INTERPRETER SERVICES GUIDELINES
GENERAL INFORMATION
As a student at Lansing Community College, you can receive classroom accommodations for any documented disability.
Delivery of services to students will emphasize the idea of teamwork. Student, instructor, counselor, interpreter, note taker and tutor are all important members of the team.
Interpreters provide interpreting services for Deaf/Hard of hearing students. The interpreter's function is to facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of hearing students, instructors and students in the classroom.
Every student receiving services from Disability Support Services must request accommodations every semester they are attending Lansing Community College. This needs to be done as early as possible. It could take up to two weeks for accommodations to be arranged.
To arrange for accommodations students need to make an appointment with the Coordinator of Interpreter Services by calling (517)483-1904 (voice) or email stairsk@lcc.edu.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY WHEN USING INTERPRETER SERVICES
- Attend all classes regularly.
- All course related questions should be
directed to your instructor, not to your interpreter. The
interpreter's role is to interpret for you and the
instructor.
- Discuss technical signs or specialized vocabulary with your interpreter. If you do not understand a sign the interpreter has used, ask for clarification.
- Be on Time.
- During exams and tests, questions should be directed only to your instructor. The interpreter will interpret your question and the instructor's response.
- If you have a difficult time understanding the interpreter, talk with the interpreter first. If the issue is not resolved, you should bring your concerns to the Coordinator of Interpreter Services.
- If the interpreter does not show up:
- Tutor requests
a. Contact your interpreter by either email at c5interp@email.lcc.edu or the interpreter's LCC phone at (517)48305214, (voice only), (517)507-3989 VP or (866)949-1848 VP if you cannot attend a class or if you will be absent from all classes.
b. If you miss two classes in a row without contacting your interpreter, interpreter services will be put on hold until you contact the Coordinator of Interpreter Services at (517)267-5690 or email stairsk@lcc.edu.
a. The interpreter will wait outside the classroom until you arrive. The interpreter will wait 10 minutes for a one-hour class, 15 minutes for a two or more hour class.
b. If you will be late, either e-mail your interpreter at c5interp@email.lcc.edu or call the Interpreter's LCC phone at (517)483-5214, (voice only), (517)507-3989 VP or (866)949-1848 VP to say what time you will arrive and the interpreter will meet you at that time.
a. Since emergencies do come up, please wait 15 minutes for the interpreter.
b. If the interpreter is late more than twice, contact the Coordinator of Interpreter Services at (517)267-5690 or stairsk@lcc.edu.
a. If you do not need an interpreter for tutoring, make your request directly to the Tutorial Office. Tutor requests should be made as soon as you have registered for classes.
b. If you need an interpreter for tutoring time, schedule tutors through the tutorial office and the Coordinator of Interpreter services or the interpreter for that class.
- Tutoring -- This is for your benefit. You must show up at your scheduled time and be prepared.
- Be prepared for class.
- If you have problems in class, see the instructor right away.
- If you have problems with accommodations, contact the Coordinator of Interpreter Services right away.
a. Have assignments prepared before class.
b. Have note taking paper ready, if you are using a note taker. It is your responsibility to pick up the paper at the Counseling & Advising front counter.
c. Pay attention to the lecture.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Interpreters are hired to interpret/transliterate as accurately as possible. To accomplish this, interpreters should convey message content, facial expressions, gestures and moods.
Interpreters are expected to view information conveyed during an interpreting session as confidential. However, Interpreters may need to share classroom related issues with Disability Support Services (ODSS) staff on a "need to know" basis. ODSS uses a team approach in the collaboration and sharing of work related information. There will be times when interpreters will share confidential information about students, work experiences and challenges for the purpose of improving the quality of ODSS services.
Interpreters will remain with students for the duration of each session for which they are scheduled. If an instructor goes past the end of the class or if a student needs to talk with the instructor, the interpreter may stay if his/her schedule allows.
Interpreters are expected to direct questions from Deaf/Hard of hearing students to the instructor. Questions from the instructor should be directed to the Deaf/Hard of hearing student.
INTERPRETER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Interpreter will:
a. Interpret
lectures and classroom discussions.
b. Be on
time.
c. Act in a
professional manner.
2. The Interpreter will not:
a. Help the
student "catch up" on materials missed.
b. Reteach
the class.
c. Interpret
during class breaks
OFFICE OF DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (ODSS)
The Coordinator of Interpreter Services will:
a. Assist students with scheduling of classes.
b. Provide
educational advising.
c. Schedule
interpreters
d. With the
student's permission:
-- Send mid-semester progress report.
e. Make
referrals.
1. Interpreters follow the Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf (RID) code of
Professional Conduct.
Situations may happen when it may be
necessary for
interpreters to share classroom information with other
members of ODSS.
2. Students must meet with the Coordinator of
Interpreter Services each
semester to request
interpreter services for your classes. Students can
call (517)483-1904 to
make an appointment.
3. Students must notify the Coordinator of Interpreter
Services
(517-267-5690 V/TTY) or
e-mail stairsk@lcc.edu
of any changes to
your class schedule.
For example, dropping or adding a class.
4. Students from the LCC Interpreter Training Program
(ITP) may be
placed in your
class to observe the Interpreter and/or do some
interpreting.
These students are there observing the interpreting
process. If
there is a problem or concern, students should talk with
their interpreter.
5. Students should contact the Coordinator of
Interpreter Services
(517-267-5690
V/TTY) or e-mail
stairsk@lcc.edu if they have any
questions about this
information.
