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Grades

 

Grading System
The grading system is based upon semester hours. The faculty may award the following grades:

Letter Grade	A
Description	Excellent
Numeric Grade	90 and above
Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit	Four
Letter Grade	B
Description	Good
Numeric Grade	80 to 89
Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit	Three
Letter Grade	C
Description	Fair
Numeric Grade	70 to 79
Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit	Two
Letter Grade	D
Description	Passing but poor
Numeric Grade	60 to 69
Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit	One
Letter Grade	F
Description	Failing
Numeric Grade	Below 60
Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit	None
Letter Grade	I
Description	Incomplete
Numeric Grade	N/A
Quality Points Per Semester Hour of Credit	N/A

Students must pass all courses in the major including supporting courses from other disciplines, with a grade of "C" or better. Thus, students who receive a grade of "D" or "F" in any course in the major or required in the major must repeat that course at Saint Augustine's College.

Grade Change Policy

It is the College's policy that once a final grade is recorded, no changes are allowed. The only exceptions to this policy are as follows:

An "I" (Incomplete) grade may be given in exceptional cases to a student whose work in a course has been satisfactory, and, due to documented illness or other documented emergencies beyond the student's control, he or she has been unable to fulfill specific course requirement(s) such as the final examination, a notebook, an experiment, a research or term paper.

The student must complete the work by the last day to withdraw from classes of the next semester following the granting of an incomplete ("I") grade; otherwise, the "I" grade is automatically converted to an "F." Although a petition for the "I" grade may be initiated by the student or by a faculty member, the recording of the "I" grade must be approved by the Department Chair and by the Division Dean. The Office of Registrar provides faculty with a special form for the removal of an "I" grade. The grade must be removed by the last day to withdraw from classes as stated on the academic calendar or the Incomplete ("I") will automatically convert to failure ("F"). The Incomplete grade shall not be recorded as a mid-term by a faculty member.

Recording error(s) and/or miscalculations of a grade, must be changed no later than the end of the semester following the recording error or miscalculation. Grade changes must be approved by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost and supported by the Department Chair and the Division Chair- person.

All grade changes requested because of recording error(s) and/or miscalculations of a grade must be supported by documentation from the faculty member who made the error; i.e., grade books, papers and examinations and calculation records.

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Honors Program

The program seeks to enhance student leadership prowess through the formulation and implementation of activities and projects that help to broaden the scope of academic growth, community service, social and cultural awareness. In addition, the program will assist students in developing skills necessary for playing prominent leadership roles in our global society. Activities will focus on developing time management skills, fiscal responsibility, networking strategies, public speaking, multi-tasking, understanding the importance of appropriate attire and appearance in the workforce. The program is designed to provide the venue for individual growth and development of student attributes that are necessary for an ever-growing and culturally diverse workforce environment.

Mission

The mission of the Honors Program is to provide a venue that assists and allows high achieving, dedicated and highly motivated students to enhance their leadership capacity as they strive to become prominent leaders in today’s global society.

Program Goals

Improve Communication Skills Broaden Academic Growth & Development Improve Time-Manangement Skills Improve Fiscal Responsibility Improve Network Strategies Improve Interviewing Skills Establish and Develop Student-Leader Partnerships

Program Requirements
To be considered for the Honors Program:

Second Semester Freshmen must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 All other students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 Complete and return application Submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be written by a current or past faculty member Honors Program Application Packet 2005-2006

Program Activities

Invited Seminar Speakers Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Leadership Development Conferences Field Trips Shadowing Leaders Book Club Recognition Dinner Oral Presentations Resume Writing Workshop Mock Interviews Graduate and Professional School Application Preparation Job Application Preparation Attend Career Fairs Portfolio Development Personal Statement Preparation

Honors Program Contact:
Director
Dr. Sevealyn Smith
103 Hermitage Hall (919) 516-4117

1315 Oakwood Avenue   Raleigh, NC 27610-2298   Phone: 919-516-4000  
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