Good Standing
What GPA is required to remain in good standing?
2.5 GPA
Is the ASPA the same for every member?
No, it’s personalized based on individual needs
Who must complete the Academic Goal Setting Program?
Any member with a cumulative GPA of 2.9 or lower
Who reviews and approves Academic Exception Requests?
Executive Council (EC)
According to Delta Nu bylaws, what GPA defines good standing?
2.5 on a 4.0 scale
How many courses must a member complete to be considered full-time for good standing?
Minimum of 3 Courses
Who helps create the personalized ASPA?
VP Academic Excellence and/or AE Advisor
Does being in the Goal Setting Program mean you are NGS?
No
What can an Academic Exception Request allow a member to do?
Remain in or hold office while Not in Good Standing
Can chapters change the GPA requirement set by International Rules?
No
What happens if a member withdraws from a course and drops below full-time status?
They are considered Not in Good Standing (NGS) for the current semester
What triggers the need for an Academic Success Plan?
Earning below a 2.5 GPA in the previous semester
What has the Goal Setting Program replaced?
Mandatory study halls
Name one valid reason for granting an exception
She experienced a death in her immediate family or of a very close, personal friend.
A member of her immediate family experienced a serious illness or personal situation causing the member to make numerous trips home and miss class
She herself was seriously ill or required surgery and thus missed several weeks of class.
Which semesters do not count toward GPA for Good Standing?
Spring and Summer
Which semesters count toward the GPA for Good Standing?
Fall & Winter Only
What happens if a member fails to meet a 2.5 GPA for two consecutive semesters?
She must appear before Executive Council (EC) for an individualized ASPA
Where is the Academic Goal Setting Program completed?
Virtually on Acorn
If an officer fails to make grades, what can she do to remain in office?
Submit an Academic Exception Request for EC approval if she meets one of the three criteria
What items must members submit each semester?
Proof of full-time enrollment at the University of Calgary & last semesters grades.
Name three privileges a member who is not in good standing loses for the following semester.
Cannot vote, hold any office, chair committees, or have a sister-daughter
What can happen if a member does not follow their ASPA?
May be placed on dismissal status
By when must the Academic Goal Setting Program be completed each semester?
Within the first two weeks of the semester
When might an exception be needed for chapter size reasons?
When the chapter is small and needs members to fill officer positions.
What do the International Rules state about summer sessions?
Summer is not considered a regular academic term