State Center Community College District Fresno City College, Reedley College, & North Centers Online Probation Workshop

One of the most common excuses given by those who are on probation is: “I didn’t know.” This probation session will offer you the opportunity to understand your situation and the policies that govern students. It is your responsibility as a student to be aware of the district’s probation policies and procedures at the respective college or center you are planning to attend. SCCCD - Online Probation Workshop

Purpose  To understand how to improve your academic standing and avoid continued probation  To help you achieve your academic goal(s)  To learn strategies for success

What is Probation? Probation is defined as unsatisfactory progress in one or both of the following two areas:  Falling below minimum standards will place you on probation  Academic - Cumulative Grade Point Average falls below 2.0  Progress - Cumulative units completed compared against units attempted is 50% or less

Question #1: What are the two types of probation? a. Dismissal and Academic b. Academic and Progress c. Registration and Financial d. None of the above

Consequences of Probation  Registration holds  Mandated probation counseling  Financial aid restrictions  Course selection restrictions  Ineligible for graduation and transfer  Semester units limited  Dismissal from district’s colleges & centers

Question #2 What are the consequences of probation? a. Financial aid restrictions b. Registration holds c. Unit limitations d. All of the above

Academic Probation A student who has attempted at least 12 semester units as shown by the official academic record shall be placed on academic probation if the student has earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all units which were graded on the basis of the grading system.

Academic Probation Codes  A1Academic Probation Level 1  A2Academic Probation Level 2  ADAcademic Dismissal

Reading the Transcripts  GPU= Grade Point Units  UEAR= Units Earned  GPT=Grade Points  SEM GPA =Semester Grade Points  CUM GPA=Total Grade Points

Academic Transcript

Question #3 What is Academic Probation? a. When you attempt at least 12 semester units and your GPA falls below 2.0 b. When you complete at least 12 units c. When you do not have a declared major d. When you drop all of your classes

Progress Probation A student who has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester units as shown by the official academic record shall be placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units in which the student has enrolled and for which entries of “W”, “I”, “NP” and “NC” are recorded reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50 percent).

Progress Probation Codes  P1Progress Probation Level 1  P2Progress Probation Level 2  PDProgress Dismissal

Progress Probation  The following acronyms are used for Progress Probation. (WINC)  “W” Withdraw  “I” Incomplete  “NC”No Credit  “NP”No Pass

Progress Transcript

How to Figure Your Probation Status for Progress Probation  Use Cumulative Totals on transcript  Add the Grade Point Units (GPU) and your “W”, “I”, “NC”, “NP” (WINC) and divide the total by 2.  If total is equal to or larger than (GPU) you are on Progress Probation

 CUM WINC = 16 + CUM GPU = 12  2 ( ) = 28  2 = is greater than 12 CUM GPU This student is dropping more units than completing and is on Progress Probation Progress Probation Example

Question #4 If you attempt 12 units and you receive 9 units of W’s and 3 units with an A grade, are you on progress probation? A. Yes B. No

Academic & Progress Dismissal  Dismissed after three consecutive semesters of a Cumulative G.P.A. less than 1.75 after attempting 12 or more GPU units.  Or you have not completed 50% of the units attempted in three semesters  Excluding summer sessions

Readmission After Dismissal  Dismissal - required to sit out of the district for the following: Dismissal 1: 1 Semester Dismissal 2: 2 Semesters Dismissal 3: 4 Semesters  May appeal any dismissal through petition at the campus or center you plan to attend if extenuating circumstances exist; must provide third party documentation  Examples of extenuating circumstances include: accident, illness, death in the immediate family, military duty, jury duty, job displacement, family displacement, instructor error and/or other circumstances which are justifiable in the judgment of the college president or his designee

Question #5 If your cumulative GPA falls below a 1.75 for three consecutive semesters, what is your academic standing? a. Academic Probation Level 1 b. Academic Dismissal (AD) c. Progress Probation Level 2 d. None of the above

Helpful Hints  Repeat “D” or “F” grades to improve GPA  Drop courses before deadlines (refer to class schedule or college catalog)  Go to class  Discuss difficulties with instructors  Discuss schedule changes with counselor  Register early  Select classes and unit load wisely  Utilize tutoring services  Enroll in appropriate Counseling classes

Repeating Courses  Students will be allowed to repeat a course after receiving a substandard grade(s) one time after initial attempt. A petition will be required to enroll in a course a third time. A petition will also be required to enroll in a course a fourth time only if extenuating circumstances exist  Your GPA will be calculated differently based on the number of times you have attempted the course

Repeating Courses  Students will be allowed to repeat a course after receiving a (W) Withdrawal) 2 times after initial attempt. A petition will be required to enroll in a course a fourth time. A petition will also be required to enroll in a course a fifth time only if extenuating circumstances exist

Question #6 How many times can a student repeat a class, after receiving a D or F grade, without filing a petition? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four

What’s Next?  Speak with a Counselor  Develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP)  Registration (by appointment)

SCCCD Counseling Departments Fresno City College(559) North Centers Madera Center(559) Oakhurst Center(559) Willow International Center(559) Reedley College(559)

Online Probation Workshop Quiz Thank you for participating in the State Center Community College District’s Online Probation Workshop The next step is to take the Probation Quiz by clicking below ADD LINK? We hope you become a successful State Center Community College District student!