Probation:
Probation is defined as a period of time during which the Student is given the opportunity to improve academically and/or disciplinarily by meeting the expectations as defined within the probationary plan of action. Two probationary periods are the maximum allotted per course and only if the problem is not similar in nature (academic versus disciplinary). In the case of non-compliance with any School policy or procedure, the probationary period will be lifted once the Student successfully completes all program requirements. Academic probationary status is lifted once the Student has met the expectations as defined within the probationary plan of action and has completed the course in satisfactory academic standing.
The Student must meet with the instructor and Program Director or designee within 5 business days to prepare a probationary plan of action explicitly stating expectations that must be met during the probationary period. The probationary plan of action identifies the areas of concern and the goals for improvement. The probation plan of action is designed on an individual basis and is not calculated into the overall course grade, nor is it considered “extra credit”. The consequence of failing to meet the level of expectations and failing to ultimately receive a passing grade for the course will result in the offer of a remedial plan of action.
If a student earns a grade of less than C (75%) in the course, whether a probationary plan of action has been previously implemented within the course or whether the student has been in good academic standing during the course, the student will be given the opportunity for remediation.
If the Student receives a final passing grade for the course after being placed on probation, this final grade will be that which is reflected on the Student’s transcript and no remediation will be required.
Students will be placed on probationary status for the following:
1. If the Student is found to be in non-compliance with any School policy or procedure.
2. Didactic course - If a student earns a score of less than a C (75%) on any exam within the course.
3. Laboratory course - If a student's score on two consecutive quizzes is below C (75%) or the student consistently fails to demonstrate competence in performing laboratory skills.
4. Clinical practicum internship course - If a student receives a score of less than C (75%) in any of the clinical practicum internship evaluations, the student will be placed on probation, affording him or her opportunity to improve. A plan for improvement will be initiated with specific due dates. If improvement is not made within the probationary period, the student will receive a failing grade for the course.
The clinical practicum internship course cannot be remediated. Students getting two unsatisfactory clinical practicum internship evaluations will be withdrawn from the Program.
Remediation:
All students who receive a non-passing grade in any didactic or laboratory course will be referred to remediation. (Reminder: The clinical practicum internship course cannot be remediated. Students receiving two unsatisfactory clinical practicum internship evaluations will be withdrawn from the Program.) The remedial plan of action will be developed and presented within 5 business days from the course completion date. The maximum time frame allotted for a remedial plan of action is 21 days.
The purpose of the remedial plan of action is to improve the student's chance for successful completion of the Program and to strengthen areas of concern/weakness. Students will be required to attend remediation sessions with the instructor and/or complete remediation assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to and complete the plan of action in order to remain in the Program. Failure to attend or complete remediation by the requested date will result in withdrawal from the program.
The remediation coursework is designed individually. The remediation grade is not calculated into the overall course grade, nor is it considered “extra credit”. For this purpose, students who pass the remediation are considered to receive a passing grade of C (75%) in the course for which remediation was given.
Students may be placed on remediation only for a maximum of twice throughout the entire duration of the program. If a remediation is also unsuccessful, the student will be withdrawn from the program.
If a student is placed on probationary/remediation status due to poor performance in a course and is subsequently withdrawn from the program, he/she will receive a non-passing grade for that course.
Students on remediation will not be eligible for Federal Student Aid. Once the Student successfully completes the remediation and receives a passing grade of C for the course for which they were on remediation, the Student will regain eligibility for Federal Student Aid. If the Student does not successfully complete remediation and receives a failing grade for the course, the Student will be withdrawn. |