College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharm.D. Post-Course Remediation Procedure

Remediation Philosophy

Remediation is a process which corrects an academic deficiency.  It helps students re-engage with course content and achieve academic competency in order to allow them to progress academically in a timely manner.  Remediation is a sequence of events, beyond the standard course curriculum, that are designed to bring underperforming students to a level of competency expected of students at the conclusion of a course. The process of remediation should provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes through self-directed learning and purposeful interactions with faculty.  Both student and faculty should be active participants in the remediation process.  Remediation is a privilege that is to be earned by the student through demonstrated attendance and active participation throughout the course. Remediation procedures are not intended to correct grades sanctions due to academic dishonesty or plagiarism. 

Procedure Statement

Students may be eligible for post-course remediation if they 1) earn a course grade of C-, D+, D, or D- after unsuccessful completion of in-course remediation, or 2) earn a grade of F in a course. Opportunities to remediate the entire laboratory component of a laboratory/lecture course are not available. 

Post-Course Remediation

Post-course remediation is reserved for students who have previously attempted completion of a required course. The repetition will occur during the following Summer semester in an alternative format to the usual course offering.  Students who earn a grade of C-, D+, D, D- or F in more than one course in a semester or more than two courses in an academic year (Fall, Spring) are not eligible for post-course remediation.

• Purpose of Procedure: Provide procedure for course remediation and remediation planning

• Scope: This procedure applies to all students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Experiential courses are excluded from this procedure.

• Procedure: A statement must be provided in course syllabi indicating that post-course remediation is available at the discretion of college administration, depending on the availability of faculty and resources.

• Post-Course Remediation Qualification Determination

• Eligible students must have:

• sought help and followed advice from course faculty and advisors.

• completed all coursework.

• adhered to all academic and professional conduct codes.

• Verification of eligibility will be determined by course faculty in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• Post-course Remediation Process

• Students must first submit a reflection to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, no longer than one page in length, by January 20^th (Fall semester courses) or May 20^th (Spring semester courses) which includes:
• the reasons behind the need for remediation (i.e., lack of understanding of course content, poor study habits, personal issues, etc.).
• the steps taken to address the issues and what has been learned from these efforts.
• the specific and realistic steps that are planned to improve future performance, including any resources needed to do so.
• Students are responsible for initiating the Remediation Plan Agreement Form (to be filled out in collaboration with course faculty and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs). The Remediation Plan Agreement Form includes:

• The remediation teaching/learning methods that will be used for guidance (e.g., tutoring, review of online lectures, review of course materials on Blackboard).

• Articulation of the scope of the remediation content.

• The number of times and/or hours the student is to meet with the faculty.

• A list of all assignments and activities the student must complete (e.g., reviewing examinations, reviewing captured lectures, summarizing lecture notes, completing extra assignments, etc.).

• The method in which the student’s competency will be assessed.

• The timeline in which assessments will occur and when the final assessment will be complete.

• Signatures from both the student and the remediation faculty affirming the plan.

• Students who remediate are expected to utilize all available resources to revisit course material.

• Post-course Remediation Timing: Post-course remediation will be offered during the Summer semester immediately following the unsuccessful attempt to pass the original course. Remediation must be completed prior to the start of course(s) which require the prerequisite material or when the failed course is offered again (whichever comes first). The remediation instructor must email the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Director of Student Services for the Professional Division with the results of the remediation.

• Student Responsibility: It is the student's responsibility to: 1) obtain their course grade, 2) submit a reflection, 3) initiate the Remediation Plan Agreement Form, and 4) inform the course coordinator of intent to remediate within the course procedure's stated timeframe of notification.

Approved by CPPS November 2023.