Academic and Professional Standards

All student records are reviewed at mid-term and at the end of the semester by the Histotechnology Academic and Professional Standards Committee. See the Histotechnology Student Handbook and the WVU Policy Regarding Academic Rights and Responsibilities of Students, http://www.arc.wvu.edu/rightsc.html

Histotechnology Program Standards

Junior and Senior Year Students

If a student receives a final grade of “D” in the junior year, the student may continue in the Program. A second final grade of “D” at any time will result in dismissal from the Program and the student may reapply through the admission process.

If a student receives a final grade of “D” in the senior year, the student will be dismissed from the Program and may reapply through the admission process.

If a student receives a final grade of ”F” at any time during the junior or senior year, the student will be dismissed from the Program and may reapply through the admission process.

Hearings will be held only if there are extenuating circumstances such as a death in the family or extensive illness, etc., or if the student requests a hearing believing that he/she has an extenuating circumstance.

If a student withdraws from the Histotechnology Program during the junior year, the student may reapply to the Program through the admission process.

Any student who withdraws from the Program during the senior year for any reason must petition the Histotechnology Academic and Professional Standards Committee for readmission, if such is desired.

Students Entering the Histotechnology Program on Academic Probation

If a student enters the Program on academic probation and receives no final grades less than a “C”, the student is removed from academic probation.

If a student enters the Program on academic probation and receives a final grade of “D” during the first semester, the student is dismissed from the Program and may reapply for readmission through the admission process.

General Standards Applying to All Students

A student with a grade of I (incomplete) regardless of grade point average must satisfactorily remove the incomplete within the following semester unless permission for an extension is granted by the Histotechnology Academic and Professional Standards Committee. If the grade of “I” is not removed in the next semester, it will be recorded as an “F”.

If, in the judgment of an instructor, a student demonstrates a marked lack of understanding of the course material, even though the student has an acceptable didactic average, a grade of “I” (Incomplete) may be submitted for that student. It is the student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor for removal of an incomplete grade.

Graduation requires the completion of all academic work in a satisfactory manner and recommendation of the faculty of the Histotechnology Program.

To suspend a student with an acceptable grade point average requires appropriate documentation and recommendation from the Histotechnology Academic and Professional Standards Committee.

Any student repeating a course may not have access to examinations taken at the time that she/he had the academic difficulty.

Academic due process will be followed when students are suspended from the Program. The suspension is from the Histotechnology Program and NOT from West Virginia University.

The Academic and Professional Standards Committee after reviewing the records of any student has the right to request that the student appear before the Committee to explain the student’s action or performance.

ACADEMIC PENALTIES

Reasons for Probation(See Specific Program Standards)

1. A grade of "D" in any course
2. Semester grade point average less than 2.0
3. Failure to adhere to dress code (after 2nd warning)
4. Violation of safety practices (after 2nd warning)
5. Failure to report illness or absence to Program Office (after 2nd warning)
6. Failure to respond properly to directives
7. Horseplay
8. Falling asleep during laboratory (student or clinical)

Reasons for  Suspension (See Specific Program Standards)

1. One or more "D's" in any semester
2. A grade of "F" in any course
3. Excessive unexcused absenteeism (greater than 10 consecutive school days)
4. Falsifying laboratory results
5. Performance not consistent with good patient care or the public interest
6. Repeated failure to follow directives