Abilities Counsellor & Peer Tutoring Co-ordinator
Fran Murphy is the Abilities Counsellor. Fran assists students with both temporary and permanent disabilities by trying to remove the barriers that could prevent them from having equal educational opportunities.
She works with students with a variety of disabilities including chronic pain, hearing or visual impairment, learning, memory, physical disabilities or the mobility impaired.
Services include, but are not limited to, priority scheduling, use of technical aids, extended time for testing and exams, sign language interpretation (advance notification is required), ongoing educational assessment, modification of evaluation procedures, alternatives to print materials, and access to CSD Support Centre. |
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The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) uses the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as its guiding principles.
Students should identify themselves to the CSD. Please contact Fran to make an appointment to discuss your needs. Fran also supports faculty who want to help their students with alternative learning strategies. Fran's office is located in room 213 and she may be reached at 735-4700 extension 2729.
Peer Tutoring
Fran Murphy is also responsible for the coordination of the Peer Tutoring Service. Students can receive tutoring for the nominal fee of $4 per hour in the subject area required. However if, due to financial restraints, he/she cannot afford the fee, financial aid is available free to a maximum of three hours per week.
If you are interested in becoming a tutor please see Fran to discuss the position. Peer tutors are paid $11 per hour and gain experience that will later help in their chosen field. To receive tutoring or to become a tutor please contact Fran.
Fran Murphy can be found in
Room 213, Monday to Wednesday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call: 613-735-4700, Ext. 2729 or email: murphyf@algonquincollege.com
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