2006-2007 CCBC College Catalog
Academic action
The academic action policy seeks to provide intervention and support for
students who are making little or no academic progress.
Students at CCBC are expected to take responsibility for their own
progress. However, to support student development, CCBC reviews academic
progress at the end of each main enrollment period to identify students
who may need assistance.
The college makes support services available to these students
throughout the semester to spur their academic progress. A student who
is not making satisfactory progress will be subject to academic
probation or academic suspension.
Academic probation
Academic probation is the college’s official
warning that a student needs to improve his or her academic performance.
Students who fall below the minimum Quality Point Average listed below
will be placed on academic probation.
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Total hours attempted
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Minimum QPA required
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12-18
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1.6
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19-24
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1.7
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25-30
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1.8
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31-36
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1.9
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37-60
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2.0
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While on academic probation:
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Students are encouraged to seek guidance from counselors or advisors
before registering for further classes.
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During the regular fall and spring semester, a probationary student
may register for up to three courses for a maximum of seven credits.
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During late start sessions or any single summer or winter sessions, a
probationary student may register for up to two courses for a maximum
of four credits.
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A student on probation who wishes to register for additional course
credits beyond these maximums must interview with a counselor or
advisor and obtain written permission prior to registering.
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To be removed from probation, a student must achieve the minimum QPA
above.
Academic suspension
A student on probation who does not achieve
the minimum QPA listed will be academically suspended from the college.
Academic suspension restricts a student from registering for classes for
one full year. Regardless of cumulative QPA, a student will not be
suspended at the end of any semester completed with an average of 2.0 or
better.
Appeal process for academic suspension
Students wishing to
appeal academic suspension need to follow the steps listed below:
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Submit a formal letter of appeal to the campus dean of Learning and
Student Development.
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Develop a thoughtful re-entry plan.
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Arrange a conference to review the re-entry plan with the designated
campus contact.
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Submit the re-entry plan, a copy of the student’s transcript and a
completed Suspension Appeal Form to the campus dean of Learning and
Student Development or designee.
If reinstated, students will be given instructions for completing the
registration process.
Student Academic Appeals
Students wishing to appeal a decision
related to academic issues must adhere to the following process: They
must confer first with the faculty member involved. Students feeling a
need for further redress of their grievance should contact the
appropriate department chair. If still unsatisfied, students then have
the opportunity to submit a written appeal to the appropriate dean. The
dean will explain that the student can elect one of two courses of
action:
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request that the dean render a final decision or
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request that the dean convene a hearing board to make a recommendation
to the dean
