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Academic Standing
Good Standing:
Students who maintain a minimum cumulative grade point
average (GPA) of 2.0 and earn a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in all required general
education and didactic courses and a grade of “S” in all required practicum/
clinical courses will be considered in good standing.
Academic Probation:
A student will be placed on probation when any of the
following conditions exist:
1.
The cumulative GPA falls below C (2.0).
2.
The semester GPA falls below C (2.0).
3.
A grade below C (2.0) has been received in a required didactic course or a
grade of F has bee earned in a required practicum/clinical course.
Academic probation will be removed when all the following conditions exist:
1.
The cumulative GPA is C (2.0) or higher.
2.
The semester GPA is C (2.0) or higher.
3.
A minimum grade of C (2.0) has been received in the required didactic
courses completed, and a grade of S has been earned in the required
practicum/clinical courses completed.
4.
All other specific conditions, if required, have been met.
Academically At-Risk Students
Objective:
To provide early intervention for students who are not meeting or who
are minimally meeting expectations in the classroom and clinical setting.
Classroom
1.
Students who consistently score below 80 percent on quizzes, tests and papers
in the classroom will be notified at mid-term by the instructor or course leader.
2.
The student will be asked to complete a study plan designed to improve
progress and successfully complete the course.The plan will be submitted to the
instructor with follow-up discussion as needed.
3.
Students are encouraged to meet with the instructor to help improve academic
performance early on.