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POLICY STATEMENT

Educational Enhancement Unit policy is to provide facilitation, support and accommodation to Special Needs Students in their academic challenges at Prince Sultan University.

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BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education defines learning disabilities as disturbances in one or more of the basic psychological processes involving the understanding and use of written or spoken language.

The Educational Enhancement Unit is established to support students with learning difficulties, psychological challenges, and medical conditions by providing appropriate accommodations that enable them to successfully complete their academic journey with confidence.

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SCOPE AND PURPOSE

PSU’s Educational Enhancement Unit is committed to ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to participate fully in university activities by coordinating with departments and management.

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PRINCIPLES OF THE POLICY

This policy aligns with PSU’s mission and vision concerning human values, diversity, and effective resource management to support inclusive learning opportunities.

Awareness initiatives, brochures, booths, and annual updates on the Student Affairs website support accessibility and understanding of services.

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DEFINITION

Abbreviations:

• SN: Special Needs
• EEU: Educational Enhancement Unit

Special Needs Student: Students who require additional support due to learning, physical, sensory, psychological, or medical challenges.

Learning Difficulties/Disability: A neurological condition affecting the acquisition or processing of information.

Accommodations: Facilities provided such as extra exam time, isolated exam rooms, adjusted exam papers, scribes, consultation, and guidance.

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

• Students visit EEU staff privately with medical or psychological documentation.
• Recommendations are reviewed and approved by the Deanship of Student Affairs.
• Faculty are informed of accommodations without disclosure of diagnosis.
• Approved SN students may receive isolation or extra exam time as appropriate.
• Updated documentation is required each semester to continue accommodations.

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PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING POLICY VIOLATION

All stakeholders must maintain strict confidentiality. Non-compliance includes breach of privacy or failure to follow accommodation instructions.

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REFERENCES

• https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Learning-Disabilities
• The guidebook for teachers of learning disabilities, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia