Academic Recovery Workshop

Academic Student Services

James Madison UniversityMay 2010

Agenda

Academic StandingSummer Session

Continued EnrollmentAcademic Success Program (ASP)

Determining GPA/Hours for StandingRepeat Credit/Repeat Forgiveness

Academic Success SuggestionsCampus Resources

Academic Standing

Academic Good Standing

Academic Probation

Academic Suspension

Academic Dismissal

Academic Good Standing

Cumulative GPA of 2.000-4.000

Eligible for continued enrollment

Academic ProbationCumulative GPA falls below 2.0, but remains above the threshold for academic suspension.

Eligible for continued enrollment but limited to a course load of 12 credit hours or less until good standing is reached.

Must achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative and major GPA to graduate.

Academic SuspensionWhen the cumulative grade point average at the end of spring and/or summer semester is below the minimum required for continued enrollment.

It will be invoked the end of spring semester (and summer session for students who attend summer session).

However, when academic performance is persistently unsatisfactory or students fail to meet continued enrollment conditions, the institution may choose to suspend a student at the end of fall semester.

Academic Suspension1st suspension: Following a first suspension, the period of suspension is at least one year.

Appeals for continued enrollment are considered on an individual basis.

2nd suspension: Following a second suspension, the period of suspension is at least two calendar years.

Students who are academically suspended for a second time are eligible to apply to return to JMU by agreeing to apply for the Transfer Equivalent Option upon their approved return to JMU.

Academic Dismissal

A student who is suspended for a third time will be permanently dismissed from the University.

No appeal of academic dismissal will be considered, nor will students dismissed for academic deficiency be allowed to exercise the Transfer Equivalent Option.

Summer Session

and

Continued Enrollment Appeal

Summer SessionIf a student’s academic performance in the summer session raises their cumulative GPA to academic probation or good standing, they will be eligible to continue their studies at JMU in the 2010 fall semester.

Students may attend 2010 summer session by completing normal registration procedures.

The 2nd four week and six week terms start on June 14th.

All suspensions will remain on the transcript and count toward the three suspensions even if a student is able to bring their GPA up to academic probation or good standing during the summer session

Continued EnrollmentIf a student believes that there are extenuating circumstances associated with their first academic suspension, they may appeal, in writing only, for continued enrollment.

If a student wishes to be considered for continued enrollment after their first suspension, they submit a written appeal documenting the reason for their academic standing to their major college’s designated representative (if they are an IDLS major or undeclared, they send their appeal to the Assistant Dean of University Studies).

There is no appeal following a second suspension.

If a student’s GPA reaches academic probation or good standing during Summer Session they do not need to submit a letter of appeal in order to return to JMU for the fall semester.

Continued EnrollmentIf a student does not attend summer session the submission deadline for their letter is Friday, June 4, 2010

Appeals from students who attend summer session should be sent immediately after completing summer classes and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

Students should receive a written response from their major college’s designated representative within 2-3 weeks

If a student’s request for continued enrollment is rejected, or if they do not submit an appeal letter, they will be ineligible to return to JMU for the fall 2010 semester and will be dropped from all fall 2010 classes

Continued Enrollment If a student’s appeal is granted, they will receive a letter listing continued enrollment conditions they must agree to in order to return for fall 2010.

Students should carefully review the stated conditions. Failure to fulfill the conditions by the end of the Fall 2010 and/or Spring 2011 semester will result in an additional academic suspension.

If a student opts to agree to the conditions and continue enrollment at JMU in the fall of 2010, they need to mail or hand deliver the signed and dated conditions letter to the specified office by the deadline stated on the letter.

What is ASP? The Academic Success Program (ASP) is program intervention designed to help students develop the skills that they will need in order to be successful at JMU.

ASP is required of most JMU students allowed to continue enrollment at the University following suspension.

When successful completion of the ASP program is a requirement of continued enrollment or re-entry, failure to comply can result in academic suspension.

ASP for FallThis course is led by peer mentors/facilitators.

Classes meet 1 hour per week for eight weeks.

Topics include:Goal Setting and MotivationTime ManagementLearning StylesNote Taking Skills and Effective Reading SkillsTest Taking and Study SkillsWriting SkillsStress and Money ManagementOn-Campus Resources

ASP for SpringStudents who are admitted through re-entry for the spring semester will meet regularly with an ASP coordinator.

Participants may be required to participate in academic support workshops or follow a program of study

Topics Include:MotivationTime and Stress Management Study and Test Taking Skills

Determining GPA/Hours for Standing

Total Number of Hours for Standing

Academic Good Standing

Academic Probation

Academic Suspension

1-27 2.0 and above 1.999-1.500 Below 1.500

28-44 2.0 and above 1.999-1.650 Below 1.650

45-59 2.0 and above 1.999-1.750 Below 1.750

60-74 2.0 and above 1.999-1.850 Below 1.850

75-89 2.0 and above 1.999-1.900 Below 1.900

90-104 2.0 and above 1.999-1.994 Below 1.994

105-119 2.0 and above 1.999 Below 1.999

120 or above 2.0 and above - Below 2.000

JMU GPA System

Quality Points / Total Number JMU Hours Attempted = GPA

GradeAA-B+BB-C+CC-D+DD-FIW

Quality Points Earned Per Credit Hour

4.03.73.33.02.72.32.01.71.31.00.70.00.00.0

Quality Points and Cumulative GPA

COURSE ATTEMPTED

EARNED

GRADE

POINTS

GHIST 101 3 3 C 6

MATH 220 3 3 D 3

GWRIT 103 3 3 B- 8.1

GSCI 101 3 0 F 0

GECON 200 3 0 C- 5.1

15 9 22.2

SESSION 1001

SEM AVG 1.48

CUM AVG 1.48

ACADEMIC

SUSPENSION

Total Number of Hours for Standing

Total number of hours for standing includes

All hours attempted at JMU +

Credit hours transferred to JMU +

Credit hours earned by departmental exam and AP credit +

Credit hours for courses taken on a credit/no credit basis (whether the final grade was CR or NC)

Example: Cumulative GPA & Total Number of

Hours Standing

In the example above a student has attempted 60 hours credit hours at JMU and received 30 credits for transfer work and 2 hours of no credit work. The hours attempted plus the no credit and transfer hours place this student in the 92 credit hour category. With a cumulative GPA of 1.991, the student is subject to suspension

JMU Hrs Attempte

d

Transfer Hours

NC Hours

Hours for Standing

Cum Qty Pts

Earned

Cum GPA

60 30 2 92 119.5 1.991

Repeat Credit

Quality Points / additional hours attempted = GPA

Quality Points / no additional hours attempted = GPA

Only allowed 2 repeat forgives so use them wisely Must indicate Repeat Forgiveness when

registering for class

Repeat Forgiveness

Sample: Repeat CreditCOURSE ATTEMPTED EARNED GRADE POINTS

GHIST 101 3 3 C 6

MATH 220 3 3 D 3

GWRIT 101 3 3 B- 8.1

GSCI 101 3 0 F 0

GECON 200 3 3 C- 5.1

15 12 22.2

SESSION 1001 SEM AVG 1.48

CUM AVG 1.48

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

GSCI 101 3 3 B RC 9

SESSION 1005 SEM AVG 3.00

CUM AVG 1.733

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Sample: Repeat ForgivenessCOURSE ATTEMPTED EARNED GRADE POINTS

GHIST 101 3 3 C 6

MATH 220 3 3 D 3

GWRIT 101 3 3 B- 8.1

GSCI 101 3 0 F 0

GECON 200 3 0 C- 5.1

15 12 22.2

SESSION 1001 SEM AVG 1.48

CUM AVG 1.48

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

GSCI 101 3 3 B RF 9

SESSION 1005 SEM AVG 3.00

CUM AVG 2.08

GOOD STANDING

Review Your Transcript Online

Calculate cumulative GPA

Double check credits if the Repeat Forgive Option has been used

Call the Office of the Registrar (568-6281 or 6282) or go to Warren Hall 504 if there any questions concerning the transcript

Academic Success Suggestions

DO NOT take classes at another college (credits transfer - grades do not).

Use Repeat Forgives wisely – each student is only allowed two.

Spread out the toughest courses.

Raise the GPA early - it gets more difficult to do as upperclassmen.

Academic Success Strategies

Attend every class whether or not attendance is taken. Arrive on time to class to avoid being marked absent and/or to not miss any important beginning-of-class announcements.

Sit up front in class. Talk to professors - ask questions and do not be afraid to ask for help

Take advantage of professors’ office hours throughout the semester (don’t wait until the day before the exam).

Academic Success Strategies

Manage time effectively – avoid procrastinating. A daily planner, a to-do list, and/or a desk or wall calendar, etc. will help keep track of exam dates and assignment due dates.

Study and get academic work done first. Schedule social activities for after work is done.

Study, in short chunks, on a daily basis; last minute cramming for an exam is never a good idea.

Reread and review notes as soon after each class as possible—this helps with retention of information for tests.

Academic Success Strategies

Find the “best” place to study. Make sure it is a comfortable, uncluttered environment that is as free of distractions as possible.

Form a study group and attend study/review sessions.

Eat well, exercise regularly, and get plenty of rest in order to be alert and feel energized.

Academic Success Strategies

IF considering a change of major: call Career and Academic Planning - 568-6555

- and identify self as a student who needs to make an appointment to discuss changing her/his major

and/or enroll in IS 202, a 1-credit course in Career and Life Planning

Academic Advising Schedule an individual appointment with assigned

academic adviser from the major department or in Career and Academic Planning if undeclared

Assess and clarify long range goals

Finalize an academic plan

Evaluate Transcript Credits and GPA

Keep in regular contact with the adviser, and plan to meet face-to-face with the adviser at least once per semester

Support Services

Learning Strategies Instruction Wilson 1st Floor - 568-6705

o offers direct instruction in areas of note-taking, studying, memory, reading, critical thinking, and test-taking

University Writing Center Wilson 4th Floor – 568-1759

o provides individualized instruction during any stage of the writing process

Support Services

Speech Services Wilson 4th Floor - 568-1759

o provides resources and assistance with oral communication projects

Science and Mathematics Learning Center Roop 2nd Floor - 568-3379

o reinforces learning and assists students in their mastery of the concepts found in first-year math and science courses

Support Services

Supplemental Instruction Wilson 4th Floor - 568-6111

o students work together in regularly scheduled out-of-class students work together in regularly scheduled out-of-class study sessions to master course content and develop their study sessions to master course content and develop their organizational, study, and learning skillsorganizational, study, and learning skills

o SI offers out-of-class sessions in courses including:SI offers out-of-class sessions in courses including: BIO 270. Human Physiology BIO 270. Human Physiology

BIO 290. Human AnatomyBIO 290. Human AnatomyCHEM120 Concepts of ChemistryCHEM120 Concepts of ChemistryCHEM 131 General Chemistry ICHEM 131 General Chemistry ICHEM 132. General Chemistry IICHEM 132. General Chemistry IICOB 191. Business StatisticsCOB 191. Business StatisticsCOB 291 Introduction to Management ScienceCOB 291 Introduction to Management ScienceECON 201 Principles of Economics (Micro)ECON 201 Principles of Economics (Micro)GGECON 200. Introduction to MacroeconomicsECON 200. Introduction to MacroeconomicsMATH 236 Calculus IIMATH 236 Calculus IIPHYS 150 College Physics II PHYS 150 College Physics II

Support Services Career and Academic Planning

Wilson 301 –568-6555 Counseling and Student Development Center

Varner House – 568-6552 Disability Services

Wilson 107 – 568-6705 FYI Resource and Writing Center

Huffman Hall, Room A100 – 568-3598

Questions about Academic Probation, Suspension and

Dismissal Policy

Direct questions related to academic probation, suspension, and dismissal policy to:

Ms. Leslie Purtlebaugh568-7123

purtlela@jmu.eduSheldon 112