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The SE Policy MEANS
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A quality academic process with increased student learning
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Positive work ethics, motivation, attitudes, study habits, and responsibility
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Students who earn an "A" in effort are more likely to learn
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Students can earn an A, B, C, D, or F grade
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It is more difficult to earn a satisfactory grade
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An incentive is provided for students to put forth maximum effort in learning
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Only Freshmen receive a warranty to receive a satisfactory grade, if they make an "A" in effort
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No student could earn a degree solely because of effort
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A potential increase in the value of the Benedict College degree and the employability of graduates
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An enhancement of academic freedom; Faculty determine how effort is defined
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Greater faculty efforts and more serious evaluation and instructional techniques
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The SE Policy DOES NOT MEAN
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A watered-down academic process with decreased learning
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Poor work ethics, motivation, attitudes, study habits and responsibility
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Students who earn an "A" in effort are least likely to learn
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Students automatically earn a grade of "C"
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Satisfactory grades are easier to earn
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An incentive is provided for students who do not earn their grade
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There is a guarantee for satisfactory grades after the freshman year
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The Benedict College Degree will be awarded to unqualified students
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A devalued Benedict College degree or the reduced employability of graduates
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A diminishing of academic freedom; The administration determines how effort is defined
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Lessened faculty efforts and less serious evaluation and instructional techniques
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