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Committee on Admissions, Awards,
and Academic Standing
Meeting Minutes
April 5, 2002
Present: Chair
Professor John Krussel, Professor Phyllis Yes, Associate
Professor Bethe Scalettar, Registrar Dell Smith, Coordinator
of Academic Advising Kristi Williams, Associate Dean of
Admissions Blythe Butler, Director of Student Financial
Services Glendi Gaddis, and Recorder Sharon Barnes
Chair John Krussel called the meeting to order. The
minutes from March were approved.
Awards Subcommittee
Professor Yes reported that the Awards Subcommittee met
and selected the awards for the freshman and junior Cheney,
the Pamplin scholarships, the Mary Stuart Rogers and the
Neely awards.
Old Business
A draft of the leave of absence policy is not ready for
review.
Chair Krussel introduced the discussion on transfer
credit in unusual circumstances. Associate Dean of
Admissions Blythe Butler asked the committee to provide
guidelines for Admissions on transfer credit when a student
does not have a high school transcript or diploma, but does
have college work. One example is a 40+-year-old-student
who graduated from high school in Norway. Because the
transcript is so old, it has been destroyed. This student
has taken 60 credits in college and would like to transfer
them to Lewis & Clark. The AAAS committee agreed that
the Norwegian applicant needs to get something in writing
from Norway vouching the High school degree was conferred.
Lewis & Clark does not allow students to "double dip"
- receive credit toward both high school and college for the
same classes. The point at which they take the G.E.D. is
where Admissions usually begins counting college credit.
L&C strives to assure intellectual maturity in admitting
students.
Director of Student Financial Services Gaddis said that
students without a diploma or G.E.D. might have financial
aid eligibility if the applicant passes a
department-approved equivalent. Most who have two years
solid academic work are eligible for financial aid.
Students who reside in a state that allows certificates for
home study programs may also receive financial aid. The
important thing is for students to demonstrate that they can
do the academic work. There are many issues, and applicants
are considered on a case-by-case basis for financial aid
with a high school equivalent. One example of an applicant
who needs to take a benefit eligibility test is a "C"
average student who has not been enrolled for two years in
college.
Lewis & Clark Templeton scholars count classes toward
high school, but not college. Simon's Rock College gives
credit for high school equivalency and college. The State
of Washington has a running-start program where students can
receive both high school and college credit for college
courses.
Lewis & Clark sets its own admission standards. The
College could set a maximum number of credits in special
cases that would count toward the Lewis & Clark degree.
Associate Dean Butler observed that the "double dipping"
issue is clear. Lewis & Clark is getting a couple of
Simon's Rock applicants a year. The overall issue of
admitting applicants without a high school degree or G.E.D.
will probably increase with time. Admissions would like a
written policy. Dean Sexton or Associate Dean Butler and
Registrar Smith will provide a point by point-by-point draft
for the committee to act upon. Chair Krussel will then take
the proposal to the faculty.
The next AAAS meeting will be Tuesday, April 30th at
8:30 am. Meeting adjourned.
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