Monitoring Student Progress
The dean and faculty of the FGSBS will monitor the progress of the FGSBS students during their course of study to provide or refer students to the appropriate academic or personal counseling services, if applicable. Student progress will be reviewed by the FGSBS office by the end of each semester in the context of all course work, student’s professionalism, evidence of progressive improvement, and personal circumstances.
Responsibilities of the Dean
The dean, as the chief academic officer, has the power to make final decisions concerning students. During a student hearing procedure, the decision of the dean regarding the hearing committee’s findings and recommendations is final.
Student Considered “At Risk”:
- If course work is incomplete.
- If several courses have been failed.
- If course directors or faculty identify poor performance on given assignments or low test scores.
- Also, if there are concerns about professionalism regarding the student’s behavior.
If a student is considered “at risk” they will be placed on academic probation. A proposed learning plan will be devised in order to strengthen identified deficiencies. It is the responsibility of the student to follow the learning plan and to follow up with the dean regarding progress.
Remediation will be recommended by the course director and agreed upon by the dean. However, students may be dismissed without academic watch or warning ever being designated. The dean may also choose to remove “Good Standing” as a disciplinary action. Remedial work will not be counted as elective time in satisfying the conditions for graduation.
Documentation of Student Academic Performance
All grades will be recorded in WebRaider and will be available in the student’s electronic portfolio. The TTUHSC El Paso Registrar Office maintains the official transcript of all students.
General Issues
Progress is not bound by categorical or arithmetic assessment of student performance but rather reviewed based on each student in the context of his/her academic achievement and any other circumstances that may influence performance. If a student exhibits conduct or behavior inconsistent with ethical standards and professionalism, a grade of F may be given.
Conduct or Behavior
Conduct and behavior that occurs beyond the boundaries of a classroom or laboratory may also be considered. In that case, the student will be referred for disposition of the cases described under the TTUHSC El Paso Institutional Student Handbook Code of Professional and Academic Conduct.
Challenging Student Records or Grades
Students have the right to challenge records, grades, and information directly relating to them. A student who wishes to appeal a grade must file a formal, written grade appeal within five business days of the beginning of the next semester.
A grade can be formally appealed only when there is demonstrable evidence that prejudice, or arbitrary or capricious action on the part of the instructor has influenced the grade. The burden of proof that such an unfair influence has affected a grade rests with the student who appeals the grade.
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