Academic Recovery Workshop

Academic Student Services

James Madison UniversityMay 2009

Agenda

Academic StandingSummer Session

Appeal Process/Continued EnrollmentAcademic Success Program (ASP)

Determining GPA/Hours for StandingRepeat Credit/Repeat Forgiveness

Academic Success SuggestionsCampus Resources

Academic Standing

Academic Good Standing

Academic Probation

Academic Suspension

Academic Dismissal

Academic Good Standing

Cumulative GPA of 2.000-4.000

Eligible for continued enrollment

Academic ProbationCumulative GPA falls below 2.0, but remains above the threshold for academic suspension

Eligible for continued enrollment but limited to a course load of 12 credit hours or less until reach good standing

Must achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative and major GPA to graduate

Academic SuspensionWhen the cumulative grade point average at the end of spring and/or summer semester is below the minimum required for continued enrollment (these requirements are set forth in the table to follow)

Will be invoked the end of spring semester (and summer session for students who attend summer session)

However, when academic performance is persistently unsatisfactory, or students fail to meet continued enrollment conditions, the institution may choose to suspend a student at the end of fall semester

Academic Standing TableTotal

Number of Hours for Standing

Academic Good Standing

Academic Probation

Academic Suspension

1-27 2.0 and above 1.999-1.500 Below 1.500

28-44 2.0 and above 1.999-1.650 Below 1.650

45-59 2.0 and above 1.999-1.750 Below 1.750

60-74 2.0 and above 1.999-1.850 Below 1.850

75-89 2.0 and above 1.999-1.900 Below 1.900

90-104 2.0 and above 1.999-1.994 Below 1.994

105-119 2.0 and above 1.999 Below 1.999

120 or above 2.0 and above - Below 2.000

Academic Suspension1st suspension: Student required to sit out for at least one year Appeals for continued enrollment considered on an individual basis

2nd suspension: Following a second suspension, the period of suspension is two calendar years

oStudents who are academically suspended for a second time are eligible to apply to return to JMU by agreeing to apply for the Transfer Equivalent Option upon their approved return to JMU

Academic Dismissal

A student who is suspended a third time will be permanently dismissed form the University

No appeal of this dismissal will be considered, nor will students dismissed for academic deficiency be allowed to exercise the Transfer Equivalent Option

Summer SessionIf a student’s academic performance in the summer session raises their cumulative GPA to academic probation or good standing, they will be eligible to continue their studies at JMU in the 2009 fall semester

Students may attend 2009 summer session by completing normal registration procedures

The 2nd four week and six week terms start on June 15th

The spring suspension will remain on the transcript and count toward the three suspensions even if a student is able to bring their GPA up to academic probation or good standing during the summer session

Letter of AppealIf a student believes there are extenuating circumstances associated with their academic suspension, they may appeal, in writing only, for continued enrollment

If you wish to be considered for continued enrollment after your first suspension, submit a written appeal documenting the reason for your academic deficiency to the associate dean of your major college, or if you are an IDLS major or undeclared to the Assistant Dean of University Studies

There is no appeal following a second suspension

If your GPA reaches academic probation or good standing during Summer Session you do not need to submit a letter of appeal in order to return to JMU for the fall semester

Letter of Appeal TimelineIf you do not attend summer session the submission deadline for your letter is Friday, May 29, 2009

Appeals from students who do attend summer session should be sent immediately after completing summer classes and must be received no later than Tuesday, August 4, 2009

You will receive a written response from your Dean within a few weeks

If your request for continued enrollment is rejected, or if you neglect to send an appeal letter, you will be ineligible to return to JMU for the fall 2009 semester and you will be dropped from all fall 2009 classes

Continued Enrollment If your appeal is granted, you will receive a letter listing continued enrollment conditions you must agree to in order to return for Fall 2009

Carefully review the stated conditions. Failure to fulfill the conditions by the end of the Fall 2009 and/or Spring 2010 semester will result in an additional academic suspension

If you opt to agree to the conditions and continue enrollment at JMU in the Fall of 2009, mail or hand deliver the signed and dated letter to the specified office by the deadline stated on the letter

What is ASP?

The Academic Success Program (ASP) is a program intervention developed with the purpose of assisting James Madison University (JMU) students on academic suspension toward academic success

ASP is required of most JMU students allowed to continue enrollment at the University following suspension

ASP for FallFor academic suspension students permitted to return for the fall semester

Meets 1 hour per week for eight weeks

Topics include:Time ManagementLearning StylesNote Taking SkillsEffective Reading SkillsTest Taking SkillsWriting SkillsStress and Money ManagementOn-Campus Resources

ASP for SpringFor students granted re-entry for the spring semester

Students meet regularly with an ASP coordinator

Also, may be required to participate in academic support workshops or follow a program of study

Topics Include:MotivationTime and Stress Management Study and Test Taking Skills

Successful completion of the ASP program is a requirement of continued enrollment or re-entry and failure to comply can result in academic suspension

Determining GPA/Hours for Standing

Total Number of Hours for Standing

Academic Good Standing

Academic Probation

Academic Suspension

1-27 2.0 and above 1.999-1.500 Below 1.500

28-44 2.0 and above 1.999-1.650 Below 1.650

45-59 2.0 and above 1.999-1.750 Below 1.750

60-74 2.0 and above 1.999-1.850 Below 1.850

75-89 2.0 and above 1.999-1.900 Below 1.900

90-104 2.0 and above 1.999-1.994 Below 1.994

105-119 2.0 and above 1.999 Below 1.999

120 or above 2.0 and above - Below 2.000

JMU GPA System

Quality Points / Total Number JMU Hours Attempted = GPA

GradeAA-B+BB-C+CC-D+DFIW

Quality Points Earned Per Credit Hour

4.03.73.33.02.72.32.01.71.31.00.00.00.0

Quality Points and Cumulative GPA

COURSE ATTEMPTED

EARNED

GRADE

POINTS

GHIST 101 3 3 C 6

MATH 220 3 3 D 3

GWRIT 103 3 3 B- 8.1

GSCI 101 3 0 F 0

GECON 200 3 0 C- 5.1

15 9 22.2

SESSION 1001

SEM AVG 1.48

CUM AVG 1.48

ACADEMIC

SUSPENSION

Total Number of Hours for Standing

Total number of hours for standing includes

All hours attempted at JMU +

Credit hours transferred to JMU +

Credit hours earned by departmental exam and AP credit +

Credit hours for courses taken on a credit/no credit basis (whether the final grade was CR or NC)

Example: Cumulative GPA & Total Number of

Hours Standing

In the example above a student has attempted 60 hours credit hours at JMU and received 30 credits for transfer work and 2 hours of no credit work. The hours attempted plus the no credit and transfer hours place this student in the 92 credit hour category. With a cumulative GPA of 1.991, the student is subject to suspension

JMU Hrs Attempte

d

Transfer Hours

NC Hours

Hours for Standing

Cum Qty Pts

Earned

Cum GPA

60 30 2 92 119.5 1.991

Repeat Credit

Quality Points / additional hours attempted = GPA

Quality Points / no additional hours attempted = GPA

Only allowed 2 repeat forgives so use them wisely Must indicate Repeat Forgiveness when

registering for class

Repeat Forgiveness

Sample: Repeat CreditCOURSE ATTEMPTED EARNED GRADE POINTS

GHIST 101 3 3 C 6

MATH 220 3 3 D 3

GWRIT 101 3 3 B- 8.1

GSCI 101 3 0 F 0

GECON 200 3 3 C- 5.1

15 12 22.2

SESSION 1001 SEM AVG 1.48

CUM AVG 1.48

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

GSCI 101 3 3 B RC 9

SESSION 1005 SEM AVG 3.00

CUM AVG 1.733

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Sample: Repeat ForgivenessCOURSE ATTEMPTED EARNED GRADE POINTS

GHIST 101 3 3 C 6

MATH 220 3 3 D 3

GWRIT 101 3 3 B- 8.1

GSCI 101 3 0 F 0

GECON 200 3 0 C- 5.1

15 12 22.2

SESSION 1001 SEM AVG 1.48

CUM AVG 1.48

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

GSCI 101 3 3 B RF 9

SESSION 1005 SEM AVG 3.00

CUM AVG 2.08

GOOD STANDING

Review Your Transcript Online

Calculate your GPA

Double check your credits if you have used the Repeat Forgive Option

If you have any questions, call the Office of the Registrar (568-6281 or 6282) or go to Warren Hall 504 to request clarification

Quick Recovery

If placed on suspension, consider attending summer session

Cut back on extracurricular activities

DO NOT take classes at another college (credits transfer - grades do not)

Academic Success Suggestions

Use Repeat Forgives wisely, as you are only allowed two

Spread out your toughest courses

Raise your GPA early; it gets more difficult as upperclassmen

Academic Success Suggestions

Attend every class whether or not attendance is taken, arriving on time to class so you are not marked absent and/or you don’t miss any important beginning-of-class announcements

Sit up front in class. Talk to your professors - ask questions and do not be afraid to ask for help

Take advantage of your professors’ office hours throughout the semester (don’t wait until the day before the exam)

Academic Success Suggestions

Manage your time effectively – avoid procrastinating. A daily planner, a to-do list, and/or a desk or wall calendar, etc. will help you keep track of exam dates and assignment due dates

Study and get your work done first. Schedule your social activities for after your work is done

Study, in short chunks, on a daily basis. Last minute cramming for an exam is never a good idea

Reread and review notes as soon after each class as possible—this helps with retention of information for tests

Academic Success Suggestions

Find your “best” place to study. Make sure it is a comfortable, uncluttered environment that is as free of distractions as possible

Form a study group and attend study/review sessions

Eat well, exercise regularly, and get plenty of rest so you are alert and feel energized

Academic Success Suggestions

IF you are considering changing your major: call Career and Academic Planning - 568-6555

- and identify yourself as a student who needs to make an appointment to discuss changing her/his major

and/or enroll in IS 202, a 1-credit course in Career and Life Planning

Academic Advising Schedule an individual appointment with your

academic adviser in your major department or in Career and Academic Planning if you are undeclared

Assess and clarify long range goals

Finalize an academic plan

Evaluate Transcript Credits and GPA

Keep in regular contact with your adviser, and plan to meet face-to-face with your adviser at least once per semester

Support Services

Learning Strategies Instruction Roop 205 - 568-6705

o offers direct instruction in areas of note-taking, studying, memory, reading, critical thinking, and test-taking

University Writing Center Wilson 4th Floor – 568-1759

o provides individualized instruction during any stage of the writing process

Support Services

Speech Services Wilson 4th Floor - 568-1759

o provides resources and assistance with oral communication projects

Science and Mathematics Learning Center Roop 2nd Floor - 568-3379

o reinforces learning and assists students in their mastery of the concepts found in first-year math and science courses

Support Services

Supplemental Instruction Wilson 4th Floor - 568-6111

o students work together in regularly scheduled out-of-class students work together in regularly scheduled out-of-class study sessions to master course content and develop their study sessions to master course content and develop their organizational, study, and learning organizational, study, and learning

o SI offers out-of-class sessions in courses including:SI offers out-of-class sessions in courses including: BIO 270. Human Physiology BIO 270. Human Physiology

BIO 290. Human AnatomyBIO 290. Human AnatomyCHEM120 Concepts of ChemistryCHEM120 Concepts of ChemistryCHEM 131 General Chemistry ICHEM 131 General Chemistry ICHEM 132. General Chemistry IICHEM 132. General Chemistry IICOB 191. Business StatisticsCOB 191. Business StatisticsCOB 291 Introduction to Management ScienceCOB 291 Introduction to Management ScienceECON 201 Principles of Economics (Micro)ECON 201 Principles of Economics (Micro)GGECON 200. Introduction to MacroeconomicsECON 200. Introduction to MacroeconomicsMATH 236 Calculus IIMATH 236 Calculus IIPHYS 150 College Physics II PHYS 150 College Physics II

Support Services Career and Academic Planning

Wilson 301 –568-6555 Counseling and Student Development Center

Varner House – 568-6552 Disability Services

Wilson 107 – 568-6705 FYI

Huffman Hall Section A – 568-3598

Questions about Dismissal or Suspension

Policy

Direct questions related to suspension or dismissal policy to:

Ms. Leslie Purtlebaugh568-7123

purtlela@jmu.eduSheldon 112