Prior to the end of the seventh week of the term, faculty are
required to report to the registrar the name of each student making
unsatisfactory progress in any nursing course. Warning notices are then
mailed to such students, who are advised to consult with their academic
adviser. In addition, the student's faculty adviser is notified by the
College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs. If the student is warned
in more than one subject, the student must meet with his or her faculty
adviser.
Warning notices are to be taken seriously. They may
be issued for a variety of reasons, including poor attendance, failure
to submit assignments on time, inadequate preparation for the level of
course work expected, or an inability to demonstrate a reasonable grasp
of the subject matter.
A warning is not a final determination
of grade. With proper advice and sufficient effort, students receiving
such a notice may be able to improve their performance to an acceptable
level. On the other hand, failure to receive a warning notice does not
imply that a passing grade will be awarded at the end of the term.
