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The following is a list of the general policies and procedures that you will deal with on a regular basis as an advisor. |
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| CLAST Exam The State of Florida has developed a test of college-level communication and computation skills. The test is called the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST). The CLAST is designed to test the communication and computation skills that are judged by the state university and community college faculty to be generally associated with successful performance and progression through the baccalaureate level. The test is divided into four areas: English Language, Reading, Essay and Mathematics. The total testing time for the CLAST is approximately five hours, which includes the time required for arrival, instructions, and a break. The time allotted for each subtest is a follows:
Retake examinees are allowed double time for each subtest. There is no charge for BCC students to take the CLAST exam or retake exams. There is a fee for the Computerized CLAST exam. The CLAST is administered to community college students who are completing Associate of Arts programs and to any other students who are seeking admission to upper division in the Florida State University System. The CLAST requirements may also apply to students transferring to Florida state universities from private colleges in Florida, and from out-of-state colleges and universities. Florida statutes and rules of the State Board of Education require either a passing score or qualified exemption in order to receive an Associates of Arts Degree and to be admitted to upper division status in the Florida State University System. All students (Education majors included) may be eligible for an exemption from the testing requirement for one or more of the subtests of the CLAST (see CLAST Alternative Exemptions). Alternative exemptions are possible for BCC students taking the CLAST for Communications (English Language, Reading and Essay) and Computation (Math) sections.
The Advisement and Counseling offices located on each campus will advise students how and when to apply to take the CLAST. Theses offices can also provide a list of CLAST skills and advise students where the communication and computation skills are taught in the curriculum. The CLAST is given three times per year, once each semester, (October, February and June) by the state at no cost to students attending a public institution.View the CLAST registration forms here. CLAST Registration Requirements Students must be enrolled at BCC. Transfer students MUST have a completed official evaluation prior to registering for the CLAST. Students will register for the CLAST in the same manner as other courses (CST0000). Students taking the CLAST for the first time must meet the following prerequisites:
CLAST Retake Procedure Students not passing all four subtests or who have not met the exemption requirements must follow BCC’s retake procedure before registering to retake any CLAST subtest.
Students may NOT retake any subtest for which they already have a passing score. Students who retake a subtest and fail it, must again follow the appropriate re-take procedures. Students may elect to retake the subtests (English Language, Mathematics, Reading) on the computer. The Computerized CLAST retake exam is currently only available on the North Campus for a fee of $30 for students and $40 for non-students for each administration. Students register to retake a subtest on the computer by completing a Verification of Eligibility for the Computerized CLAST Retake form . These forms may be obtained from any campus Advisement office and are to be sent to the Institutional Test Administrator along with documentation of completion of the retake procedures. Note: Students may only retake the CLAST or any subtests only once every 30 days. Click here for more information on the CLAST Exam |
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FLORIDA STATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS State Rule 6A-10.30, known as the Gordon Rule, requires that students graduating with an Associate in Arts degree meet the following provisions in the areas of writing and mathematics: Writing Requirement In order to comply with the Gordon Rule, all students are required to demonstrate college-level writing skills in their two (2) required composition courses and any other two (2) courses designated as carrying writing credit. In all writing-credit courses, students should expect essay tests, in-class writing, and/or formal written presentation of material relevant to the content of the course. The word count has been eliminated.
Students may enroll in designated writing-credit courses if they are eligible for ENC1101. However, a grade of "C" or higher is required in all writing courses in order for students to receive writing credit Students who are below college level in English will not be able to register for writing credit courses.Students may receive writing credit from other institutions after transcripts have been sent to BCC and evaluated. Gordon Rule Writing Credit Table - List of writing credit eligible courses.
Mathematics Requirements The mathematics requirement of State Rule 6A-10.30 states that students must complete 6 credit hours of college level mathematics. This requirement may be satisfied by taking any of the mathematic courses listed in the catalog under the "Mathematics" section for A.A. degree requirements. A grade of 'C' or better is required in all mathematics courses to meet degree requirements. Meeting the requirements of State Regulation 6A-10.30 is required of all students, whether they attend State universities or community colleges, and must be completed by the end of the sophomore year. For more information regarding academic requirements of the Gordon Rule, contact the English and Mathematics Departments or the Advisement/Counseling Office.
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Academic Standards of Progress The regulations (dated March 27, 2002) regarding academic standards of progress apply to all college credit and vocational credit students. In determining academic progress, college credit, vocational credit and college preparatory credit are combined. "Earned credit" is defined as all courses which the student receives a grade. Courses taken for audit, courses for which a student receives a refund, and courses in which a student has withdrawn during the withdrawal period will not be included in the determination of academic standing. Any student shall be placed on academic warning at the end of a term if the student has earned 0-29.9 college and/or vocational credits and has earned less than a 1.5 cumulative grade point average. Students on academic warning should see an academic advisor or counselor prior to registering for the next term. Any student shall be placed on academic probation at the end of a term if the student has earned 30.0-45.9 college and/or vocational credits and has earned less than a 1.5 cumulative grade point average. Students on academic probation should see an academic advisor or counselor prior to registering for the next term. Academic restrictions may be imposed. Any student shall be placed on academic suspension at the end of a term if the student has earned at least 46.0 college and/or vocational credits and has earned less than a 1.5 cumulative grade point average. Students academically suspended will not be permitted to enroll for one semester (fall, winter, or full summer) following the term in which they were suspended. After the first academic suspension and after the student has satisfied the penalty, the student must see the Dean of Student Affairs or designee at the campus that they wish to enroll. The student must follow the instructions pertaining to course selection. Any subsequent suspensions will require the student to petition and appear before the Academic Standards Committee. |
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New state rules require that beginning Fall Term I, 1997, all students at a Florida public college or university will follow new guidelines regarding the withdrawal from a course and repeating courses. A student may be permitted to be withdrawn from the same course only on the first and/or second attempt. Upon the third attempt of the course the student will NOT be permitted to withdraw and the grade received for the course will be the final grade. (Auditing a course does count as an attempt). A student may repeat only those courses in which a grade of 'D' or 'F' was earned. The student will be permitted to repeat a course only two times. Upon the third attempt, the student will receive the grade earned. NOTE: The total attempts limitation, however, does not apply to repeatable courses such as music choir, jazz band, ESL/EAP, etc., that have been successfully completed and are now being repeated for further skill enhancement. 3 Attempt Rule A student will be permitted a maximum of three (3) attempts for any one course. Attempts include the original grade, repeat of course grades, withdrawals, and audits. Students will be assessed the full cost of instruction (Out of State tuition cost) beginning with the third (3) attempt for college preparatory and college level courses. Attempts prior to Term I, 1997, will not be counted toward this policy. Students should be strongly encouraged to discuss with their advisor/counselor and financial aid officer the effect withdrawing or repeating a course may have on their academic programs. Students may enroll in a maximum of 18 credits per semester. Students may enroll in a maximum of nine (9) credits per session within a semester. Students who wish to enroll in more credits than the maximum allowed must file a Petition For Maximum Courseload. Advisors and counselors should discuss appropriate academic course load with students and consequences of grades, withdrawals, and academic standards of progress. Policy and procedure requirements are defined in the catalog. Some policy requirements can change from year to year. Therefore, it is important for students to maintain continuous enrollment while attending BCC. Continuous enrollment requires attending at least one major semester each year (summer not included). Students who miss more than one major semester in a calendar year are subject to the program requirements in the current catalog upon re-entry. A student's catalog year can be changed under certain circumstances. A student may elect to choose catalog requirements under the catalog in effect for their graduating term rather than their original catalog. This decision is usually based on changes to the program where some courses are no longer offered or required for graduation. Catalog changes should only be done after careful consideration (advisor should discuss further with their trainer). The Health Science Education department prefers students to follow catalog requirements that are in effect when the student begins the specific Health Science program.
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