Joe Mehlmann

Harvey, Sounds good as long as your progress evaluation points are at the mid-point of the term or at least every 8 weeks (whichever comes first). In addition, TWC CSC requires passing each course and least 80% attendance to graduate.

david, If you are the person who signs and submits the report, be sure to understand it thoroughly. You must have a completer form for each graduate. The report must correspond exactly to these individual graduate completer forms; i.e., the graduate is considered "placed" if a box is checked that the school directly helped them get the job. JP Mehlmann

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

Brad, You bring up some excellent points. Oftentimes, a multi-pronged, problem-solving approach is needed and will bring in information on some graduates. I believe another key is for Career Services staff to develop good rapport with students from the beginning of classes to lessen the avoidance from them once they graduate. JP Mehlmann

Arturo, Employers are a solid source of placement data for graduates. This question is tied into the annual Outcomes Report required by the TWC CSC. Specifically, for each graduate, you must have a completed form PS-072A. The form can be completed by the graduate (where if "placed" the graduate checks the boxes that correspond to the school's efforts to help them find that job). In any event, your annual report must be backed and correspond to, completed PS-072A forms for each graduate. JP Mehlmann

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

Michael, These are viable examples. As stated in the prior threads, a variance request should be the exception. If you hire an instructor under a variance, be sure to review the TWC School Director's Resource guide - there is a whole section on this subject, including actions to be taken to document the instructor's performance. Sincerely, Joe P. Mehlmann JP Mehlmann

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

Dave, The original question on this forum is specific to the TWC annual report. "Placed" refers to the school providing the job lead or other direct connection that results in the graduate getting a job in their field of study. "Not Placed" is where the graduate obtains employment (also in the field) but through their own sources. In other words, without the assistance of the school. This must be documented on the completer follow up form (PS-072A). JP Mehlmann