A staff note taker is a person hired by DSO to go to the class and take summary notes. A staff note taker is used only when other note taking provisions are not effective. Responsibilities are as follows:

Instructor

Provide a copy of lecture notes, overheads, or power point presentations.
Allow a staff note taker to attend your class to take notes by hand or on a laptop computer.
Whenever possible, identify suitable candidates. Refer applicants to the DSO reception desk to obtain an application.
If the student receives copies of your lecture notes, he or she must sign an Agreement for Receiving Course Lecture Materials. Notify the DSO if you would like a copy of the signed agreement for your files.
Confirm required events outside the usual classroom schedule i.e. field trips, etc.

Student

Provide class schedule to the DSO.
Contact the DSO as soon as possible to report any class absence or problems with the note taker.
Repeated failure to report your absence to the DSO could result in loss of services.
Notify the DSO two weeks in advance of required events outside the usual classroom schedule. Requests may be accepted with less notice, but the staff note taker cannot be guaranteed.

DSO