An Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) is a plan to address your specific needs as a student with a disability. The AAP specifies the support services and classes that are identified and agreed upon by both you and a DSPS Specialist as necessary to meet your specific educational needs. An AAP must be established upon initiation of DSPS services. The AAP shall be updated annually by you and a DSPS Specialist to review services and determine whether you have made progress toward your stated goal(s).
If you wish to file a formal complaint or grievance regarding discrimination on the basis of disability, you should contact the DSPS Director (805-546-3215) or the ADA/504 Coordinator (805-592-9247). You may also contact the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS) receives special funding to provide services to students with disabilities and is required to meet state and federal regulations. To help us comply with these regulations, you, as a student receiving DSPS services, have the following responsibilities:
You are held individually responsible to abide by the information contained in the Cuesta College Catalog and by the Student Code of Conduct. Failure to read and comply with college regulations will not exempt students from whatever penalties they might incur.
You are expected to conduct yourself in an acceptable manner while on campus and when representing Cuesta College in any off‑campus activity. Specific rules and regulations and applicable penalties for violation of the Student Code of Conduct (Ed Code 66300) are available in the Office of the Dean of Student Services at any time. You have the responsibility to be aware of the College regulations.
The Student Standards of Conduct defines dishonesty as “. . . Cheating, plagiarism (including plagiarism in a student publication), or engaging in other academic dishonesty” Such behavior shall constitute sufficient cause for the initiation of disciplinary action (Student Code of Conduct).
If you fail to follow the written policies and procedures for DSPS services, the DSPS Director will notify you in writing that you are in violation of the DSPS policies and procedures and that if you continue to be in violation, services may be suspended or terminated. You will be invited to discuss the issue in a meeting with the DSPS Director. A written notice will be sent to you when formal action is taken to suspend or terminate services. You will also be notified of the process for appeal of a decision to suspend or terminate services.