Dean/Vice President of Academic Affairs) with a cumulative quality point average (QPA) of not less than 2.0. Students earning a certificate must complete all requirements with a minimum cumulative quality point average of 2.0. In addition, students must earn a minimum of 15 credits in residence at MWCC.
Incomplete (I) Grades
general education competencies have been developed in accordance with MWCC‘s mission and goals. General Education Competencies Embedded in each of the following general education competencies is critical thinking that requires students to demonstrate problem solving and the ability to use inference to draw conclusions and use deductive and inductive reasoning.
An I grade is given at the discretion of the instructor and allows a student an additional 30 calendar days from the date of the final examination to complete all course requirements. Students receiving an I grade have a responsibility to consult their instructor, and the instructor has a reciprocal responsibility to present an opportunity to complete course requirements. If at the end of the 30 day extension no passing grade is submitted to the records office by the instructor, the I grade will automatically be recorded on the student‘s transcript as an F. Extenuating circumstances may extend this period of time at the discretion of the instructor, division dean, and vice president of academic affairs.
1. Written and oral communication in English–Students demonstrate the ability to write and speak effectively for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes. Students should be able to: Use writing to formulate and express ideas. Articulate an idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other statement and support it clearly with organized appropriate content. Obtain relevant information through research to support a thesis and document sources accurately adhering to standard professional guidelines. Orally express ideas and opinions appropriately for specific audiences, occasions, and topics.
Institutional Credit
2. Quantitative reasoning and scientific modes of inquiry– Students demonstrate the ability to use scientific inquiry and mathematical modes of thinking. Students should be able to: Apply the principles of the scientific method (hypothesis, testing, and conclusions) to current science or societal related issues. Apply numeric, graphic, and mathematical symbols and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately and in an appropriate manner using technology when necessary. Communicate the methods and results of quantitative problem solving in a concise manner.
Foundation courses (course numbers below 101 and certain ESL courses) that earn institutional credit do not apply toward graduation.
Institutional Effectiveness and Learning Outcomes Assessment Institutional effectiveness is the ability of a college to produce desired outcomes for the population it serves. Learning outcomes are guided by the college‘s mission and by the needs of the college‘s constituencies. Institutional effectiveness means a college has a discernible mission, is producing outcomes that meet constituency needs, and can conclusively document the outcomes it is producing is a reflection of its mission. MWCC is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. This association requires that a college have in its institutional effectiveness plan measurable student learning outcomes. MWCC has developed a comprehensive outcomes assessment plan. Through this assessment plan, outcomes can be compared to the college‘s mission statement and goals resulting in a composite picture of the institution‘s effectiveness. MWCC will assess students by using a multiplicity of measurements of student work that include general education competency assessment, program competency assessment, and students‘ personal and social growth assessment. To ensure that students receive a full complement of general education core competencies across the disciplines, the following
3. Information literacy–Through electronic and traditional modes, students demonstrate the ability to identify access, evaluate, and use information effectively, ethically, and legally. Students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of how print and electronic information is gathered, stored, and accessed. Determine what information is needed and use appropriate search strategies to find information as efficiently as possible. Critically evaluate information and its sources for accuracy, authenticity, and bias. Select, organize, and present information through written and electronic media. Use and access information ethically and legally. 4.
Understanding self–Students demonstrate the ability to 38
MWCC 2013-2014 College Catalog & Student Handbook