Academic Standards

Chair: MIU Registrar

Committee Members:
Vicki Alexander
Jim Fairchild
Gyan Shrosbree
Sheila Swanson
Paula Armstrong
Gabe Romero

Scribe: MIU Registrar

Meeting Schedule: Mondays at 3:30 pm in the Drier Building as needed.

The Academic Standards Committee maintains the University’s high academic standards and upholds its academic policies. Curriculum Committee and Graduate Committee create and change policies, whereas ASC applies policies to individual students. ASC may waive academic regulations, providing flexibility to handle individual student needs. Student petitions must be approved by the appropriate academic department before being considered by ASC. ASC meets Monday afternoon on an as needed basis. ASC consists of the Registrar, representatives from the Student Life Department, and teaching faculty. Its functions include:

Reviewing student petitions for exceptions to academic regulations
Approving internships, directed study courses, and auditing of classes
Determining which undergraduate candidates receive honors at graduation.
ASC also makes recommendations to the Curriculum Committee and the Graduate Committee based on its experience in these areas. Decisions of the Academic Standards Committee are subject to review by the Curriculum Committee or the Graduate Committee, as appropriate, and by the Academic Council.