Appendix A
Key Changes from Original Policy
| Area | Original Policy | Revised Policy |
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| GPA Structure | Tiered (1.7 / 2.0) | Standardized 2.0 |
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| Early Intervention | None | Academic Warning tier added |
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| Probation | Single-term | Structured, contract-based |
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| Suspension | Strict, punitive | Includes recovery pathway |
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| Student Support | Minimal | Integrated intervention system |
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| Alignment | Traditional | Polytechnic + SB 185 aligned |
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Benchmark Comparison: Polytechnic Universities
Common Practices Identified
Across institutions such as Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly SLO, and Pennsylvania College of Technology:
- GPA Standards
- Nearly all require 2.0 GPA for good standing
- Multiple monitoring points (term + cumulative)
- Tiered Intervention Model
- Warning → Probation → Suspension → Dismissal
- Increasing levels of restriction and support
- Structured Interventions
- Mandatory advising
- Enrollment caps
- Academic contracts
- Progressive Discipline Model
- First deficiency = warning
- Repeated deficiency = stronger action
- Workforce Alignment (Polytechnic Focus)
- Program-level GPA thresholds
- Strict course repetition limits
- Emphasis on gateway course success