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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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Accessible Information Management (AIM)

Accessibility and Resource Center

The University of the District of Columbia extends a warm welcome to applicants, undergraduates and postgraduates with disabilities. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your academic studies and university life to the fullest. Our many students and alumni with disabilities who have gone before you have made us proud of their academic and personal achievements.

Accessible Information Management (AIM) is a web-based tool for the University of the District of Columbia students registered with the Accessibility Resource Center. It’s a Comprehensive Accommodation, Appointment, and Case Management Software program that’s built By Disability Services Professionals, For Disability Services Departments such as the ARC. It’s also fully integrated with UDC Student Information System (Banner), making coordination of services for students easier.

AIM Currently Provides Students the Following Services

  • request ARC services each semester
  • electronically e-mail accommodation letters to your professors
  • schedule any exams or quizzes that you want to complete in the ARC Test Proctoring Center

What Can Students Do in AIM?

  • Apply for ARC services on-line.
  • Attach and upload documentation directly into the system.
  • Request letters of accommodation (LOAs) and accommodation services for each course
  • View book information for each course and request alternative media services.
  • View proctoring information including date, time, and location.

What Can Instructors Do In AIM?

  • Perform sort or search functions.
  • View accommodation letters (LOAs)
  • Find email addresses of students and export the complete list to a file.
  • Upload a copy of the course syllabus.
  • Initiate an exam request.
  • Upload a copy of an exam to be proctored.
  • Complete a video captioning request.
  • See note-taker assigned to the course as well as their notes.

General guidelines and step-by-step tutorials for accessing AIM are provided below.

Why Do I Need to Use AIM?

  • You must request accommodation each semester through AIM to ensure the most effective implementation of your accommodations.
    • Please make sure to request your accommodation in a timely manner, as some accommodations require advanced preparation and planning.
  • Professors are not obligated to provide you with classroom accommodation if you have not provided your official ARC accommodation letter.
  • Unless requested by the student registered with the ARC, faculty members receive no notification of your registration status at ARC or your accommodations.
  • Accommodation letters can be requested and e-mailed to you and to your professors upon your request through AIM.

Every Semester, Students Must Complete the Following in AIM

  • Request Accommodations
  • Acknowledge ARC policies.
  • Send Accommodation Letters to Faculty
  • Schedule ALL Tests/Exams/etc. Tips for Requesting Accommodations
  • The ARC recommends that you contact your professors before the start of (or at the beginning of) each semester to discuss your accommodation needs for each class.
  • Familiarize yourself with each course’s syllabus and requirements; proactively address any questions or concerns you may have regarding the provision of your accommodation.
  • Please remember that you do not need to identify the nature of your disability to your professors; however, many students have found it helpful to discuss their specific learning styles with their professors.

AIM Tutorial

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Contact Us

Accessibility Resource Center

Van Ness Campus
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW
Building 39, Room 106B
202-274-6417 | 202-274-5375 | 202-274-5579 (tty)
[email protected]

Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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