ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
Program Progression Policy for Core Classes Nursing Programs: Nursing students enrolled in any nursing program must earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ in all nursing core classes (NUR) to be eligible to progress in the program. Nursing core classes include all academic courses with a NUR prefix. If a student earns a grade lower than a ‘C-’ in a NUR course, the student is required to retake the course in the next rotation in which it is scheduled. If a student is unable to earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ the second attempt, the student is withdrawn from the program permanently, and will not be permitted to reapply for that program. NCLEX Preparation courses (NCL): Students enrolled in any NCL courses must earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ in all classes to be eligible to progress in the program. Students who did not pass the predictor exam on the first attempt are required to complete a remedial plan and complete the second predictor to pass the course. In the event a student fails (F) a non-core course, the student will not be allowed to progress to the following term until the student passes the course in which they failed. ‘Non-core’ classes are defined as any course that does not have a NUR course prefix. The student is allowed to retake any ‘non-core’ course one time in an attempt to improve the grade for the course in which they failed. If the outcome of the second attempt results in another failing grade (F), the student will be withdrawn from the program and the college. Student Rights & Responsibilities Each student is expected to become thoroughly familiar with the nursing program and Sumner College policies. The student’s current address and phone number must be on file and current with the front desk at all times. Students should promptly notify the front desk of a change of address and/or phone number. Online Student Rights and Responsibilities A student taking an online class or classes from Illinois Central College should consider these rights and responsibilities. Students taking an online class or classes must: 1. Demonstrate the technical and academic skills to be a successful online student; able to operate a computer and conduct internet functions necessary to complete an online class, and have the management skills to work independently. 2. Have ready access to a computer and the internet and a backup plan if hardware or internet access fails. 3. Use software that complies with the minimum requirements of software necessary to access and run the course.
Academic Grade Scale/Grade Point Equivalent
94-100
A
4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
90-93 87-89 84-86 80-83 77-79 74-76 70-73 67-69 64-66 60-63
A- B+
B
B- C+
C
C- D+
D
D-
59-Below F Incomplete I Withdraw W
Transfer
T
4. Download provided ebooks and related course programs. 5. Log in and contribute to the online class on a regular basis in a meaningful way. 6. Know and comply with due date and deadline requirements of the course. 7. Communicate with the instructor and fellow students in a professional, polite manner, using appropriate tone, language, grammar, and spelling. 8. Know and understand student rights and responsibilities as detailed by the class syllabus and student handbook. 9. Locate and use academic support resources such as tutoring, writing consultation, and library services. 10. Demonstrate commitment to academic honesty by completing assignments and other coursework with integrity. 11. Monitor and ask questions about his/her course grade. 12. Save backup copies of assignments and class emails. 13. Comply with online participation requirements to avoid being dropped for non-participation at the beginning of or the mid-point of class. Consult the class syllabus and the instructor for class-specific requirements and procedures.
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