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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
BURGEMEESTER JAMESSINGEL 2
2803 PD GOUDA
Netherlands
52.0188957, 4.6989605
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
The student can contacts the dean of disabilities. He/she can be encouraged to do so by, for example, the study career counsellor or mentor. During the intake interview, the student's disability and what he/she needs to do to make the study proceed smoothly (tailor-made) is discussed.
Necessary documents to provide
This depends on the disability the student is dealing with. For example, in the case of dyslexia, a dyslexia statement is required.
What can students expect?
At Driestar educatief, we believe it is important that participation in our educational activities in general, and participation in international activities and mobility/programmes, is made possible for ALL our students and staff. We have the following incentives to assure these principles:
• We endorse Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
• We comply with the Sustainable Development Goal, specifically goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
• In accordance with the Dutch law we comply with non-discrimination objectives.
• We have signed the code of conduct for International Student Higher Education.
• We comply with the five ambitions based on a shared ambition (universities in the Netherlands) to improve student welfare, Attention to inclusive higher education study climate, Complete and easily accessible information provision, Intensified financial support, Institution specific organisation, Continuous attention to competence.
• We have a designated tutor/study advisor who makes special and tailor-made arrangements for disabled people or students/staff with special needs or learning difficulties (Student Welfare Department).
• We have internal bylaws and a quality system for non-discrimination objectives, which guarantees compliance (student charter, complaints procedure, etc.).
• We are an institute that stands for high social cohesion and offer internal and external counselling for students and staff.
• Our student council/body, which is represented by a number of students from various departments, keeps a close eye on the compliance of our vision and strategy also in this matter.
• We have developed different learning and teaching techniques to include all students (also blended mobility).
Our programmes are open to all students and colleagues in our institution. We do not charge extra fees for incoming students and they have the same access to services and facilities as our local students. All students and staff are treated equally in academic and in-service matters. We pay close attention to mobile participants (in- and outbound). One advantage of the institution's small size is it guarantees a personal treatment for our (potential) participating students/staff.
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to educational activities
- May bring a personal assistant to educational activities
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- May request the course material in digital format
- May request to record lectures
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to oral and written exams
- May bring a personal assistant to the exam for practical help at the beginning and end of the exam
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to oral exams
- May move the exams to the appropriate catch-up exam period within the same exam period
- May take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more preparation time before the oral exam
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
Study buddy, use of a special room for resting, use of good chair or other utilities. Since we are a small institute there is lot of personal contact and possibilities or tailor-lade solutions. We always ask what the student needs and look for possibilities.
For exams: Extra time, use of laptop for written examinations, quiet room, in consultation with the examination committee we can arrange other ways for examination. Since we are a small institute there is lot of personal contact and possibilities or tailor-made solutions. We always ask what the student needs and look for possibilities
Services and Support
Financial support
What extra financial support for incoming students with disabilities is offered?
A fund has been established for the financial support of students who are enrolled at our institute and has suffered or is expected to suffer a study delay due to the special circumstances, or
The special circumstances that apply as conditions of eligibility for this support are:
a. illness or pregnancy and childbirth of the person concerned,
b. physical, sensory or other functional impairment of the person concerned,
c. special family circumstances.
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Whether a student feel stressed, overwhelmed or experience troubles with your course or health; you are very welcome to use our health services.
Confidential counselling
Driestar Christian University for Christian Education wants to provide its students with a safe learning and working environment. Every student therefore has a right to protection from behaviour that is experienced as undesirable. For that reason there is an opportunity within Driestar Christian University to speak to an internal or external counsellor. The counsellor will listen to your story and discuss how you want to continue and which action you, Driestar Christian University or someone else can undertake to stop the undesirable behaviour, without causing further suffering to yourself. The counsellor can also refer you to other support inside or outside of Driestar University if you wish. The information and details mentioned during the counselling session will always be treated as confidential.
The counsellors also deal with advice on and prevention of undesirable behaviour.
The counsellors are: Ms. E.J. Gardebroek (external), Ms. L.F. van Hartingsveldt (internal) and Mr. D. van den Noort (internal). They are also the appointed counsellors for any issues regarding aggression and sexual intimidation.
Individual counselling
It can happen that a student is going through a difficult time in his or her life due to several factors in (psychological) health, family situation and/or other personal circumstances. Of course the student guidance counsellor would be the first person appointed to support the student in such a situation, but sometimes it is good to receive more intensive support.
It is therefore possible to attend a number of consultations around individual guidance. Ms. E. v.d. Werfhorst and Ms. L.F. van Hartingsveldt can be approached for this. Their methods of working and their approaches are diverse and the student can ask them about it. Both offer short-term support for issues mentioned above to help the student continue or complete their study programme. Note: this is not formal psychological counselling. In case of more serious issues they will refer the student.
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Gouda is an attractive student city: a great place to study and live. And what better place for a student to live than close to school and the train station? Our student accommodation at Burgemeester Jamessingel has room for over 120 students. The building has 11 floors, each with 11 residences and a communal area.
Our student housing is a friendly community. The residents eat, learn, laugh, discuss, sing and play sports together.
Accessible services are both on the first and second floor, there are apartments reserved for disabled students, in all our facilities we do have an elevator etc.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
The student can contact Student Affairs. By mail, the dean responsible for the department in which the student wants to study will then make an appointment for an orientation meeting.
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
With the student, the possibility of studying at Driestar University of Applied Sciences is examined. If necessary, contact will be made with the Examination Board prior to the study. During the discussion, it should become clear what the student needs and what the university can offer.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
We offer welcome events for students. Since we are a small university there is lots of attention for each student need (tailor-made programmes).
Our support for incoming students/staff is as follows:
• The International Office offers support in the areas of accommodation, visa applications, insurances and organisational preparations.
• If needed, we provide a shuttle service from and to the airport or train station for incoming visitors.
• We provide an introduction programme consisting of an introductory meeting with the International Office, in which we provide information about the institution, the programme and options for social interactions. In addition, visitors are introduced to the (teaching) team, their tutor and fellow students. The visitors are made familiar with the institution so that they know who to turn to with questions.
• We link a buddy to the incoming student (to encourage their social network).
• We arrange excursions, to facilitate their integration.
• There are interviews on a regular basis with the supervisor and the International Office to assess their stay and the programme.
• Prior to departure, an exit interview takes place to assess the period of mobility and to bring the period of mobility to conclusion.