Policy Revision GradingProcedures 7.10 Steve Abid Patrick Kamau Paula Sullivan Bryan Vliem

Grading Policy 7.10 Revision 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

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

Use of WP & WF Fall 09- Summer 12

Total % WP & WF Fall 09-Su 12 SemesterTotal gradesTotal WP% WPTotal WF% WF Fall 09 52,9911, Wtr 1052,5701, Su 1018, Fall 10 55,0101, Wtr 1153, Su 1117, Fall 1252, Wtr 1250,5861, Su 1216,

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 department 1.Eliminate all references to NS 2.Changes regarding grade grievance process  Language changes  Chair responsibilities 3.Eliminate use of WP and WF 4.Language changes regarding I 5.Language changes regarding W

Next steps: Return to AGC on December 11, 2012 for feedback Vote on Feb 12, 2013