Conforming a Voluntary Medical Leave of Absence Policy to Recent Interpretations of Disability Law. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meilman, Philip W.
• Is Part Of: Journal of college student psychotherapy. Volume 30:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 54
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: College counseling center -- disability law -- medical leave policy; College students -- Mental health services -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; 616.8914005
• DOI: 10.1080/87568225.2016.1105665
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8756-8225

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In 2011, Georgetown University worked to revise its medical leave of absence (MLOA) policy to be in conformity with evolving standards and interpretations of disability law as it pertains to university students. The article describes the new policy, which was reviewed and approved by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Implications are discussed for both Georgetown University and other institutions.