Policies and Services Related to
Diversity and Difference

Non-Discrimination Policy

The College stands opposed to prejudice and disrespect toward any person because of sexual orientation, gender, religious belief, physical ability, age, or racial or cultural identity, and seeks to eliminate the public expression of such prejudice and disrespect.

Policy on Student Disabilities

Earlham College is committed to providing equality of opportunity to students with learning disabilities through a supportive academic and social environment. Faculty and students work together in partnership to determine students' needs and attempt to see that those needs are met. The College, however, does not provide a comprehensive learning disabilities program.

Disability Services

The Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) coordinates the delivery of accommodations for students with disabilities.

Academic accommodations and auxiliary aids may include
(but are not limited to):

  • providing notetakers, readers and computer assistance

  • assistance in obtaining books on tape

  • extended time in taking tests or assistance via computer technology

  • a test-taking environment with limited distractions

  • In very limited circumstances, a different testing format

  • use of computers for assignments and tests

  • the substitution of appropriate courses for the second language requirement.

Technological assistance available from the Center for Academic Enrichment includes:

  • Kurzweil 1000 and 3000: scan/read software

  • Limited Braille text with Duxbury Software and Braille embosser

  • Tactile Image Enhancer

For a full description of Earlham's policy on accommodation for students with disabilities, see Statement on Learning Disabilities for details.