October 15, 1999
NEWS
5
New gradiiig system
adopted in fian term
BY SUMMER WORLEY
With a plus here and a minus
there, a new system of grading has
made its way into academics. This
fall, faculty members may now attach
a ‘plus’ or ‘minus’ to a students grade.
Under the old scale, the system was
blocked in such a way that a student
who received a numerical grade of
88 made the same B grade as some
one who received an 82.
Without consulting each indi
vidual instructor about each student
in each course, it could not be deter
mined that a B- would have been a B
and not a C. The new system now
adds pluses and minuses, resulting in
the following letter/number assign
ments; A;4.0, A-;3.7, B-h;3.3, B;3.0,
B-;2.7, C+\23, C;2.0, C-;1.7, D;l,
F;0.
According to Dr. Tom Tait, pro
fessor of what? and head of the aca
demic standards committee, the plus/
minus system will help evaluate stu
dent performance more precisely.
Students and members of SGA,
student government association,
question how the new system will
effect overall GPAs. Concern lies
mainly in the grade of a C-. A C- is
less than a 2.0 GPA (a 1.7). This
makes a C- a failing grade. Under the
old system, it would require a “B” to
balance off a “D.” With the new scale,
a “C-I-” would balance off a “C-” for
a 2.00 GPA.
“A ‘C’ is defined as “satisfac
tory performance,” a ‘D’ as “below
average performance-lowest passing
grade” and an ‘F’ as “failure” under
both the old and new systems,” clari
fied Tait. “My understanding of the
2.00 GPA requirement for
graduation is that Brevard
College wants to insure that
its graduates have performed
academically to a satisfac
tory level.”
Moving Mountains
Fall Service Days
Call Linda Helms at 884-8275 or email her for more info.
October 23: “Make a Difference Day”
Join millions as they help others; $2.6 million will be donated
to local charities across the nation. At Brevard College. Walk for
Diabetes Sponsored by Medical Services; Contact is Leigh Ann
Johnson. In the City of Brevard: Food Drive, Cake Walk and other
fundraisers!
October 30: Dupont State Forest
Join our effort to become good stewards of the forest! Trail
Maintenance and clean-up. Enjoy the forest.
November 6:“House for the Holidays”
Habitat for Humanity. Volunteer to help build a house for a
family in the Twin Springs area of Asheville.
Other Opportunities for Community Service:
(Dates to be Announced)
Koala Day Care: Koala is a day care for the elderly; rake leaves,
help with chores.
MAGIC; Make green spaces for urban areas; work with children
with MAGIC
‘‘Freedom of Fir^’
Brevard College is proud to announce the “ Freedom of fire “ Na
tional Ceramics Invitational beginning October 20 through November 5.
The location of this spectacular display of Ceramic artwork will be set in
Spiers Gallery, Sims art center. Viewing hours are between 10 a.m. and
5;30 p.m. there is no charge and all are invited to view the exhibit. On
display will be the best work of nearly a dozen of the best ceramic artists
who fire their work with wood in the country. Among the artists invited
are
Linda Christianson of Lindstorm MN
Judith Duff from Cedar mountain NC
Niel Estrick Ames, Iowa
Tom Kearcher Portland,OR
Lynne Johnson of Courtenay,B.C.
Jan McKeachie-Johnston- River Falls, Minasota
Don Rietz from Clakdale, AZ
Wil Shynkaruk-Fargo North Dakota
A1 Tennant of Koopville, WA
And Shannon Williams of Bozeman Montana. The types of work
ranges from purely functional works to sculptural pieces as well. Don t
miss the extravagant display of wood fired ceramic masterpieces here at
Brevard College.
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