Academic PAs should work with the student to establish a positive working relationship. The primary responsibility of an Academic PA is to assist with educational support requirements that the student cannot complete independently. Academic PAs may be required to assist with mobility and orientation around the college. Academic PAs may be required to assist with educational tasks, sourcing library books and/or photocopying. Academic PAs may be required to assist with carrying personal belongings, folders and materials for the student. If providing notetaking support, Academic PAs must also adhere to the guidelines for Notetakers. Academic PAs should not the work’ but simply facilitate the student’s ability to ‘do participate. Academic PAs will not assist with, or complete, any of the work associated with the course of study and will not participate in class discussions etc. unless contributing directly on the student’s behalf. Discuss any issues that arise with the student in the first instance, and if it cannot be resolved, the Disability Service or agency should be contacted. Academic PAs should be punctual.
Academic PAs should work with the student to establish a positive working relationship. The primary responsibility of an Academic PA is to assist with educational support requirements that the student cannot complete independently. Academic PAs may be required to assist with mobility and orientation around the college. Academic PAs may be required to assist with educational tasks, sourcing library books and/or photocopying. Academic PAs may be required to assist with carrying personal belongings, folders and materials for the student. If providing notetaking support, Academic PAs must also adhere to the guidelines for Notetakers. Academic PAs should not ‘do the work’ but simply facilitate the student’s ability to participate. Academic PAs will not assist with, or complete, any of the work associated with the course of study and will not participate in class discussions etc. unless contributing directly on the student’s behalf. Discuss any issues that arise with the student in the first instance, and if it cannot be resolved, the Disability Service or agency should be contacted. Academic PAs should be punctual.
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