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Any class originating from an NWTC facility that is closed will also be considered closed regardless of
location.
In the event of a campus closing, all students and staff are expected to leave when the campus is closed with
the exception of facilities and security staff. If the weather is threatening and campus stays open, the choice to
report for class or work is ultimately up to the student or staff member. Every effort will be made to help the
student make up educational experiences lost due to severe weather conditions.
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. Students are
encouraged to connect with someone on their campus or regional learning center to learn more.
c. Students are encouraged to stop in, no appointment is necessary. Students can also email at
[email protected], call (920) 498-5639 or (800) 422-NWTC, ext. 5639, or visit website at:
https://www.nwtc.edu/Student-Experience/Academic-Coaching.
ACADEMIC CREDIT HOURS
The academic credit hour is the basic unit by which earned educational credits are measured and recorded on
students’ records. This unit is utilized for determining the value of academic courses and time allocated to each
course as programmatic components measure a student’s academic progression and degree completion. Course
credit is calculated on a semester credit hour basis. Using actual contact hours, clock hours are converted to
semester credit hours using the following general formulas; however, variations may take place if warranted by
virtue of student learning outcomes having been satisfied.
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15 lecture clock hours = 1 semester credit hour
30 laboratory clock hours = 1 semester credit hour
45 clinical/shop clock hours = 1 semester credit hour
60 simulated/occupational experience hours = 1 semester credit hour
180 on-the-job experience hours = 1 semester credit hour
Outside effort: In a lecture class, for every one hour in-class, you are expected to spend two hours of
outside effort; in a lab class, for every two hours in-class, you are expected to spend one hour of outside effort.
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