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SCCCD - Online Probation Workshop

State Center Community College District Fresno City College, Reedley College, & North Centers Online Probation Workshop. SCCCD - Online Probation Workshop.

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SCCCD - Online Probation Workshop

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  1. State Center Community College DistrictFresno City College, Reedley College, & North CentersOnline Probation Workshop

  2. SCCCD - Online Probation Workshop • One of the most common excuses given by those who are on probation is: “I didn’t know.” This probation session will offer you the opportunity to understand your situation and the policies that govern students. • It is your responsibility as a student to be aware of the district’s probation policies and procedures at the respective college or center you are planning to attend.

  3. Purpose • To understand how to improve your academic standing and avoid continued probation • To help you achieve your academic goal(s) • To learn strategies for success

  4. What is Probation? Probation is defined as unsatisfactory progress in one or both of the following two areas: • Falling below minimum standards will place you on probation • Academic - Cumulative Grade Point Average falls below 2.0 • Progress - Cumulative units completed compared against units attempted is 50% or less

  5. Question #1: What are the two types of probation? • Dismissal and Academic • Academic and Progress • Registration and Financial • None of the above

  6. Consequences of Probation • Registration holds • Mandated probation counseling • Financial aid restrictions • Course selection restrictions • Ineligible for graduation and transfer • Semester units limited • Dismissal from district’s colleges & centers

  7. Question #2 What are the consequences of probation? • Financial aid restrictions • Registration holds • Unit limitations • All of the above

  8. Academic Probation A student who has attempted at least 12 semester units as shown by the official academic record shall be placed on academic probation if the student has earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all units which were graded on the basis of the grading system.

  9. Academic Probation Codes • A1 Academic Probation Level 1 • A2 Academic Probation Level 2 • AD Academic Dismissal

  10. Reading the Transcripts • GPU = Grade Point Units • UEAR = Units Earned • GPT =Grade Points • SEM GPA =Semester Grade Points • CUM GPA =Total Grade Points

  11. Academic Transcript

  12. Question #3 What is Academic Probation? • When you attempt at least 12 semester units and your GPA falls below 2.0 • When you complete at least 12 units • When you do not have a declared major • When you drop all of your classes

  13. Progress Probation A student who has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester units as shown by the official academic record shall be placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units in which the student has enrolled and for which entries of “W”, “I”, “NP” and “NC” are recorded reaches or exceeds fifty percent (50 percent).

  14. Progress Probation Codes • P1 Progress Probation Level 1 • P2 Progress Probation Level 2 • PD Progress Dismissal

  15. Progress Probation • The following acronyms are used for Progress Probation. (WINC) • “W” Withdraw • “I” Incomplete • “NC” No Credit • “NP” No Pass

  16. Progress Transcript

  17. How to Figure Your Probation Status for Progress Probation • Use Cumulative Totals on transcript • Add the Grade Point Units (GPU) and your “W”, “I”, “NC”, “NP” (WINC) and divide the total by 2. • If total is equal to or larger than (GPU) you are on Progress Probation

  18. Progress Probation Example • CUM WINC = 16 + CUM GPU = 12  2 (16 + 12) = 28  2 = 14 14 is greater than 12 CUM GPU This student is dropping more units than completing and is on Progress Probation

  19. Question #4 • If you attempt 12 units and you receive 9 units of W’s and 3 units with an A grade, are you on progress probation? A. Yes B. No

  20. Academic & Progress Dismissal • Dismissed after three consecutive semesters of a Cumulative G.P.A. less than 1.75 after attempting 12 or more GPU units. • Or you have not completed 50% of the units attempted in three semesters • Excluding summer sessions

  21. Readmission After Dismissal • Dismissal - required to sit out of the district for the following: Dismissal 1: 1 Semester Dismissal 2: 2 Semesters Dismissal 3: 4 Semesters • May appeal any dismissal through petition at the campus or center you plan to attend if extenuating circumstances exist; must provide third party documentation • Examples of extenuating circumstances include: accident, illness, death in the immediate family, military duty, jury duty, job displacement, family displacement, instructor error and/or other circumstances which are justifiable in the judgment of the college president or his designee

  22. Question #5 If your cumulative GPA falls below a 1.75 for three consecutive semesters, what is your academic standing? • Academic Probation Level 1 • Academic Dismissal (AD) • Progress Probation Level 2 • None of the above

  23. Helpful Hints • Repeat “D” or “F” grades to improve GPA • Drop courses before deadlines (refer to class schedule or college catalog) • Go to class • Discuss difficulties with instructors • Discuss schedule changes with counselor • Register early • Select classes and unit load wisely • Utilize tutoring services • Enroll in appropriate Counseling classes

  24. Repeating Courses • Students will be allowed to repeat a course after receiving a substandard grade(s) one time after initial attempt. A petition will be required to enroll in a course a third time. A petition will also be required to enroll in a course a fourth time only if extenuating circumstances exist • Your GPA will be calculated differently based on the number of times you have attempted the course

  25. Repeating Courses • Students will be allowed to repeat a course after receiving a (W) Withdrawal) 2 times after initial attempt. A petition will be required to enroll in a course a fourth time. A petition will also be required to enroll in a course a fifth time only if extenuating circumstances exist

  26. Question #6 How many times can a student repeat a class, after receiving a D or F grade, without filing a petition? • One • Two • Three • Four

  27. What’s Next? • Speak with a Counselor • Develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP) • Registration (by appointment)

  28. SCCCD Counseling Departments Fresno City College (559) 442-8226 North Centers Madera Center (559) 675-4800 Oakhurst Center (559) 683-3940 Willow International Center (559) 325-5230 Reedley College (559) 638-0337

  29. Online Probation Workshop Quiz Thank you for participating in the State Center Community College District’s Online Probation Workshop The next step is to take the Probation Quiz by clicking below ADD LINK? We hope you become a successful State Center Community College District student!

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