AA22: Student Participation in Athletics or on the Students’ Association Board of Directors

Policy #:
AA22
Responsible Authority:
Dean, Academic Development
Approval Authority:
President's Executive Committee
Executive Sponsor:
Vice President, Academic
Approval Date:
1988/11/02
Last Reviewed:
2010/10/27
Mandatory Revision Date:
2015/10/27
Downloadable Version:
Student Participation in Athletics or on the Students’ Association Board of Directors

PURPOSE

To provide a mechanism to address evaluations missed by students participating on College Athletics teams and student government. 

SCOPE

Students on the College Varsity Athletic teams and the Board of Directors of the Students’ Association. 

DEFINITIONS 

Word/Term

Definition

Academic Administrator

Refers to Program Chair, Course Chair, or Academic Manager

Evaluation

A formal measurement of student learning that may include, but is not limited to, an examination, test, assignment or project.

POLICY

  1. As the participation of students in Athletics and Student Government benefits the College as a whole, the College will recognize the time commitment required of students who are members of the College Varsity Athletics teams and the Board of Directors of the Student Association by  rescheduling evaluation sessions, if requested.
  2. Students are to notify their professor or Academic Administrator of their need for a rescheduled evaluation prior to the scheduled date.
  3. Professors are to extend reasonable consideration to members of College Varsity Athletics teams and the Board of Directors of the Student Association by:
    3.1  extending deadlines for submission of assignments, lab reports, and similar projects;
    3.2  giving alternate assignments;
    3.3  being lenient about class attendance, late arrival to or early leaving from classroom sessions; and
    3.4  adjusting, where possible, the regular academic timetable of the student to facilitate the Athletics or Student Government activities.
  4. In the case of a missed evaluation, a revised evaluation will be rescheduled as soon as possible after the original date.
  5. If the student believes the accommodation is unfair, the decision can be appealed to the Academic Administrator.

    6. 

PROCEDURE


Action


Responsibility                         

1.

Submit a written request for a rescheduled evaluation, stating the reasons for the absence, to the professor ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled date.


Student

2.

Respond to student’s request within five (5) working days, setting date of rescheduled evaluation or accommodation to be provided. 


Professor

3.

If accommodation presents a challenge, consult with the Academic Administrator for a solution.


Professor

4.

If the student believes the accommodation offered is unfair, appeal the decision to the Academic Administrator or Dean


Student

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
None 

RELATED POLICIES
AA 13    Evaluation of Student Learning
AA 19    Academic  Appeal

RELATED MATERIALS
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