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Our Staff
Staff members at Disability Services are specialists in particular areas. You will meet with someone who is trained and knowledgeable, who will work with you on issues of academic accommodations, disability adjustment, learning strategies, advocacy skills, and transition.
Staff members are involved in a variety of additional activities. At times they act as advocates for students to ensure access to appropriate accommodations. Or they may serve as consultants to faculty and staff on disability-related issues. They provide in service training to the community as well as participate in various campus committees. The primary goal of each staff member, however, is to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to our college and the education they seek.
Director, Office for Disability Services
Connie Zang
Interprets documentation for students to determine extent of functional limitations according to ADA and 504 guidelines. Determines academic adjustments. Develops policy and procedure in accordance with federal and state regulations and state of the art practices. Serves as program and budget developer and manager of Perkins Grant. Designated 504 coordinator for both institutions; assures compliance and coordinates periodic review audits. Also, serves as the Chairperson of Campus Access Committee and member of Diversity Committee.
Responds to inquiries from and conducts need assessments on prospective and current students upon initial contact with the Office for Disability Services. Provides academic, vocational, and personal counseling to and referrals for students with disabilities. Also, serves as liaison with other personnel, including but not limited to: Study skills specialist, tutoring center coordinator, testing center coordinator, staff mental health counselor/ADHD coach, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired.
Clinical Counselor Office: Warner Center 226
Dee Dee Fetters, PCC-S, NCC
Students may receive confidential counseling from the Personal Counselor available on campus in the Warner Center, room 226. Group counseling and informative workshops are planned quarterly. Referrals are arranged for extended counseling or specialized service as needed.
The Office for Disability Services is located in:
Warner Center 226
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-9441
(614) 292-4094 (Cols.)
1-800-9NEWARK (Ohio)
(740) 364-9646 (FAX)