Disability Access Services Student Advisory Council

Disability Access Services Student Advisory Council

The Disability Access Services (DAS) Student Advisory Council is composed of students who are committed to advancing access & equity for disabled students at Oregon State University. Council members serve as key partners to DAS by providing student-centered insight, helping design and assess trainings, and advising on policies, procedures, and initiatives that impact the OSU community. Members collaborate with peers, DAS staff, and campus stakeholders to ensure disability access perspectives are meaningfully represented across OSU. This role emphasizes leadership development, advocacy, and community engagement.

The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion.

Create, sustain, and actively participate in the DAS Student Advisory Council· Meet regularly with council members and DAS staff to discuss student experiences, needs, and emerging issues· Provide feedback and recommendations on DAS policies, procedures, and practices that impact students· Assist in the conception, development, and evaluation of trainings for the OSU community (students, faculty, and staff)· Contribute to research and assessment efforts related to disability access and inclusion at OSU· Conduct outreach to diverse segments of the OSU community, including current and prospective students, faculty, and staff· Collaborate with peers to establish council goals, roles, and responsibilities· Support initiatives that strengthen awareness of disability law, accommodations, and inclusive practices.

Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of studyMust meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employmentMust meet the applicable minimal enrollment standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per termGraduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term**International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Strong interest in disability access, social justice, and inclusionAbility to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environmentInterest in leadership, advocacy, and policy developmentDependable, organized, and able to engage respectfully with diverse perspectivesFamiliarity with disability law and access principles (or willingness to learn).