Academic Governing Council September 10 2013 Academic Standing

Academic Governing Council September 10, 2013 Academic Standing Policy Review

Committee Members � Jennifer Batten � Diane Patrick � Mary. Kay Bethune � Ronald Stevenson � Yolanda Duncan � Paula Sullivan � Anthony Dykema-Vander. Ark � Jeffrey Tyler � Wilfred Gooch � Bryan Vliem � Tina Hoxie � Fred Zomer � Vicki Meyers

Policy Subsection 8. 17 Academic Standing: Grand Rapids Community College requires all students to make satisfactory academic progress. Rationale for Policy Change • Language changes would reflect modified process. • Improve engagement and success of our suspended students. • Present suspension time period is not demonstrating success when students return. • CLS 102 and PY 97 provides a learning experience to improve academic and student success skills.

Policy Language Changes �Academic Success Workshop �Student Success Contract �Student Appeal Process �Student Communication �Early Suspension Return Option �Two Subsequent Semesters/Session (Refer to language change summary document)

Vote Recommended Academic Standing Policy Change: � From one year suspension to two semesters (includes summer session) � Early return option after one semester or session suspension with required enrollment in CLS 102 or PY 97 (if required and not passed). �Early return student is limited to eight (8) total credits for the semester or session.