Elmira College - Services for Learning Disabled Students

About Learning Disabled Programs and Services

This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

• There is no specific program or service available for Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
• 39 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
• 20 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
• 9 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
• There were 14 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

Application requirements are the same as for other students.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Tutors
  • Learning Center
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
• Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a minimal term.
• A lighter course load is not given to Learning Disabled students.
• Additional time is not given to complete degree.
• No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
• There are 1 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Dr. Doug Couchon, Director of Counseling and Career Services, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact William S. Neal, Dean of Admissions, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 607 735-1724.
• Other important information: Learning Center and other services are available to all students.