1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine,
Illinois
60067-7398
General information
This campus is:
2 year
Public
Highest level of degree offered:
Associate's Degree
Student population
23,618
Student population: undergraduate
23,618
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Access and Disability Services
1200 West Algonquin Road, Room I-103
Palatine,
Illinois
60067-7398
Office phone
8479256266
Office email
ads@harpercollege.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Jason Altmann
Email
jaltmann@harpercollege.edu
Telephone
847.925.6266
Job title or role
Director
Number of full-time disability service staff
11.0
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
1,403
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 |
Not applicable |
Counseling and psychological services |
Completely accessible |
The library(ies) |
Completely accessible |
Institution websites |
Somewhat accessible |
Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Somewhat accessible |
Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Completely accessible |
Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
Completely accessible |
On-campus transportation |
Not applicable |
Nearby off-campus transportation |
Not accessible |
Residence halls |
Not applicable |
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) |
Completely accessible |
Policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Standardized or recommended syllabus statements regarding disability accommodations
- Emergency evacuation procedures include plans for students with disabilities
- Opportunities for students with disabilities and without a high school diploma to take courses (i.e., "open enrollment")
- 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)
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
General Campus Resources
- Food shelf or food pantry
- Services for veterans with disabilities
- Campus scholarships for students with disabilities
- Resources for students with disabilities to address assistive technology needs and information technology (IT) access needs
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- American Sign Language courses or degree programs
Campus groups that address disability issues but do not provide direct services to students
- Facilities Shared Governance Committee
- Open Education Resource Committee
- Technology Shared Governance Committee
Student organizations related to disability, Deafness, or ASL
- Deaf Students Club
- Access and Disability Services Success Club
- ASL Students Club
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
More than twice per term or semester
What percent of faculty on campus have a disclosed disability? (approximate)
1%
What percent of staff on campus have a disclosed disability? (approximate)
1%