Peer Note Taker Agreement
This agreement explains the note taking process and the responsibilities you and your note takers have in making sure this accommodation works smoothly.
I understand that I must comply with the following requirements in order to receive note taking as an accommodation at Portland State University. Prior to completing this form, I must be eligible to use a note taker in DRC Online.
- Peer note taking is an accommodation primarily for synchronous lecture courses that are not video recorded by the instructor.
- After attending at least one class meeting, it is my responsibility to log into DRC Online and confirm that I need notes for the course. I understand that this is a secondary step after entering the service requests, and that I will not be able to confirm my note taking accommodation until after the first day of my course. I understand that prior to my confirmation Note Takers will not be recruited.
- My confirmation of the note taking request will be processed by the DRC and all possible efforts will be made to find a note taker in a timely manner. I understand that, despite these efforts, a note taker may not be found.
- I understand that note takers are only responsible for providing notes from class periods after they are assigned. There may be days of class lecture before I entered my service request or before the note taker was matched, where notes are not available.
- Note takers provide a supplemental service and do not substitute for the notes I take for myself. I understand that the DRC provides note taking skills training and other resources to students who may need them.
- I understand that note taking services are not a substitute for my attendance in the course. In addition to taking my own notes, I will also use any other in-class accommodations for which I am eligible.
- The DRC will notify me as soon as a note taker is assigned. The DRC will also contact me if a note taker cannot be found and inform me of my other accommodation options.
- I understand note taker training is available to all note takers and they must submit the Note Taker Agreement Form that outlines their responsibilities at the beginning of the accommodation period.
- I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the DRC immediately if the notes I receive are unclear, not received within 24 hours of the class meeting or inappropriate for my needs based on my disability. I will also contact the DRC if I no longer require note taking services.
- Even though it is the note taker’s responsibility to pre-arrange for a substitute when they will be out, I understand that brief lapses in the note taking service are possible throughout the term. I will continue to take notes for myself if I am able and utilize other accommodations for which I am eligible.
- I understand that notes will only be available electronically via DRC Online and my information will not be released to the note taker.
- I understand that if I do not login and download my notes within two weeks, I will receive a written warning. If I do not log in and download my notes by the fourth week, I will receive an email notifying me that note taking services have been suspended. Note taking services will remain suspended until I meet with a DRC Access Counselor and Consultant to discuss the policy and procedures for receiving note taking services.
You will be asked to e-sign this agreement every term when you log in to DRC Online to enter your service requests. On occasion, you may be asked to provide a signed copy of this agreement. If requested, print this page and sign as directed below, then return the signed document to the person who requested the signed copy.
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