APC Report to University Senate 04-19-10

Motion number 0910.APC.005.P
Subject: Incomplete Grades Policy

An incomplete grade may only be assigned if:
1. the student was doing satisfactory (passing) work at the time of the request, and
2. the student was unable to meet the full requirements of the course due to non-academic reasons beyond the student's control
The process of assigning an incomplete grade will include the following:
a. normally the student requests the incomplete grade from the instructor before the completion of the course, and
b. the student and the instructor complete an incomplete grade agreement form approved by the instructor and the instructor's department chair and file the form with the Registrar's office.

Informational Items for Senate:

Committee is discussing Grievance & Grade Appeal Policy & Process.

The Committee decided that the review process for accreditation is addressing the issues of concern.

The Committee passed an internal motion for next committee study the feasibility of initiating a plus and minus grading system with a 4.0 maximum, 0.3 increments, and no A+ or D- grades, with the assistance of FAPC & SGA to survey the university committee, and then recommend appropriate action.

Informational Items for Senate:

Items for Next Meeting: