Approved: February 13, 2024
Due for Next Review: February 1, 2026
Expires: April 1, 2026
Academic Excellence Rules of Nu Delta Chapter
of
Alpha Gamma Delta
Georgia College and State University
2024
To attain the Fraternity’s high ideals, the chapter’s Academic Excellence Rules represents a framework for each member to strive town, as set forth in the first line of the Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose:
“To gain understanding that wisdom may be vouchsafed to me.”
- I. Minimum Grade Point Average
- A. Members/new members must obtain a term grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher to remain in (individual) Good Standing.
- Refer to the Chapter Bylaws for other requirements for Good Standing.
- Refer to the Chapter Bylaws for a list of all the rights and privileges of members in Good Standing.
- B. Potential New Members must have a grade point average 2.5 to pledge and be initiated in the same term.
- C. All members/new members shall strive to attain acceptance into the Red, Buff or Green Academic Honor Society.
- D. The chapter shall attain a chapter GPA of 2.9 or higher to be in Chapter Good Standing.
- E. The chapter shall strive to lead in academic success based on chapter GPA position in College Panhellenic rankings or to improve their performance each year.
- F. A member must have a GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for officer election.
- A. Members/new members must obtain a term grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher to remain in (individual) Good Standing.
- II. Grade Release Form
- A. All new members and initiated members shall sign a Grade Release Form on campuses where the academic institution provides the grade point average of all members/new members to the chapter.
- B. When the campus administration does not release this information, individual members/new members are expected to submit their grade reports to the Vice President-Academic Excellence.
- III. Academic Goal Setting
- A. Any member with a cumulative GPA below 2.9 is expected to complete the Academic Goal Setting Program within the first two weeks of the academic year.
- B. Any member with a cumulative GPA below 2.9 is expected to complete the Academic Goal Setting and the Term Reflection at the end of each academic term.
- C. If a member does not complete the program, the VP-Academic Excellence should hold a conference with the individual.
- IV. Class Participation
- A. All members/new members will attend class regularly, be mentally present, complete assignments appropriately and participate in class discussions.
- V. Academic Incentives and Enrichment Opportunities
- A. The Academic Excellence Team will create and implement an academic incentive program for members. At minimum this will include: Academic Achievement Event, Marguerite Shepard Program and recognition at weekly chapter meetings.
- B. The Academic Excellence Team will create an academic enrichment plan to supplement their members’ traditional learning.
- VI. Academic Success Plan of Action (ASPA)
- A. All members/new members who do not attain the individual minimum required GPA of 2.5, or the campus minimum GPA (whichever is higher), shall meet with the Vice President-Academic Excellence and the Academic Excellence Team Advisor to develop an Academic Success Plan of Action.
- B. Executive Council will be notified of members who fail to participate in Academic Excellence Plan of Action and Midterm Review.
- VII. Calendar Planning
- A. The Vice President-Academic Excellence, with the cooperation from all officers, will ensure that the required free weekend per month is placed on the chapter calendar and that required chapter and Fraternity activities/events are not scheduled during this time or planned during weeks with heavy academic demands (i.e. mid-term exams and final exams).
- B. A free weekend is defined as either Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon or Saturday morning through Monday morning.
- VIII. Campus Resources
- A. The Vice President-Academic Excellence shall maintain a list of members by academic major to mentor members/new members if assistance is needed. If more extensive help is needed, the Vice President-Academic Excellence and the Academic Excellence Committee may assist in finding capable university tutors.
- B. The Vice President-Academic Excellence shall also maintain a list of campus academic resources available to students so that members/new members will have this information if needed.
- IX. Communication to Parents Regarding Academics
- A. A communication (letter or email) shall be sent to the parents of all members/new members in March of each year. This communication will define the minimum academic expectations for all members of Alpha Gamma Delta, provide the campus’ all-women’s average and provide the chapter’s GPA results.
- B. Individual member academic results shall not be included as part of the required information.
- X. Quiet Hours
All members are required to comply with quiet hours as listed in the House Rules. - XI. Consequences per the Collegiate Leadership Manual
- A. Failure by individual members to follow the rules or standards listed in a governing document shall be grounds for Change in Membership Status following the procedures listed in the Change in Membership Status Manual.
- B. Failure by the chapter (or officers acting on the chapter’s behalf) to follow the rules or standards listed in a governing document shall be grounds for disciplinary action for the chapter.
- C. Governing documents of the Fraternity and the chapter are listed in Article I of the chapter’s bylaws.
