5.0032R Recognition of Student Achievement

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I. Title of Regulation

5.0032R Recognition of Student Achievement

II. Objective of Regulation

Publication of student achievement is designed to recognize the academic achievement of students and thus to provide increased motivation and incentive towards academic achievement.

III. Authority

Bylaws of the Board of Trustees, Section 1.3034(m)

IV. Regulation Statement

Brookdale recognizes student achievement.  Such recognition occurs via the following:

A. Distinguished Scholar Award
1. Students are eligible for this award if they meet the following criteria:
a. They have a minimum 3.7 cumulative grade point average at graduation.
b. They have a 95% cumulative completion rate.

B. Dean’s List
1. It will be the responsibility of the Vice President for Learning to compile the Dean’s List at the conclusion of each long term for full-time students and annually for part-time students.
2. Students are eligible for Dean’s List if they meet the following criteria:
a. The student must be a matriculated student.
b. They are in good academic standing.
c. They have completed twelve college-level credits or more in any long term.
d. They have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
e. They have achieved a C grade or higher in every class.
3. Any grade of W or NC disqualifies a student from Dean’s List.
4. Foundational courses do not apply to Dean’s List consideration.
5. Dean’s List will be compiled immediately following the deadline for completion of INC grades. Grades changed after this deadline are ineligible for Dean’s List consideration.
6. Part-time students who have a total of at least 12 college-level credits from July to June, and have met the grading standards above are eligible for Part-time Dean’s List.
Students enrolled for 12+ college-level credits during the long terms, in the July to June period, would not be eligible for Part-time Dean’s List.

C. Letter of Recognition for Part-time Students
1. Students are eligible for a Letter of Recognition from the Vice President for Learning if they have met the following criteria:
a. They have a total of 6-11 college-level credits after a long term.
b. They have met the grading standards above.
2. The letter reinforces motivation by including the eligibility guidelines for Dean’s Lists.

The Vice President for Learning will provide the lists for publication to the Vice President for Student Success and to the Office of College Relations.

V. Responsibility for Implementation

Vice President for Learning

Approved: President 10/19/1979
Effective: 1/1/1980
Revised: 4/1994
Effective: 4/1994
Revised: 5/1/2007
Revised for corrected titles only: 6/28/2016
Revision Approved:  President, 9/7/2018

PDF Regulation 5.0032R Recognition of Student Achievement