Student Handbook 2018-2019 | Page 8

College closings will not be linked to the K12 system closings, however K12 school closings will be posted on television monitors for the benefit of students and staff who have children in elementary, middle and high school. For K12 classes taught on the Green Bay Campus, individual cancellation of those classes will be done on a case by case basis by the direct Supervisor. Sanctions will not be imposed for students who exercise reasonable judgment and do not attend class. ACADEMIC COACHING Academic Coaching exists to provide additional academic support to all NWTC students enrolled in credit bearing courses. a. In-person and online coaching sessions are offered for a wide variety of courses. Sessions are typically offered on a weekly basis and at various times to meet the needs of students. At each session, students will be guided through course related materials by professional academic coaches or by coaching assistants (students). b. Academic Coaching is available at all NWTC campuses and regional locations. Stop in SC215 on the Green Bay campus to get started; no appointment is necessary. c. Students can also email at [email protected], call (920) 498-5693 or (800) 422-NWTC, ext. 5693, or go to the web at: https://www.nwtc.edu/Student-Experience/Academic-Coaching. ACADEMIC PROGRESSION/PROBATION POLICY The College’s goal is to help all students reach their educational goals. It is expected that students will make satisfactory academic progress each semester they are enrolled. Satisfactory academic progress at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College means achieving a minimum semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (“C”). The following academic progress policy applies to all Associate Degree and One and Two Year Technical Diploma students carrying 1 or more academic credits in a semester. Academic standings include good standing, academic warning, academic probation, and academic suspension. Academic Warning A program student whose GPA falls below 2.0 for any semester will receive a communication stating his/her academic status will be “Academic Warning” for the next semester. Students and their program Dean or Associate Dean will be notified of the “Academic Warning” status by email. To ensure successful progress toward completion of his/her program, the student will be referred to meet with an academic advisor to develop an academic plan prior to enrolling for the next semester. When the next consecutive semester GPA of 2.0 or better is attained, the student will be reinstated to good standing. Academic Probation A program student will be placed on academic probation if his/her semester grade point average falls below 2.0 (“C”) for 2 consecutive semesters. Students and their program Dean or Associate Dean will be notified of the “Academic Probation” status by email. An enrollment hold will be placed on the student account. To ensure successful progress toward comp