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Academic Reinstatement Students failing a module must retake that module in order to continue the program. Repeating the module may not exceed 150% of the program length. A failed module may only be retaken once. A student may re -enroll at a later date if authorized by the instructor and School Director (and Career Counselor, if applicable). To re - enroll, the student must submit a written request for re -admittance to the School Director. The student will be notified of his/her re -admittance status within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of the written request. Students who are re -admitted must sign a new Enrollment Agreement and will receive credit only for courses in which a 2.0 GPA was received. The time attended is counted towards maximum time frame. Appeal Process Students who wish to appeal the determination of satisfactory progress probation; a grade, a suspension or a dismissal must submit a letter to the office of the Chief Executive Officer. A two -person committee appointed by the Director will make an appeal recommendation. The appeal process may occur only once, and any decision shall be deemed final. The committee will notify the student within forty-eight (48) hours regarding the course of action recommended. The appeal process may be denied in cases of drug -alcohol use/possession, carrying a concealed weapon, or physical violence. Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines Satisfactory progress is expected of each student to remain in school. Satisfactory progress is determined by the following criteria: • Maintaining a 2.0 grade -point average, which is an indication of successful academic performance as measured by passing examinations with 70% accuracy or better, timely completion of assignments, acceptable performance of pertinent skills, and not to exceed Maximum Time Frame or 150% of normal program length. • Achieving the minimum number of semester credits • Meeting standards specified on probation agreement • Meeting the specified conditions for incomplete, withdrawals, or probation status • Tutoring is available upon student request and scheduling to help students meet these guidelines If a student falls below the criteria listed above, a consultation with a school official will be scheduled. The student will receive a written notice of probation. Any student, whose training has been interrupted for academic reasons, or administrative withdrawals, may be reviewed for reinstatement. Request must be in writing and submitted to the Campus Director. HealthStaff Training Institute does not offer non-credit, remedial courses, or non -punitive grades on satisfactory progress. Plagiarism Policy HSTi considers academic honesty to be of the highest value. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Examples of dishonesty or unethical behavior: • Copying and pasting text from online media. • Copying and pasting text from any web site. • Transcribing text from any printed material such as books, magazines, journals, and encyclopedias. • Using another student's work and claiming it as your own, even with permission from the other student. Any time you quote, summarize or paraphrase; you must acknowledge the original source. Maximum Time Frame for Program Completion All students are required to complete their program within a maximum time. (All programs must be completed within 150% times the normal duration of time required to complete the program). A Leave of Absence is not counted in the maximum time frame. *A student who exceeds the maximum time frame prior to completion of the program "will be dropped"' from the program. Graduation Requirements To graduate, students are required to complete a prescribed course of study with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 (C), have 80% attendance, and if applicable, the required clinical externship hours with 11