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Grade Appeals
1. Initial attempts to resolve any grade dispute must be between the
student and the instructor for the course.
2. If meeting with the instructor does not resolve the dispute, the
student can proceed with the complaint by making an appointment
to discuss the issue with the dean of the school. Depending on the
situation, the dean may request a follow-up meeting to include the
student and instructor.
3. If meeting with the dean does not resolve the dispute, the student
can make a formal appeal to the Student Appeals Committee. The
complaint must be initiated within thirty days of the posting of grades.
This is a formal written appeal that consists of the following materials:
a. A written statement of the issue and past attempts to
resolve the issue with the instructor involved and the
dean of the school.
b. Any pertinent documentation supplied by the student
in support of their argument, including a copy of the
course syllabus and any specific assignments or
coursework related to the complaint.
4. The Student Appeals Committee will solicit feedback from the
instructor and may schedule a hearing at which both parties will be
given limited but equal time to present their cases and for rebuttal. A
question and answer period will allow committee members to solicit
additional information.
5. At the conclusion of the testimony, both parties will be dismissed
and the Student Appeals Committee will deliberate and vote on the
appeal. A simple majority vote is required to decide the appeal. The
student, instructor, and Vice President for Academic Affairs will be
notified in writing of the committee's decision.
6. Decisions of the Student Appeals Committee are final and cannot be
further appealed.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
>> A Freshman is one who has satisfactorily met all University entrance
requirements, but who has completed fewer than thirty semester
hours of work (0-29 hours).
>> A Sophomore is one who has satisfactorily met all University entran-
ce requirements, and who has completed thirty or more semester
hours of work (30-59 hours).
> A Junior is one who has completed sixty semester hours of work, and
who has satisfactorily met all entrance requirements (60-89 hours).
>> A Senior is one who has completed ninety semester hours of work,
and is a candidate for a degree (90 hours and above).
>> A Post-Baccalaureate student has completed a baccalaureate
degree, and is taking courses toward additional certification or for
personal benefit only.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
It is understood that attendance is part of the learning commitment - plac-
ing oneself in a class setting where effective educational communication
and interaction can happen. Both faculty and students are expected to be
regular and punctual in their attendance habits. Professors and students
cooperate and are responsible for shaping a community at work. As part
of this responsibility, attendance will be noted in some manner suitable to
the size of the class, group, and type of activity. Any necessary absence
occurring while a student is representing the University in some official
way will be considered an authorized absence. Work missed due to such
an absence is to be made up as the respective professor determines.
Please refer to the Council Fire, Faculty Handbook, or course syllabus for
more specific information.
ABSENCES
The following guide will help you determine the number of unauthorized
absences allowed before a professor may drop a student from the class.
Each professor will determine the consequences for absenteeism in his or
her class. This will be noted in the syllabus.ADDING OR DROPPING COURSES
A student may add a course with the permission of the advisor at any
time during the first 5 days of the semester. A student may drop a course
with the permission of the instructor and the advisor with the grade of W
at any time through the sixth week of the semester. After the sixth week
of class, a student may drop a course with the permission of the instructor
and the advisor and will be assigned the grade of WP or WF. For informa-
tion regarding the last date to withdraw from a class, refer to the college
calendar on page 4. A course may not be dropped after that date. The
process of adding or dropping a course has not been completed until the
form requesting permission to add or drop a course has been returned to
and processed by the Office of the Registrar.
WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FROM THE UNIVERSITY
A student who must withdraw from the University is required to complete
the following steps:
1. Report to the Student Retention Coordinator in the Registrar's Office
to obtain a withdrawal form, exit survey.
2. Take the form to the Financial Aid Office.
3. Take the form to Resident Life & Housing Campus Center #104.
4. MOVE by Dan Jones Jay-Rollins Library #112
5. Take the form to the Business Office
6. Return the completed form to the Registrar's Office.
Unless a student officially withdraws, the University has no choice but to
record a grade of F in every course in which the student was enrolled.
See the Financial Information section for refund dates and amounts.
The University reserves the right to withdraw any student from a course
and/or from the University when the student ceases to attend classes.
EMERGENCY MILITARY RECALL, REACTIVATION,
OR DEPLOYMENT
It is McMurry University's policy to work with all students on an individual
basis as they encounter serious and unusual circumstances affecting their
educational progress. McMurry University supports our nation's military
efforts and those who currently serve, those who have served, and those
who are family members. Therefore, during times requiring recall/reactiva-
tion and/or deployment, McMurry University will counsel and plan with the
specific student to minimize accompanying inconveniences and maximize
academic credit established up to the time the student's military involve-
ment is required. Upon receipt of notification of a status change, the stu-
dent should immediately contact the Vice President for Academic Affairs
who will assist the student in making the best decisions for the student's
circumstances.
NUMBER OF HOURS A STUDENT MAY CARRY,
FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS
McMurry University defines a full-time student as one who is enrolled
for a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours. A student who is not on
academic probation may register for up to eighteen semester hours. A
student on academic probation is limited to sixteen semester hours.
OVERLOAD POLICY
A student must have a B (3.0 grade points) average to be eligible to
take more than eighteen semester hours. To take more than eighteen
semester hours, a student must secure the approval of the Vice President
for Academic Affairs. Overload permission forms are available in the
Registrar's Office.
PREPARATION
An average of two hours outside preparation is expected for each hour
in class. A full-time student needs forty-five to sixty hours per week for
classroom attendance and preparation for classwork.3 absences in MWF classes per semester
2 absences in TR classes per semester
1 absence in a 2 or 3 hour class that meets once a week
3 tardies equal one absence32
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