Harvey,
That is correct. Please keep in mind the TWC CSC graduation requirements of at least 80% attendance and a passing grade in each course.
JP Mehlmann
we evaluate the student as he progresses through the course and then at the end of each course.The touch points during the course let us monitor his progess and if we see that it looks like he will not be successful we can offer guidance and assistance along the way.The students are given progress reports and are told it takes 70% to pass and that they must have a 90% or better in attendance to graduate.
A student’s academic progress must be evaluated at the end of every grading period. This requirement is in place for students that are enrolled in programs with over 200 clock hours. A overall grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 is considered good academic standing and is required to graduate from the program.
Michael,
This is correct - keep in mind also the attendance portion of the graduation requirements (80% per TWC or your policy if more stringent) as well as the maximum time to complete of 150% of the normal time.
JP Mehlmann
James,
Your progress policy seems sound and is even more stringent the the TWC requirement of 80% attendance.
JP Mehlmann
Schools with programs of 200+ clock hours must evaluate student progress at the end of every grading period (not to exceed 8 weeks) and students must have cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to graduate.
Students are required to pass with a 70% in all three week classes within their program. That program length can be anywhere from 45 weeks to 90 weeks, depending on what they signed up for. The overall attendance has to be 90% or above at the time of their graduation. Our Student Services Department monitors that.
Dan,
Excellent points. The progress policy rules are intended to ensure that students are advised on their progress PRIOR to any negative consequences such as loss of aid eligibility, probation, and/or termination. Early intervention helps minimize the worst consequences.
JP Mehlmann
Our institution carries it even further. Instructors review and meet with any student who is struggling in class on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Struggling is defined as no participation in class, work submission for grading is late, and grades for weekly quizes are poor. The goal is to make a positive impact early enough for the student to progress with passing grades the first time and have a positive, successful academic experience. We provide tutoring for our students in need of help. The key is early intervention.
Dave,
This is fine as long as progress is evaluated at least every eight weeks. Graduation requirements usually include: the student satisfactorily pass all courses and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
JP Mehlmann
We evaluate student performance at the end of every grading period. Students who fail to achieve minimum requirements at the end of a period meet with one of our advisors to determine the best path moving forward. Failure to meet minimum standards for 2 consecutive grading periods may result in suspension.
James,
That sounds within the TWC CSC rules. What are your requirements for graduation? Also, if visited by the CSC, you might be asked to provide documentation of advising and/or other actions taken for students not meeting the progress policy.
JP Mehlmann
At our school, students are given Progress reports for grades and attendance every three week grading cycle, which is 90 hours of class time.
Minnie,
Usual graduation requirements include some variation of the following: passing each course, cumulative GPA of 2.0, attendance of 80% of the program, and completion within 150% of the normal time to complete.
JP Mehlmann
The evaluation of students in programs is determined by the length of the program and it's policies. For example: Progress for programs over 200 clock hours will assess progress at the end of each grading period not over eight weeks. Graduation is determined by the requirements of the program.
Thomas,
Keep in mind that the TWC rules state any program in excess of 200 clock hours, progress must be evaluated at least every eight weeks. For credit hour programs, evaluation of a student's progress comes at the midpoint and end-of term for academic semester or academic quarter or at least every eight weeks.
JP Mehlmann
90% attendance and 70% on all other categories.
Minnie,
I don't know if Kevin is available to reply so I will try: you need to document that progress is being monitored and action taken to help students improve. Many schools use some type of student advisement form and/or improvement plan with the students name, program, progress info etc., as well as the student's signature. The student must be aware of the consequences of not meeting the satisfactory progress requirements.
JP Mehlmann
Kevin,
I'm assuming you meet with the student at midpoint and counsel the student, do you include a contract or better yet an improvement plan with checkpoints that an academic advisor and instructor assess?
We evaluate student progress at the end of each six week term for morning students and the end of each eight week term for evening and/or online students. Students must complete the entire program of study and earn a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to complete the program and graduate.