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existing policy provides an answer to the grievance. If not, the Vice President of Academic Affairs will refer the issue to an ad hoc committee of two faculty members, a student, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The goal of the committee will be to bring both parties together in reconciliation; if this is not possible, a judgment or decisive ruling is to be rendered by the committee. Written copies of the committee determination are to be presented to the student, the professor, and the President of the College.
4) Further appeals can be made to the President and then, if desired, to a committee of the Board of Directors through the President.
5) Neither party is to skip steps in this grievance procedure process. Intentional breech of procedural protocol may create unnecessary dissonance in the body and, consequently, may lead to disciplinary action.
Academic Standards
A student must have an institutional grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 to be granted a degree. (An institutional grade point average is computed by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of units attempted at Providence Christian College. Transfer credits are not included.) Three grade point averages are printed on a Providence transcript: term – Providence courses for one semester; institutional—only Providence courses or courses from cooperative programs; transfer—courses from any other institution. The institutional GPA is the only average used for all of Providence’s academic purposes, such as determination of academic status for enrollment, scholastic honors, and graduation requirements.
Catalog for Graduation
Students are obliged to abide by the graduation requirements laid out in the catalog edition published the year they matriculate. Students may also choose to switch to any newer catalog, provided that the catalog is in effect while they are in attendance. “In attendance” is defined as enrollment in at least 12 credits for one semester within a 12-month period. If a student is not in attendance for more than one semesters and then re-enters the College, the student is subject to the graduation requirements at the time of re-entry. Continuation under the catalog refers to degree requirements, not policies, tuition and fees, and other information which may change annually.
Commencement
Commencement is a time for the seniors, for their families, and for the Providence community to celebrate together the completion of their formal education at Providence. Commencement is held at the conclusion of the spring semester; and includes any graduates from the previous fall. The conferral of a degree is by receipt of a diploma or official transcript noting degree completion.
Degree Posting Dates
The College posts degrees three times each year, regardless of the specific date when all work is completed. All degree requirements must be met prior to the posting date. The three posting dates are at the end of the fall semester (near the end of December), the end of the spring semester (near the beginning of May), and near the end of August. Degrees completed between posting dates will be posted at the next scheduled date.
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