policy revision gradingprocedures 7.10
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Policy Revision GradingProcedures 7.10. Steve Abid Patrick Kamau Paula Sullivan Bryan Vliem. Charges include: Eliminate all references to NS Clarify the language in the grade grievance process Reconsider the value of WP, WF grades Redefine the I and W grades. Grading Policy 7.10 Revision. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Policy RevisionGradingProcedures 7.10
Steve Abid
Patrick KamauPaula Sullivan
Bryan Vliem
Grading Policy 7.10 RevisionCharges include:Eliminate all references to NSClarify the language in the grade
grievance processReconsider the value of WP, WF gradesRedefine the I and W grades
All references to NS have been eliminated
Sections IX & X
Language of grade grievance process clarified
Section X
Recommendations:Responsibilities of the Chair of the Grade Appeal
Hearing committee:◦ Chair shall convene the committee◦ Chair shall preside over meeting◦ Chair length of term is 2 years
Assignment of substitutes for the Grade Appeal Hearing Committee will be the responsibility of the Chair:◦ Appoint equivalent substitute (e.g. faculty to faculty)◦ Determine length of substitution
Reconsider the value of WP, WF grades
Sections IX & X
Fall 09 Wtr 10 Su 10 Fall 10 Wtr 11 Su 11 Fall 11 Wtr 12 Su 120
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Use of WP & WF Fall 09- Summer 12
Total % WP & WF Fall 09-Su 12
Semester Total grades Total WP % WP Total WF % WF
Fall 09 52,991 1,881 3.55 630 1.19
Wtr 10 52,570 1,992 3.79 710 1.35
Su 10 18,671 594 3.18 277 1.48
Fall 10 55,010 1,669 3.03 704 1.28
Wtr 11 53, 630 1561 2.91 749 1.40
Su 11 17,932 442 2.46 203 1.13
Fall 12 52,716 1257 2.38 605 1.15
Wtr 12 50,586 1,399 2.77 628 1.24
Su 12 16,293 316 1.94 121 0.74
Recommendation: Eliminate the use of WP and WF as grades
Rationale: Declining usage Not used in calculating GPA May or may not affect financial aid status Not an accurate reflection of student progress
Recommendation:Change language in Incomplete Grade Policy in Section X.
Rationale:◦ Allows for more Instructor discretion◦ Practice follows policy
Recommendation:W grade Policy remains, but language regarding eGRCC updated.
Rationale:• 70% is an adequate time for student decision making• No penalty to student’s GPA
Next steps:Take recommendations back to your
department1. Eliminate all references to NS2. Changes regarding grade grievance process
Language changes Chair responsibilities
3. Eliminate use of WP and WF4. Language changes regarding I5. Language changes regarding W
Next steps:Return to AGC on December 11, 2012 for
feedbackVote on Feb 12, 2013