SECTION 3
3.0 GRADING PROCEDURES
The following section describes the grading procedures used at Kentucky State University.
3.0.1 Mid-Term Grades
Midterm grades shall be posted in WIRED/Banner by the date specified in the University's academic calendar.
3.0.2 Grading System
The University's Grading System is found in the University Catalogue.
3.0.3 Reporting of Final Grades:
Final grades shall be posted in WIRED/Banner by the date specified in the University's academic calendar. Copies of the grades are also filed in the divisional Chairperson's and Dean's offices.
3.0.4 Grade Changes
If circumstances justify the changes of a student's grade after the end of a term, the relevant faculty member is to complete and process a Grade Change Form. The Form must be signed by the faculty member, Chairperson and/or Dean, and Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs prior to transmittal to the Office of the Registrar.
3.1 TEXTBOOK REQUISITIONS
The University currently contracts through an outside vendor to provide textbooks for all courses. Faculty are encouraged to consider cost when choosing materials for courses.
3.1.1 Desk Copies
Complimentary desk copies for use by faculty members may be provided by publishers in either hard copy or digital format. It is the responsibility of individual faculty members to obtain their own desk copies to be used in classes taught.
3.1.2 Selecting New Textbooks
Effective Fall 2010 the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires all institutions receiving federal financial aid to “publish,” in time for registration, a list of all required and recommended books and other course materials for all classes offered.
3.1.2.1 Determination of Textbook Needs
A separate ‘Textbook Request Form’ must be digitally completed and submitted for each course by the faculty member. This form should be submitted for all courses, regardless of source of materials. If open source materials, or no textbooks are required, the form should
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