ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST BAY
Hayward 510-885-3868 | Concord 925-602-6716 | Online www.csueastbay.edu/as
AUDIO-RECORDED LECTURES
Students are eligible for audio-recording accommodations if their disability impairs access to classroom
lectures. As always, notify your professors of your accommodations as soon as classes begin.
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1. Purchase or borrow an audio recorder.
2. Let professors know you plan to record lectures.
3. Discuss with professors any concerns about recording lectures.
4. Agree to follow the audio-recording policies.
1. Purchase or borrow an audio recorder. Students generally purchase their own audio recording
devices (such as a digital voice recorder). Accessibility Services and related offices are not
responsible for providing audio recorders, but may have some recorders available for loan on a
quarterly basis through the Assistive Technology Office. These recording devices are loaned in a
first come, first served manner and must be returned promptly at the end of the quarter.
2. Let professors know that you plan to record lectures. Contact your professors before the first class
to notify them that you are approved by Accessibility Services to audio record lectures as a
disability-related accommodation. When you speak with professors, show them your
Determination of Accommodations document so they can verify your accommodation.
3. Discuss with professors any concerns about recording lectures. Instructors may feel that it is
inappropriate to record certain class discussions. You are approved to record lectures, but not
necessarily discussions in which other students may reveal personal information. If necessary, you
or your instructor may ask an Accessibility Services counselor to help make this distinction. Your
instructor may ask you to sign the Certification and Rules Governing Recording Lectures agreement,
which is available in the Accessibility Services office. Meet with your instructor during office hours
to review this agreement. If an instructor has additional concerns, contact your Accessibility
Services counselor.
4. Agree to follow the audio-recording policies listed below:
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Students will notify instructors and come to an agreement regarding any concerns professors
have prior to engaging in any audio recording.
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Students will use the recordings solely in pursuit of their educational program, not for any
commercial or non-educational purposes.
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Students will not engage in any secret recordings of lectures or interactions.
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Students will not share the recordings with other students or anyone else.
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Students will erase the recordings at the conclusion of the course (within 14 days after issuance
of a grade) unless they obtain written authorization from the instructor to retain the recordings
beyond this period.
This document is available in accessible format. Please contact Accessibility Services for more details.
Rev. 1-14