Flexible Learning News
Student Newsletter  April-May 2009
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Dear Flexible Learning Students,
We trust that 2009 is going well for you so far! We
hope that this newsletter provides you with useful information to aid in your
academic progress. If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not
hesitate to ask.
News From UF
The University of Florida
is looking for feedback from all students concerning their undergraduate
experience via an online survey administered by the new program SERU (Student Experience in the Research University). They
are asking students to review many aspects of their UF experience including the
quality of education and students services in hopes that it will help
administrators understand the undergraduate experience and allow for
improvements in programs and services. Every
student completing the survey is eligible for $3,000 in rewards, including $50
coupons from the UF Bookstore, other items from the bookstore, gift cards from
Gator Dining and sessions with a personal trainer at the Student Recreation and
Fitness Center. For more information on SERU and the online survey simply go to the SERU website.
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The Learning Corner
 Minus Grades
In accordance with the Faculty
Senate resolution
of December 14, 2006, the University of Florida's grading
scale will change
to include minus grades starting the Summer 2009 term.
What This Means
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Students enrolled in courses from a previous
semester (i.e., fall 2008 and spring 2009) will remain on the former grading
scale without minuses.
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All students enrolling after May 1, 2009 might
receive minus grades. It depends on
whether or not instructors decide to adopt minus grades.
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The new grade point values scale will go into
effect whether or not minuses are used, and will affect your GPA.
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Students should review thoroughly the new grading scale to assess the
effect that minus grades might have on their grades, and the affect that the
new grade point values will have on their GPAs.
New
Grading Scale
A = 90 or above C = 70-73
A- = 87-89 C- = 67-69
B+ = 84-86
D+ = 64-66
B = 80-83
D = 60-63
B- = 77-79
D- = 57-59
C+ = 74-76
E = 56 or below
How This Will Affect Your GPA
New
Scale - with minuses Current
Scale
A = 4.0 A = 4.0
A- = 3.67
B+ = 3.33 B+ = 3.5
B = 3.0 B = 3.0
B- = 2.67
C+ = 2.33 C+ = 2.5
C = 2.0 C = 2.0
C- = 1.67
D+ = 1.33 D+ = 1.5
D = 1.0 D = 1.0
D- = 0.67
E = 0.0 E = 0.0
Please note:
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Instructors
have the option to adopt the minuses for all students enrolling in Summer C
onward.
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Instructors
cannot assign minus grades to students enrolled in the Spring 09 semester or
previous semesters.
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The new
weighting scale will go into effect after
May 1, 2009.
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Implementing the new grading scale will change
(i.e., lower) "+" grades (see the Grade Point Comparison above).
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"A-" grades will not yield the perfect
4.0 GPA required to achieve the President's Honor Roll designation.
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A "C" grade is necessary to earn an "S" in a
"satisfactory/unsatisfactory" grading option; a "C-" results in a "U" grade.
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A "C" average remains a 2.0 and a "C" or better
is required for GenEd credit; a "C-" will not earn GenEd credit.
UF "Repeat" Policy: remains the same!
Grades Earned GPA/ Credit Computation
First
grade lower than a C, Each grade computed in
Second
grade of C or higher grade
point average;
credit earned only once.
First
grade lower than a C, Each grade computed in Second
grade lower than a C grade
point average;
credit earned only once.
First
grade of C or higher, Each grade computed in
Second
grade lower than a C grade
point average;
credit earned only once.
First
grade of C or higher, Only first grade
Second
grade of C or higher computed in
GPA; credit
earned only for first
attempt
A
"C-" will be treated differently than a "C" in repeat
course processing since "C" is the threshold grade.
If
you take a course three times you will be assessed a surcharge pursuant to Section
1009.285 F.S., which states that each student enrolled in the same
undergraduate course more than twice shall be assessed an additional $179.88
per credit hour in addition to the fees outlined for each such course.
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Faculty Feature - Dr. Mark Rush
 Dr. Mark Rush, a professor of microeconomics at UF has recently been acknowledged for his entertaining and
effective way of keeping the attention of both his in-class and online
students. Dr. Rush uses a teaching
philosophy based on lectures and laughs that is widely successful--if the
Facebook group "Dr. Mark Rush is God" is any indication. Reaching out to 100 students in class and over
2,000 via the internet, he uses moments of comedic relief to keep his students
focused.
Professor Rush earned his Bachelor's degree from
California State University at Hayward and Doctorate degree in economics from
the University of Rochester. He taught at the University of
Pittsburgh for three years before transferring to UF in 1982. With his 30 years of experience, Dr. Rush has
his teaching methods down to a science and is rightfully gaining recognition
for providing the University of Florida's students with best education
possible-along with a few laughs! |
Stories From You - Our Students
Send to us your story of progress
or achievement owing to your Flexible Learning course. We'd love to hear how and what you are
doing!
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you think might be interested in Flexible Learning programs or courses. Thank you!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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