Religious Observance Accommodations Feedback by https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj en-us 2023-05-18 16:58:04 UTC 2023-05-18 19:56:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Word choice profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596609265 2023-05-18 18:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596609265 Delivery profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596609482 2023-05-18 18:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596609482 Concerns profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596609941 2023-05-18 18:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596609941 Article- Privilege as Policy? An analysis of student religious accommodation policies in higher education profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596612543 2023-05-18 18:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596612543 Research profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596613732 2023-05-18 18:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596613732 Article-Creating a Faith-Friendly School Culture in Religiously Plural Communities: A neglected facet of diversity profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596618046 2023-05-18 18:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596618046 profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596620177 2023-05-18 18:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596620177 Suggestions profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596624659 2023-05-18 18:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596624659 rolling requests profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596625063 2023-05-18 18:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596625063 https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596625266 2023-05-18 18:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596625266 thorough but concise profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596626094 2023-05-18 18:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596626094 How to present recommendations in a winsome way? https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596626211 I want to make sure that however we decide to best facilitate these recommendations, we do so in a way that puts both faculty and student on the same side. It would be great to make sure students and faculty don't see one another as opposing one another.]]> 2023-05-18 18:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596626211 Inspires Index: Diversity and Accommodations leiasurovell https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596627186 https://inspiresindex.org/]]> 2023-05-18 18:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596627186 limit legal-ese profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596627373 2023-05-18 18:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596627373 From Inspires Index, Third option leiasurovell https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596628192 I think the third options is really interesting and could be a good policy 
-Leia]]> 2023-05-18 18:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596628192 https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596628260 2023-05-18 18:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596628260 Combination of necessary legal language with personalized/human communication between faculty and student? https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596628490 2023-05-18 18:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596628490 Multicultural Center-SSC profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596629877 2023-05-18 18:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596629877 Professors clearly state how they approach handling ROA profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596631186 2023-05-18 18:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596631186 definition https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596632753 what is a religious accommodation?]]> 2023-05-18 18:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596632753 Gather student feedback on ROA profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596632755 2023-05-18 18:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596632755 need to defend sincerity of religious practice/observance profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596634956 2023-05-18 18:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596634956 Disclaimer- ROA attendance policy flexible- let's have a conversation profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596637035 2023-05-18 18:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596637035 https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596639009 2023-05-18 18:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596639009 Syllabus deadlines brightol https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596639821 Having syllabi by professors due/sent out to students by a certain date prior to the first day of class so students have access to it either through email or Canvas and can focus on having the time for students to work on accommodation schedules--focusing on accessibility (also relevant to ODS and that it takes time for a plan to process)]]> 2023-05-18 18:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596639821 Found this language in the NIH Manager Religious Accommodations Toolkit leiasurovell https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596640438 "Religious accommodations are not limited to traditional, organized religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism."

thought it was good and hadn't seen it before -Leia]]> 2023-05-18 18:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596640438 considerations for travel for ROA profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596642157 2023-05-18 18:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596642157 Making process clear brightol https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596642740 Making it clear how the student can go about getting accommodations (i.e. emails and steps) is more disarming than statements about the professor determining if religious accommodation is allowed ]]> 2023-05-18 18:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596642740 Floating days for ROA absences profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596643188 2023-05-18 18:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596643188 background of issue of religion and accommodation https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596644394 "It is a bedrock principle of the Constitution's First Amendment:  "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Tension between those government and individual principles has been especially acute in the past six decades, as judges have been asked to ensure, when protecting one side, that they do not go too far in violating the other. The Supreme Court has interpreted such laws be enforced in a manner that is neutral toward religion"]]> 2023-05-18 18:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596644394 sample email for ROA request profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596645820 2023-05-18 18:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596645820 Establishing goals for religious accommodations for the honors classroom? leiasurovell https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596645891 Maybe we could explicitly begin with that the goals of honors classrooms are to do something like: "the goal of this policy is to ensure students are accommodated in a way that most respects their dignity, including their privacy, confidentiality, comfort and autonomy."]]> 2023-05-18 18:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596645891 Language for timeline suggestion: "students should notify faculty with as much notice as possible" leiasurovell https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596648589 leaving it vague but clearly communicating students have the responsibility to notify faculty (or whatever process we choose)]]> 2023-05-18 18:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596648589 Next step for students if grievances? profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596649478 2023-05-18 18:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596649478 Condense info on Honors website-FAQ profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596650241 2023-05-18 18:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596650241 Examples of types of accommodations, excused absence policies profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596651770 2023-05-18 18:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596651770 Dept of Labor: definition of religious accommodation https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596652297 2023-05-18 18:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596652297 Interesting reflection on range of faiths that are/aren't accommodated https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596653840 "But, when students observe faith-based traditions which don’t fall within these weeks when classes are off, they are faced with many more challenges.  

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]]> 2023-05-18 18:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596653840 "religious or cultural reasons" ?? leiasurovell https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596656122 2023-05-18 18:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596656122 StudentsUnited.org accessibility guide language leiasurovell https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596657484 "Religious/Cultural Absence: The diversity of our institutions is our strength. Anticipating all the traditions our students may participate in is more difficult than creating a flexible policy that can allow students to fully participate in their protected religious freedom without compromising the success of their academic experience. From varied cultural traditions to dozens of religious practices, students may need time off for holidays, observances, prayers, and events that are less prioritized by the academic calendar than the western, Christian tradition. Students across our campuses have identified barriers in securing excused absences for observing religious and cultural traditions, including situations in which a particular holiday or observance is unknown to the faculty and, thus, not excused or situations in which little effort is made to assist the student in planning ahead. " 


]]> 2023-05-18 18:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596657484 Reach out to faculty senate to discuss faculty ideas,views, concerns regarding ROAs profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596666370 2023-05-18 19:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596666370 Emphasis that ODS and ROA are similar profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596669064 2023-05-18 19:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596669064 Broader discussion of being a part of the JMU community- discussion between human beings with equal status and personhood profameliaunderwood https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596672697 2023-05-18 19:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596672697 Some interesting legal connections- or at least leads. https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596674769 2023-05-18 19:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/profameliaunderwood/jp54u55ftdcd7pbj/wish/2596674769