Catalog 12-13.indd - McMurry University

1.2.3.4.5.6.Initial attempts to resolve any grade dispute must be between thestudent and the instructor for the course.If meeting with the instructor does not resolve the dispute, thestudent can proceed with the complaint by making an appointmentto discuss the issue with the dean of the school. Depending on thesituation, the dean may request a follow-up meeting to include thestudent and instructor.If meeting with the dean does not resolve the dispute, the studentcan make a formal appeal to the Student Appeals Committee. Thecomplaint must be initiated within thirty days of the posting of grades.This is a formal written appeal that consists of the following materials:a. A written statement of the issue and past attempts toresolve the issue with the instructor involved and thedean of the school.b. Any pertinent documentation supplied by the studentin support of their argument, including a copy of thecourse syllabus and any specifi c assignments orcoursework related to the complaint.The Student Appeals Committee will solicit feedback from theinstructor and may schedule a hearing at which both parties will begiven limited but equal time to present their cases and for rebuttal. Aquestion and answer period will allow committee members to solicitadditional information.At the conclusion of the testimony, both parties will be dismissedand the Student Appeals Committee will deliberate and vote on theappeal. A simple majority vote is required to decide the appeal. Thestudent, instructor, and Vice President for Academic Affairs will benotifi ed in writing of the committee’s decision.Decisions of the Student Appeals Committee are fi nal and cannot befurther appealed.CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS» A Freshman is one who has satisfactorily met all University entrancerequirements, but who has completed fewer than thirty semesterhours of work (0-29 hours).» A Sophomore is one who has satisfactorily met all University entrancerequirements, and who has completed thirty or more semesterhours of work (30-59 hours).» A Junior is one who has completed sixty semester hours of work, andwho has satisfactorily met all entrance requirements (60-89 hours).» A Senior is one who has completed ninety semester hours of work,and is a candidate for a degree (90 hours and above).» A Post-Baccalaureate student has completed a baccalaureatedegree, and is taking courses toward additional certifi cation or forpersonal benefi t only.CLASS ATTENDANCEIt is understood that attendance is part of the learning commitment - placingoneself in a class setting where effective educational communicationand interaction can happen. Both faculty and students are expected to beregular and punctual in their attendance habits. Professors and studentscooperate and are responsible for shaping a community at work. As partof this responsibility, attendance will be noted in some manner suitable tothe size of the class, group, and type of activity. Any necessary absenceoccurring while a student is representing the University in some offi cialway will be considered an authorized absence. Work missed due to suchan absence is to be made up as the respective professor determines.Please refer to the Council Fire, Faculty Handbook, or course syllabus formore specifi c information.ABSENCESThe following guide will help you determine the number of unauthorizedabsences allowed before a professor may drop a student from the class.Each professor will determine the consequences for absenteeism in his orher class. This will be noted in the syllabus.Withdrawal ProcessADDING OR DROPPING COURSESA student may add a course with the permission of the advisor at anytime during the fi rst 5 days of the semester. A student may drop a coursewith the permission of the instructor and the advisor with the grade of Wat any time through the sixth week of the semester. After the sixth weekof class, a student may drop a course with the permission of the instructorand the advisor and will be assigned the grade of WP or WF. For informationregarding the last date to withdraw from a class, refer to the collegecalendar on page 4. A course may not be dropped after that date. Theprocess of adding or dropping a course has not been completed until theform requesting permission to add or drop a course has been returned toand processed by the Offi ce of the Registrar.WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FROM THE UNIVERSITYA student who must withdraw from the University is required to completethe following steps:1. Report to the Student Retention Coordinator in the Registrar’s Offi ceto obtain a withdrawal form, exit survey.2. Take the form to the Financial Aid Office.3. Take the form to Resident Life & Housing Campus Center #104.4. MOVE by Dan Jones Jay-Rollins Library #1125. Take the form to the Business Office6. Return the completed form to the Registrar’s Offi ce.Unless a student offi cially withdraws, the University has no choice but torecord a grade of F in every course in which the student was enrolled.See the Financial Information section for refund dates and amounts.The University reserves the right to withdraw any student from a courseand/or from the University when the student ceases to attend classes.EMERGENCY MILITARY RECALL, REACTIVATION,OR DEPLOYMENTIt is McMurry University’s policy to work with all students on an individualbasis as they encounter serious and unusual circumstances affecting theireducational progress. McMurry University supports our nation’s militaryefforts and those who currently serve, those who have served, and thosewho are family members. Therefore, during times requiring recall/reactivationand/or deployment, McMurry University will counsel and plan with thespecifi c student to minimize accompanying inconveniences and maximizeacademic credit established up to the time the student’s military involvementis required. Upon receipt of notifi cation of a status change, the studentshould immediately contact the Vice President for Academic Affairswho will assist the student in making the best decisions for the student’scircumstances.NUMBER OF HOURS A STUDENT MAY CARRY,FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERSMcMurry University defi nes a full-time student as one who is enrolledfor a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours. A student who is not onacademic probation may register for up to eighteen semester hours. Astudent on academic probation is limited to sixteen semester hours.OVERLOAD POLICYA student must have a B (3.0 grade points) average to be eligible totake more than eighteen semester hours. To take more than eighteensemester hours, a student must secure the approval of the Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs. Overload permission forms are available in theRegistrar’s Offi ce.PREPARATIONAn average of two hours outside preparation is expected for each hourin class. A full-time student needs forty-five to sixty hours per week forclassroom attendance and preparation for classwork.3 absences in MWF classes per semester2 absences in TR classes per semester1 absence in a 2 or 3 hour class that meets once a week3 tardies equal one absence31