Does a faculty member have to provide a notetaker?
No. Students have been clearly told it is their responsibility to find a notetaker. But, it is helpful if you make a general announcement to the class that there is a need for one in the class. Mention that the Office of Student Affairs recruits and hires notetakers each semester. Interested students can be directed to the Office of Student Affairs If a student is not able to find a notetaker in the class, the Office of Student Affairs requests that or the instructor(s) do his/her best to help amend the student(s) notes either by providing the class outlines, lecture notes, or outlines of important concepts and main ideas. For students with written expression problems, the lack of a notetaker may mean the difference between passing or failing the course. Any ideas or help that a faculty member might offer in this situation is greatly appreciated.
