Accessibility
Saint Martin’s University is committed to providing accessibility to
its services, programs and employment for students, faculty and staff
with disabilities.
In the Benedictine spirit of hospitality, the University welcomes and
encourages diversity. The Saint Martin’s community believes that when
people from differing backgrounds and abilities come together with
respect, appreciation of each person’s uniqueness and a desire to learn,
both the individual and the University community are enriched and
strengthened.
The University’s commitment to diversity and accessibility can be
found in its accreditation statement, which reads, in part:
“In accordance with its mission statement – to know, to care, to
serve – to educate: The commitment of Saint Martin’s University to the
student, the community and the world, its Benedictine heritage and its
academic character, Saint Martin’s supports values that promote
open-mindedness, awareness, sensitivity and respect for differences. It
values diversity as an essential foundation for a healthy learning
community. A collegial environment is a prerequisite to the success of
its mission. The University is committed to the creation and maintenance
of a tolerant learning and working environment free from discrimination,
fear, hate and exclusionary forms of conduct and harassment.”
http://www.stmartin.edu/Provost/accreditation.aspx
Saint Martin’s commitment to supporting diversity also can be found
in the University’s mission and goals statement,
http://www.stmartin.edu/about/mission.aspx,
and is carried out in services and programs throughout the University
and specifically by the offices of Disability Support Services,
Intercultural Initiatives and International Programs.
Students with disabilities can seek help through the University’s
Office of Disability Support Services,
http://www.stmartin.edu/DisabilitySupport/.; 360-438-4580; TTY
360-438-4556.
Saint Martin’s University website policy dictates that those working
on the website will strive to make the site accessible to persons with
disabilities through recommended features. Prospective students with
disabilities who need more information or assistance can call the Office
of Admissions, 360-438-4311; toll-free 800-368-8803.