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2007-2008 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2007-2008 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH)


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Sybil S. Mimy, M.S., Executive Director
Patricia Feemster, Senior Assistant Dean and Director of Developmental Studies
Baraka B. Corley, Senior Assistant Dean, Junior/Senior Counselor
Regla L. Belizaire, Assistant Dean, Freshman/Sophomore Counselor

New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) is an admission and developmental program designed to identify and admit economically and educationally disadvantaged students whose educational experience and economic status did not provide them with an opportunity to demonstrate or develop scholastic abilities to the level requisite for undergraduate admission and study at Hofstra. The program was initiated in 1964.

When students are admitted to the program, the NOAH staff devises individual plans to help them develop their scholastic abilities to the fullest extent by providing counseling in academic and other areas to promote a smooth transition to the highly competitive academic environment at Hofstra; instructional services and tutoring to help students develop academic skills and general supportive services, not the least of which is to provide sufficient funds so that the students’ college experience will not be a financial hardship.

The support services available to NOAH students are extensive and include the assistance of reading specialists; instructors in writing and English, mathematics and social sciences; counselors and tutors in virtually all subject matters.

The completion of special developmental distribution courses are required before enrolling in relevant or required University courses. Individual programs of required developmental courses are planned by the student’s counselor, but may be waived by the Executive Director, depending on the student’s status.

NOAH Probation Standards – Undergraduate

  1. NOAH students may be placed on academic probation at the end of any semester in which his or her cumulative grade-point average is less than 2.0, but above the University’s minimum retention standards.
  2. Students placed on academic probation will receive a letter from the Executive Director informing them of their probationary status and warning that they must raise their grade-point average to 2.0 or above.  The letter will explain the consequences of failing to raise the grade-point average to 2.0 or above.
  3. Students placed on probation will be required to meet with the NOAH Academic Review Committee to discuss their standing.  When they meet with the committee, they will be informed of the support services available and the average they must achieve to raise their grade-point average to at least 2.0.  Students will also be reminded that if their grade-point average does not improve, or drops further, they are in danger of being placed on an academic leave of absence or dismissed from the University.
  4. Students who fail to meet with the NOAH Academic Review Committee will not be permitted to register subsequently, until they comply.
  5. While students are on academic probation, they will continue to be subject to all the requirements of students on academic probation.
  6. Students on academic probation may carry no more than 15 semester hours.
NOAH Dismissal Standards – Undergraduate
  • NOAH student will be dropped from the University if they have:   
  • Attempted less than 25 hours and have a cumulative grade-point average below 1.3;
  • Attempted 25-30 hours and have a cumulative grade-point average below 1.5;
  • Attempted 31-57 hours and have a cumulative grade-point average below 1.7;
  • Attempted 58-93 hours and have a cumulative grade-point average below 1.9;
  • Attempted 94 or more hours and have a cumulative grade-point average below 1.95.
Note that “attempted hours” include course work taken at all institutions of higher education, but that the cumulative grade-point average is based on course work taken only at Hofstra University.

Minimum Performance Requirements Necessary for NOAH Students to Continue at Hofstra University

NOAH freshmen and sophomores are evaluated at the end of every semester. Recommendations for continuance are made by the NOAH faculty and administrative staff to the Executive Director of the NOAH program. Final recommendations are forwarded to the Academic Records Subcommittee of the University Senate Academic Affairs Committee by the Executive Director.

Minimum performance requirements necessary for NOAH students to continue at Hofstra University are:
  1. Grade point average within the ranges outlined above.
  2. Satisfactory participation and completion of all required seminars and workshops with a grade of Pass.
  3. Satisfactory participation and completion of all developmental courses with a grade of C or better (this includes attendance requirements).
  4. Fulfillment of the terms outlined in the New Opportunities at Hofstra Agreement.
  5. Satisfactory completion of all NOAH Learning Resource Center contracts.
  6. Attendance at all NOAH forums unless excused by the Director.
Students failing to meet these minimum performance requirements may, upon the recommendation of the Executive Director and action by the Academic Records Subcommittee, be dismissed from the NOAH program and the University. NOAH students who have accumulated 36 semester hours or less, independent of grade point average, or who have accumulated more than 36 but less than 57 semester hours with a grade point average of less than 2.5, will be dropped from the roll of the University if they are dismissed from the NOAH program for failing to meet the minimum performance requirements.

Courses listed under “Developmental (DEVL)” are an integral part of the NOAH student’s academic program.

For additional information contact the Executive Director Sybil S. Mimy, 132 Gallon Wing.

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