From the President
Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021Student Accessibility Services Moves to Equity and Campus Diversity
I am pleased to announce that Student Accessibility Services (SAS) will report to Chief Diversity Officer Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney to better align with Buffalo State College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Lisa Morrison-Fronckowiak will assume the title of deputy chief diversity officer and director of student accessibility services. The change is effective August 19.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) defines accessibility as an equity issue, stating “a person with a disability [must be] afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability.” SAS is dedicated to making sure that all aspects of college life are accessible to Buffalo State students with disabilities. The office also provides training and education to the campus community. SAS previously reported to the interim assistant provost for academic success.
