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OWNER: Office of the Provost
Phone:听702-992-2600
CATEGORY: Academic Affairs/Faculty, Admissions and Enrollment
POLICY ID#: AE 9.1
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/10/2020
VIEWING/DOWNLOADING OPTIONS:
Web – Formatted (this page)


POLICY STATEMENT

This policy provides a process for students to appeal a Final Course Grade and establishes the review process for such appeals. The Grade Appeal Policy provides students with a safeguard against unfair or biased evaluations of their academic performance.

DEFINITIONS

Final Course Grade: The letter grade submitted to the official grade roster and reported on official transcripts.

Working Day: Monday through Friday when college classes are scheduled and in session during the fall and spring semesters; does not include summer and winter terms or holidays when the instructor is off contract.

PROCEDURES

I. Eligibility to Appeal

The procedures set forth in this policy are applicable only to examine a student鈥檚 claim of an unfair academic evaluation made by the instructor that resulted in an inappropriate or inaccurate Final Course Grade.

Students may appeal a Final Course Grade if one or more of the following circumstances apply:

A. A clerical or administrative error occurred in the calculation and/or assignment of the grade;
B. The student believes the instructor assigned a Final Course Grade based on factors other than the student鈥檚 performance in the course and/or completion of course requirements;
C. The student believes the instructor assigned a Final Course Grade that held the student to more demanding standards than other students in the same course section.

Students are not eligible to appeal a Final Course Grade if any of the following circumstances apply:

  • The student received the Final Course Grade as a result of academic misconduct;
  • The sole rationale for appeal is that the student seeks to reverse the impact of the Final Course Grade on the student鈥檚 academic progress, eligibility for financial aid, scholarships, veteran鈥檚 benefits, athletics, and/or other programs or activities;
  • The sole rationale for appeal is that the student observed or experienced differences in grading practices between different instructors, different courses, or different sections of the same course.

II. Attempt at Informal Resolution with Instructor

If a student has a dispute regarding the Final Course Grade assigned in a course, it is the student鈥檚 responsibility to collect and present evidence to the instructor regarding the accuracy of the Final Course Grade. The student must contact the instructor, via email or the learning management system, no later than five (5) Working Days after the Final Course Grade is officially posted to the student information system by the Office of the Registrar. The student should document all communication and retain any relevant evidence for review by the instructor, and, if a formal appeal is later filed, for others involved in the appeal process.

If the instructor agrees that the Final Course Grade should be changed (e.g. a clerical error is discovered), the instructor will submit a Grade Change Form to the Office of the Registrar.

If the student and instructor are unable to resolve the situation informally, or if the instructor does not respond, within ten (10) Working Days of the student鈥檚 first communication to the instructor about the Final Course Grade, the student may proceed to a Departmental Grade Appeal.

III. Departmental Grade Appeal

To initiate a Departmental Grade Appeal, the student shall submit the Departmental Grade Appeal Form, available from the Office of the Registrar.

A. Deadline to Appeal: A Departmental Grade Appeal must be filed no later than five (5) Working Days after the informal resolution period concludes; this will usually fall within the first week of the following fall or spring semester. A student who fails to file within this time period forfeits the right to appeal, and the assigned Final Course Grade is upheld.

B. Documentation/Evidence: It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to supply evidence for consideration in the appeal. Along with the Departmental Grade Appeal Form, the student must include any available supporting documentation, which may include, but is not limited to, personal grade records, assignment instructions, course syllabi or course policy statements, copies of graded work, and email communication with the instructor. The type of documentation that is relevant will vary depending on the basis of the appeal. At any stage in the Departmental Grade Appeal process, the Dean (or designee) may request additional information or documentation from the student.

1. If relevant documentation is part of the instructor鈥檚 class records and inaccessible to the student, the student may request such documentation from the Dean (or designee). The Dean (or designee) will make a good-faith effort to provide the requested materials, provided that doing so does not violate FERPA or other College, state, or federal policies or regulations.

C. Determination of Eligibility for Appeal: The Office of the Registrar will forward the Departmental Grade Appeal materials to the appropriate Dean (or designee). The Dean (or designee) will evaluate the rationale for the appeal. If the rationale for the request does not meet the eligibility criteria established in Section I above, the Dean (or designee) will inform the student in writing, via email, within five (5) Working Days that the request is not eligible for a grade appeal.

D. Request for Response from Instructor: If the Dean (or designee) determines that the rationale for the appeal meets criteria established in Section I, the Dean (or designee) will contact the instructor via email within five (5) Working Days of receipt of the Departmental Grade Appeal Form to request a written response to the grade appeal. If the instructor is no longer employed by the College, every reasonable effort will be made to reach the instructor.

E. Response from Instructor: Within ten (10) Working Days of receiving the request for a written response, the instructor will submit the response to the Dean (or designee) via email. If the instructor cannot be reached or does not respond, the Dean (or designee) will collect and review all available documentation relevant to the appeal and may request that a faculty member from the same discipline or academic area evaluate the appeal materials and recommend a course of action.

F. Decision: The Dean (or designee) will review all materials submitted by the student and instructor and may request additional information or documentation from either party. Within five (5) Working Days of receiving the instructor鈥檚 response, the Dean (or designee) will make a determination to approve or deny the appeal and will notify the student, instructor, and Office of the Registrar via email of the decision, the rationale for the decision, and, if appropriate, any actions to be taken by the instructor (e.g. re-grading an assignment, accepting a previously un-graded assignment). If the decision leads to a revised Final Course Grade, the instructor will submit a Grade Change Form to the Office of the Registrar.

IV. College Grade Appeal

A student who contests the Departmental Grade Appeal decision may request a College Grade Appeal by completing the College-Level Grade Appeal Form. Though students may submit the form during a summer or winter term, the appeal process will not begin until the first Working Day during a fall or spring semester.

A. Eligibility to Appeal: In order to file a College Grade Appeal, the student must show that one of the following conditions apply:

1. New evidence is available that may alter the decision;
2. Based on the rationale provided for the Departmental Grade Appeal decision, the student believes the case was misunderstood or misrepresented by the Dean (or designee), leading to an inappropriate decision;
3. The student believes the Dean (or designee) exhibited prejudicial treatment by applying a different standard to the student than to other students or by failing to follow established course or College policies and procedures in making the Departmental Grade Appeal decision.

B. College Grade Appeal Committee: A standing College Grade Appeal Committee will be created by the Office of the Provost each fall semester. Faculty members serve a term of two (2) academic years; students serve a term of one (1) academic year. The Committee consists of the following:

1. One (1) full-time academic faculty member from each School, appointed by the relevant Dean;
2. One (1) additional faculty or staff member appointed by the Provost to serve as Committee Chair;
3. One (1) student representative and one (1) student alternate, appointed by the 91桃色 Student Association (NSSA).

C. Deadline to Appeal and Required Documentation: The student must submit a completed College-Level Grade Appeal Form, available from the Office of the Registrar, within ten (10) Working Days of receiving the Departmental Grade Appeal decision. A student who fails to file within this time period forfeits the right to further appeal, and the Departmental Grade Appeal decision is final. The student requesting the College Grade Appeal must provide a justification for the appeal that addresses one or more of the eligibility criteria provided in section IV.A and may submit additional documentation or evidence related to the appeal.

D. Notification of Appeal: Within two (2) Working Days of receiving a completed petition from the student, the Office of the Registrar will deposit the College-Level Grade Appeal Form, any new documentation or evidence, all materials from the Departmental Grade Appeal, and the Departmental Grade Appeal written decision in a folder housed on a campus server and will notify the Office of the Provost and the instructor. Incomplete applications may delay processing of the appeal. Within two (2) Working Days of notification of the appeal, the Office of the Provost will provide the student with the names of Committee members and will inform the Committee that the student has submitted an appeal.

E. Committee Disqualifications and Challenges: Committee members must disqualify themselves from membership if they have a conflict of interest regarding the case or the student or believe they may have a personal bias that would affect their judgement in the case. The student or instructor may challenge a Committee member on the grounds of conflict of interest or personal bias; in such cases, the burden of proof is on the challenger. All challenges, including a rationale, must be submitted to the Committee Chair within three (3) Working Days of receiving the notification of Committee membership. The Committee will decide whether to remove a challenged member by a simple majority vote of the other members; in the case of a tied vote, the challenged Committee member will be replaced. If a challenge to a faculty member of the Committee is upheld or a faculty member is disqualified, the Provost will appoint another faculty member to fill the vacancy; if the student representative is removed, the alternate student representative will serve as the replacement.

F. Committee Request for Materials: Once membership on the College Grade Appeal Committee is finalized, the Office of the Provost will provide the Committee with access to the appeal materials. The Committee may request additional information as needed to understand the context of the appeal in advance of the hearing; the Committee Chair will submit such requests on behalf of the Committee.

G. Notice of Hearing: The Office of the Provost will schedule the hearing to occur no more than fifteen (15) Working Days after the Office of the Provost was notified of the appeal. The Office of the Provost will notify the student, the instructor, and all members of the College Grade Appeal Committee via email of the date of the hearing. All Committee members must attend the hearing; in exceptional circumstances that prevent a Committee member from attending in person, they may be allowed to attend via videoconference with the approval of the Committee Chair. If the student representative cannot attend the hearing, the student alternate will replace them on the committee. A representative from the Office of the Provost will attend as a non-voting procedural consultant to the Committee and will document the proceedings.

H. Instructor Attendance at Hearing: The instructor is encouraged to appear in person to present a case to the College Grade Appeal Committee. Faculty may appear via videoconference or phone with the approval of the Committee Chair. The instructor may also choose not to attend the hearing; in this case, the hearing will be held in their absence. The College Grade Appeal Committee will act upon the evidence provided whether or not the instructor is present.

I. Student Attendance at Hearing: The student must appear to present a case. Attendance should be in-person; in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a student in an online program does not live within reasonable distance of the College), the student may be allowed to appear via videoconference with the Committee Chair鈥檚 approval. If the student fails to appear, the appeal will be dismissed.

J. Written Statements: If the student or instructor wishes to submit a written statement, they must notify the Committee Chair via email. Submission of a written statement does not substitute for attendance at the hearing. The written statement must be submitted to the Committee Chair via email no fewer than three (3) Working Days before the hearing. Written statements submitted after this deadline will not be accepted. Written statements must be signed (physically or electronically) by the author. Unsigned written statements will not be admitted as evidence. The Committee Chair will email any written statements to the student, instructor, and all Committee members at least two (2) Working Days before the hearing.

K. Hearing Moderation: The Committee Chair will moderate the hearing. The Committee Chair is authorized to guide the conduct of the hearing, maintain order, and ensure everyone in attendance behaves in a civil and constructive manner. The Committee Chair may establish procedural rules as needed to ensure that the hearing is conducted in a fair and orderly manner, provided such rules are not inconsistent with other procedures described in this policy. If the student, instructor, or any other attendee fails to maintain order and civility during the hearing, the Committee Chair has the discretion to end the hearing. In such a case, the Committee Chair will confer with the Office of the Provost to determine appropriate next steps and an adjusted timeline, if needed.

L. Presentation of Case: The burden of proof falls on the student. Both the student and instructor will be provided an opportunity to respond to the other person鈥檚 claim and to discuss evidence in support of their position. The College Grade Appeal Committee may question the instructor and the student. The Committee Chair may place reasonable time limits on presentations and responses. The presentation of evidence/testimony portion of the hearing may not last more than one (1) hour.

M. Consulting Representative: The student and instructor each have the right to bring one (1) person of their choice to the hearing in the role of consulting representative. The consulting representative must be a current student or faculty or staff member at the College. The consulting representative is only present to consult with or support the student or instructor and may not participate directly in the hearing.

N. Deliberations and Decision: The College Grade Appeal Committee will deliberate in a closed meeting within five (5) Working Days after the hearing. The Committee will make the final decision by a simple majority vote conducted anonymously. The Committee Chair is responsible for tallying votes.

O. Notification of Final Decision: Within two (2) Working Days of the final decision vote, the Committee Chair will notify the student, the instructor, the Dean (or designee) who made the Departmental Grade Appeal decision, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the Registrar via email of the Committee鈥檚 final decision and, if appropriate, any actions to be taken by the parties involved. If the decision leads to a revised Final Course Grade, the instructor will submit a Grade Change Form to the Office of the Registrar. The College Grade Appeal decision is final and is not subject to further appeal.

P. Confidentiality of Appeal Hearing and Materials: The Committee Chair will collect any physical College Grade Appeal materials in the possession of Committee members and deliver them to the Office of the Provost within three (3) Working Days of the final decision vote; all digital files must be permanently deleted within this time period as well. College Grade Appeal Committee members may not retain in their possession any materials received during the appeal procedure, notes taken during the hearing or deliberations of the College Grade Appeal Committee, or personal files related to the case.

V. Retention of Records

Documents related to Departmental and College Grade Appeals become part of the student鈥檚 records maintained by the Office of the Registrar and will be retained according to the schedules outlined in the NSC Catalog.

FORMS/INSTRUCTIONS

  • College-Level Grade Appeal Form
  • Departmental Grade Appeal Form
  • Grade Change Form

RELATED INFORMATION

  • NSHE Code Chapter 2:

HISTORY

Replaces AE 9: Grade Appeal Policy.

APPROVALS

Approved by Dr. Laura Naumann, Faculty Senate Chair, September 1, 2020.
Approved by Dr. Vickie Shields, Provost, September 15, 2020.
Approved by President Bart Patterson, November 10, 2020.

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Policy on Credit Hour (AE 5) /policy/current/policy-on-credit-hour/ /policy/current/policy-on-credit-hour/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://nevadastatedevsite.flywheelstaging.com/college-policies/policy-on-credit-hour/ OWNER: Office of the Registrar Email: registrar@nevadastate.edu Phone: 702-992-2110 CATEGORY: Admissions and Enrollment POLICY ID#: AE 5 EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/14/2013 VIEWING/DOWNLOADING OPTIONS: Web 鈥 Formatted (this page) Download Policy POLICY STATEMENT 91桃色 College (NSC) measures student learning in accordance with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Policy on Credit Hour, which relies […]

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OWNER: Office of the Registrar
Email: registrar@nevadastate.edu
Phone: 702-992-2110
CATEGORY: Admissions and Enrollment
POLICY ID#: AE 5
EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/14/2013
VIEWING/DOWNLOADING OPTIONS:
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POLICY STATEMENT

91桃色 College (NSC) measures student learning in accordance with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Policy on Credit Hour, which relies on federal regulations on the definition and assignment of credit hours.

Federal regulations mandate that all candidate and accredited institutions comply with the definition of the Credit Hour as set forth in section 600.2:

An amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:

    1. 听One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or

    2. 听At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

In general, unit value for course offerings is governed by the NSC Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee and Common Course Numbering Committee. Schools and departments are responsible for submitting course approval requests that include a detailed description of how unit value is justified. In addition, periodic compliance review of the Credit Hour policy will be incorporated into each School鈥檚 established curriculum review schedule to ensure a course鈥檚 credit hours reflect the amount of work required to earn those credits.

Instructional time per course credit is defined to provide a consistent minimum expectation for students and faculty. Students and faculty should know in general what time commitment is involved for a specified number of course credit.

DEFINITIONS

Credit: Described in Semester hours, a credit is defined as three hours of work per week for one Semester. Usually this work is made up of one period in class plus two hours of preparation for lecture-seminar classes, or three hours of laboratory classes.

Semester: 75 instructional days; a 15-week term.

PROCEDURES

The Credit Hour is the unit by which an institution measures its course work. The number of Credit Hours assigned to a course quantitatively reflects the outcomes expected, the mode of instruction, the amount of time spent in class, and the amount of outside preparatory work expected for the class.

Using the 15-week Semester, the semester Credit Hour, and the 50-minute class hour, NSC course offerings are measured under the following guidelines.

I. Lecture and Seminar Courses

In courses with a lecture mode of instruction, sections are typically scheduled to meet weekly over the entire Semester for the same number of hours as credits being earned by students; sections scheduled for shorter terms have the number of 鈥渉ours鈥 adjusted in proportion to the length of the term. Students are expected to spend a minimum of two hours outside of the classroom each week for each unit of credit engaged in learning.

II. Laboratory Courses or their Equivalent

In courses with an activity or laboratory mode of instruction, the activity or laboratory portion of the section is typically scheduled to meet for two or three hours each week of the Semester (depending on the particular instructional mode, and pro-rated for terms of other length). Students are expected to spend a minimum of two hours outside of the classroom engaged in learning.

III. Hybrid or Online Courses

The Credit Hours awarded for a given course or academic experience must be reasonably equivalent to the standard of three (3) hours combined classroom instruction and student work per Credit Hour for a Semester. For example, a 3-credit course should require the equivalent of 9 hours of combined classroom instruction and student work per week for the equivalent of a Semester. Given that the class hour is 50 minutes, this would be a baseline of 112.5 total hours for the course. These hours may consist of course activities including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Face-to-face course meetings;
  • Virtual course meetings or student-instructor and student-student interactions;
  • Time to read/view assigned texts or other assigned materials;
  • Experiential learning activities consistent with the learning objectives of the course;
  • Synthesis/processing/reflection time and activities (may be used for writing or production of creative work which may take many forms including but not limited to journals, formal papers, projects, blogs, art, music, etc.).

Online Courses: The syllabus must describe the activities that the student will be required to complete as part of the course and indicate the expected minimum time that students will need to devote to each of these. The total expected time should be a minimum of 45 hours per Semester for each unit of credit.

Hybrid Courses: The syllabus should communicate an expectation to students that they should plan on devoting a minimum of 45 hours per Semester for each unit of credit through attending class, working online, and other out-of-class work.

IV. Experiential, Research, or Independent Study

Credit Hours associated with this type of instruction will be assigned credit depending upon the amount of activity associated with the course, faculty supervision, and students outside work activity.

V. Clinical Hours, Supervised Field Experience, or Student Teaching

Clinical experiences allow for observation, participation, studies of individual pupils or clients, individual field work, and practicums both on and off campus. Credit for clinical experiences is determined in accordance with recommendations of specific accrediting bodies or applicable state regulations. If Credit Hours are provided for a clinical experience course, the amount of time must be reasonably equivalent to the standard of 3 hours per week per Credit Hour for a Semester, or 37.5 hours per Credit Hour.

RELATED INFORMATION

  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Policy on Credit Hour
  • 34 CFR 668.8(k) and (l)

APPROVALS

Approved by Provost Dr. Erika Beck, May 14, 2013.
Approved by President Bart Patterson, May 14, 2013.

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OWNER: Office of the Registrar
Phone:听702-992-2110
CATEGORY: Admissions and Enrollment
POLICY ID#: AE 10.2
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/07/2023
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POLICY STATEMENT

This policy updates and clarifies the thresholds for each level of Academic Standing and associated Academic Actions for undergraduate students. These changes allow the College to more quickly identify students who are struggling academically, provide appropriate support, and set meaningful indicators of success for undergraduate students attempting to return to Good Academic Standing.

DEFINITIONS

Academic Action: Action taken by the College based on a student鈥檚 academic progress and Academic Standing.

Academic Dismissal: Academic Standing in which a student is no longer allowed to enroll at the College.

Academic Probation: Academic Standing that indicates a student has failed to meet minimum requirements while on Academic Warning.

Academic Standing: Classification that indicates whether a student is meeting minimum NSC Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements and determines any required actions on behalf of the student and Academic Actions taken by the College.

Academic Suspension: Academic Standing in which a student is temporarily prohibited from enrolling at the College after failing to meet minimum requirements while on Academic Probation.

Academic Warning: Academic Standing that indicates a student has failed to meet minimum College GPA requirements.

Attempted Earned Credits: Courses graded with letter grades of A, B, C, D, and F.

Continued Standing Status: Condition in which a student earns a 2.0 NSC Semester GPA but fails to raise their NSC Cumulative GPA above a 2.0, and is allowed to maintain their current Academic Standing.

Good Academic Standing: Academic Standing that indicates a student has performed at a level that meets minimum NSC GPA requirements.

NSC Cumulative GPA: Overall Grade Point Average calculated using only courses taken at the College.

NSC Semester GPA: Grade Point Average for a specific term calculated using only courses taken at the College during that term. Calculated at the end of fall and spring semesters and each August for summer coursework.

PROCEDURES

I. Calculating Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students

All levels of Academic Standing are considered part of a student鈥檚 academic record and are noted on official transcripts.

A. Incomplete grades: For students receiving grades of Incomplete (I), the GPA shall be calculated for the semester or summer term in which the Incomplete grade was assigned, with an 鈥淚鈥 assigned for the course. Any change to Academic Standing that is necessary due to a change from an Incomplete grade to a letter grade shall be calculated at the end of the semester or summer term in which the Incomplete grade is changed.

B. Withdrawing from courses: Courses from which a student has withdrawn and received a 鈥淲鈥 shall not impact Academic Standing calculations.

C. Grade appeals: If a student鈥檚 final course grade is adjusted as a result of a grade appeal, the student鈥檚 Academic Standing will immediately be re-calculated.

II. Academic Warning for Undergraduate Students

A student who fails to earn a minimum 2.0 NSC Semester GPA based on Attempted Earned Credits at the end of any fall or spring semester or any summer term in which the student was enrolled is placed on Academic Warning.

A registration hold will be placed on the student鈥檚 account for the enrollment period following placement on Academic Warning. The student is required to meet with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center in order to remove this hold. This meeting is intended to help the student identify changes that will allow the student to improve the student鈥檚 academic performance and return to Good Academic Standing.

A student on Academic Warning whose NSC Cumulative GPA is below 2.0 but who earns an NSC Semester GPA of 2.0 or higher based on Attempted Earned Credits shall remain on 鈥淐ontinued鈥 Academic Warning until the point at which their NSC Cumulative GPA rises above 2.0.

III. Academic Probation for Undergraduate Students

Any student on Academic Warning who fails to earn a minimum 2.0 NSC Semester GPA based on Attempted Earned Credits at the end of any fall or spring semester or any summer term in which the student was enrolled is placed on Academic Probation.

A registration hold will be placed on the student鈥檚 account for the enrollment period following placement on Academic Probation. The student is required to meet with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center to remove the hold.

A student on Academic Probation who has an NSC Cumulative GPA below 2.0 but who earns an NSC Semester GPA of 2.0 or higher based on Attempted Earned Credits shall remain on 鈥淐ontinued鈥 Academic Probation until the point at which their NSC Cumulative GPA rises above 2.0.

IV. Academic Suspension for Undergraduate Students

Any student on Academic Probation who fails to earn a minimum 2.0 NSC Semester GPA based on Attempted Earned Credits at the end of any fall or spring semester or any summer term in which the student was enrolled will be placed on Academic Suspension until the end of the following full fall or spring semester. During this time they are not allowed to enroll in courses at the College.

A. Return from first Academic Suspension: To enroll in classes after a first Academic Suspension, a student is required to meet with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center prior to the term in which the student wishes to return. Once re-enrolled, a student whose NSC Cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 but who earns an NSC Semester GPA of 2.0 or higher based on Attempted Earned Credits shall be allowed to enroll the following semester or summer term on Probationary Enrollment Status.

B. Second Academic Suspension: A student who re-enrolls subsequent to a first Academic Suspension and fails to earn a minimum 2.0 NSC Semester GPA at the end of any semester or summer term based on Attempted Earned Credits shall be placed on renewed Academic Suspension and will be prohibited from enrolling at NSC until two (2) consecutive full academic semesters (fall and spring terms) have passed.

V. Academic Dismissal for Undergraduate Students

Any student who returns to the College after a second Academic Suspension who fails to earn a minimum 2.0 NSC Semester GPA in any fall or spring semester or summer term based on Attempted Earned Credits will be Academically Dismissed from the College. Any student who is Academically Dismissed is prohibited from enrolling at the College for three (3) full academic years from the date of dismissal.

A. Return after Academic Dismissal: A student may reapply for admission to the College at the end of the dismissal period. The student must provide evidence that the student is capable of performing at the level required to meet College standards.

B. Early return from Academic Dismissal: A student who has been Academically Dismissed may apply for early reinstatement from Academic Dismissal if one of the following applies:

    1. The student earns an associate鈥檚 or bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally-accredited institution after Academic Dismissal from NSC;

OR

    1. The President approves a petition for an exception to policy based on exceptional circumstances. Such approvals are granted at the President鈥檚 sole discretion on a case-by-case basis and are not subject to appeal.

VI. Return to Good Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students

Any student who has been placed on Academic Action shall return to Good Academic Standing when the student earns a NSC Semester GPA of 2.0 or higher and has an NSC Cumulative GPA above 2.0.

Once a student returns to Good Academic Standing, the student鈥檚 Academic Action progression resets (i.e., the student must progress through Academic Warning and Probation prior to being Academically Suspended). If a student returns to Good Academic Standing and subsequently is again Academically Suspended, the student shall fall under section IV.B of this policy, 鈥淪econd Academic Suspension.鈥

VII. Financial Aid Implications

This policy defines calculations for Academic Standing. It does not apply to calculations of eligibility for financial aid. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss how their Academic Standing impacts their financial aid packages and whether they have made satisfactory progress. Refer to Financial Aid鈥檚 policy on听 Satisfactory Academic Progress for information on financial aid calculations.

VIII. Exclusions

Students currently enrolled in dual credit programs do not receive Academic Standing classification.

CONTACTS

Academic Advising Center
Alex Kunkle, Director
702-992-2162
Alexander.kunkle@nevadastate.edu

RELATED INFORMATION

  • Grade Appeal Policy
  • (Satisfactory Academic Progress)

HISTORY

  • Replaces existing published in catalog.
  • Updated to clarify policy applies to undergraduate students.
  • Updated to clarify policy does not apply to dual credit students.

APPROVALS

Approved by Dr. Vickie Shields, Provost, December 5, 2022.
Approved by Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President, March 6, 2023.

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Sex Offender Policy (PS 2) /policy/current/sex-offender-policy/ /policy/current/sex-offender-policy/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://nevadastatedevsite.flywheelstaging.com/college-policies/sex-offender-policy/ OWNER: Division of Culture, Planning, and Policy CONTACT: Edith Fern谩ndez, Vice President of Culture, Planning, and Policy Email: Edith.Fernandez@nevadastate.edu Phone: 702-992-2358 CATEGORY: Public Safety/Risk Management POLICY ID#: PS 2 EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/08/2018 VIEWING/DOWNLOADING OPTIONS: Web 鈥 Formatted (this page) Download Policy POLICY STATEMENT Federal and state laws govern the requirement for certain sex offenders to […]

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OWNER: Division of Culture, Planning, and Policy
CONTACT: Edith Fern谩ndez, Vice President of Culture, Planning, and Policy
Email: Edith.Fernandez@nevadastate.edu
Phone: 702-992-2358
CATEGORY: Public Safety/Risk Management
POLICY ID#: PS 2
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/08/2018
VIEWING/DOWNLOADING OPTIONS:
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POLICY STATEMENT

Federal and state laws govern the requirement for certain sex offenders to register with local law enforcement and statewide registry for community notification purposes. Institutions of higher education must comply with applicable requirements, including but not limited to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Existing Board policy requires that NSHE police departments comply with federal requirements of the Clery Act, including crime reporting and certain notification requirements regarding dangerous individuals (Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 12).

In 2015, the NSHE Student Affairs Committee (SAC) recommended the creation of a working group to develop a system-wide policy governing the enrollment and employment of registered sex offenders. The working group 鈥 led by the Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs 鈥 included campus representatives from law enforcement and student affairs. After reviewing practices at individual institutions and the requirements of federal and state law, the working group recommended the adoption of a new Board policy on registered sex offenders, which would define registered offenders, require registered offenders to self-report, and require that each college/university president develop procedures governing Registered Offenders鈥 application, admission, enrollment, employment, and/or other presence on campus, including but not limited to volunteers and vendors. The institutional procedures adopted must also comply with state and federal laws governing registered sex offenders.

In 2016, the Board of Regents approved NSHE鈥檚 recommendation to amend Title 4, Chapter 1 to add a new Section 34 establishing Board policy on registered offenders. Based on the nature of the offense and risk level of the registered offender, the policy authorizes institutions to deny admission, revoke admission, limit enrollment, and/or restrict the activities of a student, employee, or other individuals on campus who are registered offenders. The policy also requires each president to develop procedures governing these activities and requires registered offenders to self-identify to the institution.

The purpose of this policy is to promote a safe and secure campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. In addition, this policy requires 91桃色 College to comply with federal and state law and policies set forth by the Board of Regents governing registered sex offenders, which are defined to include any individual required to register as a sex offender or offender convicted of a crime against a child.

DEFINITIONS

Registered Offender: Any individual required to register as a sex offender or offender convicted of a crime against a child under federal or state law, including Chapter 179D of Nevada Revised Statutes, regardless of whether that individual is under supervision by any agency of a local, state, or federal government. Definitions of Tier I, II, and III offenders can be found in Chapter 179D of the .

PROCEDURES

I. Self-Reporting Required by Registered Offender

91桃色 College (NSC) requires that Registered Offenders report their offender status and additional relevant information to UNLV Police Services, which currently provides police services for NSC. Registered Offenders should register in-person with UNLV Police, located at 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Registered Offenders may contact UNLV Police via telephone (702-895-3668) to request more information regarding the registration process. Required additional information may be requested by UNLV Police. Such information may include, but is not limited to, contact information; changes in residence and employment; and the name and address of the supervising agency, if any. Failure to self-report may result in immediate removal from campus and/or disciplinary action, including sanctions authorized by this section, and being subject to arrest by UNLV Police.

II. Notification Process and Potential Restrictions Placed on Offender

UNLV Police will notify the Dean of Students (or designee) of any Tier II or Tier III offenders (as defined in ) affiliated with 91桃色 College within seven (7) calendar days (Tier I offenders are not included because Tier I offender information is not disclosed to the public).

The Dean of Students (or designee), in consultation with UNLV Police and designated NSC staff members, will review available documentation and determine if restrictions are necessary. The Registered Offender will be required to meet with UNLV Police (and the Dean of Students at the College’s discretion) to review restrictions. UNLV Police will coordinate with the Registered Offender and Dean of Students to ensure compliance and enforcement of any restrictions. Any Registered Offender shall refrain from participation in any activities involving minors (including any classroom or other NSC-sponsored activities). Restrictions may include but are not limited to:

A. Restriction on Enrollment: NSC may withdraw, restrict, or change student enrollment in courses, including distance education courses, in which a Registered Offender is enrolled based on the presence of or potential to interact with a minor, and/or other restrictions placed on the Registered Offender under state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety.

B. Restricted Areas/Locations: NSC may restrict Registered Offenders from working or being present in specified areas or locations on the campus based on the presence of minors or other restrictions placed on the Registered Offender by NSC or pursuant to state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety. Such locations include, but are not limited to, any children鈥檚 programs.

C. Restriction on Employment: In accordance with the Board of Regents Handbook, Title 2, Chapter 6, NSC may deny, terminate, or change the duties of employment of a Registered Offender based on the presence of or potential to interact with a minor, and/or other restrictions placed on the Registered Offender by NSC or pursuant to state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety.

D. Restriction on Extracurricular or Co-curricular Activities: NSC may restrict the participation of a Registered Offender in extracurricular or co-curricular activities based on the presence of or potential to interact with a minor, and/or other restrictions placed on the Registered Offender by NSC or pursuant to state or federal law, as a condition of parole or probation, or by the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety.

E. Restrictions on Institutional Housing: NSC may deny or restrict a Registered Offender from working, visiting, or living in residence halls or other institutional facilities for housing.

F. Meeting with Institutional Designee: NSC may require Registered Offenders to meet with a person designated by NSC upon application, admission, enrollment, employment, and/or other presence, including but not limited to volunteers and vendors, and/or as requested or determined necessary by NSC.

III.听听 Appeals Process

A Registered Offender who provides written notice of an objection to any restriction imposed pursuant to the institutional policy may appeal directly to the President (or designee). The appeal should identify the specific restriction(s) the individual is objecting to, reasons why the individual disagrees with the restriction(s), and any supporting documentation that would be helpful in the appeals process. Such restrictions may include, but are not limited to, the denial or revocation of admission or administrative withdrawal from classes. Pending appeal, all restrictions imposed by the institution remain in place. The President鈥檚 (or designee鈥檚) appeal decision is considered final.

IV. Policy Applicability and Sanctions

All students, faculty, staff, and other members of the NSC campus community are subject to this policy. Individuals who violate this policy are subject to discipline up to and including termination and/or expulsion, in accordance with this section, the NSHE and/or NSC Student Code of Conduct. and/or, in the case of Classified Employees, the Nevada Administrative Code. Other, lesser sanctions may be imposed, depending on the circumstances.

If a student, employee, or other member of the campus community fails to self-report in accordance with this policy prior to any admission, employment, or other association with NSC, said individual will be immediately removed from campus and/or face disciplinary action or criminal charges where and if appropriate.

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

Joshua Delvalle, UNLV Police
Phone: 702-895-5780
Email: Joshua.Delvalle@unlv.edu

RELATED INFORMATION

  • 鈥 Registration of Sex Offenders and Offenders Convicted of a Crime Against a Child
  • 鈥 Statewide Registry of Sex Offenders and Offenders Convicted of a Crime Against a Child

APPROVALS

Approved by Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Zachary Woydziak, March 23, 2018.
Approved by Provost Dr. Vickie Shields, April 9, 2018.
Approved by President Bart Patterson, October 8, 2018.

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