Note-Taking Process and Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities

• Complete and submit Note-Taking Quarterly Request at beginning of each quarter
  [Note: Students making their initial request after the 4th week of class will be referred to their Access Specialist to discuss reasons for delay.]
• Select Note-Taker either independently OR from the DRC Note-Taker referrals
• For a DRC referral, read Cal Poly e-mail correspondence from DRC each quarter to obtain name and contact information of prospective Note-Takers
• After Note-Taker selection has been made, instruct Note-Taker to complete training and HR employment process in order to be paid
• Arrange directly with selected Note-Taker a method of obtaining notes
• Communicate logistical needs and concerns to your Note-Taker(s)
• Report difficulties or problems to the DRC as soon as possible
• Notify DRC as soon as possible if you drop a class in which you requested a Note-Taker, or if you decide you no longer require a Note-Taker
• Regularly attend class

DRC Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for Note-Takers based on an impairment related functional limitation
• Explain, assist, and train students in policies and procedures
• Recruit prospective Note-Takers after a written request is received from DRC student
• Communicate to DRC students the names and contact information of prospective qualified Note-Takers
• Hire Note-Takers upon request of DRC student
• Provide resources and methods for Note-Takers to make copies of their notes
• Compensate Note-Takers for services rendered, and offer training to Note-takers on Note-Taking skills and strategies
• Evaluate student satisfaction of services
• Work with students to resolve any problems with Note-Taking services

Note-Taker Responsibilities

• Communicate HR employment paperwork at the DRC
• Communicate as needed with the DRC student
• Provide comprehensive, legible notes
• Communicate problems/concerns to DRC student; if problems persist, contact DRC
• Consistently attend classes for which you are a Note-Taker
• Provide copies of notes to DRC student regularly, in the manner agreed upon, within 32 hours
• Maintain student’s confidentiality at all times