4. Departmental Profile
Commitment – to provide positive co-curricular
experiences for the Georgia Southern community
through our spaces, involvement opportunities, and
services
Mission – providing and enhancing diverse involvement
opportunities beyond the classroom in a student-
centered and engaging environment. We are committed
to providing excellent customer service and promoting
student growth and development through experiential
learning, while fostering a sense of pride and a
connection to the university.
6. Principal Problems
Your student staff has expressed concerns over the
increase in personal pets being brought into the
building, which are not allowed in the space.
They are also uncertain as to why service animals in
training should be allowed.
The student staff is concerned that these animals could
potentially cause unintentional damage to the furniture
and other areas of the facility.
There is not a current institutional policy that addresses
this matter.
9. Analysis
Addressing Student
Staff Concerns
Staff needs course of action
Staff education of federal policy is
needed
Potential costly damages
Needs immediate attention
Addressing
Development of Policy
Create cohesiveness among institution
Needs further formal development
Will prevent/resolve future issues
Will take time to complete
Comparison
of
Approaches
10. AnalysisRisk Planning
HIGH
LOW
Risk Identification
• Discrimination of individuals with disabilities
• Violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
• Lack of policy creates loopholes for individuals with personal pets
• Potential for costly damages
11. •Americans with Disabilities Act
•Support the value of inclusivity
•Better serve students through customer
service
•Is it a service animal required because of
a disability?
•What work or task has the dog been
trained to perform?
•Service animals must be
harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless
these devices interfere
Course of ActionAddressing
this situation
with staff
Course of
Action for
Staff
Opportunity
for
Education
12. Questions?
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