James A. Rhodes State College
College Lingo
What is a GPA?
GPA stands for "grade point average". To compute your GPA, first multiply the credit hours for each course by the grade assigned (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0). These are your "quality points". Next, divide the quality points by your total credit hours. Here is an example:
| Credit Hours | Grade | Quality | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | A | (4 points) | 16 |
| 3 | B | (3 points) | 9 |
| 4 | C | (2 points) | 8 |
| 4 | D | (1 points) | 4 |
| 3 | F | (0 points) | 0 |
| 18 | 37 | ||
| Total quality points/hours attempted = GPA 37/18 = 2.06 GPA | |||
Who are the faculty?
At the college level, your instructors are referred to as members of the faculty.
What is OhioLINK?
Our library is an OhioLINK member. OhioLINK is a consortium of Ohio's college and university libraries offering Rhodes State students access to more than 31 million library items statewide. It also provides access to 76 research databases.
What is plagiarism?
To plagiarize is to take the ideas or writings of another and present them as one's own. Plagiarism is a serious offense in an academic environment. Consequences of cheating and plagiarism are described in the Rhodes State Catalog.
What is a prerequisite?
A prerequisite is a course requirement that must be met prior to taking another course. For example, the prerequisite for PSY 173 (Abnormal Psychology) is PSY 101 (General Psychology). This means you must have taken General Psychology before you can enroll in Abnormal Psychology.
What is academic warning and probation?
A student is placed on academic warning or probation if the student's cumulative grade point average falls below the established minimum which follows:
| Cumulative | Warning | Probation |
|---|---|---|
| Attempted Hours | GPA | GPA |
| 1 to 11 | 0.0 to 1.99 | ----- |
| 12 to 29 | 1.4 to 1.99 | 0.0 to 1.39 |
| 30 to 59 | 1.6 to 1.99 | 0.0 to 1.59 |
| 60 to 89 | 1.8 to 1.99 | 0.0 to 1.79 |
| 90 or above | 1.9 to 1.99 | 0.0 to 1.89 |
Notification of academic probation is provided on grade report forms and via a letter of notification. Students on academic probation are required to meet with an advisor to develop a plan to resolve their academic difficulties.
What is a professor?
Professor is the highest rank for college teachers, also sometimes called "full professor" to distinguish it from associate professor and assistant professor. Also, a correct form of address for any person who holds any of the three professional ranks.
What is a quarter?
A quarter (sometimes called a "term") is one-fourth of an academic year. The quarter system divides a school year into three parts (plus an additional one for summer), usually a fall, winter and spring term of 11 weeks each.
What is a syllabus?
A syllabus is summary or outline distributed by an instructor that states the main topics to be discussed in the course. It usually includes deadlines for assignments, class policies, and grade standards. The syllabus also includes contact information for the instructor and his or her office hours.
What is a transcript?
A transcript is an official record of your academic history. It shows the courses you have taken, grades received in those courses, and your quarter and cumulative grade point averages.