As a result of the Academic Standing Committee's review, a student may be placed on one of several categories of academic probation, which is intended as an indication to a student that he or she is not making the expected progress toward the completion of a Macalester degree. A student is subject to dismissal from the college whenever, in the view of the Academic Standing Committee, his or her level of scholarship is so low as to make the completion of a Macalester degree unlikely. Further information about academic probation can be found in the catalog. Students who are concerned about their academic performance are encouraged to talk with their academic adviser, seek assistance from the Learning Center, or make an appointment to meet with the Dean of Academic Programs. Academic Integrity Macalester College expects academic honesty from all students and faculty.
Academic honesty encompasses accurate portrayal of contributions and appropriate use of resources.
When a faculty member suspects a student of a violation of academic integrity, the faculty member should consult with the student about the suspected violation. If a misunderstanding has occurred, the matter can be settled amicably between the faculty member and the student. However, if it appears that there has been a clear violation of academic integrity standards, the incident is to be reported to the Dean of Academic Programs. Refer to the current Student Handbook for a complete description of the procedures for reporting and processing academic integrity violations. Any student who is determined to have forged an adviser's or instructor's signature on a form requiring such a signature will receive a letter from the Dean of Academic Programs warning the student of the seriousness of such forgeries.