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CAN! (Clearing Academic Notice) Workshop糖心vlog在线观看
Sometimes we encounter roadblocks and challenges, like Academic Notice, while we work towards our goals. This workshop will help students understand what it means to be on Academic Notice. We will review the consequences of Academic Notice and how students can improve their academic standing. We will share resources that students can utilize to succeed academically while in college.
Completion of CAN! Online Workshop & Next Steps:
Please note: Download and save all documents to your computer first before filling out & meeting with a counselor for processing!
- In order to receive credit for completion, please complete the Academic Success Worksheet
- If you are requesting an increase in units, you will need to meet with a counselor using one of the methods listed below & may need to submit a progress report of your current classes to the counselor you meet with.
- Schedule an appointment with a counselor to process your workshop documents
In this workshop, students will be able to:
- Identify their academic standing and consequence of their Academic Notice status
- Apply at least 1 strategy to improve their academic standing
- Explain how a personal strength will help them improve their academic standing
- Learn the process for requesting additional units while on Academic Notice
Please review the following modules and complete the appropriate sections on your Academic Success Worksheet.
CAN! Workshop Modules
Moorpark College expects each student to maintain a reasonable level of academic achievement and progress toward their educational goal. Academic standing is based upon a student’s GPA and completion of attempted units.
A student in good academic standing will have:
• At least a cumulative 2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Complete at least 50% of the units attempted
Key words:
Attempt/attempted units: Student enrolls in a course and receives a withdrawal (W), incomplete (I), pass/no pass (P/NP), or letter grade in the course.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): the overall GPA from all coursework completed at Moorpark College. It is calculated by Total Grade Points ÷ Total Units.
Consecutive semesters only include Fall and Spring semesters. It does not include summer sessions.
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D = 1
F = 0
Your transcript will show your grade points, which is calculated by multiplying the number of units of the course by the grade value. The table below shows the grade points for a 3 semester unit class.
| Letter Grade | Grade Value | Units | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| B | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| C | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| D | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| F | 0 | 3 | 0 |
A student attempts at least 12 semester units at Moorpark College (VCCCD) and earns a GPA below a 2.0.
MC Raider who has attempted 12 units and is on Academic Notice: first semester GPA less than 2.0
| Course | Grade | Grade Points | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH M03 | C | 10.0 | 5.0 | |
| ENGL M01A | C | 8.0 | 4.0 | |
| PSY M01 | D | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| SOC M01 | D | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Total: | 24.0 | 15 | GPA 1.60 |
Academic Notice: first semester low completion rate
A student attempts at least 12 semester units and earns credit for less than 50% of the overall courses attempted (earned units/attempted units=progress calculation)
MC Raider attempts 15 units in his first semester. However, he withdraws from 2 courses and only earns a letter grade in 7 units. MC Raider’s progress rate is only 47%. Therefore, MC Raider will be placed on Academic Notice- low completion rate. Although he maintained above a 2.0 GPA with his earned credits (ENGL M01A and PSY M01), he is on Academic Notice because he completed less than 50% of his attempted units.
| Course | Grade | Attempted Units | Earned Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH M03 | W | 5.0 | 0.0 | |
| ENGL M01A | A | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| PSY M01 | C | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| SOC M01 | W | 3.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total: | 15.0 | 7.0 | 47% Progress Rate |
A student’s cumulative GPA has been below a 2.00 for 2 consecutive semesters
If MC Raider is not able to earn a 2.00 or above after completing the next semester, he will be placed on Academic Notice- second semester GPA less than 2.0.
Semester 1
| Course | Grade | Grade Points | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH M03 | C | 10.0 | 5.0 | |
| ENGL M01A | C | 8.0 | 4.0 | |
| PSY M01 | D | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| SOC M01 | D | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Total: | 24.0 | 15 | GPA 1.60 |
Semester 2
| Course | Grade | Grade Points | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTH M10 | C | 6.0 | 3.0 | |
| HIST M130 | C | 6.0 | 3.0 | |
| SOC M01 | D | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| POLS M03 | C | 6.0 | 3.0 | |
| Total: | 21.0 | 12.0 | GPA 1.75 |
Cumulative GPA: 1.67 (Total Grade Points ÷ Total Units)
Academic Notice: second semester low completion rate
A student earns credit for less than 50% of the overall courses attempted for two consecutive semesters.
Although MC Raider has above a cumulative 2.0 GPA, he is still on Academic Notice. He has completed less than 50% of his overall courses during Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Semester 1
| Course | Grade | Attempted Units | Earned Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH M03 | W | 5.0 | 0.0 | |
| ENGL M01A | A | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| PSY M01 | C | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| SOC M01 | W | 3.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total: | 15.0 | 7.0 | 47% Progress Rate |
Semester 2
| Course | Grade | Attempted Units | Earned Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL M01B | A | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| HIST M130 | W | 3.0 | 0.0 | |
| CHEM M01A | W | 5.0 | 0.0 | |
| Total: | 12.0 | 4.0 | 33% Progress Rate |
Cumulative Progress Rate: 47%
If a student is able to increase their GPA or progress rate for 1 semester, they may stay on their designated probation status for that term. On your transcript, this is designated as “Probation add sems.” This means the student is on the same probation status for 2 semesters.
Academic Dismissal:
A student’s overall cumulative GPA has been below a 1.75 for 3 consecutive semesters
If MC Raider is not able to bring up his cumulative GPA for 3 consecutive semesters, then he will be placed on academic dismissal.
| Semester | Semester GPA | Cumulative GPA | Academic Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1.60 | 1.60 | Academic Probation I |
| Semester 2 | 1.75 | 1.67 | Academic Probation II |
| Semester 3 | 1.75 | 1.70 | Academic Dismissal |
Progress Dismissal:
Occurs when a student earns credit for less than 50% of the overall courses for three consecutive semesters.
| Semester | Attempted Units | Earned Units | Academic Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 15.0 | 7.0 | Progress Probation I |
| Semester 2 | 12.0 | 4.0 | Progress Probation II |
| Semester 3 | 6.0 | 2.0 | Progress Dismissal |
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Unit Limitations for Academic Notice: GPA less than 2.0 or low completion
• Academic Notice first semester- limited to 12 units
• Academic Notice second semester- limited to 6 units
• Dismissal- 0 units -
Late Registration for Academic Notice
• Students who have been placed on Academic Notice will receive an open registration date. (students may appeal this with documentation of extenuating circumstances)
Financial Aid
• Students on Academic Notice may lose eligibility for financial aid. Financial aid has a different Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. Please check with financial aid to check the status of your grant and loan eligibility.
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- Course Repetition:
- Students who earn a substandard grade can repeat the same course and have prior substandard grades replaced
- Completing courses:
- Successfully completing new courses with an A, B, or C will improve a student’s progress standing
- Moorpark College offers services to students who may need additional help beyond the classroom:
- Student Services On Campus
Academic Renewal Eligibility:
A student can have substandard (D's and F's only) grades exempted from their GPA calculation. The grades are not visually removed from the transcript.
In order to qualify for Academic Renewal, a student must complete the following:-
- Submit official transcripts from all college coursework (If using outside transcripts.)
- Wait twelve 12 months until after the coursework has ended
- Demonstrate academic success based on meeting one of the following criteria (can be in multiple semesters):
- Completing at least 12 semester units with a 3.00 GPA
- Completing at least 15 semester units with a 2.50 GPA
- Completing at least 24 semester units with a 2.00 GPA
- If you are undecided and need assistance with determining a major/goal, please consider the following:
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If a student is undecided, register for a counseling course, utilize the career center, or meet with a counselor one on one.
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COUN M01- Student Success:
Introduces strategies, attitudes and skills that promote academic success. Identifies personal obstacles to academic success with emphasis on study skills, learning styles, time management, procrastination, goal setting, stress management, concentration, adjusting to college, healthy living, and successful relationships. Introduces campus student support resources. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU
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COUN M02- Career & Life Planning:
Provides a thorough study for career development, academic goals, and life planning. Includes assessment tools for identifying personality type; clarifying interests, skills, and values; and establishing college majors and careers. Addresses psychological and social issues that impact career and life choices. Covers decision-making processes, labor market trends, career research, interviewing skills, and résumé writing. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: UC; CSU -
COUN M20- Self-Paced Career Assessment:
Introduces online self-assessment tools to identify and prioritize values, interests, skills, and personality attributes in a self-paced format culminating in options for college majors and/or future careers. Includes assignments, and activities to strategize next steps congruent with individual goals and objectives. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU -
INTERNSHIP/WORK EXPERIENCE M80
Occupational Work Experience connects actual classroom learning to targeted work experience opportunities in a field related to a student’s stated educational major or career goal. Typically, students would sign-up for an internship in a discipline (M80) to receive credit for this occupational work experience. These internships are closely related to the completion of department-specified course work and are advised by a faculty member in the discipline. The student’s work experience is matched to interests and training needs. In total, students can earn up to a total of 16 units, with a 4-unit maximum per semester.
Requirements: The type of on-the-job learning being pursued determines how many total units can be earned in any given semester. Students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of unpaid work or 75 hours of paid work for every unit earned. Students are matched to appropriate faculty advisors through the Career Transfer Center. In total, students can earn up to a total of 16 units, with a 4-unit maximum per semester.
- Career Transfer Center is located in FH 110. Contact information is (805) 378-1536 and mcwexp@vcccd.edu.
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Counselor Appointments:
• To schedule an individual appointment, call (805) 378-1428 or use the Starfish icon located in your MyVCCCD portal.
• Our hours are subject to change. It is advised to call or check our website for any updates prior to scheduling the appointment.
Successful Students v. Struggling Students
| Successful students: | Struggling students: |
|---|---|
| Accept PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Discover SELF MOTIVATION Master SELF-MANAGEMENT Employ INTERDEPENDENCE Gain SELF-AWARENESS Adopt LIFE-LONG LEARNING Develop EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE BELIEVE IN YOURSELF |
See themselves as victims Difficulty maintaining motivation Procrastinate Reject offers of help Make choices unconsciously Resist learning new ideas Live at the mercy of strong feelings Doubt their competence and personal value |
Academic Time Commitment:
1 unit= 1 hour of classroom time per week
1 unit= 2 hours of study time per week
3 units= 3 hours of classroom time per week
3 units = 6 hours of study time (3 x 2= 6)
12 units= 12 hours of classroom time
12 units x 2= 24 hours of study time
12 hours in class + 24 hours study time = 36 hours a week time commitment
- Things to consider when deciding how many units to take:
• Health
• Family & Friends
• Relationships
• Work
• Sleep
• Commute
• Free time
• Daily Activities - Print out this Weekly Calendar Template to help manage your time
- While on Academic Notice, students are limited to the number of units they can enroll in per semester. If students want to attempt more units beyond their maximum, they must petition with a counselor. Academic Notice students, who want to enroll in more units, will need to fill out this petition each semester until they return to good academic standing.
Steps to Request Additional Units- Complete the online CAN workshop
- Complete the Academic Success Worksheet accompanied with the module
- Complete the Student Progress Report with your current grades and professors' signatures (if you have in-progress coursework only)
- Make an appointment with a counselor and they will review your petition, discuss next steps, and other helpful resources for your success
Please note that the petition is a request only and NOT a guaranteed approval.
Congratulations on finishing the online Academic Notice workshop!!!