Academic Senate Curriculum Institute:2006 Double Jeopardy – Repeatability- Course Repetition

Lead Prosecutors  Kathy O’Connor: Santa Barbara City College  Karen Johnson: Cerritos College  Kathy O’Connor: Santa Barbara City College  Karen Johnson: Cerritos College

Course Repetition  Title 5 "Standards of Scholarship" regulations provide that any course may be repeated if the student received a "D," "F," or "NC" grade the first time (see also Sections ) (1)  In this case the new grade may be used to re-calculate GPA  Title 5 "Standards of Scholarship" regulations provide that any course may be repeated if the student received a "D," "F," or "NC" grade the first time (see also Sections ) (1)  In this case the new grade may be used to re-calculate GPA

Title cont  ….(2) the district finds that the student’s previous grade is, at least in part, the result of extenuating circumstances.  ….(3) the district has determined that a student should repeat a course because of a significant lapse of time since the student took the course  apportionment may be claimed only once  However the new grade is NOT used for recalculation of GPA(section 55763)  ….(2) the district finds that the student’s previous grade is, at least in part, the result of extenuating circumstances.  ….(3) the district has determined that a student should repeat a course because of a significant lapse of time since the student took the course  apportionment may be claimed only once  However the new grade is NOT used for recalculation of GPA(section 55763)

Section  1997, a provision was inserted requiring districts to allow indefinite repetition for mandated training requirements  All grades earned are counted toward GPA  Districts may then collect apportionment for unlimited repetitions.(58161…C)  1997, a provision was inserted requiring districts to allow indefinite repetition for mandated training requirements  All grades earned are counted toward GPA  Districts may then collect apportionment for unlimited repetitions.(58161…C)

Additional limits Section  (1) Identify courses in Catalogue  (2) Course content must differ each time course is offered and there is an expanded educational experience a. Skills or proficiencies are enhanced b. Active participatory experience is the basic means by which learning objectives are obtained (identify in course of study outline how this is occurring)  (1) Identify courses in Catalogue  (2) Course content must differ each time course is offered and there is an expanded educational experience a. Skills or proficiencies are enhanced b. Active participatory experience is the basic means by which learning objectives are obtained (identify in course of study outline how this is occurring)

Limits cont.  (3) district monitoring is required  (4) apportionment may be claimed for not more than three semesters or 4 quarters  Basic skills and ESL not eligible for repeats  Note: a district can allow unlimited repeats but no apportionment or credit will be allocated. (audits can be used in this case)  (3) district monitoring is required  (4) apportionment may be claimed for not more than three semesters or 4 quarters  Basic skills and ESL not eligible for repeats  Note: a district can allow unlimited repeats but no apportionment or credit will be allocated. (audits can be used in this case)

Examples:  Physical Education activity and performing and studio art courses may be repeated three times  Occupational courses may be repeated (three times) if content differs each time the course is taught (see Jan. 2, 2001 SO memo)  Physical Education activity and performing and studio art courses may be repeated three times  Occupational courses may be repeated (three times) if content differs each time the course is taught (see Jan. 2, 2001 SO memo)

Physical education  In the case of activity courses a student may only repeat a total of three times in any one subject or “family”  For example: A student may NOT enroll four times EACH in Beg, Int. and Adv. Tennis. Apportionment is awarded for a TOTAL of 4 semesters or 6 quarters.  In the case of activity courses a student may only repeat a total of three times in any one subject or “family”  For example: A student may NOT enroll four times EACH in Beg, Int. and Adv. Tennis. Apportionment is awarded for a TOTAL of 4 semesters or 6 quarters.

Courses in the arts (Music, Fine Arts, Theatre Arts or Dance)  Three repetitions PER COURSE may be allowed If the course is part of a sequenced transfer curriculum  This may include major performance ensembles (Music, Fine Arts, Theatre Arts or Dance)  Three repetitions PER COURSE may be allowed If the course is part of a sequenced transfer curriculum  This may include major performance ensembles

Disabled students programs: section56029  Repetitions of “special classes” beyond the limits may be allowed where it is necessary to accommodate a student with a disability

Limits on withdrawals  Withdraw within the first 4 weeks or 30% of term, there is no W so no limitation on re-enrolling.  After this time, the regulations do not explicitly address what happens if a student receives a w  However, ‘ it is the view of the SO office that districts should adopt policies to impose other restrictions on re-enrollment after withdrawal”  And districts should consult with Academic Senates concerning these limitations  Withdraw within the first 4 weeks or 30% of term, there is no W so no limitation on re-enrolling.  After this time, the regulations do not explicitly address what happens if a student receives a w  However, ‘ it is the view of the SO office that districts should adopt policies to impose other restrictions on re-enrollment after withdrawal”  And districts should consult with Academic Senates concerning these limitations

Catalogue example SBCC  Course Repetition Policy In accordance with Title V, Section 58161, a course may only be repeated if: 1. The course has been identified in the Catalog as repeatable and the student has not taken a course more times than allowed; 2. The student is repeating a course to alleviate a D, F, or NC grade; or; 3. The student is repeating a course by approved petition of the Scholastic Standards Committee, based on the previous grade being, at least, in part, the result of verifiable, extenuating circumstances.

 Under the conditions (2 and 3) above, a course may be repeated only once. Students who do not comply with the above will be administratively dropped from the class and informed through their instructor that they have been dropped.

 Courses Specifically Designated as Repeatable Specified courses may be repeated without petition by the student, or any prior written permission. These repeatable courses are identified in this Catalog under the "Course Repetition Restrictions" section. Courses are approved for inclusion in this category (as repeatable) on the basis of one of the following criteria: 1. Skills or proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice; or 2. Active participation experience is the basic means by which learning occurs.

Student perspective  Karen Johnson