Section 34.14. Student recruitment, admission and retention.

 

(1)   Diversity of students. The SCD shall create and implement an explicit plan with adequate resources to recruit, admit and retain a diverse student body as follows:

(a) The SCD shall establish standards for admission to initial programs that include all of the following:

1. Student competency in communication skills, which includes computers and emerging technology, as determined through passing scores on standardized tests approved by the state superintendent, or through assessments designed and adopted by the SCD prior to admission to the programs.

2. Other student program entry requirements such as letters of recommendation, specific courses completed within the program, prior experience with children, personal interviews, or background checks.

3. A student cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on at least 40 semester credits of collegiate level course work for admission to initial programs, or a 2.75 on a scale of 4.0 in a bachelor's degree program for admission to advanced programs. Evidence other than grade point average may be approved by the state superintendent for use by colleges where alternative measures of performance are in place.

(b) Exceptions under par. (a) relating to the established passing scores on standardized tests or SCD designed or approved assessments, or the minimum cumulative grade point average may be granted to no more than 10% of the total number of students admitted to the initial or advanced programs for each admission period.

(2)   Student completion.

(a) The SCD shall establish standards for program completion at both the initial and advanced levels that include:

1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for initial programs or a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for advanced programs. Evidence other than grade point average may be approved by the state superintendent for use by colleges where alternative measures of performance are in place.

2. Exceptions to the minimum grade point average may be granted to no more than 10% of the total number of students completing professional education programs leading to licensure in each graduation period.

(b) The SCD shall ensure all students completing programs at both the initial and advanced level demonstrate the knowledge, dispositions, and performances that substantiate competence in the standards in subch. II at required exit level proficiency through multiple measures over time designed or adopted by the SCD culminating in assessment during student teaching, internships or practicums.

(c) The SCD shall ensure students in both initial and advanced programs are provided adequate educational program resources, advising, and information to successfully complete their program.

History: Cr. Register, April, 2000, No. 532 , eff. 5-1-00.