Midterm Grade Reports
At mid-semester all faculty members are asked to submit Midterm Grade Reports for those students demonstrating evidence of academic difficulty and/or excessive absences.
Midterm Grade Reports (MTRs) are submitted electronically to the Academic Advising Office for review by the appropriate Class Dean. Any student who receives an MTR is encouraged to meet with the faculty member who filed the report as well as his/her advisor. Students who receive two or more Midterm Grade Reports are required to meet with their designated Class Dean for further discussion and support.
For the Spring 2010 semester, faculty be submitting Midterm Grade Reports beginning Friday, March 19th and ending on Friday, April 2nd. Parents are encouraged to be in touch with their sons and daughters during this period to discuss whether or not they have received any MTR’s and to determine whether they are taking the necessary steps to speak with the faculty member who filed the MTR, their faculty advisor, and Class Dean if appropriate. Parents who feel their son or daughter may be in need of additional support or guidance can contact the student’s appropriate Class Dean directly to discuss the matter. The Class Deans can be contacted as a group by emailing: classdeans@mville.edu
Questions to ask your son or daughter about Midterm Reports:
Did you receive any Midterm Reports?
Ask more than once. There is a two week window and it is possible to go the entire first week without receiving any reports.
What grade did the professor post on the report?
A current grade status is indicated on the report. This grade usually does not take attendance into account. It is a good gauge of a student’s current status based on tests, quizzes and assignments to date. It is not a predictor of a final grade.
What recommendations did the professor make for improvement?
Recommendations may include anything from attending class more regularly, turning in assignments or withdrawing from the course altogether.
What did the professor say about your attendance or any assignments that you are missing?
Attending class and turning in assignments are factors students can and should control.
Have you met with the professor?
Meeting with the professor face-to-face can be one of the most important steps. Email communication is not quite the same. It is important that students demonstrate they are serious about their responsibilities and their desire to succeed.
Have you spoken with your advisor or Class Dean about what you need to do?
Sometimes the advisor or Class Dean can be helpful in evaluating course withdrawals, and knowing how to approach a professor. It can be intimidating to speak with a professor when the student is not performing particularly well. Students may not withdraw to below 12 credits, the cut-off for full-time status. Going below 12 credits usually affects financial aid, scholarships and the ability to graduate within four years.
Have you gone to the Academic Resource Center for tutoring or help with papers?
This is a free service open to all students. The ARC provides a wide array of academic assistance. It is located on the ground level of the Library. Students simply ask at the front desk located at the entrance of the Library.