2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog.pdf - Wesley College

Academic Affairs for thosestudents to miss class. TheOffice of Academic Affairs willdistribute a list of thosestudents‘ names to therespective faculty. In suchinstances, a maximum of 10class days from the date of thereturn to classes will be allowedfor make-up; after 10 class days,the student forfeits the privilegeof making up the work. Theinstructor and the Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs willdetermine exceptions.DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMICSUPPORTThe Department of AcademicSupport provides assistance forall Wesley students in their questfor academic excellence byoffering comprehensive servicesand individual support.Programs and services aredesigned to help studentsrespond effectively to specificacademic challenges and reflectthe Wesley College mission ofimparting students with a desirefor lifelong learning. Someprogram offerings include:Supplemental Instruction – amentoring program targetsdifficult courses with an SILeader and student-runstudy sessions.Subject Area and WritingTutoring – subject assistanceby trained tutors on an asneededor appointmentbasis. There is no extracharge for this service.Students with strongacademic records areencouraged to apply to betutors.FASTrack – Wesley College‘sFreshman Academic SuccessTrack (FASTrack) is a voluntaryfirst-year program, offeringstudents the tools andtechniques to successfullynavigate the transition from highschool to college.Eligibility for FASTrack is limitedto first-year students enrolled inone or more developmental-levelcourses (EN099 Basic Writing,MA099 Basic Mathematics Skills,or RD098 DevelopmentalReading). These first-yearstudents will receive a letter ofinvitation to join FASTrack,usually in the weeks precedingtheir freshman orientation oncampus.Students agree to participate inthe FASTrack program and makeacademic success their toppriority by signing a contract tofollow specific FASTrackrequirements. The requirementsinclude study in the AcademicResource Center (ARC) at least10 hours per week, attendanceat Seminars for AcademicSuccess each semester, peertutoring for difficult subjects andmeetings with an assignedFASTrack advisor twice a month.Students who follow theseguidelines can achieve collegiateacademic success with greaterease. In addition, those whomeet and follow all therequirements of the program willbe exempt from academicprobation or dismissal while theyare participating.PRE-PROFESSIONALASSISTANCEWesley College offers itsstudents who are pre-law,premed, pre-dentistry assistancewith their career choices,including a thorough review oftheir decision to pursue aprofessional career andpreparation for acceptance to aprofessional school.Goals:Develop a support systemamong pre-professionalstudentsInform students ofpreparationneeded for standardizedadmission testingPrepare students for schoolselection, program optionsand additional tips for theapplication process27Investigate internshipopportunities withinpreferred professionsDirectors:Dr. Lynn Everett (Biology)Professor Flora Hessling (Legal Studies)WRITING REQUIREMENTAll students must complete EN100(College Writing) and EN101(Literature for Composition) with agrade of C or better. There are nochallenge exams.FOREIGN LANGUAGEPLACEMENT POLICYThe following standardsdetermine eligibility forenrollment in foreign languagecourses:Students who have no priorstudy or experience with thelanguage will be placed in100-level foreign languagecourses.Students who have lessthan two years of study inthe language may elect tobegin at the 100-level.Students who have had twoto three years of previousforeign language study andwho have earned a gradeaverage of C or higher willbe placed in either 101(Beginning II) orIntermediate.Students with more thanthree years of previousforeign language study willbe placed in Intermediate(200) level courses. Theymay also register for certainadvanced courses withpermission of the instructor.Students who have nativelevelfluency or who areindeed native speakers ofthe language will not bepermitted to enroll incourses below the 200-level.PHYSICAL EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTAll students must complete aPhysical Education requirement,consisting of two credit hours ofeither physical education activitycourses or a PE-designatedwellness lifestyles course.