Academic Standards & Policy Committee

The mission of the CCRI Faculty Senate Academic Standards and Policy Committee is to review, develop, and recommend policies and standards that uphold the academic integrity, quality, and consistency of the College’s instructional programs. The committee evaluates and proposes policies related to academic standing, grading practices, academic progress, course and program standards, and other matters affecting academic policy. In doing so, the committee seeks to promote equitable and transparent academic practices that support student success and academic freedom while maintaining the rigor and credibility of CCRI’s academic programs.

Members

AY 2025 -2026

Name

Title

Department

Role

Matthew Rieger

Professor

Physics

Chair

Mark Levasseur

Professor

English

 

Walter Orellana

Associate professor

Human services

 

Gaines Tyler

Associate professor

Biology

 

Rita Koyame-Marsh

Professor

Social Sciences

 

Amy Kacerik

   

Committee advisor

Cathy tessier

   

Committee advisor

Christine Turenius-Bell

Dean

BSTM

Ex-officio

Members Archive

 

Goals

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Goal

Status

1. Revisit incomplete grade policy and implement process, clarify eligibility and ensure that all parties involved have a safety net

In progress

2. Review WP/WF reform bill

In progress

Goals Archive

 

Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes

AY 2025 - 2026

Date

Agenda

Minutes

Sept 12, 2025 

Agenda

 

Oct 17, 2025 

Agenda 

 

Agendas and Minutes Archive

Contact Information

Christine Lynch

President

Email Christine Lynch

Andrew Goodman

Vice-President

Email Andrew Goodman

Sarah Beseme

Secretary

Email Sarah Beseme

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