old-Grading and Progress for All Programs (except Allied Health)

Grade Scale (except Nursing & Allied Health)

Each student will be evaluated on a term basis. The term grade report will reflect each student’s progress in the categories of Skill Proficiency and Related Information (theory).

A student must maintain a “D” or better average per course code and an overall combined average of a “C” or better for the 72-day period of instruction, which comprises a term. Failure to maintain the required overall combined grade average of “C” or better at the mid-term or end of term will result in academic probation. Once on probation, failure to bring grades up to an overall combined average of “C” or better by the end of the next grading period (midterm or end of term as applicable) will result in suspension. Suspended students must wait one full term prior to re-enrollment.

Pace/Progress: Instructors shall have a course outline/curriculum that stipulates the customary length of time for a module of study. Instructors shall consult with their advisory committees on their course outline/curriculum. Student Services personnel shall communicate the concept of pace/progress to new enrollees during orientation. Instructors shall communicate their program’s specific pace/progress schedule to every incoming student. Instructors shall create and maintain a grading system whereby those students not maintaining the stated pace/progress for a specific module of study will receive a grade that reflects that lack of pace/progress. Instructors shall inform all students, existing and new, of the grading policy.

Since all occupational training offered in the area Colleges involves technical knowledge and occupational and employability skills, students are encouraged to apply themselves to achieve success in their chosen vocational objective.