Semester Outreach

Throughout the semester, students are encouraged to keep in touch with their Faculty Advisor about their progress, and with any questions or concerns they may have. This is particularly important around academic deadlines, ie. registration, last day to add a course, last day to withdraw from a course, etc…

To encourage further outreach, our office maintains an established Attendance Policy, Student Outreach System and Mid-Semester Grade Reports.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is an essential part of the education program at Caldwell. Each instructor determines the course attendance policy, which is outlined on the course syllabus students receive on the first day of classes.

Students who miss two consecutive evening classes or three consecutive day time classes will have their names sent to the Advisement Office by their instructor and will be notified that they are in danger of not making academic progress.

Students who must be absent for an extended period of time should notify their Faculty Advisor and the Advisement Office to discuss available options to take a leave of absence or withdraw from the college.

STUDENT OUTREACH SYSTEM (SOS)

The Student Outreach System is designed to specifically identify Freshman, Athletes, and Students on Academic Probation who might be experiencing difficulties in a given course early in the semester. By the fourth week in the semester, instructors are asked to refer students that they have concerns about regarding unsatisfactory attendance, quality of work, and/or engagement.

Students who are referred through the SOS program are then contacted by their Faculty Advisor so that they can receive support and resources to improve their performance in the class. They are also encouraged to speak with the instructor about ways they can make positive progress.

MID-SEMESTER GRADE REPORTS

The goal of the Mid-Semester Grade Reports is to help students understand how they are realistically progressing in their classes. It encourages students to meet with their Faculty Advisors and speak with their professors about any questions or concerns they may have, receive additional academic support and tutoring, or consider withdrawing from a class before the final deadline.

For Freshman: All Faculty will submit a mid-semester grade reflecting each student’s performance and progress thus far in the course. Students may access their mid-semester grade through the MyCaldwell Portal.

Students who receive an unsatisfactory mid-semester grade (D or F) or have questions or concerns about their progress should speak with both their advisor and the instructor directly. Students should discuss what options are available to improve their performance and/or what resources they can utilize, such as the Academic Success Center.

Students may also consider withdrawing from the class prior to the withdrawal deadline as stated on the Registrar’s Academic Calendar.

For Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Adult Undergraduates: All Faculty will submit a mid-semester grade for every student who is performing at a D or F range. Students may check to see if they have received an unsatisfactory mid-semester grade through the MyCaldwell Portal.

Students who receive an unsatisfactory mid-semester grade (D or F) or have questions or concerns about their progress should speak with the instructor directly. Students should discuss what options are available to improve their performance and/or what resources they can utilize, such as the Academic Success Center.

Students may also consider withdrawing from the class prior to the withdrawal deadline as stated on the Registrar’s Academic Calendar.