Overview
The Emerson College Accessibility Advisory Board includes representation from students, faculty and staff. Some members are appointed as a focus of their position on campus while others are appointed for two year terms.
The Board meets twice a semester and focuses on the establishment of priority projects and requests. Depending on the nature of the priority, other members of the college community may be requested to participate in specific projects/conversations.
Questions related to the Accessibility Advisory Board can be directed to the Charis: Jim Hoppe, Vice President and Dean of Campus Life, and Diane Paxton, Director of Student Accessibility Services.
Charges
- To establish and monitor priorities for college focusing on improving access and increasing the application of universal design principles.
- As priorities are identified the board will identify and involve relevant members of the student body, faculty, and staff in workgroups addressing the issue.
- To monitor progress in meeting priorities and provide regular reports to the College community.
- To be forward-thinking regarding accessibility as intrinsic to Emerson’s philosophy and role as a leader in inclusive excellence and to assist in the development of long-term planning and design, with a goal of strategically enhancing the accessibility of the campus community in Boston, Los Angeles, and global programs.
- To work proactively and collaboratively with individuals and departments as they design and implement accessible programs and spaces that demonstrate Emerson’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence for community members with disabilities.
- To Increase sensitivity and awareness among students, faculty, and staff at Emerson about a social justice model for the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
- To encourage greater understanding around and implementation of principles of Universal Design for Learning and for Places.
Membership
Membership includes:
Chairs
Vice President & Dean for Campus Life
Director of Student Accessibility Services
Campus Life
Assistant Vice President for Campus Life - Campus Life
Enrollment
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Information Technology
Associate Vice President for Instructional Technology
Academic Affairs
Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs
Director of Instructional Technology
Administration & Finance
Associate Vice President for Finance
Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Campus Services
Director of Employee Engagement, Human Resources
Director of Facilities Services
Institutional Advancement
Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Director of Web & Digital Services
Emerson Los Angeles
Associate Vice President & COO
Social Justice Collaborative
Director of Diversity and Equity Initiatives
Student Representation
SGA Accessibility Commissioner, Student Government Association
Chair of Access: Student Disability Union
Members with three-year terms
Two Faculty members
Members with one-year terms (option to continue)
One undergraduate at large student
One graduate at large student
