Human Resources

Requests for a Change in Modality

Exploring Possible Options for Your Work Environment

Making a Request

Staff and Faculty seeking a change in their work or teaching modality (e.g., from in-person to remote) for medical reasons must go through the ADA interactive process. Once the necessary medical documentation is provided, the request will be reviewed by:

For Faculty: Department Chair, Dean, and Faculty Affairs.
For Staff: Appropriate Administrator and Human Resources

Note: A change in modality may not always be feasible and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If the request cannot be accommodated, Family Medical Leave (FML) may be offered as an alternative.

Non-Medical Requests
Non-medical requests for a change in modality will be reviewed by the department chair, dean, and Faculty Affairs (for faculty), or the appropriate administrator (for staff).

Sit-to-Stand Requests

Employees who require a sit-to-stand accommodation due to medical reasons should follow the ADA Job Accommodation Request process. This request will be reviewed by the appropriate administrator and Human Resources, and accommodations will be made as necessary.

Health Concerns and Temporary Illness

General health concerns or temporary illnesses may be considered for ADA accommodations if they substantially limit one or more major life activities. If an employee’s temporary condition qualifies as a disability under the ADA, they may be eligible for accommodations that help them perform essential job functions.

If a condition does not meet the criteria for an ADA accommodation, employees may explore other options, such as Family Medical Leave (FML) or Temporary Disability Leave.