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COLLEGE POLICIES
chapter two
catalog 2020-2021
Nondiscrimination 15
Academic requirements and policies 16
Student rights and responsibilities 33
Grievance and complaint procedures 44
General college policies 44Nondiscrimination
NONDISCRIMINATION Inquiries regarding federal laws and regulations
concerning nondiscrimination in education or the district’s
compliance with those provisions may also be directed to
Equal opportunity policy and the vice chancellor, human resources and organizational
development, Contra Costa Community College District,
grievance procedures 500 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553, or U.S. Department
of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 221 Main Street, Suite
DVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 1020, San Francisco, CA, 94105.
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in
any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance For more information or to initiate a grievance contact:
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to
Vice president of student services (504, Title IX, Sexual
race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Educational
Harassment; Title VI Coordinator and EEOC Officer)
Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex), Americans with
925-969-2005
Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975
(pertaining to age), and CCCCD Board Policy 2001. This Vice president of finance and administration
nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access (ADA Coordinator)
to, as well as treatment and employment in the college’s 925-969-2018
programs and activities, including vocational education.
Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies, the
filing of grievances, or requests for a copy of the college’s
grievance procedures may be directed to the following:
Open course policy
disability support services coordinator for disability related It is the policy of the Contra Costa Community College
issues; Title IX, Sexual Harassment Title VI, discrimination District that unless specifically exempted by statute or
based on race, color, or national origin, the vice president of regulation, every course, course section, or class reported
student services, Administration Building. for state funding, wherever offered and maintained by the
This procedure affords students an opportunity to resolve a district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation
variety of complaints, including those alleging discrimina by any person who has been admitted to the college and
tion based on race, sexual orientation, color, national origin, who meets the prerequisites as may be established pursuant
sex, handicap, and age. Students who require assistance in to regulations contained in Title 5 Section 55200.
the use of this procedure or any of the above-mentioned
policies should contact the vice president of student
services. For more information about the sexual harassment
policy, please see: www.dvc.edu/harassment and for
more informat ion about equal opportunity policies and
procedures, please see: www.dvc.edu/eeoc.
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2020-2021 chapter two COLLEGE POLICIES 15Nondiscrimination
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Repeating courses with satisfactory grade
As a general rule, students may not enroll more than once
AND POLICIES in a credit course if the student received a satisfactory
grade on the previous enrollment. An enrollment occurs
when a student receives an evaluative or non-evaluative
Academic course requirements symbol in a credit course. Evaluative symbols include
and credit A, B, C, D, F, P, and NP. Non-evaluative symbols include
I, IP, EW, and W. A satisfactory grade is an A, B, C, or P.
Full-time status Substandard work is course work for which the grading
A student must carry a minimum of 12 units in the fall symbols D, F, NP, or NC have been recorded. A student
or spring term or four units in a summer session to be receiving an A, B, C, or P typically cannot enroll in that
considered a full-time student. Fifteen units is the usual course again, unless an exception to the general rule
load for students who wish to complete the associate applies that allows the student an additional enrollment or
degree in two years. enrollments in that course.
Term unit limit The following exceptions to the general rule permit a
In fall or spring term, a full-time course load is considered student receiving a satisfactory grade to enroll in the
to be at least 12 units. Students who wish to enroll in more same credit course again:
than 19 units in the fall or spring term or 12 units in the
summer term must have permission prior to the start • courses properly designated by a district as repeatable
of the class. Request to exceed unit limits may be made • a subsequent enrollment due to significant lapse of time
online at www.dvc.edu/unitlimit. for:
• legally mandated courses
Veterans must carry a course load of at least 12 certifiable
units in order to receive full veteran’s benefits. • courses necessary as a result of significant change
in industry or licensure standards
International students must carry at least 12
• courses needed due to recency requirements for a
certifiable units each term to maintain their F-1 status.
program
Authorization to be below 12 units must be granted by
a designated school official in the International Student • variable-unit courses offered on an open-entry/open-exit
Office. basis
• documented extenuating circumstances
Remedial unit limit • occupational work experience courses
By state law, students are only allowed to enroll in a
• students with disabilities repeating a special class
maximum of 30 units of remedial coursework. Remedial
courses are non degree applicable credit, basic skills For an additional enrollment in the same course to be
courses and are numbered less than 100. The 30 unit allowed, either the student must meet the circumstances
limit includes all remedial courses taken at the three specified for the exception or, in the case of repeatable
community colleges within our district. courses, the course is properly designated as repeatable.
Students must petition to be granted an exception that
Exemptions allows a subsequent enrollment. The petition is found
Students enrolled in ESL courses or officially online at: www.dvc.edu/petition-to-repeat. If permission
identified as having a learning disability are exempt to repeat is granted, both grades will appear on the
from the 30 unit limit. transcript and will be used in the grade point average
calculation. Only the first course completed will be applied
Variable unit courses towards a degree or certificate requirement. Units for both
Some courses give students varying amounts of credit; courses will apply towards the 60 units required for the
for example, from one to three units. The number of units degree.
varies, depending on the following factors: the contract
between instructor and student; how many segments Repeating courses with substandard grade
of the course the student completes (for example, the Students are limited to enrolling in non-repeatable,
course may be divided into three four-week segments); credit courses a maximum of three times. When a
the subject matter and/or number of meetings; and the substandard grade (“D”, “F”, or “NP”) is earned or
number of classes the student attends. dropped with a “W”. Students who have received
a substandard grade in a course should see the
“improving a grade point average” on page 31 for
more information. Students must petition for a third
enrollment. The petition is found online at: www.dvc.
edu/petition-to-repeat.
16 COLLEGE POLICIES chapter two DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2020-2021Academic requirements and policies
Repeatable courses: Auditing of classes
There are three types that may be designated as Diablo Valley College does not permit auditing of classes.
repeatable by all students: All students must submit an application for admission to
the college and officially register in all courses.
1. courses for which repetition is necessary to
meet the major requirement of California State
University (CSU) or University of California (UC) Course prerequisites and/or co-requisites
for completion of a bachelor’s degree, Students enrolling in a course with a prerequisite must
complete that prerequisite with a “C” grade or higher
2. intercollegiate athletics, and before they are allowed to register. A course has a
3. intercollegiate academic or vocational competition. prerequisite to ensure that a student has the appropriate
body of knowledge to be successful. Courses with a
See course descriptions to determine which courses co-requisite require that a student has successfully
may be repeated. completed the course in a prior term or is enrolled in the
co-requisite course in the same term.
Limitations on enrollment Please note: Dropping a class with a co-requisite will
Enrollment limits have been placed on certain result in a drop from both classes.
types of courses offered within the Contra Costa
If taken at an institution other than DVC, coursework
Community College District. Students are limited
used to meet a prerequisite must be completed at
to a total of four enrollments in courses that are
a regionally accredited institution (e.g., colleges,
considered “active participatory courses that are universities, or high schools) as recognized by the
related in content.” At DVC, these limitations apply to U.S. Department of Education. All coursework used
certain courses with the subject codes: from other institutions must be equated to a DVC
• ART course. Should it be determined that coursework is
not equivalent to a DVC course, a student may opt to
• DANCE challenge the prerequisite by following the prerequisite
• DRAMA challenge process.
• KNACT To see which courses have prerequisites and/or co-
requisites see the individual course offerings in the
• KNCMB catalog.
• KNDAN
Prerequisite and/or co-requisite challenge
• MUSIC Students who are denied enrollment in a class because
Within these subjects, courses that are “active they do not meet the prerequisite requirement may
participatory courses that are related in content” have challenge the prerequisite. Challenge petitions are
been assigned to “families” and students are limited available in the Admissions and Records Office.
to four aggregate enrollments within the “family”.
The “families” are district-wide and the limitation
Challenging a prerequisite or co-requisite
to four enrollments applies to courses taken at any Prerequisites and co-requisites may be challenged for
college within the district. Refer to the discipline the following conditions:
descriptions in this catalog for further information on • The prerequisite is based on health or safety and
“families” and enrollment limitations. is either not valid or does not apply to a particular
student.
Independent study courses
These courses are only available to students who have • The prerequisite is discriminatory on the basis of
exhausted the learning opportunities of our regular ethnicity, religious belief, political persuasion, age,
course offerings. They require the student to undertake gender, or sexual orientation.
a significant project or research with clearly established, • The prerequisite course has not been reasonably
measurable learning objectives. made available at DVC.
• The prerequisite was not established according to
To apply for an independent study course, students
state law.
should get a tentative agreement on their research project
from a supervising instructor. They must then complete • The student has the knowledge or ability to
an independent study form (available in the Instruction succeed in the course or program despite not
Office or division offices) and receive approval of the meeting the prerequisite or co-requisite. The
supervising instructor and division dean. student has gained the knowledge and skills in
another fashion, for example, through work or life
Deadlines experience.
Independent study forms must be submitted for
approval to the division dean before the sixth week of Contact the Admissions and Records Office regarding
the term. information and forms for challenging prerequisites.
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2020-2021 chapter two COLLEGE POLICIES 17Academic requirements and policies
Acceptance of transfer credits and II. When CSU uses an upper-division course in their
CSU GE pattern.
alternative credit
3. Transfer credit and coursework may be applied towards
Transfer of credit and coursework the requirements of a degree or certificate program.
In order to evaluate for equivalent coursework, DVC accepts Students are strongly encouraged to make a counseling
transcripts from institutions (e.g., colleges, universities, and appointment to determine applicability of courses taken
high schools) from regional accrediting organizations as elsewhere towards their program at DVC.
recognized by the U.S Department of Education. DVC also
follows the recommendations of the American Association 4. For Diablo Valley College general education
of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions and Records requirements, DVC will accept any course approved
Officers. The official transcript from the other college is as part of an IGETC agreement at any other accredited
required. Students must submit sealed unopened transcripts community college. Such coursework will be applied
in person or by mail to the Admissions and Records Office in the area or category for which it was approved at the
of Diablo Valley College. Students must make a counseling college where the course was completed.
appointment to review the evaluation of their transcripts.
5. Courses completed at other community colleges as part
The appointment initiates the evaluation of the transcript by
of a Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) aligned degree
admissions and records; therefore, transcripts must be on file
will be accepted for the requirements of the same TMC-
with admissions and records a minimum of two weeks prior
aligned degree at Diablo Valley College. Courses with
to the scheduling of the appointment. It is recommended that
a Course Identification (C-ID) number are accepted to
students complete this process prior to or during their first
meet the area requirements of courses with the same
term of enrollment at DVC.
C-ID number at DVC. Students are strongly encouraged
Students are advised that: to make a counseling appointment to determine whether
there are specific course requirements at transfer
1. Only courses and credit from accredited institutions institutions that will impact the courses they should
(e.g., colleges, universities, and high schools) will be select to meet their major requirements.
considered for transfer to DVC.
6. When courses completed at other institutions are
2. Upper division courses may be applied to degree, determined to be equivalent to DVC courses but their
certificate and transfer requirements under the following unit value varies, students will not be required to “make
conditions: up” missing units for DVC GE, major and/or certificate
requirements. Students are always required to complete
a. Upper division coursework may be applied to
a minimum of 18 units for both major and general
satisfy DVC general education, major, and certificate
education requirements with three units in each GE area
requirements.
and 60 units for a degree.
b. Upper division coursework may be applied
to Intersegmental General Education Transfer 7. Transfer coursework may be used to meet pre-requisites
Curriculum (IGETC) requirements under the at Diablo Valley College. See the information on
following conditions: prerequisites on page 17.
I. When a University of California (UC) or California
State University (CSU) campus has classified 8. Transfer credit and DVC credit together determine
a course or series as upper-division but has the student’s overall GPA when applied to academic
requested that lower division transfer credit be program requirements and financial aid and athletic
allowed because an equivalent course is taught at a eligibility. DVC will use plus/minus grades in GPA
community college or because the preparation of the calculation.
subject is desired prior to transfer. Current examples
include economics, organic chemistry and abnormal 9. Transfer credit from colleges and universities with
psychology. different credit systems (quarter units) are converted to
II. When a non-California Community College (CCC) semester hours of credit.
course is determined comparable to one taught and 10. DVC may accept Advanced Placement (AP),
approved for IGETC at a CCC, it may be applied to International Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level
IGETC regardless of its upper-division status. Examination Program (CLEP) scores to meet DVC
III. When a CSU uses an upper-division course in its general education and Transfer Studies certificate of
“lower division” General Educational pattern. achievement requirements as well as CSU GE and IGETC
c. Upper division coursework may be applied to requirements and the major requirements of local and
California State University General Education (CSU transfer associate degrees and certificates, if approved
GE) requirements under the following conditions: through the course substitution process. See the charts
I. When an upper-division course is equivalent to beginning on page 20 for the list of AP, IB, and CLEP
a lower-division course used to satisfy a CSU GE examinations accepted. Students who wish to have AP,
requirement. IB, or CLEP scores evaluated by DVC must submit official
score reports for consideration.
18 COLLEGE POLICIES chapter two DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE CATALOG 2020-2021Academic requirements and policies
11. Coursework and credits that may transfer will be Students are advised to meet with a counselor or program
determined based on an evaluation that may include advisor to discuss the course substitution option and
but is not limited to: course content, objectives, to complete the petition process well before they plan
student learning outcomes, units, grades, course to apply for a degree or certificate. Students may be
approved to substitute a course prior to completing the
level and applicability toward degree, certificate or
course. Students petitioning to substitute coursework
prerequisite requirements as well as CSU GE and IGETC from outside the district must provide official transcripts
requirements. Should it be determined that coursework from such institutions; it is not necessary to provide
cannot be used for transfer, a student may explore other documentation to substitute coursework completed
options (e.g., credit by exam, IGETC Certification in a within the Contra Costa Community College District.
Language Other than English). Students are encouraged
to meet with a counselor to explore all possible options. Only courses and credit from a regionally accredited
institution (e.g., colleges, universities, and high schools) as
12. Foreign transfer credit may be applied toward the 60- recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be
unit requirement for the DVC associate degree only after considered for application to DVC degree and certificate
requirements. When courses are substituted and their
an evaluation by an approved credential evaluation
unit value varies, students will not be required to “make
service (for a list see: www.naces.org). Students are
up” missing units for DVC GE, major, and/or certificate
advised to meet with a counselor and obtain guidelines requirements. Students are always required to complete
from DVC admissions and records before requesting a minimum of 18 units for major and general education
such an evaluation. Evaluations must include a course- requirements, with three units in each area, and 60 units
by-course report with unit equivalencies, distinguishing for a degree.
between upper and lower division coursework and
including letter grades. Students who wish foreign For certificate programs, at least twenty-five percent of the
required courses must be completed at DVC.
coursework to be used to meet specific course
requirements for prerequisites, DVC majors, general
education, or certificate requirements must provide
Course substitution policy for students with dis-
detailed course descriptions. Foreign coursework cannot abilities for DVC associate degrees or certificates
be used to certify California State University General Students, because of their disabilities, may be unable to
complete a course required of DVC’s associate degree or
Education (CSU GE) or IGETC requirements, except for
certificate programs. Those wishing to apply for a course
the IGETC Language Other Than English requirement. substitution should review the college’s complete course
Transfer of credit policy varies from institution to substitution policy. This policy is available in the Disabil
institution. Students who intend to transfer are advised ity Support Services (DSS) Office. To initiate an applica
to review the policy of the receiving institution. tion, please make a counseling appointment with a DSS
counselor by calling 925-969-2140.
Course substitution
Students may petition to substitute coursework completed
Alternatives to course credit
DVC recognizes that some students have already reached
within the Contra Costa Community College District
a portion of their educational objectives through prior
and at a regionally accredited institution (e.g., colleges, coursework. DVC offers five options for students to
universities, and high schools) as recognized by the receive alternatives to course credit: advanced placement,
U.S. Department of Education to meet DVC degree international baccalaureate, CLEP, credit by exam, and
and certificate requirements. In order to initiate the military service credit.
process, students must submit the Petition for Course
Substitution to the DVC Admissions and Records Office. Units awarded under any of the categories below may
The Admissions and Records Office will forward the not be used to meet the residency requirement for the
Petition for Course Substitution to the appropriate faculty associate degrees.
for approval. Course substitutions may be granted for
courses that may be comparable but are not equivalent in Advanced placement - for transfer
content to a program requirement. requirements
Each four-year college or university determines the
Students who wish to transfer credit for a course amount of credit that will be given for AP examinations
completed at another community college as part of an and how that credit may be used. Students planning
associate degree for transfer (ADT) that does not have a to transfer should consult the catalog of the college to
course identification (C-ID) number or is not equivalent which they plan to transfer for information on how these
to a DVC course should complete the course substitution examinations can be used to meet admission, general
process. Students are strongly encouraged to make a education, and major requirements.
counseling appointment to determine whether there are
specific course requirements at transfer institutions that For students planning to transfer to a University of
will impact the courses they should substitute to meet California or California State University campus, refer
their major requirements. to the CSU GE and IGETC charts beginning on page 20
for use of AP exam credit towards meeting these general
education requirements.
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Diablo Valley College College Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Tests 2020-2021
Students may earn credit for College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP) Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP credit can be used to meet IGETC, CSU GE, and AA/AS general education
(GE). Students must have the College Board send AP exam results to the Admissions Office (hand-carried copies will not be accepted) for use on the AA/AS or GE patterns.
All Units Denote Semester.
Units for DVC CSU GE CSU IGETC GE UC Units UC Limitations
Minimum AA/AS Associate Certification Units Certification Towards Toward
AP Exam AP Score DVC GE Area Units Degree Area Units Towards Area Units Transfer Transfer Units
Transfer
Art History 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C1 or C2 6 3A or 3B 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
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Art, Studio 2-D Design 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 5.3 5.3 semester
units max for all
3-D Design 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 5.3 exams
Drawing 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 5.3
Biology 3 Area II – Natural Sciences 6 B2 and B3 6 5B and 5C 5.3
4 units 4 units 4 units
Chemistry 3 Area II – Natural Sciences 6 B1 and B3 6 5A and 5C 5.3
4 units 4 units 4 units
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(6 units if taken
prior to F09)
Computer Computer Science1 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 31 No GE Area 5.3
Science A 6 units max for
both Computer (2 semester
Science exams units prior
to F18)
Computer Science1 3 No GE Area 6 No GE Area 61 No GE Area 2.6
AB 6 units max for
both Computer
Science exams
Computer Science1 3 Area 1B – Communication & Analytical Thinking 6 B4 61 No GE Area 5.3
Principles 3 units 3 units
and
Area 1C – Mathematic Comprehension
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Economics Macroeconomics 3 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3 4 2.6
3 units 3 units 3 units
Microeconomics 3 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3 4 2.6
3 units 3 units 3 units
English English Language 3 Area IA - English Composition 6 A2 6 1A 5.3 5.3 semester
and Composition 3 units 3 units 3 units units max for
both English
English Literature 3 Area IA – English Composition 6 A2 and C2 6 1A or 3B 5.3 Lang/Comp and
and Composition and 6 units 3 units English Lit/Comp
Area III – Arts and Humanities
6 units
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Environmental Science 3 Area II – Natural Sciences 4 B1 and B3 4 5A and 5C 2.6
4 units 4 units 3 units
(May apply to
either B1+B3 or
B2+B3 if taken
prior to F09.)
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If a student passes more than one AP exam in calculus or computer science, only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate.
Page 1 of 4Units for DVC CSU GE CSU Units IGETC GE UC Units UC Limitations
Minimum AA/AS Associate Certification Towards Certification Towards Toward
AP Exam AP Score DVC GE Area Units Degree Area Units Transfer Area Units Transfer Transfer Units
Government and Comparative 3 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3 4 2.6
Politics 3 units 3 units 3 units
United States 3 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D and US-2 3 4 and US-2 2.6
3 units 3 units 3 units
History European History 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 or D 6 3B or 4 5.3
or 3 units 3 units
Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 units
United States 3 Area III - Arts and Humanities 6 (C2 or D) and 6 (3B or 4) 5.3
History or US-1 and
Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 units US-1
3 units 3 units
World History – 3 Area III - Arts and Humanities 3 C2 or D 3 3B or 4 5.3
Modern or 3 units 3 units
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Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 units if taken (6 units if
(formerly 3 units prior to F19) taken prior to
World History) F19)
Human Geography 3 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3 4 2.6
3 units 3 units 3 units
Language Chinese Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
Other than and Culture 3 units 3 units 3 units
English
French Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
(Only if taken prior
to F11) (6 units if taken
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prior to F09)
French Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
and Culture 3 units 3 units 3 units
French Literature 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
(Only if taken
prior to F09)
German Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
(Only if taken prior
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prior to F09)
German Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
and Culture 3 units 3 units 3 units
Italian Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
and Culture 3 units 3 units 3 units
Japanese Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
and Culture 3 units 3 units 3 units
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Units for DVC CSU GE CSU Units IGETC GE UC Units UC Limitations
Minimum AA/AS Associate Certification Towards Certification Towards Toward
AP Exam AP Score DVC GE Area Units Degree Area Units Transfer Area Units Transfer Transfer Units
Latin 3 Area III - Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
(2.6 units if
taken prior to
F13)
Latin: Vergil 3 Area III - Arts and Humanities 3 C2 3 3B and 6A 2.6
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3 units 3 units 3 units
(Only if taken
Prior to F12)
Latin Literature 3 Area III - Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 2.6
3 units 3 units 3 units
(Only if taken
prior to F09)
Spanish Language 3 Area III - Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
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3 units 6 units 3 units
(Only if taken
prior to S14)
Spanish Language 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
and Culture 3 units 3 units 3 units
Spanish Literature 3 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
3 units 6 units 3 units
(Only if taken
prior to S13)
Spanish Literature 3 Area III - Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
and Culture 3 units 3 units 3 units
Mathematics Calculus AB1 3 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 31 2A 2.6 5.3 semester
3 units 6 units max for all 3 units 3 units units max for
and Calculus exams both Math AB
Area IC - Mathematics Comprehension and the Math BC
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exams; 2.6 units
Calculus BC1 3 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 6 B4 61 2A 5.3 for both Math AB
3 units 6 units max for all 3 units 3 units and the Math AB
and Calculus exams subscore.
Area IC - Mathematics Comprehension
Calculus BC/AB1 3 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 31 2A 5.3
Subscore 3 units 6 units max for all 3 units 3 units
and Calculus exams
Area IC - Mathematics Comprehension
Music Theory 3 No GE Area 6 C1 6 No GE Area 5.3 Credit for full
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3 units Music Theory
(Only if taken prior to F09) exam. Students
who earn only a
subscore will not
receive exam
credit.
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If a student passes more than one AP exam in calculus or computer science, only one examination may be applied to the baccalaureate.
Page 3 of 4Units for DVC CSU GE CSU Units IGETC GE UC Units UC Limitations
Minimum AA/AS Associate Certification Towards Certification Towards Toward
AP Exam AP Score DVC GE Area Units Degree Area Units Transfer Area Units Transfer Transfer Units
Physics Physics 12 3 Area II – Natural Sciences 4 B1 and B32 4 5A and 5C 5.3 5.3 semester
4 units 6 units max for all 4 units 4 units units max for all
Physics exams Physics exams
Physics 22 3 Area II – Natural Sciences 4 B1 and B32 4 5A and 5C 5.3
4 units 6 units max for all 4 units 4 units
Physics exams
Physics B2 3 Area II - Natural Sciences 6 B1 and B32 6 5A and 5C 5.3
4 units 6 units max for all 4 units 4 units
(Only if taken prior to Physics exams
F13) (6 units if taken
prior to F09)
Physics C: Electricity 3 Area II - Natural Sciences 4 B1 and B32 4 5A and 5C 2.6
and Magnetism 4 units 6 units max for all 4 units 3 units
Physics exams
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Physics C: Mechanics 3 Area II - Natural Sciences 4 B1 and B32 4 5A and 5C 2.6
4 units 6 units max for all 4 units 3 units
Physics exams
Psychology 3 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3 4 2.6
3 units 3 units 3 units
Seminar 3 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
Statistics 3 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 3 2A 2.6
3 units 3 units 3 units
and
Area IC - Mathematics Comprehension
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If a student passes more than one AP exam in physics, only six units of credit may be applied to the baccalaureate, and only four units of credit may be applied to a
certification in GE Breadth.
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Diablo Valley College College Credit for College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams 2020-2021
Students may earn credit for College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams with scores of 50 or higher. CLEP credit can be used to meet CSU GE and AA/AS general education (GE) and/or major
requirements. Students must have College Board send CLEP exam results to the Admissions Office (hand-carried copies will not be accepted) for use on the AA/AS or GE patterns. UC does not accept
CLEP exams.
All Units Denote Semester.
CLEP AA/AS Units for DVC CSU GE CSU Units
CLEP Exam Score DVC GE Area Units Associate Degree Certification Towards
Area Units Transfer
American Government 50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3
3 units 3 units
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Biology 50 Area II – Natural Sciences 3 B2 3
3 units 3 units
Business Financial Accounting 50 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
Information Systems and 50 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
Computer Applications
Introductory Business Law 50 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
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Principles of Accounting 50 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
Principles of Management 50 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
Principles of Marketing 50 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
Chemistry 50 Area II – Natural Sciences 3 B1 3
3 units 3 units
Economics 50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3
Principles of Macroeconomics
3 units 3 units
50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3
Principles of Microeconomics
3 units 3 units
English1 50 Area III – Arts and Humanities 3 C2 3
American Literature
3 units 3 units
Analyzing and Interpreting 50 Area III – Arts and Humanities 3 C2 3
Literature 3 units 3 units
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English Literature 50 Area III – Arts and Humanities 3 C2 3
3 units 3 units
(Only if taken
prior to F11)
History2 50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D and US-1 3
United States I
3 units 3 units
50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D and US-1 3
United States II
3 units 3 units
50 Area III - Arts and Humanities or 3 C2 or D 3
Western Civilization I Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 units
3 units
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50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3
Western Civilization II
3 units 3 units
Human Growth and Development 50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 E 3
3 units 3 units
1
CLEP College Composition, College Composition – Modular, English Composition (no essay), English Composition with Essay and Freshman College Composition are not accepted for general education
units or elective credits.
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CLEP Social Sciences and History exam is not accepted for general education units or elective credits. Page 1 of 2CLEP AA/AS Units for DVC CSU GE CSU Units
CLEP Exam Score DVC GE Area Units Associate Degree Certification Towards
Area Units Transfer
Humanities 50 Area III – Arts and Humanities 3 C2 3
3 units 3 units
Language Other French Level I3 50 No GE Area 6 No GE Area 6
than English3
59 Area III – Arts and Humanities 9 C2 9
French Level II3 3 units (12 if taken prior to 3 units (12 if taken
F15) prior to F15)
German Level I3 50 No GE Area 6 No GE Area 6
60 Area III – Arts and Humanities 9 C2 9
German Level II3 3 units (12 if taken prior to 3 units (12 if taken
F15) prior to F15)
Spanish Level I3 50 No GE Area 6 No GE Area 6
63 Area III – Arts and Humanities 9 C2 9
Spanish Level II3 3 units (12 if taken prior to 3 units (12 if taken
F15) prior to F15)
Spanish with Writing Level I3 50 No GE Area 6 No GE Area 6
63 Area III – Arts and Humanities 9 C2 9
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Spanish with Writing Level II3
3 units 3 units
Mathematics4 50 Area IB – Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 3
3 units 3 units
Calculus
and
Area IC – Mathematics Comprehension
50 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 3
3 units 3 units
College Algebra
and
Area IC – Mathematics Comprehension
50 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 3
3 units 3 units
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College Algebra – Trigonometry
and
Area IC – Mathematics Comprehension
50 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 3
3 units 3 units
Pre-Calculus
and
Area IC – Mathematics Comprehension
Trigonometry 50 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 3 B4 3
3 units 3 units
(Only if taken and
prior to F06) Area IC – Mathematics Comprehension
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Natural Sciences 50 Area II – Natural Sciences 3 B1 or B2 3
3 units 3 units
Psychology 50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3
Introductory Psychology
3 units 3 units
Introduction to Educational 50 No GE Area 3 No GE Area 3
Psychology
Introductory Sociology 50 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3
3 units 3 units
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If a student passes more than one CLEP test in the same language other than English (e.g., two exams in French), then only one examination may apply to the baccalaureate. For each test in a
Language other than English, a passing score of 50 is considered “Level I” and earns six units of baccalaureate credit; the higher score listed for each test is considered “Level II” and earns additional
units of credit and placement in Area C2 of GE Breadth, as noted.
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Diablo Valley College College Credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams 2020-2021
Students may earn credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level exams with scores of 5, 6, or 7. IB credit can be used to meet IGETC, CSU GE, and AA/AS general
education (GE). Students must have the International Baccalaureate Organization send IB exam results to the Admissions Office (hand-carried copies will not be accepted) for use
on the AA/AS or GE patterns.
All Units Denote Semester.
Minimum Units for DVC CSU GE CSU IGETC GE UC Units UC Limitations
IB AA/AS Associate Certification Units Certification Towards Toward
IB Exam Score DVC GE Area Units Degree Area Units Towards Area Units Transfer Transfer Units
Transfer
Biology HL 5 Area II – Natural Sciences 6 B2 6 5B 5.3 The units
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3 units 3 units 3 units granted for IB
exams are not
Chemistry HL 5 Area II – Natural Sciences 6 B1 6 5A 5.3 counted toward
3 units 3 units 3 units the maximum
number of
Economics HL 5 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 D 6 4 5.3
credits required
3 units 3 units 3 units
for declaration
Geography HL 5 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 D 6 4 5.3 of a major or
3 units 3 units 3 units the maximum
number of units
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History (any region) HL 5 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 or D 6 3B or 4 5.3 a student may
or 3 units 3 units accumulate
Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences prior to
3 units graduation.
Students who
Language A Literature HL 51 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B 5.3 enter the UC
(any language) 3 units 3 units 3 units with IB credit
(Prior to F13 Language do not have to
A1 [any language] HL) declare a major
earlier than
Language A Language and 51 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B 5.3
other students,
Literature HL (any language) 3 units 3 units 3 units
nor are they
(Prior to F13 Language
required to
A2 [any language] HL)
graduate
Language A (any language, 51 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3 earlier.
except English) HL2 3 units 3 units 3 units
Language A (any language, 51 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C2 6 3B and 6A 5.3
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except English) HL2 3 units 3 units 3 units
Language B (any language) 51 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 No GE Area 6 6A 5.3
HL2 3 units 3 units
Mathematics HL 51 Area IB - Communication and Analytical Thinking 6 B4 6 2A 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
and
Area IC - Mathematics Comprehension
Physics HL 5 Area II - Natural Sciences 6 B1 6 5A 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
Psychology HL 5 Area IV - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 D 3 4 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
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Theatre HL 51 Area III – Arts and Humanities 6 C1 6 3A 5.3
3 units 3 units 3 units
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For CSU, an IB score of 4 or higher may meet this requirement.
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The IB curriculum offers language at various levels for native and non-native speakers. Language B courses are offered at the intermediate level for non-natives. Language A1 and A2 are advanced
courses in literature for native and non-native speakers, respectively.Academic requirements and policies
Credit by exam Military service credit
Students may earn credit through examinations Veterans may apply for evaluation of military service
available through DVC academic departments. These for credit through the Admissions and Records Office.
examinations are usually more comprehensive than Credit may be granted toward an associate degree for
the typical final examination for a course, and they the following training:
may be prepared by national organizations.
• Six units of elective credit for the completion of
To take these examinations students must submit a basic training and one year or more of active duty
“Petition for Credit by Examination” form, available in the military service upon submission of DD-214
at the division offices, to the department chair at (separation papers) with a discharge other than
least six weeks before the end of a fall or spring dishonorable, to the Admissions and Records
term. The department chair approves or denies the Office.
petition within five days and returns the form to the • Three of the six elective units may be applied
student. The student submits the form and pays the towards the fulfillment of CSU General Education
course fee to the Admissions and Records Office. requirement “E. Lifelong Understanding and Self
They will forward the form to the department chair. Development.”
Arrangements for administration of the examination
will be made by department faculty. The examination ROTC
itself may take any appropriate form such as written,
All DVC students interested in becoming commissioned
oral, portfolio, demonstration, or a combination of
officers in the United States Air Force, Army, or Navy may
methods.
register for lower-division military science courses at UC
In addition: Berkeley and have these credits applied toward a DVC’s
associate degree. Credit is granted initially through UC
• The student should not already have taken the Extension, but will be applied toward an associate degree
course or attempted an examination in the course, at DVC when a transcript is received. Interested students
whether at DVC or elsewhere. should call UC Berkeley for more information.
• A maximum of 12 units toward an associate degree
or six units toward a certificate may be earned Attendance policy
by courses for which credit has been earned by Students are expected to attend all class meetings, regardless
examination. of whether the instructor takes attendance. The instructor
• Credits earned by examination cannot be used to may drop students who miss more than the equivalent of
satisfy the 12-unit residence requirement for the two weeks of a term-length course. Students must contact
associate degree. the instructor to inform him or her of an absence. The college
• The student’s academic record shall be clearly does not relay such messages.
annotated to reflect that credit was earned by
examination. Attendance at the first class meeting
• A student may only petition to take the If a student wishes to secure a place in class, he or she must
examination once. attend the first class meeting. The instructor may drop
students who do not attend the first class meeting, thereby
• The course must not be a prerequisite for one the
opening a space for students wishing to add the class. If
student has already taken or is now enrolled in.
students do not attend the first class meeting, it is still their
• The student will be charged a fee for the responsibility to officially drop the class.
examination equivalent to the enrollment fee for
the class, with exception granted to adult school Field trips
students who are eligibile to receive college credit
If participating in a class field trip or other college sponsored
per an active articulation agreement with DVC.
activity causes a student to miss other classes, the student
will not be penalized for the absence. Students must
Grading shall be according to the regular grading be allowed to make up any class work or point earning
system. If a student passes the examination, a grade opportunities that they have missed (including exams,
is recorded on his or her permanent record with the quizzes, and participation points) provided they have
notation “credit by examination”. If a student fails, notified their instructor a minimum of two weeks in advance
that failure is recorded on the permanent record and of their impending absence (or as soon as possible if there are
the student is not allowed to take the examination extenuating circumstances such as post-season intercollegiate
again. Substandard grades may be remediated by competition, rain make-ups, or field trips within the first two
enrolling in the course. The petition form is retained weeks of the term).
in the student’s permanent file.
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Leave of absence The following are non-evaluative symbols:
Students who need to take a leave of absence during the term W — — — Withdrawal———————————— 0
may obtain the request form from the DVC website at www. (Assigned to students who withdraw from a class within the
dvc.edu/studentleave and then receive written approval allowed time.)
from each of their instructors. Then the student must discuss
the petition with a counselor and obtain their signature, as EW — — Excused Withdrawal———————— 0
well as the signature of the vice president of student services. (Assigned to students who withdraw due to documented
A leave of absence is limited to 10 instructional days. extenuating circumstances - by appeal only)
Instructors may drop students who have been absent for
MW — — Military Withdrawal———————— 0
more than the equivalent of two weeks of instruction without
(Assigned when a student who is a member of an active or
an approved leave of absence.
reserve United States military service receives orders compelling
a withdrawal from courses.)
Grading IP — — — In Progress———————————— 0
(Indicates the course was in progress beyond the end of the
Grade policy term.)
The assignment of grades is the exclusive responsibility of
the individual instructor. DVC grading policies are based on RD — — — Report Delayed—————————— 0
the faculty’s philosophy, California Administration Code, (Indicates delay in reporting grade.)
Title 5 (Sec. 51300-51325), and the Contra Costa Community
Grades earned on non degree applicable courses are not
College District Board Policy 4001.
included in the degree applicable grade point average.
DVC uses the following evaluative grades and non-evaluative
symbols: Academic honors
Students who have completed at least 12 letter-graded units
Grade Grade points per unit
during the term and earned a grade point average of at least
A — — — Excellent————————————— 4 3.0 will receive honors recognition on their transcripts.
B — — — Good——————————————— 3 Graduation honors
C — — — Satisfactory———————————— 2 Graduation honors will appear on a student’s transcript if
a 3.5 grade point average in all college work (excluding non
D — — — Passing, less than satisfactory———— 1 degree applicable and upper division courses) is maintained
(Not a recommending grade for continuation in sequential at the end of the term in which the student has applied to
courses) graduate. A student intending to graduate in the spring must
have a 3.5 grade point average as of February 1 for honors
F — — — Failing—————————————— 0 to appear in the ceremony program, but the 3.5 grade point
average must be maintained at the end of the term to have
The following grade symbols are not considered in
honors appear on the student’s transcript.
calculations of cumulative grade point averages,
but the “W,” “I,” and “NP” grades are considered in
determinations of progress probation and dismissal: Incomplete grades
Incomplete grades are assigned only in cases of emergency
An “I” followed by a grade of B, C, D, F, or N is an such as accident, illness, or family emergency. An incomplete
incomplete grade that has not yet expired. The grade that contract must be completed by the instructor and accepted
follows will be issued if the incomplete is not made up or by the student at the time the grade is posted. The instructor,
the incomplete contract expires. student, and division dean must all sign the contract, which
is then submitted to the Admissions and Records Office.
I — — — Incomplete———————————— 0 Students who receive an incomplete grade cannot register for
the same course in which they received the incomplete. The
IB incomplete grade must be resolved no later than one calendar
IC year following the grade assignment or it will automatically
ID revert to the alternate grade assigned by the instructor
per the contract. Extensions to the one-year deadline may
IF
be granted for good cause with instructor approval. The
IN instructor must notify the Admissions and Records Office of
P — — — Pass ——————————————— 0 the extension prior to the expiration of the incomplete.
(At least satisfactory or a C grade; units not counted in GPA)
NP — — — No Pass—————————————— 0
(Less than satisfactory; units not counted in GPA)
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Pass/no pass grades (P/NP) Grade corrections
These grades are not used in the calculation of grade point Students who believe that they have received an incorrect
averages, although the units for P grades are applied toward grade must initiate a grade correction within one calendar
the 60 required for an associate degree. Four-year colleges year after they received the grade. To have a grade corrected,
often limit the number of P units that they will accept from students must ask the instructor to correct the grade and
transfer students. To determine if there are any negative have them submit a grade correction form. The instructor
implications to choosing a P/NP grading, students are
has final authority to determine if the student’s grade should
advised to refer to the policies of the college to which they
intend to transfer. P/NP grade option cannot be reversed be changed.
after 25 percent of the class has passed. Note: Except in extenuating circumstances such as serious
illness, grade corrections may not be made from “F” to “W.”
Student choice (SC) It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a class
A course labeled “SC” means that before the deadline, prior to the drop deadline.
students can decide to take the course for a letter grade or
for a P/NP grade. Students must complete a form in the Student appeals for grade changes
Admissions and Records Office to take the course for a P/NP
DVC is committed to the concept of academic freedom,
grade. If students do not choose the P/NP option before the
which guarantees to individual instructors wide latitude in
deadline, they will be issued a letter grade for the course. It is
how they structure and conduct their classes. Such matters
often best to discuss this choice with a counselor.
as the amount of homework, the kind and frequency of
Students have until the fourth week of the class (or 25 percent testing, the nature of the grading system, the degree of
of the term for shorter classes) to decide. After the deadline class participation expected, the choice of textbooks, the
has passed, the grading choice may not be reversed. theoretical perspective, and the emphasized topics are
all, within very wide boundaries, at the discretion of the
instructor (described under “fairness of grading”).
Non credit courses
Non credit courses are open to all students for registration. Difficulties occasionally arise between students and faculty
There are no enrollment fees for non credit courses, but an members about grades. Most misunderstandings are
application for admission is necessary. Non credit courses are resolved amicably and the college urges students to discuss
not graded and are non degree applicable. problems directly with faculty members. Because some
disagreements cannot be resolved informally, DVC has a
procedure for resolution of grade complaints that the student
Fairness in grading
must initiate.
During the first week of each class, instructors will give their
students a copy of their class syllabus, which will include Grounds for grade changes
their grading policies. Students may expect instructors to:
The most common problems are those concerning the
• record the student’s grade for each oral and written grade assigned for class work. According to state law, a
test or report that will affect the final grade, notify the grade assigned by an instructor at the end of a term can
student of the grade, and if necessary, review the results be changed only by that instructor, except in cases of
with the student; mistake, fraud, bad faith or incompetence. (A finding of
bad faith should be supported by specific evidence that
• evaluate the student within the first quarter of the class
the instructor harbored ill-will or discriminatory intent,
and notify the student of the results of the
which motivated the instructor to assign to a student
evaluation;
a grade lower than the grade the student should have
• count a final examination for no more than half the earned based on objective criteria.) This policy does not
course grade; apply to challenges of deadlines for pass (P) or no pass
• base final grades on at least three of the student’s tests (NP). Pass/no pass grades cannot be changed to letter
and/or reports (exception in cases of violations of DVC’s grades once 25 percent of the class has passed.
academic dishonesty procedure 4001.04).
The informal steps below (1 and 2) may be undertaken
at any time; however, a formal complaint must be filed
Note: Instructors are expected to retain any test or report that in writing with the vice president of instruction, or
is not returned to a student for a period of one academic year. designee, no later than one year following the end of the
Grade records should be available for a period of three years term in which the grade was given. A formal complaint
after grades are awarded. Instructors who are not scheduled may be filed at any time with the chancellor, who will
to teach should leave their records with their division dean. refer the complainant to his designee, the DVC president.
The president will designate the Complaint Review
Committee to consider the complaint.
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Process The complaint review committee will be composed
If a clerical or tabulation error has been made, it can be of three faculty members appointed by the Faculty
handled through the grade correction process. Senate, one of whom must be from the same division
as the faculty member involved in the complaint;
The “fairness in grading policy” section (under academic two students appointed by the ASDVC; and the vice
policies) clearly explains the grading guidelines a student president of instruction, or designee, who will act as
can expect. At the beginning of each class, instructors chairperson. (All six shall be voting members.) A tie
must give students a copy of their grading policies. vote means the complaint is not proven. The results
If a student believes that a faculty member has deviated will be referred to the president.
from these policies in the evaluation of his/her work, he/ The student may be accompanied by a representative.
she may pursue a complaint under the description of
mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence. The student a. The committee shall meet within 30
has the option of having a representative present at this instructional days of receipt of a complaint.
and/or subsequent meetings. If the complaint is filed within four weeks of
the end of a term, the meeting may be delayed
1. In the event of a problem over a grade, the student at the option of either the student, the faculty
should first meet with the instructor and request an member involved or the vice president of
explanation of the grade. If it is uncomfortable for the instruction until the next term. In this event,
student to deal with an instructor alone, a person of the committee shall meet within the first four
the student’s choice may accompany him/her. If the weeks of the new term. If time constraints
instructor agrees to a grade change he/she fills out a prevent the meeting at the end of spring term,
grade change report in accordance with grade change the meeting shall be held within the first 20
instructional days of the fall term. If this delay
correction policy.
would result in hardship for the student or
2. If the student and the instructor cannot resolve the faculty member, they should advise the vice
problem, the next step is for the student to meet president of instruction and may request the
with the department chair, who will attempt to meeting take place at the earliest time the
other party(ies) and the vice president are
mediate the issue. If the department chair is unable
available. In closed hearing, the committee
to achieve settlement, the next step for the student
will hear testimony by the student, the faculty
is to meet with the division dean, who will attempt member, the division dean who attempted
to mediate the issue. The mediation effort shall mediation, and any supporting witnesses that
include a conference with the division dean, the either the student or faculty member care to
department chairperson, the student and the faculty introduce. The burden of proof shall rest with
employee, if available, and/or individual or combined the complainant. Documentation may also be
sequential meetings between the division dean and submitted. Summary minutes will be taken;
the department chairperson, the student and the the hearing may be tape recorded, but only
faculty employee, if available. The student may have with the permission of all participants.
a representative present in either event. If the issue b. Within ten instructional days, the committee,
is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student, the under the direction of the vice president
division dean should prepare a written summary of instruction, or designee, will meet
of the mediation efforts and forward it to the vice and recommend a resolution based on a
president of instruction for the continuation of the majority vote of all six members. A written
appeal process. recommendation will be submitted to the
college president within 15 instructional days
3. If the student is not satisfied with these mediation of such meeting; a minority report, if any, must
efforts, he/she may request a formal hearing before a be noted. Copies of the recommendations will
complaint review committee, which is the president’s be sent to the student, the faculty member, and
designee. The student must submit his/her complaint all members of the committee.
in writing and should include a precise statement If the committee does find that fraud, bad
of the nature of the complaint (mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetence led to a grading error,
faith or incompetence), any facts relevant to it, and the rationale for the decision must be stated
the student’s perception of a fair resolution. The in the recommendations, and the committee
complaint must be filed with the vice president must recommend a replacement grade to the
of instruction, or designee, no later than one year president.
following the end of the term when the grade was c. The president will review the committee’s
given. recommendations, then notify the student,
the faculty members, the members of the
committee, the Faculty Senate president and
the vice president of instruction or designee,
of the college president’s decision within ten
instructional days of its receipt.
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