Eastern
Mediterranean University
Regulation for
Education and Exam Applications for Students with Disabilities
Eastern Mediterranean University
Rector’s Office made the following regulation according to Article 32 of
Eastern Mediterranean University Education, Examinations and Success By-law
with the Senate’s approval.
CHAPTER I
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07.10.2015 15/388-4 SEN
13.11.2019 19/458-2 |
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This regulation is titled as “Eastern
Mediterranean University Regulation for Education and Exam Applications for
Students with Disabilities.” |
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Unless otherwise stated in this
regulation; "Persons with
disabilities" refer to individuals who encounter difficulties in
integrating into society as well as taking care of their daily lives because
of an impairment in their physical, mental, psychological, emotional and
social skills at varying degrees due to causes that may be present either
from birth or at a later stage in life and, at the same time, to individuals
who are in need of rehabilitation, counseling and support services, or to
individuals with thalassemia or sickle-cell disease who have certified their
disease, regardless of its degree, at health institutions either within the
TRNC or in their own countries. “The Rector’s Office”
stands for the executive organ of the university. “The Senate” refers to
the academic organ of the university All other terms appearing in this
regulation have the same meaning with those stated in Eastern Mediterranean
University By-law for Education, Examinations and Success, from which the
current regulation originates. |
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Aim |
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The aim of this regulation is to
provide equal opportunities in education and positively contribute to the
success of students with impairment by eliminating the problems they may
encounter during their studies and exams in their respective associate,
undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Eastern Mediterranean University. |
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Scope |
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This regulation covers the
arrangements made for disabled students registered at Eastern Mediterranean
University’s associate, undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the
elimination of problems occurring due to their disabilities during their
course and examination practices. |
CHAPTER II
PRINCIPLES FOR
COURSE APPLICATIONS
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The following items describe the support to
be provided for disabled students in the elimination of problems they may
encounter, both prior to and after the course, due to their impairment. |
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(1) |
In classes where students
with hearing impairment exist, the seating arrangement is planned in such a
way that such student/s has a clear vision of the academic staff member
delivering the course, |
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The course instructor teaching in classes
where students with hearing impairment exist presents the lesson facing the
students. |
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In courses involving
computer applications, students with visual impairment are provided with
computers with audio applications. |
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Students with visual impairment are allowed
to record the course with a voice recording device. |
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In
courses containing visual materials, a description of the visual material is
provided for students with visual impairment so that they understand the
content of the material. |
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Prior to the course,
relevant course materials are provided in an audio format for students with
visual impairment to enable them to listen to the said materials in the
electronic environment. |
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Classes with students who have physical
impairment are located on the most suitable floor. |
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Instructors who deliver
courses in classes containing students with impairment take into
consideration the type of said disability while preparing course related
materials such as slides, presentations, cine-vision
and overhead projector materials. |
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In the
event of students with impairment applying for course exemption due to their
condition, an equivalent course, if any, is assigned to the student instead
of an elective course. If there is no equivalent course or if the course is a
compulsory one, the relevant course is assigned to the student under the
support of the relevant technology or programs. |
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CHAPTER III
PRINCIPLES FOR EXAM APPLICATIONS
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Exam Applications |
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The following items describe the support to
be provided for disabled students in the elimination of problems they may
encounter, both prior to and after the exam, due to their impairment: |
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(1) |
Exam rooms are organized
taking into consideration the ease of accessibility for students with
impairment. |
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(2) |
Any announcements,
reminders or corrections about the exam or exam questions are delivered by
exam invigilators with a consideration of the type of impairment of a student
or students. |
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Upon demand, students with
impairment are allowed to sit for the exam with supporting equipment or
tools. |
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Upon demand, in written
exams, a member of the academic staff who possesses knowledge about the
course on which exam is based or the relevant department’s terminology is
assigned as a reader or scriber for the student with impairment. |
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Upon demand, students with
impairment are allowed to put down their responses for exam questions via
computers. |
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In line with the request of
the students with visual impairment, the exam booklet or paper may be
prepared in Braille or voice format. |
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For students with partial
visual impairment, the exam booklet or paper is printed in large font. |
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(8) |
Students with visual and/or
hearing impairment, and/or attention deficit and/or hyperactivity disorder
and/or dyslexia or dysgraphia disorders are placed in a separate exam room as
a single test-taker so that they do not disturb or get disturbed by other
exam takers. |
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Two-third of the exam
duration is assigned as extra time allowance for students with visual
impairment who sit for the exam with a reader/scriber or an exam booklet with
large font, or for students who lack mobility or manual dexterity, |
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(10) |
In line with demand, students with
impairment are allowed to bring medicine, medical equipment or liquids (e.g.
insulin pump) into the exam room. |
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In line with demand,
students with impairment are allowed to visit the restroom under the
assistance of the exam invigilator during the exam. |
FINAL PROVISIONS
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Unspecified Conditions |
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For
cases which are not prescribed in this regulation, decisions taken by the Senate,
upon the recommendation of the relevant disabled student’s department or
faculty board, are implemented. |
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Coming
into Force |
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This
regulation comes into force from the date of its approval by the Senate. |
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Executive
Power |
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The
Eastern Mediterranean University Rector’s Office has the ultimate
responsibility for the execution of this regulation. |