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01: Rights and Responsibilities
Faculty Rights
Faculty members have the right to:
- Maintain the fundamental nature, learning objectives, and content of their course.
- Require students to demonstrate knowledge of essential course material.
- Consult with the Student Access and Resource (SAR) Center if an accommodation appears unreasonable or may constitute a fundamental alteration of the course.
- Consult with the SAR Center regarding any questions or concerns related to student accommodations.
- Request and receive an official Faculty Notification Letter (FNL) from the SAR Center before implementing accommodations.
- Inform students that academic accommodations cannot be provided until:
- The SAR Center intake process is complete,
- Accommodations have been approved, and
- The official FNL has been issued.
Faculty Responsibilities
Faculty members are responsible for:
- Including a syllabus statement explaining students request accommodations through the SAR Center.
- Implementing accommodations as listed in the official FNL.
- Contacting the SAR Center if there are questions or concerns about:
- Approved accommodations,
- How to implement an accommodation, or
- How to effectively work with a student receiving accommodations.
- Maintaining awareness of campus resources available to both students and faculty.
- Maintaining confidentiality regarding:
- A student’s disability,
- A student’s accommodation status, and
- A student’s registration with the SAR Center.
To protect confidentiality:
- Conversations about accommodations should be held one-on-one, in private such as during office hours or at a scheduled time.
- Faculty should not single out students with accommodations in course.
Examples of inappropriate practices include:
- Asking students with accommodations to come to the front of the room.
- Asking students with accommodations to stay after course in front of peers.
Applicability of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
These rights and responsibilities apply to any individual involved in instruction, including:
- Tenured faculty
- Full-time faculty
- Adjunct faculty
- Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs)
- Course Coordinators
- Faculty of Record
Faculty Access in AIM
The system is connected to the 糖心Vlog视频 network. Faculty information is automatically populated based on the MyMav Schedule of Courses.
Key points:
- AIM only imports faculty that is listed as the Faculty of Record in the Schedule of Courses.
- This automated process cannot be modified by the SAR Center.
- Many courses include Course Coordinators or GTAs who require access to AIM to manage testing or accommodations.
To address this:
- The Faculty of Record may add additional faculty directly in AIM.
- Only individuals with a legitimate instructional role should be granted access, as this information is confidential.
Adding an additional Faculty to a Course in AIM:
- Steps:
- Log in to the .
- Select Add Instructor (left hand column).
- Choose the appropriate course from the dropdown menu.
- Select one of the following options:
- Add Additional Instructor to the Course, or
- Replace All Instructors with the New Instructor.
- Enter the individual’s first and last name.
- Enter the individual’s 糖心Vlog视频 email address.
Important notes:
- Allow up to 48 hours for faculty access to be activated.
- If your 糖心Vlog视频 employee email is not used, you are still bound by FERPA guidelines.
Faculty Notification Letters (FNLs)
- FNLs are sent to the Faculty of Record listed at the time the letter is issued.
- Faculty are responsible for adding GTAs, Course Coordinators, or Section Faculty to AIM so they can access accommodation information once they receive their employee email.
- This responsibility applies mutually between Course Coordinators and Section Faculty.
- If incorrect faculty are listed or access issues arise, update the course information in AIM as soon as possible.
- Contact the SAR Center immediately if you encounter difficulties adding a faculty member.
Questions and Support
General questions:
- Email: sarcenter@uta.edu
- Phone: (817) 272-3364
Questions about a specific student:
- Contact the student’s Accessibility Specialist.
- If the specialist is unknown, contact the SAR Center for assistance.
SAR Center Dedicated Faculty Office Hours
Faculty may join virtual drop-in hours for quick questions (approximately 15 minutes) related to:
- Understanding accommodations,
- Implementing accommodations,
- Referring students to the SAR Center.
Drop-in Schedule:
- Days/times may change each semester. Please look at the SAR Center website for the current semester’s days/times.
For more in-depth consultations, schedule an appointment by calling the SAR Center at (817) 272-3364.