Policy RevisionGradingProcedures 7.10

Steve Abid

Patrick KamauPaula Sullivan

Bryan Vliem

Grading Policy 7.10 Revision

Charges 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