

Installed ramp and railings at Starr Apartments, railings at Steen Hall and ramp at Hall 10.

Purchased TDD for University Police Department and Housing office and initiated training

sessions in several departments to promote familiarity with use and operation of

TDD.

Installed ramps at Tucker house property on Raguet and the Multicultural Center in the

University Center.

Purchased sign machine for in-house preparation of braille and pictograph signage in

University facilities.

Developed request form and procedure for processing and responding to student requests

for special accommodations in University housing.

Implemented program for posting, and providing in alternate format, notices regarding

programs and activities in residence halls.


Implemented procedure that contracts entered into on behalf of the University be reviewed

by the Vice President for Business Affairs and the General Counsel to insure

responsibility of contractors regarding ADA compliance.

Developed newsletter containing notification of construction projects underway throughout

the campus and delineating alternate routes of travel.

Added non-slip surface to ramp at Military Science building.

Notified officers of student clubs and organizations to direct special accommodations

requests to Director of Student Activities.

Included break-out session in Summer Orientation program which addresses particular

concerns of students with disabilities and their parents.

Actions Planned

Complete braille signage in University Center, residence halls and apartments.

Complete installation of accessible water fountains in University buildings as indicated in

the building master plan.

Installation of handrail at Griffith Fine Arts building.

Installation of additional wheelchair seating at coliseum and stadium.

Installation of additional power access doors in East College Cafeteria and modifications to

rest rooms.

Modify second floor rest rooms in Birdwell building.

Develop plan and time frame for completion of installation of audio/visual alarms for residence halls as indicated in the building master plan.

V. MISCELLANEOUS

Additional areas of review which relate to safety include a joint effort between the University and the City of Nacogdoches to examine the possibility of installing audible traffic signals on streets contiguous to the campus. Particularly, crossings on North Street, University Drive and Starr Avenue are utilized by students and the public when entering the

campus.

Current emergency evacuation plans for all University buildings are under review and are being revised to include specific procedures for assisting persons with disabilities.

Two university vans equipped for transporting persons with mobility impairments currently

provide transportation to locations internal to the campus and to external locations when participation in university sponsored activities and programs is required and scheduled at alternate locations. One van is currently being retrofitted to accommodate two wheelchairs.

Future plans regarding transportation include acquisition of shuttle busses equipped to provide transportation for persons in wheelchairs to campus locations.


Public Review and Comment

The Self Study Summary Report and Transition Plan Draft, revised January 1995, are

available for public inspection and comment until March 25, 1995. A copy of both

documents will be available for inspection at the following locations: President's office,

Austin building, Room 315; Disability Services, Birdwell building, room 125; Personnel

Services, Austin building, room 201; and, Steen Library, first floor reserve room.

Comments may be provided in writing or by interview, and should be directed to the

individual and address listed below.

Ms. Lucy Stringer, ADA Coordinator


P. 0. Box 6130

Nacogdoches,TX 75962-6130

Telephone: (409)468-3004

TDD: (409) 468-1400 Fax: (409) 468-1368

This document is available upon request in the following alternate formats: large print,

braille, and audio cassette.


Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Transition Plan Draft


Commitment and sensitivity to the special needs of individuals with disabilities

is an integral part of the educational and service mission of Stephen F. Austin

State University.

Background

In 1977, a campus-wide survey of physical barriers was conducted in response to

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. When the University's policy on

equal opportunity and affirmative action was submitted for inclusion in the

Texas State Plan for Equal Educational Opportunity in Public Higher Education

in 1982, it received positive review by the U.S. Department of Labor. Equality for

persons with disabilities remains a part of that pledge. The University continues

its commitment and effort toward accessibility in compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

Title II of the ADA requires that programs, services and activities of public

entities, including public universities, be accessible to persons with disabilities.

While the provision of "program accessibility" contained in the ADA applies to

all existing facilities, it does not necessarily require that each facility be accessible.

Title II allows public entities to achieve program accessibility through alternative,

non-structural methods when appropriate. However, a Transition Plan must be

prepared by public institutions which identifies structural changes necessary to

meet ADA accessibility criteria.

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice Technical Assistance Manual

on Title II compliance, the essential elements of a Transition Plan include: a list

of physical barriers, which limit accessibility of a public entities' programs,

activities, or services to persons with disabilities; an outline of the methods

planned for removal of those barriers; a schedule of the necessary steps to

achieving compliance; and, the name of the official responsible for

implementation of the Transition Plan. If the time period for achieving

compliance extends beyond one year, the Transition Plan must include interim

steps to be taken each year of the three year transition period from January 1992

until January 1995.


Plan Development

Preparation of the Transition Plan for Stephen F. Austin State University

required both input and participation from the following groups and individuals.

• Ad hoc council: Convened in August 1992 by Dr. James Reese, Vice

President for Academic Affairs, to review implications of the ADA, identify

needs of persons with disabilities at SFA, and plan for the University's

response to identified needs.

• President's Cabinet: Reviewed major components of institutional self-study

including access to facilities, programs and employment; began preliminary

plans for identification of funding sources for compliance measures.

Membership: Dr. Dan Angel, President

Dr. Janelle Ashley, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Baker Pattillo, Vice President for University Affairs

Mr. Charles Hardy, Vice President for Business Affairs

Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel

Ms. Lucy Stringer, Assistant to the President

• ADA Steering Committee: Charged with oversight of compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act; review of the institution's efforts toward

compliance; coordination of the self-study and transition plan; review of

questions and comments from the university community and the public

regarding the ADA; broad campus-wide representation, appointed by the President.

Membership: Mr. Bill Bryan, Co-chair and Professor of Counseling and

Special Educational Programs

Ms. Lucy Stringer, Co-chair and ADA Coordinator

Ms. Cassandra Berry, Affirmative Action Officer

Ms. Linda Blassingame, Coordinator of Disability Services

Dr. Bob Choate, Director, Rehabilitation Counseling

Education Program

Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel

Ms. Margie Franklin, Director of Disability Services

Ms. Jamie Fain, Director of Housing

Mr. James Harkness, Director of the Physical Plant

Ms. Susan Jonas, Assistant Director of the Academic

Assistance and Resource Center, Steen Library

Mr. Robert Putzke, Assistant Chief of University Police


ADA Advisory Committee: charged with promoting awareness and

communication between persons with disabilities and Stephen F. Austin State

University; serving as liaison between SFA and members of the university

community and the public regarding accessibility of persons with disabilities;

assisting in establishment of priorities'in the implementation plan for ADA

compliance; advising the ADA Steering Committee and the University

administration regarding the effectiveness of institutional compliance;

membership includes persons with disabilities, appointed by the President.

Membership: Ms. Sarah Blake, Chair and Student

Ms. Barbara Cordell, Faculty, Division of Nursing

Mr. Ray Fenton, Texas Rehabilitation Commission

Ms. Nancy Jones, Community Representative

Mr. David Justus, Staff, Steen Library

Ms. Debbie Moore, Student

Mr. Tim Parish, Student

Ms. Ramona Segrest, Faculty, Department of Counseling and

Special Educational Programs

During 1994, at the request of the Student Government Association, SGA

Senator Roger Flournoy was appointed to the Advisory Committee. Dr. Geralyn

Franklin, Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing was appointed

to the membership of the Steering Committee. Filling vacancies on an interim

basis were Ms. Cathy Allen, Director of Personnel Services and Ms. Melissa

Darlington, Director of AARC, Steen Library.

Development of the ADA Transition Plan included review of the Section 504

Transition Plan of 1977. Renovation and construction projects completed

subsequent to this 504 plan addressed the campus-wide removal of physical

barriers identified in that plan. Elevators for the Birdwell building (installed in

1994) and the Music building (planned for 1995) were included in the 504 plan.

Accessibility to classrooms in these two buildings was addressed through

alternative methods by relocating classes to first floor rooms or to other

accessible buildings. Access to the administrative offices was provided by staff

from those offices meeting persons with mobility impairments in first floor

conference rooms as needed. The 504 plan also addressed the need for an

elevator in Home Economics North. The Facilities Schedule included later in this

document includes plans for installation of an elevator. Limitations to program

access have been addressed through alternate methods including use of the

cooking lab located on the first floor to accommodate students with mobility impairments wrho could not access the second floor laboratory.

Following development of the initial Transition Plan in the early stages of ADA

implementation, a comprehensive building survey was conducted under the

direction of the Vice President for Business Affairs and the Director of the

Physical Plant. To survey state and auxiliary buildings the University utilized

commercial computer software, which was designed to assess ADA building

compliance and establish cost estimates for all possible alterations. Additionally,


the University building master plan has been revised to include specific building

code requirements of the ADA. Project renovation plans for each building

extend over a period of years and identify code compliance measures for each

facility.

Essential Elements

Guidelines followed in planning for barrier removal under the ADA included the

following priorities:

1) access to the facility (accessible parking, routes, curbs, ramps);

2) access to locations of delivery of the programs, services and activities

offered within the facility, such as entrances, classrooms, offices, or rooms in

residence halls (primary service areas). Primary service areas for residence halls

include living quarters and rest rooms, a definition different from primary

service areas in other facilities.

3) access to rest rooms, drinking fountains, etc. located within the facility

(secondary service areas).

The Facilities Schedule summary report (attachment A) which follows, itemizes

those structural barriers which may limit accessibility to programs, activities or

services to persons with disabilities offered by the University. Corrective action

planned, the timetable for completion and projected cost of each compliance

measure are presented in the summary.

As required under the ADA, the institutional self-study was conducted

subsequent to the development of the initial Transition Plan. Findings of that

study are presented in the Self Study Summary Report which details actions

taken and actions planned other than the structural changes outlined in the

Transition Plan.

The University official responsible for the implementation of the Transition Plan

is Dr. Dan Angel, President

Public Review and Comment

The Transition Plan Draft and the Self Study Summary Report, revised January

1995, are available for public inspection and comment until March 25,1995. A

copy of both documents will be available for inspection at the following

locations: President's office, Austin Building room 315; Disability Services,

Birdwell Building room 125; Personnel Services, Austin Building room 204; and,

Steen Library, first floor reserve room.


Comments may be provided in writing or by interview, and should be directed to the individual and address listed below.

Ms. Lucy Stringer, ADA Coordinator


P. O. Box 6130

Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6130

Telephone: (409)468-3004

TDD: (409) 468-1400

Fax: (409) 468-1368


Attachment A

Transition Plan Draft


Facilities Schedule

Structural changes necessary to meet ADA accessibility are listed below

according to the following priorities: parking; sidewalks, curbs, ramps; entrance; primary services; secondary services.

Access to Facility

Parking

The parking lot survey conducted as a part of the Self-Study indicated the need

for reallocation of spaces in several lots to reserve the appropriate number of

spaces for persons with disabilities. Reallocation of parking priorities for the lots

listed in Table 1 will be accomplished in conjunction with repaving and

restriping projects as scheduled in the University's master plan during fiscal year

1996-97 and fiscal year 1997-98 (see Table 1 attached).

Current parking allocations allow flexibility to adjust the number of reserved

spaces in certain areas as demand changes. For example, reserved parking near

residence halls can be increased as the number of residents with disabilities

increase in a particular hall and additional street-side parking can be provided

near the coliseum based upon historical data on needs for certain events.

Sidewalks, curbs, ramps

Identification of accessible travel routes across campus was accomplished

through a joint project of an upper-level rehabilitation sciences class with input from the ADA Advisory Committee, faculty members in the Department of Counseling and Special Educational Programs, and the Director of the Physical

Plant. Accessible routes crossing the campus in central areas will be mapped

with any needed narrative explanation for individuals with mobility

impairments. Development of a tactile map for use by students with visual impairments is also planned.

Efforts to identify accessible routes revealed the following needs which will be addressed in fiscal year 1995-96.

Route from Hall 14 South traveling east to Wilson Drive

Action Plan: Install three curb cuts

Budget Amount: $5,400

Interim Plan: Access is available on the sidewalk north of Hall 14 and East College Cafeteria.


Route from Forestry building to Military Science building

Action Plan: Install eight curb cuts


Interim Plan: Access is available on the sidewalk north of Hall 14 and East

College Cafeteria.

Route from Starr Apartments to central campus

Action Plan: Repair cracked sidewalk (west of apartments) and modify slope of

sidewalk/ramp on east side of Raguet Street near Home Economics North

building; widen sidewalk near McGee building to provide sidewalk access

around utility pole.


Interim Plan: Alternate accessible routes exist.

Access to State Buildings

Home Economics North

Action Plan: Primary services - Install elevator

Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96


Interim Plan: Utilize first floor special use lab to accommodate

students enrolled in program; schedule meetings with faculty in first

floor conference/classrooms as needed.

Music

Action Plan: Expansion and renovation project will include installation of

elevator.


Budget Amount: $6 million

Interim Plan: Relocate classes from second floor to first floor or to an alternate

accessible location; schedule meetings with faculty, staff, administrators in first

floor conference rooms as needed for persons with mobility impairments.

Physical Plant

Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - Install ramp to entrance; Entrance -

Install automatic door opener



Interim Plan: Temporarily post notice on building entry that access to services

provided in this facility can be requested in the Agriculture building located

adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this

facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include similar notice in

vritten correspondence relevant to this facility. \v


Purchasing and Central Stores

Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - Install curb cut and ramp to entrance;

reallocate parking; Entrance - Install automatic door opener





adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this

facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include similar notice in

written correspondence relevant to this facility.

Early Childhood Laboratory .

Action Plan: Primary services - Install ramp to playground; lower one section of

observation screen in viewing room or install television camera and monitor;

replace hardware on door to rest room facilities.



Interim Plan: Playground access is provided in three classrooms in this facility

and courses taught in the rooms without playground access require no

playground access. University students in the Early Childhood program are

allowed to fulfill the requirement for observation by being present in the

classroom rather than utilizing the screened viewing room.

Access to Auxiliary Buildings

Hall 5 Wisely (Excellence Center)

Action Plan: Entrance - install automatic door opener; Primary Services - install

roll-in shower; modify existing shower; modify alarm system; add equipment for

residence rooms; Secondary Services - install laundry room equipment; relocate

lobby to first floor; convert existing lobby to residence rooms; equip study room.



Interim Plan: Accommodations to be reviewed on an individual basis.

Hall 10 (Enrichment Center)

Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install curb cut by Hall 11; Primary

Services - convert 3 residence rooms and bathrooms on first floor for accessibility;

modify alarm system; Secondary Services - modify study rooms and vending

area.



Interim Plan: Accommodations to be reviewed on an individual basis.


Hall 20

Action Plan: Parking - repaint additional spaces for residents with disabilities;

Primary Services - convert 2 residence rooms and bathrooms for accessibility; modify alarm system; Secondary Services - modify vending area



Interim Plan: Relocate parking for residence hall staff to alternate lot; alternative housing will be available in all categories.

University Woods Apartments

Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp and modify walks to two

accessible apartments and laundry room or relocate accessible rooms to another

location within this facility; Secondary Services - modify laundry room and vending area.



Interim Plan: Provide alternate parking location to residents which is adjacent to apartment entrance.

Coliseum

Action Plan: Parking - Reallocate parking to provide 25 spaces for use by

persons with disabilities; Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp from lower lot to

street level; install curb cuts on both sides of street; modify ramp to front entrance



Interim Plan:

University Police Department reserves street-side parking in front and at

rear of coliseum; Police Department personnel monitor vehicular and pedestrian

traffic for all special events; transportation to entry provided by motorized escort cart; provide personal aide for wheelchair access to floor level via tunnel from rear entry.

Vending

Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp to entry; Entrance - install automatic door opener





adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include notice in correspondence relevant to this facility.


Single-Use Facilities

Intramural Field

Action Plan: Extend paving south from Art/Ag parking lot across culvert;

extend paved road and add small parking lot east of exisitng restroom/ vending

facility and modify facility for accessibility; add hard surface travel path from

parking area south to end of lighted fields; install curb cut on south end of

Wilson Drive for access to current basefall field.



Interim Plan: Provide aide for wheelchair patrons upon request for

accommodation.

AG Pond

Action Plan: Parking - Reallocate parking access; Sidewalks, curbs, ramps -

install travel path for wheelchair access to both sides of pond; Primary services -

install travel path, tables and benches for picnic/pleasure area



Interim Plan: Provide aide for wheelchair patrons upon request for

accommodation

Observatory

This metal facility was constructed in 1978, and telescope domes were erected in

1976 on University property located off Highway 259 approximately 15 miles

from the campus. The domes house telescopes which are used in the

instructional program in Astronomy. Public viewings are regularly scheduled at

the facility. Physical access for persons with mobility impairments is extremely

limited and a method for resolving the difficulties inherent in the design of the

facility can not be identified. An alternative method of program access is

provided through the use of computer technology link to laboratory facilities in

the Astronomy program on campus.

This document is available upon request in the following alternate formats:

Braille, large print, or audio cassette.

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