General information
This campus is:
4 year
Public
Highest level of degree offered:
Advanced Degree
Student population
1,690
Student population: undergraduate
1,661
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Office of Accessibility Services
47645 College Drive
St. Mary's City,
Maryland
20686
Office phone
240-895-4388
Office email
adasupport@smcm.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Megan Pietryka
Email
adasupport@smcm.edu
Telephone
240-895-4388
Job title or role
Assistant Coordinator of Accessibility Services
Number of full-time disability service staff
1.5
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
176
Three most common types of disabilities disclosed by students to the disability resource office
- Chronic illnesses (examples: diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, cancer)
- Specific learning disabilities
- Psychiatric and disabilities related to mental and emotional health
Disability accommodations and services
Campus accessibility and resources
| Group | Level of service |
|---|---|
| Student health services |
 Somewhat accessible |
| Counseling and psychological services |
Somewhat accessible |
| The library(ies) |
Somewhat accessible |
| Institution websites |
Somewhat accessible |
| Recreation and athletic facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Somewhat accessible |
| Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Somewhat accessible |
| Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| On-campus transportation |
 Not applicable |
| Nearby off-campus transportation |
Not applicable |
| Residence halls |
Somewhat accessible |
| Key administrative offices (e.g., financial aid, registration, multi-cultural affairs, students services, career counseling) |
Somewhat accessible |
| Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms |
Somewhat accessible |
| Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) |
Somewhat accessible |
Policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Standardized or recommended syllabus statements regarding disability accommodations
- Centralized funding for disability accommodations at events (e.g. individuals, student organizations, and departments are not responsible for paying for disability-related accommodations)Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- Emergency evacuation procedures include plans for students with disabilities
- Formal grievance policies and procedures for students with complaints about campus disability access
- Grievance procedures for students with complaints about the disability resource office
Types of counseling and psychological services available at the institution
- Short-term counseling (e.g., 10 session limit)
- Long-term counseling
- Support groups
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Peer counselors or peer supports
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
During the 2017-2018 school year, what was the total number of students who had accessed counseling and psychological services
443
General Campus Resources
- Food shelf or food pantry
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- No specialized degree programs or courses are offered at this institution
Campus groups that address disability issues but do not provide direct services to students
- Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
- Advisory Board for the Center of Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Student organizations related to disability, Deafness, or ASL
- Best Buddies
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
Very rarely or never