Course Catalogue 2012-2013 - University of Maine at Presque Isle

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a c a d e m i c i n f o r m a t i o nAcademic PoliciescontinuedDevelopmental CourseworkOur program of developmental coursework is designed for newstudents who need additional preparation for college study. We offerdevelopmental coursework in reading and writing (ENG 100),mathematics(MAT 17) and science (Sci 100). Developmental courses shouldbe included in the student’s first semester of study and should becompleted by the end of the freshman year. When enrollment indevelopmental courses is required by placement test results, thosecourses must be completed with a C– or better prior to enrollingin corresponding college-level coursework. Eng 100, when completedwith a C- or higher, will earn General Education Curriculum(GEC) credit in place of Eng 101. Sci 100 can be used as electivecredit but cannot be used to fulfill GEC or major requirements.Mat 17 is considered college preparatory level coursework. It isgiven transcript credit and counts in the student’s grade point averagebut does not count toward graduation. Developmentalcourses require attendance and may not be waived. Students whotest into a developmental course must complete this course in orderto be eligible for graduation. ★Scholastic StandardsStudent Academic Integrity PolicyThe academic community of UMPI recognizes that adherenceto high principles of academic integrity is vital to the academicfunction of the University. Academic integrity is based upon honesty.All students of the University are expected to be honest intheir academic endeavors. Any breach of academic honestyshould be regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academiccommunity. The entire academic community shares theresponsibility for establishing and maintaining standards of academicintegrity. Each student has an obligation to know and understandthose standards and expectations. All students, faculty,and staff are expected to help to maintain academic integrity atthe University by refusing to participate in, or tolerate, any dishonesty.A student who is found to be in violation of academic integritywill be subject to appropriate sanctions. Sanctions will be determinedin accordance with the Procedures for Student Violationsof Academic Integrity. A copy of the complete policy and proceduresmay be obtained from the Dean of Students office or assessedonline on the Student Life section of the UMPI website.Good StandingIn order to remain in good standing, students (full and parttime)are required to maintain the cumulative Grade Point Average(GPA) in the following table. GPA hours may be read froman official transcript or approximated by dividing total qualitypoints by GPA hours.Four Year ProgramsGPA hoursMinimum CGPA0 ‒ 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50015.5 ‒ 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.60030.5 ‒ 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.70045.5 ‒ 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80060.5 ‒ 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.900Over 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.000Two Year ProgramsGPA hoursMinimum CGPA0 ‒ 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50015.5 ‒ 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.60030.5 ‒ 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.800Over 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.000Course LoadThe normal load for a student is 15-17 semester hours. The minimumload for full-time students is 12 semester hours. A scheduleof 18-20 semester hours may be carried by special permissionof the Chair of the College in which the student is a major. Acourse schedule exceeding 20 semester hours requires also the approvalof the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. CourseOverload forms are available in the Office of Students Recordsand the Advising Center. Students having academic difficultiesmay be required to carry less than a normal load.Dean’s ListStudents who have completed in a semester a minimum load of12 graded semester hours of degree credit, exclusive of PBScourses, and who have earned a grade point average of 3.300 orbetter are eligible in that semester for the Dean’s List.The Dean’s List is distinguished by three categories: HonorsList-recognizes achievement of a semester average between 3.300and 3.599; High Honors List - recognizes achievement of a semesteraverage between 3.600 and 3.799; and Highest HonorsList - recognizes achievement of a semester average 3.800 orabove.Graduation with DistinctionStudents receive graduation honors of distinction in one ofthree categories by attaining the requisite Grade Point Averages(GPAs) in all course work taken at UMPI.Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . .3.500 ‒ 3.699Magna cum Laude . . . . .3.700 ‒ 3.899Summa cum Laude . . . . .3.900 and above28 university of maine at presque isle ✩ catalogue 2012-2013 ✩ Nor th of Ordinar y
a c a d e m i c i n f o r m a t i o nScholastic StandardscontinuedFor the purpose of wearing honor cords at the graduation ceremony,coursework taken during the semester prior to graduationwill not be used in the calculation of honors. Becausesemester grades are not calculated until after the graduation ceremony,students may lose their honors status after the graduationceremony if they have not maintained the necessarycumulative GPA.Academic ProbationA student will be placed on academic probation if his or hercumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at the end of a semesteris lower than the minimum required to remain in good standingaccording to the Scholastic Standards guidelines. A studentplaced on academic probation must meet with his or her academicadvisor to make needed revisions to his or her courseschedule. A student will also be placed on probation upon achievinga semester grade point average of less than 1.000. Studentsplaced on probation for a semester GPA of less than 1.000 will berequired to meet with the Dean of Students (or designee) in orderto verify their enrollment in the upcoming semester. Failure tomeet with the Dean by the end of the add period will result insuspension.A student on probation may only take twelve credit hours ofcourse work a semester, unless a four-credit course or a requiredone-credit laboratory course raises the total to thirteen credits.Students who enroll in more than the allowed number of credithours will have to withdraw from the extra course or courses.This may have financial consequences for the student in terms oflost tuition and fees and costs for books and supplies. Studentsshould also inquire if the restriction of probation will have any financialaid consequences for their particular case.Being placed on academic probation in and of itself is not subjectto appeal.A student will be removed from probation upon raising his orher cumulative grade point average to good standing according tothe Scholastic Standards guidelines.Academic SuspensionA student will be placed on Academic Suspension if after onesemester on academic probation he or she fails to achieve goodstanding according to the Scholastic Standards guidelines.Once suspended, a student must raise his or her cumulativeGrade Point Average (GPA) to the minimum required for goodstanding in order to be eligible to apply for readmission to theUniversity. Raising the GPA average may be achieved by enrollingas a non-degree student at UMPI. No student who has been suspendedmay take more than nine credit hours of course work persemester as a non-degree student (unless a four-credit course ora required one-credit laboratory course raises the total to ten credits).Students taking courses as non-degree students are not eligiblefor financial aid and normally may not live in a residencehall.A student may appeal a suspension based on extenuating circumstancesby following the Academic Appeals procedure below.Academic DismissalA student who is on suspension will be dismissed from the Universityif a semester GPA falls below a 1.0. A student who hasbeen dismissed may not take classes, even as a non-degree student,at UMPI or at any other University of Maine System campusfor a period of two years.At the completion of two years separation from the University,the student may appeal to be readmitted by submitting a writtenrequest to the Chair of the Academic Appeals Board. Formalreadmission to the University is the responsibility of the Office ofAdmissions. A student may appeal a suspension based on extenuatingcircumstances by following the Academic Appeals procedurebelow.Academic Forgiveness PolicyThis policy allows one complete semester of attendance at UMPIto be removed from a student’s cumulative Grade Point Average(GPA). Academic forgiveness would result in the removal of allcourse work completed during the semester specified by the applicant.The grades and credits for the forgiven semester will remainon the transcript and be given a special designation by theOffice of Students Records. The credits will not accumulate towardgraduation and the grades will not affect the cumulativeGPA.This policy is intended for students who have experienced a semesterwith low grades, been separated from the University ofMaine at Presque Isle for at least 24 months, and been readmittedto UMPI. Students may not apply for Academic Forgiveness untilthey’ve successfully completed at least 24 credit hours after readmission.Academic Forgiveness will not be granted for a semester averagehigher than 1.2 or for students with cumulative GPAs higher than1.8 during the period of study to which Forgiveness is to be applied.Academic Forgiveness can only be awarded once and canonly apply to grades earned at the University of Maine at PresqueIsle. The details of this policy are available in the Advising Center,South Hall and the Office of Student Records, 235 Preble Hall.Academic AppealsThe following processes and procedures for academic appealsare handled by the Academic Appeals Board which consists ofthree faculty members elected by the Faculty Assembly for threeyear terms. The Dean of Students, or designee, and the Directorof Advising will be additional non-voting members of the AppealsBoard. The Chair of the Academic Appeals Board will be selectedby the faculty members on the Board.Nor th of Ordinar y ✩ catalogue 2012-2013 ✩ university of maine at presque isle 29
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