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Vice-President Academic and Provost

Update on academic accommodations

June 11, 2026

Dear colleagues,

In January, I announced the establishment of a new Centre for Accommodated Assessments to support students with registered accommodation needs. The Centre will be operated by the Office of Enrolment Management (OREM) and informed by the expertise of OREM and the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) in delivering accommodated assessment services to students and instructors.

Over the spring term, OREM and Facilities Management worked collaboratively to assess space requirements, consult with stakeholders, and identify a location that best supports student needs. Through this work, and in consultation with the University Librarian, they have identified the lower level of the Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library as the most suitable location for the new Centre for Accommodated Assessments.

The location was determined based on functional requirements, student access and accessibility, and the goal of aligning the Centre with existing academic support services. The Library is rightly viewed by students and instructors as a welcoming and inclusive learning space, and it plays a critical role in academic success. The integration of the Centre will be approached in a manner that both complements and strengthens the Library’s role in student learning and success.

While we work towards project completion in late 2027, OREM will continue to provide accommodated assessment supports in the existing spaces in the Clearihue and the Human and Social Development buildings. As with all renovation projects, the team will work to minimize disruption to impacted groups and individuals and, where appropriate, support relocation of offices and materials.

The Centre is one component of a broader approach to supporting accessibility and student success at UVic, which is reflected in faculty accessibility strategies. As the demand for accommodated assessments continues to rise, teaching and assessment practices that are access-centred and discipline-appropriate remain essential. I thank the many faculty and staff across campus who continue to advance this important work and who support our diverse student population in a multitude of ways.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Croft, PhD
Vice-President Academic and Provost
University of Victoria