2007-2008 Academic Catalog (4-Aug-2007).indd - AUK

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG
Placement Testing and PAR
As part of the transitioning process for students to undergraduate education, all new students
to the University are required to participate in the PAR (Placement, Advising and Registration)
program.
The Accuplacer Placement Test, an internationally approved type of assessment, is
administered to evaluate each student’s performance. It is an objective, online examination
that tests a student’s aptitude in math, reading and essay writing. Upon completion of the
exam, the students are placed into courses according to their academic ability.
The assessment of English and Math skills aids in the registration process for undergraduate
coursework. Students whose placement scores do not meet the required college level score for
registration in English or Math must enroll in college preparatory courses. These courses are
designed to provide students with the requisite skills to enhance their chances of educational
success. Please Note: while preparatory courses do not carry credit towards graduation,
students must meet all course requirements in order to progress to college level courses.
Student performance in preparatory classes is also based upon class quizzes, exams, projects,
presentations, activities, class assignments and attendance.
Faculty Support
In addition to standard placement testing services, the Testing Center supports assessment
initiatives of faculty on a case-by-case basis. Faculty provide the guidelines for the proctoring
of midterm and final exams and supervision of make-up exams.
Special Accommodations
Students in need of special testing accommodations can contact the Testing Specialist to
make arrangements. Disability accommodations require recent verifiable documentation
denoting the disability and kind of accommodation required. Documentation is housed with
the Student Success Center.
Services provided to AUK and Non-AUK Students
Proctoring services, for example for distance education courses, are also provided by the
Testing Center. All special proctoring services must be booked in advance. AUK students can
utilize the testing services at no charge. Non-AUK students may have exams proctored for a
fee. Please see the Testing Center section of the AUK webpage for further details.
STUDENT LIFE
Involvement in campus life outside the classroom is an important component of a well-rounded
college experience. The Department of Student Life, hosts a variety of cultural, educational,
social and recreational activities. In addition, the Department provides programming and
support for student organizations and the Student Government Association. Co-curricular,
student leadership, athletic and intramural sports programs are also coordinated by the Student
Life Department.
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