Scottsdale Community College 2012-13 Catalog
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Schol ast i c St andards 44 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2014 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK Academic Probation (Progress) (AR 2.3.4) 1. Probation A student will be placed on academic probation if after completion of twelve (12) or more credit hours, the student's cumulative grade point average is less than: Credit Hours for Which Grade Points are Computed at Resident Maricopa Community College (A,B,C,D,F, and Y) Minimum Grade Point Average Required 12-15 1.60 16-30 1.75 31-45 1.90 46+ 2.00 (Students should also be aware that graduation requires a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.00.) Students on academic probation may take no more than twelve (12) credit hours per semester unless approved by the Admissions and Standards Committee. 2. Continued Probation A student on academic probation who fails to raise the cumulative grade point average to the required minimum standards (see above) will be placed on continued probation and may be limited to taking six (6) credit hours. Regulations regarding continued probation do not apply to the summer session. Credit hours earned in summer sessions will be included in the cumulative grade point average. Instructional Grievance Process (AR 2.3.5 & Appendix S-6) A student who feels that he or she has been treated unfairly or unjustly by a faculty member with regard to an academic process such as grading, testing, or assignments has the right to appeal according to the approved procedures. The appeal process for grades must be initiated no later than sixty (60) calendar days from the date the grade was issued. Steps outlining the process are available in Appendix S-6. Appendix S-6: Instructional Grievance Process A student who feels that he/she has been treated unfairly or unjustly by a faculty member (full-time or part-time) with regard to an academic process such as grading, testing, or assignments, shall discuss the issue first with the faculty member involved This conference shall be requested by the student within fifteen (15) working days from the time the student knew or reasonably should have known about the unfair or unjust treatment. This instructional grievance process should not be utilized in a case in which a student feels he/she has experienced discrimination. If the student feels that he/she has experienced discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,sex, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation, the student should refer to the Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Students as administered by the Vice President for Student Affairs. Steps for students to follow: 1. If, within ten (10) working days of the request for the conference www.scottsdalecc.edu with the faculty member, the problem is not resolved or the faculty member has been unable to meet with the student, the student may continue the process by filing a written grievance with the department/division chairperson and appropriate administrative officer at the college/center. This written grievance must be filed within ten (10) working days following the previous deadline. The written grievance will be given to the faculty member five (5) days before any official meetings are convened. 2. Upon receipt of a written grievance, the department/division chair or appropriate college administrative officer will work with the parties in an attempt to resolve the conflict. The faculty member may ask that the College Faculty Senate President be in attendance. Every attempt will be made to maintain confidentiality during this process. A faculty member will not be required to respond to a grievance which is not in writing and which, when appropriate, did not have specific documentation including dates, times, materials, etc. The written grievance will be made available to the faculty member. 3. If the grievance is not resolved at this level within ten (10) working days, the student should forward to the vice president of academic affairs or designee a copy of the original written grievance with an explanation regarding action taken at each prior level. The vice president of academic affairs or designee will meet with the student, faculty member, the College Faculty Senate President if requested by the faculty member, and department/division chairperson and attempt to resolve the issues. This level will be the final step in any grievance process regarding grades. 4. If the grievance, other than those concerning grades, is not resolved by the vice president of academic affairs or designee, it may be forwarded in writing by the student to the college president for final resolution. The college president or designee will issue a final written determination in the grievance process. 5. Instructional grievances are resolved at the college level. The District Office is not an avenue of appeal for the instructional grievance process. NOTE: The grievance process for grades no later than sixty (60) calendar days from the date the grade was issued. Non-Instructional Complaint Resolution Process (Appendix S-8) A student who feels that he or she has been treated unfairly or unjustly by any employee with regard to a non-instructional process such as student or administrative services has the right to file a formal and written complaint according to the approved procedures. Steps for students to take: 1.Discuss the issue with the employee involved. The student should request this conference within fifteen (15) working days from the time the student knew or reasonably should have known about the unfair or unjust treatment. 2.If, within ten (10) working days of the request for the conference with the employee, the problem is not resolved or the employee has been unable to meet with the student, the student may continue the process by filing a written complaint with the appropriate supervisor of the employee where authority exists to take corrective action. This written complaint must be filed within ten (10) working days following the previous deadline. The written complaint will be given to the employee five (5) working days before any official meetings are convened.