About Us

The Office of Student Accommodations & Testing sets the standards and determines the reasonable accommodations that may meet the needs of students with disabilities, while coordinating various testing and proctored accommodations for students' needs. Our office is dedicated to supporting students to give them the opportunity to perform at their highest academic potential. We also strive to foster an inclusive environment, allowing them to fully engage as valued members of our diverse Wichita State community.

We provide leadership, guidance, and assistance regarding accommodations and universal access, while working with faculty to provide accommodations on course exams to students with approved accommodations.

Mission Statement

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) provides leadership, guidance, and facilitation of equal access for disabled students resulting in their full participation in curricular/co-curricular offerings and provides a professional testing environment for the campus and the community. We are committed to maintaining professional testing standards and practices and safeguarding confidentiality of student records. The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) adheres to the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines.

 

Our Team

Jennifer Nicholson

Assistant Director

jennifer.nicholson@wichita.edu

(316) 978-6969

Kelly Rawlings

Lead Interpreter & Notetaker Coordinator

kelly.rawlings@wichita.edu

316-978-6976

Gail Allen

Intake Specialist

gail.allen@wichita.edu

316-978-6988

Greg Gegen

Access Coach

gregory.gegen@wichita.edu

316-978-6972

Joshua Roeder

Access Coach

joshua.roeder@wichita.edu

316-978-3067

Kayla Saens

Access Coach

kayla.saens@wichita.edu

316-978-5279

Stacy Shanahan

Administrative Specialist

Stacy.Shanahan@wichita.edu

316-978-5275

Federal & State Laws

Wichita State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.

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