What if I have a student that is at risk of failing a course due to excessive absences, lack of preparation, lack of ability, or other reasons?
Instructors are encouraged to complete unsatisfactory academic progress reports as a formal means of reporting that a student is at risk of failing a course due to excessive absences, lack of preparation, lack of ability, or other reasons. Submitting a report earlier, rather than later, makes it easier to take administrative action to resolve the problem. Early submission may also provide the student with the opportunity to withdraw from the course before receiving a failing grade. Once you complete the report (undergraduate or graduate), and click on “submit”, the report goes to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs or the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. A copy of the report also goes to the Registrar’s office for the student’s file. Students are informed that a report has been submitted. A copy of the report is not sent to the student at that time, but the student does have a legal right to see the report upon request. The Deans will take action in each case as deemed appropriat
