Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University

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Disability

regulationthat protects people with disabilities from discriminatory employment practices (OFCCP). Theupdated compliance measures dictate that companies adopt new employment practices such ascreating plans to have a workforce where all job groups have at least 7% representation of peoplewith disabilities, documenting and updating the number of people with disabilities who haveapplied for jobs, and inviting employees to self-identify as people with disabilities (OFCCP).There have been instances when the OFCCP has been involved in legal actions to enforce thenew Section 503 mandate, demonstrating the importance of the new regulation in creatingdiversity in the workplace. For instance, in March 2017, American Ordnance was fined 50,000USD for failure to

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Cassandra J. Groen, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech

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Disability

taking the test and I know when I’m taking a test, I’m normally fine; it’s like when it comes up to having to plan out where it is, is where it gets difficult. Interviewer: It’s just added stress that you have to deal with? Maggie: Yeah, am I going to get my accommodations?Unfortunately, Maggie’s experience is not uncommon. A study conducted by Jensen, McCrary,Krampe, and Cooper [32] revealed faculty members’ reluctance to provide accommodations tostudents with learning disabilities due to perceptions that students may be trying to cheat or getthrough a class using a less academically rigorous process. Managing these types of perceptions,in addition to the already complex process of

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Alexander Michael Alvarez, University of Arizona; Paula C. Johnson, University of Arizona; Stephanie Zawada M.S., University of Arizona; Linda R. Shaw; Marla A. Franco, University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona

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Disability

2017 AAAS Science & Diplomacy Leadership Workshop.Dr. Linda R ShawDr. Marla A Franco, University of Arizona Marla A. Franco, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Assessment and Research for the Division of Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Academic Initiatives, and Student Success at the University of Arizona, where she leads the design and implementation of research, assessment, and evaluation plans across 45 units and departments to support a data rich environment for improved student learning and strategic de- cision making. Dr. Franco has close to 20 years of experience in higher education, which has brought her countless opportunities to assess, research, and inform educational practice, particularly in

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Meenakshi Manas Das, Mississippi State University; Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Litany H. Lineberry, Mississippi State University; Chase Addison Barr

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Disability

to follow do exist, showing empathy and respect is alwaysinclude raising awareness of disability inclusion topics appreciated and should be done often in the classroom.among their partners and employees. [18] Institutions of higher learning can also help with the gap VII. FUTURE PLANSin persons with disabilities on a STEM pathway. MississippiState University (MSU) has taken additional steps to help The authors plan to create a student-run, chapter-basedstudents with disabilities, in addition to the disability organization for students across the state of Mississippi, tosupport services on campus. The Department of Computer include middle and high school and college levels