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TO:Beth Dobkin, ProvostFROM:Hisham Ahmed, ChairAcademic SenateDATE:April 11, 2016RE:Senate Action S-15/16-61FH revisions3.1.2 Letter Grades3.1.2.1 DefinitionsAt the April 6, 2016 meeting of the Academic Senate, the attached Proposed Revision to the Faculty Handbook 3.1.2 Letter Grades and 3.1.2.1 Definitions was approved by voice vote with one abstention.The proposal was submitted to the Academic Senate from the Rank and Tenure Committee.This action was assigned Senate Action #S-15/16-61.Attachmentcc: President James A. Donahue Ellen Rigsby Current 2014?2015 Faculty Handbook:3.1.2DEFINITION OF LETTER GRADESThe College defines letter grades as follows: A, excellent; B, very good; C, satisfactory; D, barely passing; F, failing. The average grade should be in the C range (1.5 to 2.5) and, while it is recognized that there may be significant variations in student ability and performance from class to class, department chairpersons should discuss grading practices with faculty who have a consistent pattern of deviation from the C range.Proposed Revision:LETTER GRADES DEFINITION OF LETTER GRADESDefinitionsThe College defines undergraduate letter grades as follows: A, excellent; B, very good; C, satisfactory; D, barely passing deficient; F, failing. The average grade should be in the C range (1.5 to 2.5) and Grading practices should reflect these definitions. While it is recognized that there may be significant variations in student ability and performance from class to class, department chairpersons should discuss grading practices with faculty who have a consistent pattern of deviation from the C range expected norms. ................
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