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2. Continuing Students.
a. All students who have attended one term at Casper College
and have attended no other colleges, and who have attained a
1.5 or better grade point average for that term, shall be "in good
standing."
b. All students who have attended two or more terms of college, the
most recent at Casper College, and have attained a 2.0 or better
grade point average either for that term or for their cumulative
average shall be "in good standing."
"Satisfactory progress" is a term used with federal student financial
aid recipients. Please see the specific definition in the Student Financial
Assistance section of this catalog.
Academic Probation
The purpose of academic probation is to alert the student to a lack of
academic progress. A student will be placed on academic probation in
these instances:
1. When admitted, if the student's academic qualifications do not meet
the minimum standards for admission (see "Qualifications for Admission").
2. After completing a term at Casper College, if the student does not
meet the grade requirements for "in good standing" for continuing students
described above.
A student is removed from probation at the completion of a term in
which academic performance meets or exceeds the requirements for
good standing. A student who fails to achieve good standing after one
probationary term is subject to academic suspension.
Academic Suspension
Academic suspension is given if a student fails to achieve "good
academic standing" after one semester's probation or for an act of
academic dishonesty, such as cheating or plagiarism.
Disciplinary probation and suspension may be imposed in accordance
with the Student Conduct and Judicial Code. Financial aid probation and
suspension are imposed in accordance with the rules and regulations
governing the specific form of aid received.
Academic Forgiveness
Casper College policy regarding "academic forgiveness" is manifested
in these practices and procedures:
1. Current term problems. A student experiencing difficulty
with any courses has these options: withdrawal, complete or partial
(see Schedule Changes), audit (see Auditing Courses), or requesting
incomplete or "in progress" reports (see Incomplete and In Progress).
2. Academic standing. Casper College's definition of "good
academic standing" bases that status on either term grade point average
or cumulative grade point average (see Academic Standing), thus allowing
redemption in one term regardless of past record and avoiding penalty for
one below par term in an otherwise satisfactory record.
3. Graduation. Casper College's general requirements for
graduation permit exclusion of needless and unwanted courses in
calculating the grade point average for graduation (see Graduation
Requirements).
4. Academic Forgiveness Petition. A degree-seeking student
currently attending Casper College could petition the registrar to have an
entire block (at least one semester but not more than four semesters) of
courses removed from the calculation of grade point average (GPA) and
degree credit. The petition will be approved if the student has completed
24 semester hours at a 2.5 GPA in college level courses following the last
semester in the forgiveness petition. This is a one-time-only option.
Disciplinary Probation, Suspension and Expulsion
Disciplinary probation, suspension and expulsion procedures are
addressed in the Student Conduct and Judicial Code. Disciplinary
probation and suspension are defined in the Student Conduct and Judicial
Code. Only the president is empowered by the college district board
to expel students for disciplinary reasons. However, a judicial hearing
body will be responsible for making an expulsion recommendation to the
president.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to observe the college's standards for conduct
as identified in the Student Conduct and Judicial Code which may be
found in the Student Handbook. Students residing in campus housing are
also subject to the conduct standards described in the Residence Hall
Handbook, the Terms and Conditions for Occupancy, and other published
materials pertaining to other campus housing facilities. Students accepted
into "limited enrollment programs" may also be responsible for maintaining
standards outlined in program handbooks or similar statements.
Students participating, as members of a team or individually, in campus
activities and intercollegiate sports programs are further subject to the
standards of conduct adopted by the campus team/activity and any
regulation prescribed by conference, regional and/or national organizations
responsible for the sanctioning of the sport, activity and/or event.
It is the individual student's responsibility to become familiar with any
and all of the aforementioned conduct standards; to have knowledge
of the policies, procedures and information specified in official college
publications; and to provide accurate and updated personal, demographic
and educational information to the college.
All of the aforementioned standards for student conduct must support
the general standard as outlined by the Board of Trustees:
"The Casper College District Board requires students to show both
within and without Casper College such respect for law, order, morality,
personal honor and the rights of others as is demanded of responsible
citizens. Conduct not meeting these standards may constitute sufficient
cause for removal from Casper College."
Student Complaints
Should circumstances arise in which a student believes that she/he
has not received fair and equitable treatment from the college and/or its
employees, a student grievance procedure is available to address the
issue. This procedure is described in the Casper College Policies and
Procedures Manual and in the Student Handbook. A student may review
the procedure by contacting the Vice President for Student Services.
Issues arising as a result of disciplinary actions taken in accordance with
recognized campus conduct and judicial standards may not be addressed
through this student grievance procedure.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Casper College demands intellectual honesty. Plagiarism or
any form of dishonesty associated with the academic process may
result in the offender's failing the course in which the offense was
committed. (See Casper College Student Code of Conduct.)