Note Taking (Accessibility Services)

Student Accessibility Services provides note taking services to students who have  disabilities that interfere with their ability to take comprehensive class notes.

Explore the following to learn more.

  • I want to be a note taker
  • I am a student who needs note taking
  • My student needs a note taker

 

I Want to be a Note Taker

To become a Note Taker, you must be able to:

  • write legible well-organized notes from class lectures (we provide carbonless paper)
  • maintain confidentiality (Do not discuss your Note Takee with anyone)
  • attend classes (punctuality is essential!)

If you have these qualifications, you must:

  • pick up a Note Taker Application Form from the Academic Success Centre (Shuniah Building rm. 146)
  • submit the completed form along with your class schedule to the Tutoring Officer in the Academic Success Centre
  • meet with the Tutoring Officer to review note taking policies and procedures
  • sign your contract with SUCCI

Note Takers must complete and submit a new Note Taker Application Form at the start of each semester.

 

I am a student who needs note taking

Students who require note taking assistance must register with Student Accessibility Services and have a current Accommodation Plan (AP) in place. To learn how to register, click the link below.

Accessing Disability Services

If your Accommodation Plan allows for “access to course content,” we ask that you:

  • discuss with your Accessibility Strategist all options of note-taking assistance that may be available to you: peer note taker or classroom recording.
  • complete a Note Takee Application Form with your Accessibility Strategist

If you require a peer note taker:

  • You and your note taker must meet with the Tutoring Officer to review procedures regarding note taking

 Recording lectures:

  • As an accommodation, students may be allowed to record lectures using a digital recorder, laptop, or other device and software. (Glean)
  • The student must sign the Recording Device Policy Agreement before recording any lecture
  • A copy of the signed Recording Device Policy Agreement will be forwarded to instructors.  

To ensure the continuation of Note Taking services, you must:

  • attend classes regularly upon required
  • check your college email regularly for messages from your Accessibility Strategist, the Tutoring Officer and/or the Note taker
  • complete and submit a new Note Takee Application Form at the start of each semester

 

My Student Needs a Note Taker

Note taking is offered as a support service and not a substitute for class attendance. 

Students who require note taking services must register with Student Accessibility Services at the beginning of each semester and have a current Accommodation Plan (AP) in place.

Once note taking services are approved, students are expected to ask fellow classmates to be their note taker. Because some students are not comfortable approaching other students with this request, you may be asked to announce to your class that a note taker is required.

When announcing the need for a Note Taker in the classroom:

  • do not announce the name of student who is in need of a note taker - maintain confidentiality.  Simple state that a Note Taker is required for the course.
  • direct any student interested in the position to the Academic Success Centre.

A Note Taker, must be able to:

  • write legible well-organized notes from class lectures (we will provide carbonless paper)
  • maintain confidentiality (They must not discuss the Note Takee with students, friends, etc.)
  • attend classes