Communications
Sign Language Requirement
All students who enter SWCD of Howard College are expected to have or acquire expressive
and receptive sign language skills during their time at the college. Students who
do not have signing skills when they enter SWCD of Howard College will be asked to
register for an appropriate level sign language course even though sign language courses
may or may not be a required course in the student’s declared major.
Interpreting Services
Interpreting services are provided for any student needing either sign language, oral
or voice interpreting. Services may be requested for classes at Howard College and
SWCD campuses. Interpreting services are also provided for student phone calls, extracurricular
activities (i.e., field trips, plays, etc.), and other school-related needs. All requests
for service are honored whenever possible.
Notetaking Services
SWCD students attending classes at Howard College are assisted in securing notetakers
for their classes.
Video Relay Services
Video relay services are readily available to SWCD faculty, staff and students. Sorenson
video relay units are currently located in the Tutorial Center, Burke Mehan Residential
Complex, Library and Faculty/Staff Lounge, and the Douglas J.N. Burke Education and
Administration building Lobby area.
Video Phone
Any and all students wanting access to a video phone in their dorm room, please contact
Student Services or your CRE.