Interested to Be a Notetaker?

Notetaking Process:

It is the student's responsibility to request an in-class notetaker as needed per class and to work with the DRS office and instructor to find a notetaker. Attendance is required in order to receive notes for any class session. Notetaking assistance is not a substitute for attendance. Faculty will receive a notification email from DRS Connect asking for assistance securing a strong in-class note taker who will supply the requesting student with an accurate set of class notes. 

Faculty may need to assist the student with locating a volunteer note taker by making an announcement to the class. A letter of recommendation suitable for the volunteer’s resume and/or a stipend of $25.00 per credit hour is offered to the note taker at the end of the semester. If you are a student at PVCC and is interested in being a notetaker, please follow the instructions below to sign up:

  • Visit DRS Connect: https://olympic.accessiblelearning.com/GCCAZ , then click on Sign Up as Notetaker. (The Username you will type is your MEID).
  • Once the profile is completed, the notetaker can sign in using their MEID and Password used for my.maricopa.edu to enter classes.
  • Under Requesting a Notetaking Assignment the notetaker inputs section numbers for each class enrolled. 
  • Click Continue to Verify Your Classes.
  • Type your full name to sign the agreement and click Submit Your Notetaker Contract.
  • Check mark each class to verify the schedule and click Submit Your Class Schedule.
  • If you are matched and assigned in DRS CONNECT you will receive a confirmation email. 

Once a Notetaker has been assigned:

  • Notetakers will receive an interest form that allows them to pick whether they would like a Letter of Recommendation or a Stipend for the services provided.
  • Once confirmation is received, DRS will follow up with the notetaker via email for individual next steps

How to Upload Notes as a Notetaker:

  • Select the class from the dropdown menu
  • Next, by clicking the drop down menu in Notes for, select the week number the notes were completed in, and days of the week.
  • Then, select the file/document
  • Last, click “Upload Notes”