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Academic Dismissal and Probation
A student whose academic performance during the clinical phase is unacceptable faces probation or dismissal.
Students who fail (0.0 grade) a clerkship or earn a semester GPA below 2.0 are encouraged to (promptly) request a meeting with the clerkship moderator, the corresponding clinical department chairperson, and the departmental Committee on Student Performance (CSP) representative, to review what remedial measures may enhance the student’s prospects for successfully repeating the failed clerkship if that option becomes available.
A student who earns a 0.0 or N (no) grade, or a semester grade point average (GPA) below 2.0, must meet with the CSP, which shall review the student’s cumulative record, including the pre-clinical phase, to formulate a recommendation as to whether the student should be permitted to continue in the program. The CSP seeks to determine whether the poor performance is due to a fundamental shortcoming that cannot likely be overcome, or if there exists a reasonable likelihood that the student would successfully complete the program with additional clinical experience afforded by repeating the failed clerkship. The CSP forwards its recommendation to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs for a decision.
A decision to permit the student to continue in the program, on probation, shall be subject to such remedial conditions as the Associate Dean determines are reasonable and appropriate. Academic probation continues until the failed clerkship is rescheduled and successfully completed and the new grade is reported to the Office of Academic Programs and Student Services. Any failed clerkship must be successfully repeated before a student can be eligible for the DVM degree. If the CSP recommends dismissal, and the Associate Dean concurs with dismissal, the affected student shall be given an opportunity to meet with the Associate Dean and provide input regarding the recommended dismissal action. The Associate Dean’s decision in such matters shall be conveyed in writing.
Dismissal from the professional program for substandard academic performance shall result when a student has received 0.0 or N grades in any two clerkships, or twice earns a semester GPA below 2.0. In such instances, dismissal occurs without an individualized review and assessment by the CSP or the Associate Dean. All students retain the right to contest academic decisions as provided by established procedures within the College and the (MSU) Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities document.
Approved by the CVM Faculty at the Fall Faculty meeting held on November 21, 2002.
Reviewed by the General Council on March 13, 2003.
