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Table of Contents
Academic Placement
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Independent Study
Credit for Internship / Practical Experience
Academic Credit
Academic Standing
Grading System and Exam Policies
Grade Point Average
Attendance
Assignments
Withdrawal
Student Conduct and Honesty Code
Student Complaint Procedures
Safe Environment Policies
Opioid Overdose Procedures
Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy
Tuition and Fees
Academic Placement
Placement of students in the language courses will be determined by their previous standing in those subjects and, for new students, by means of a placement exam.
Credit for Prior Learning
The College accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions of higher learning under the following conditions:
1. Any credit transfer for work completed at other institutions is subject to approval by the Dean of Studies.
2. No courses with grades less than 2.5 or “C+” will qualify for transfer.
3. At least one-half of the credits necessary for degree (30) must be earned at the College.
The College also awards credit for the following:
1. Advanced Placement: Students with superior achievement in secondary school may receive college credit for their prior achievement with a score of 4 or 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement Test. The number of credits will correspond to the number of cred-its of the equivalent course.
2. Credit by examination: With permission by the Dean of Studies, students with prior learning experience who can prove that they have studied material equivalent in level and nature to that which is offered in the College’s programs by passing an individualized written or oral test administered by qualified faculty with a grade no less than 3.67 or A- may receive credit for this knowledge (“credit by examination”). The number of credits will correspond to the number of credits of the equivalent course.
Credit for Independent Study
The opportunity to earn credits for independent study is available to students who wish to examine in depth a subject for which no course is available. Such studies are undertaken only with the prior approval of the Dean of Studies and under the supervision of a faculty member. The number of credits awarded for such studies is to be based upon its equivalence to course work and is determined by the Dean of Studies upon the recommendation of the corresponding faculty member. In no case may a student exceed 9 credit hours from independent study toward the undergraduate degree, and such studies may not substitute any course from the core curriculum.
Academic Credit
One academic credit is awarded for 50 minutes of instruction together with approximately two periods of study for a term of approximately fifteen weeks plus three additional weeks of exam preparation.
To achieve an Associate in Arts degree, a student must accumulate at least 60 credits and satisfy the other requirements set forth for the program.Academic Standing
The Academic standing of each student is determined by the quantity and quality of his work.
The quantity of work is measured by the credit hours. The quality of work is indicated by the quality points, (described in the following section), according to which a student must maintain a minimum average of “C+”, or a minimum quality rating of 2.5. Good academic standing implies a cumulative minimum average of 2.5; any student whose average falls below this standard incurs probationary status.
While on probationary status, the student may be given a limited class load if the Dean of Studies determines that it is in the student’s best interests. The student should receive at least one extra session with his academic advisor each month and remain on probation until he has achieved a minimum cumulative average of 2.5.Grading System and Exam Policies
A student’s performance in each of the subjects is determined by the combined results of examinations and class work. Grades are reported at the end of each semester.
It is necessary to pass the final exam in order to pass a course, regardless of the semester course grade. In the case of a failing grade in the final semester exam of a course, the exam should be retaken according to a date set by the professor. Each exam is only allowed to be retaken once. The final grade for the exam will be the average of the original grade and the retake. If this score is not sufficient to pass the course (D/1.33 or above), the whole course is failed, and its credits are not granted.
The following system of grading is used to represent the quality of a student’s academic achievement.Letter Grade
Numerical Grade Range (Percentage)
Grade
PointsPerformance Description
A
94-100
4.0
Excellent
A-
90-93
3.67
Superior
B+
87-89
3.33
Very good
B
84-86
3.0
Good
B-
80-83
2.67
Better than Average
C+
77-79
2.33
Average
C
74-76
2.0
Satisfactory
C-
70-73
1.67
Less than Satisfactory
D
60-69
1.33
Inferior
F*
Below 60
0
Failure
P*
Passing—assigned in pass-fail courses*
I*
Incomplete—assigned when a portion of the course work has not been completed*
AUD*
Audit
W*
Withdrawal
WF
Withdrawal/Failure
Passing grades in Pass/Fail courses are counted in credits earned.* These categories are not counted into the Grade Point Average.
Grade Point Average
The student’s academic standing is indicated by a grade point average, determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours the student has attempted at the College. Courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis are not included in the grade point average computation.
Attendance
Each student is required to attend scheduled classes and lectures. Absences will be computed from the first class meeting of the session.
No credit will be granted for a course which was not completed or from which a student has been absent for more than one-fourth of the class meetings.
Excuse for absence must be approved by the religious superior. When they miss a class, students are required to inform the instructor in writing previously. Failing to so so will be considered an unexcused absence. Semester grades will be reduced by 5 percentage points for every two classes missed for unescused absences.
Assignments
Ordinarily, papers will not be accepted after the deadline. In individual cases and for just reasons, if a student foresees that he cannot deliver an assignment on time, he may ask permission his professor for an extended deadline. It is up to the discretion of the professor to grant this request. Deferral petitions are no longer possible once the deadline has passed.
Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a course within the first three weeks of the program or when he abandons the Congregation without incurring a withdrawal/failure notice on his transcript.
The College may request a student to withdraw from the program when the quality of performance irredeemably does not meet the required standards, when conduct is contrary to the purposes and ideals of the Congregation, or when he abandons the Congregation.
Student Conduct and Honesty CodeLegion of Christ College has adopted a Student Code of Academic Conduct Policy to protect the rights of students, faculty, and staff at the College. This code ensures that the learning community at the College is one characterized by mutual respect and the discipline proper to a religious house.
All students are expected to accept and adhere to these high standards of personal conduct. Students shall:- Treat all members of the academic community with courtesy, respect and dignity.
- Comply with directions of College officials acting in the performance of their duties.
- Treat the campus itself with respect, including buildings, grounds and furnishings.
- Respect the rights and property of other members of the academic community.
- Fulfill their obligations through honest and independent effort and integrity in academic and personal conduct.
- Accept responsibility for and the consequences of their actions and encourage responsible conduct in others.
- Respect the prohibition of possession and consumption of alcohol on campus and the illegal possession, use, distribution, and provision of controlled substances.
- Abide by all published policies including but not limited to those that appear in Legion of Christ College Catalog and Student Handbook.
- Refrain from tampering with fire safety equipment in campus buildings.
- Have no firearms, weapons or any other item designed to inflict harm or damage on campus.
Students are expected to conduct themselves on campus and in class so others are not distracted from the pursuit of learning. Discourteous or unseemly conduct may result in a student’s being asked to leave the classroom. Persistent misconduct on the part of a student is subject to disciplinary action.
All alleged violations should be reported by faculty members to the Dean of Studies. Students should report cases to the instructor or to the Dean of Studies. The Dean shall inform the instructor and the religious superior of alleged violations that have been reported by faculty or students.
Legion of Christ College expects students to fulfill their academic obligations through honest and independent effort. In a community of scholars committed to truth, and even more so for novices and religious living the rule of obedience, dishonesty violates the code of ethics by which we live and is considered a serious offense subject to strong disciplinary actions. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following:- Knowingly furnishing false or misleading information.
- Falsification, alteration or misuse of college forms or records.
- Any joint effort in examinations, assignments or other academic activity unless authorized by the instructor.
- Plagiarism in any form; using another’s phrase, sentence or paragraph without quotation marks; using another’s ideas or structure without properly identifying the source; or using the work of someone else and submitting it as one’s own.
- Willfully aiding another in any act of academic dishonesty.
Any work done for academic credit should serve as a substantive demonstration of a student’s having been intellectually formed by the class for which he is writing. To that end, students may not make multiple submissions of their academic work without first seeking permission from the course professor to whom they desire to submit their work and sharing with that course professor the original work and any comments made on it by the professor to whom it was originally submitted. In the case where the work intended for submission will be sent to two or more course professors for credit in the same semester, permission must be granted in advance by all course professors who will be receiving it. Work that is substantially the same content presented in different formats (e.g., once as an essay for one class and then as a PowerPoint for a different class) is also considered a multiple submission. Violations of this policy may lead to a faculty member’s not accepting for credit the work a student has submitted.
Where plagiarism or cheating is discovered or suspected, the instructor should inform the student(s) involved and undertake an investigation of the matter. If the instructor is then convinced that a violation did occur, the following procedure should be used: If the student admits a violation, the instructor may assign a grade of “0” or “F” to the examination or assignment on which cheating, plagiarism or other academic dishonesty occurred. If the student admits a violation of this Code not involving dishonesty (e.g. talking during an exam, but not sharing answers), the faculty member may assign an appropriate grade penalty. In either case, the name of the student and a brief description of the incident should be reported to the Dean of Studies for determination of the appropriate disciplinary penalty. Reporting is essential to assure that repeat offenders are penalized accordingly. If the student does not admit a violation, the instructor should refer the case to the religious superior, who will attempt to resolve the matter informally and, if necessary, arrange for adjudication by a faculty-student committee. Any contested accusation of cheating, plagiarism or other academic misconduct in an examination or assignment submitted by a student to satisfy course requirements will be adjudicated by a faculty-student committee appointed by the Academic Dean in consultation with the religious superior. In this case, the instructor should withhold the student’s grade until after adjudication. If, after adjudication, the student is found in violation, the grade should be assigned in accordance with what is said at the beginning of this paragraph. If there is no violation, the instructor shall assign a grade based on the quality of the work completed. A student who is dissatisfied with the decision in his or her hearing may appeal the decision. Where an instructor has referred a case for adjudication but has not received a report confirming a violation at the time that the course grades are due, submit a grade of “I” for the student on the grade report form. Procedures must ensure fairness not only for students accused of academic dishonesty but also for victims of dishonest acts, e.g., other students. The confidence of students and instructors in the procedures must be maintained.Student Complaint Procedures
In the course of their education, individuals may have complaints or concerns about Legion of Christ College of Humanities personnel, policies, or procedures. Below are resources that provide opportunities for students to express concerns and for the college to respond and improve.
Students who are seeking to file a formal complaint related to their concerns about curriculum, academic standards and achievement, course of study, etc., shall do the following:- Submit the complaint in writing to the Dean of Studies. The complaint may be delivered by email or in letter form.
- Describe in detail the behavior, program, process, or other matter that is the subject of the complaint, and explain how the matter implicates the college’s program and compliance with specific standards of the Office of Higher Education, Connecticut.
When the dean receives a student complaint, the following procedures will be followed:- The Dean of Studies will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within five business days. Acknowledgment may be made by email or letter, at the option of the administrator.
- Within two weeks of acknowledgment of the complaint, the Dean of Studies, or his designee, shall either meet or correspond with the complaining student, providing a written response to the substance of the complaint or informing the student that additional investigation is needed. If further investigation is needed, the student shall be provided with information about what steps are being taken to investigate the complaint and an estimated date for the completion of the investigation by the college. The written response to the complaint will specify what steps are being taken to address the complaint.
- After the student receives the written response to the complaint, an appeal may be made to the rector of the college.
- A copy of the complaint and a summary of the process and resolution of the complaint shall be kept in the dean’s office for a period of eight years from the date of final resolution of the complaint.
- If the resolution cannot be reached by the above mentioned college procedures, the student may further appeal to the Office of Higher Education, Connecticut if 1) the complaint relates to Connecticut General Statutes, and 2) all institutional grievance procedures have been exhausted.
The students will be informed about these procedures and the contact information for the Office of Higher Education (61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2326; (800) 842-0229; www.ctohe.org/studentcomplaints.shtml)
Safe Environment Policies
Legion of Christ College is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all its members and especially for all minors who are involved in ministries with Legionaries of Christ. We have put in place clear standards of conduct for all members, applicable to both Legionary staff and students, as well as procedures for investigating and reporting any allegations of abuse or misconduct to the appropriate civil authorities. (Click here to see the Legion Code of Conduct.)
The policies and procedures implemented by the Legion of Christ are accredited by Praesidium, Inc., a national organization that works with religious and other institutions to establish and maintain rigorous standards for protecting children and vulnerable adults. Praesidium provides consultation, risk management, assessment, policy development, and training materials for use in preventing sexual misconduct and responding to allegations of sexual misconduct.For more information on the Legion of Christ safe environment policies, please click here.
Opioid Overdose Procedures
Policy approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) on January 13, 2020
Purpose:
To establish the school’s policy and procedures on opioid overdose and the use of Naloxone.
Overdose Response Emergency Procedures:
Students are to notify any college staff member who will call 911, the local police department (Cheshire Police Department), and local emergency medical services in the case of a person believed to be suffering from an opioid-related drug overdose.
Purchase and distribution of Naloxone:
Legion of Christ College does not store, supply or distribute naloxone on campus.
Location of Opioid Antagonists:
Not applicable. Legion of Christ College does not store, supply or distribute naloxone on campus.
Storage and Disposal of Opioid Antagonists:
Not applicable. Legion of Christ College does not store, supply or distribute naloxone on campus.
Opioid Antagonist Administration Training:
Not applicable. Legion of Christ College does not store, supply or distribute naloxone on campus.
Comment:The only students at the Legion of Christ of Humanities are Catholic religious who prepare for the priesthood. The only drugs used and tolerated are those prescribed by medical doctors.
Policy of Non-Discrimination
The Legion of Christ College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Tuition and Fees
Given the nature of the college, there are no fees or tuition charged to those students who are candidates for the priesthood.