2010-2011 Catalog: PDF Format - The Citadel

and students carry out their scholarly work in an open and free
atmosphere that encourages publication and creation of such works
without constraint but consistent with applicable laws and College
policy. This policy will be in accord with the guidelines and criteria
published in The American Association of University Professors’
“Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth
Edition, 2001, or subsequent editions).
Learning and Academic Retention Center
The Citadel’s Learning and Academic Retention Center provides
a wide range of academic support services. Included among these
are the enhancement of writing, mathematical, and reading skills;
the general improvement of academic performance in all subject
areas; and an emphasis on retention throughout The Citadel’s
academic community. Graduate as well as undergraduate students
have access to the Center. In addition to individual and smallgroup
tutorials held in the Center, the staff conducts requested
workshops for both graduate and undergraduate classes.
In all of its activities, the Center strives to assure that its efforts are
consistent not only with the mission statement of The Citadel, but
also with the objectives of the academic departments and specific
graduate programs. Although there may be an occasional exceptional
situation in which it is appropriate to restrict the nature
of the assistance that may be offered by the Center (e.g., because
of specific program accreditation issues that might impact, say, a
particular assignment), Citadel graduate students are encouraged
to take advantage of the resources offered by the Learning and
Academic Retention Center.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Citadel is committed to providing equal opportunities to
men and women students in all campus programs, including
intercollegiate athletics, in order to make The Citadel the best
coeducational college in America.
This commitment requires that no discrimination shall occur in
our admissions policies, academic programs or services, as well
as employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion
or national origin. This policy is in accordance with Title IX
of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 as amended. Inquiries concerning the application of
Title IX and other nondiscrimination laws may be referred to The
Citadel’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator,
Bond Hall, Room 369, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South
Carolina, 29409, 843-953-6989, or the Assistant Secretary of
Education, Civil Rights Division, US Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20201-2516.
Pass-Fail Courses
For certain courses, such as internships, practica, workshops,
professional development courses, etc., a grade of pass or fail may
be appropriate. Students taking courses of this nature need to
discuss such arrangements with their advisor. Quality points will
not be awarded for pass or fail work, and performance that is barely
adequate (C+ or below) will not receive credit.
Registration
Registration is not completed until all fees are paid. Students may
not attend class until they are fully registered. Knowingly attending
class without paying is an integrity violation. Any changes in
registration must be made prior to the end of the terms’ Add/Drop
period. All fees are due by published calendar dates.
Repeating a Course
Courses may be repeated only under the following circumstances:
a. No courses may be repeated once a grade of “B” or higher
has been earned.
b. If a class in which a “C+” or “C” was earned is repeated, it
may be repeated only one time.
c. If a course is repeated, the last grade of record is used
to determine whether course requirements for graduation
have been met.
d. The hours may be used only once toward graduation.
e. All courses, previously passed or repeated, will be figured in
the student’s GPR. No grade previously recorded is
removed from the transcript.
Satisfactory Progress
Unless otherwise stated, students are expected to complete all
degree requirements within a six (6) year period from the time of
registration for the first graduate course in that program. Students
enrolled in the Ed.S. in School Psychology program have seven
(7) years to complete the degree. Students enrolled in the M.A.
in Psychology: Clinical Counseling degree program have a five (5)
year limit. Requests for a waiver must be initiated by the student
in writing to the appropriate Department Head who is responsible
for making the final decision and for notifying the student.
Department Heads will forward recommendations through their
appropriate Dean who sends it to the CGC office. Waivers must
be on file in the CGC office prior to application for graduation. It
is the students responsibility to ensure the waiver is provided to the
CGC office.
If a waiver is granted, a probationary extension for one year
is authorized. At the completion of that year, an additional
extension may be authorized (if necessary) contingent upon the
student having made adequate progress. “Adequate Progress” is
defined as completing graduate work in two of the three semesters
(summer session counting as a semester) of the year of probation.
An average grade of “B” (3.0) for that year is also required. At all
levels, the department or school will be responsible for oversight of
student progress and initiation of action related to unsatisfactory
progress. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of courses
that will not meet graduation time lines for satisfactory progress.
Advisors should assist students with this calculation.
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