General information
This campus is:
4 year
Private, not-for-profit
Highest level of degree offered:
Bachelor's Degree
Student population
1,370
Student population: undergraduate
1,370
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Office of Disability Services
955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara,
California
93108
Office phone
805-565-6135
Office email
ods@westmont.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Kim Work
Email
Kwork@westmont.edu
Telephone
805-565-6135
Job title or role
Admin. Assistant
Number of full-time disability service staff
1.0
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
135
Three most common types of disabilities disclosed by students to the disability resource office
- Attention Deficit Hyperacticity Disorder (ADHD)
- 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 |
Completely accessible |
Counseling and psychological services |
Completely accessible |
The library(ies) |
Somewhat accessible |
Institution websites |
Completely accessible |
Recreation and athletic facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Completely accessible |
Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Completely accessible |
Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
On-campus transportation |
Somewhat accessible |
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) |
Completely accessible |
Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms |
Completely accessible |
Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) |
Completely accessible |
Policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Standardized or recommended syllabus statements regarding disability accommodations
- Institutional policy requiring that all online materials are accessible to students with disabilities ( compliant with Section 508)
- 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)
- Support groups
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Peer counselors or peer supports
- Online mental health services, trainings or supports
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
- Campus-based chaplains
- Other: We have On Call Resident Directors available 24/7 for crises including mental health
During the 2017-2018 school year, what was the total number of students who had accessed counseling and psychological services
320
- Other: peer coaches, tutoring for GE classes, Writers Corner for 1:1 writing assistance and training, Successful Scholars course
General Campus Resources
- Resources for students with disabilities to address assistive technology needs and information technology (IT) access needs
- Other: Peer Coaching, Free tutoring for GE courses,1:1 Writing Coaches, Research Assistance, IT support, Counseling and Assessment Center
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- No specialized degree programs or courses are offered at this institution
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
Very rarely or never