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Faculty Disability Contact Officers (FDCOs)

In 1997 the role of the Faculty Disability Contact Officer was formalised in the Academic Board approved "Guidelines for Alternative Examination Arrangements". FDCOs are designated faculty representatives, nominated by the Dean, who fulfill the role of approving and processing Alternative Examination Arrangements (AEA) that are applied for by students with disabilities and DLU.

Whilst still fulfilling this primary function, the role of the FDCO has evolved over time due mainly to increased numbers of students with disabilities, increased confidence of FDCO staff and more effective networking and liaison with the DLU. FDCOs now provide an invaluable link between students, the Disability Liaison Unit, faculties and departments for communication, administrative processes and information.

Larger faculties such as Science and Arts also have Departmental Disability Contact Officers (DDCOs). In these faculties, AEA applications are still forwarded to the relevant FDCO but these staff often liaise with the relevant Departmental Contacts to ensure appropriate communication and implementation requirements are followed.

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Faculty Disability Contact Officers (FDCOs)

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