Washington, DC – In a public briefing at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a report that describes a desperate need to increase graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs. While the report...
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AAUP 2012 Report: Accommodating Faculty Members Who Have Disabilities
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Washington, DC – A new report from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) offers practical guidance on faculty members who have disabilities. The report rejects the common stereotype that disability equates to diminished professional competence and asserts that “With suitable accommodations, a faculty member who has a physical...
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