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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks all for your advice. He wasn’t functioning and failed to turn in assignments, and he wasn’t aware of his mental health issue until he had a breakdown and was admitted in hospital. He is taking time off from school now, getting treatment and volunteering in animal shelters, both have been going very well, but I know he worries about his GPA as he is aiming for vet school. Normally he would approach his dean and discuss his options, but mentally he’s not ready yet. Hence I am asking here to get some info before I talk to the dean on his behalf. I’ll support him for any career decisions but honestly I’d hate to see him give up on his dream. [/quote]

Professor here. He needs to met with the accomodations office and perhaps someone in the dean's office (assistant dean? student success? department chair?) to loop them in. Professors want to help, but we don't know what we don't know and we can't make certain accomodations without paperwork. Sounds like he would qualify for some grace in the future since he can have a doctor document medical needs for breaks and extra time? Worth asking about. He might also need some times off of a close to home setting. I say this as a professor who has seen this over and over. Also, you can't really talk to the dean on his behalf, FERPA and all. That's really frowned upon in college settings (generally we do not talk to parents unless the student is medically incapacitated) and if he's not ready to talk to them himself, I would kindly suggest he sit out for a bit. No shame in that. People need what they need. [/quote]

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