Greetings, The student version of this message below, was sent to all students at 10 am today. From: President Frank H. Wu/Queens College <sima@queenscollegecuny.ccsend.com<mailto:sima@queenscollegecuny.ccsend.com>> On Behalf Of President Frank H. Wu/Queens College Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 10:02 AM To: Sima Mandelbaum <Sima.Mandelbaum@qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Sima.Mandelbaum@qc.cuny.edu>> Subject: Urgent Message about Fall 2020 Flexible Grading Policy [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1c797c64-1282-4f02-af5d-94d0e07ec111&a=11030339...] [https://files.constantcontact.com/72c72f1d001/eeb1fe04-69ee-4b73-9298-1bf5bf...]

From President Frank H. Wu:

Queens College--consistent with recommendations from the college's Academic Senate, Personnel and Budget Committee, and Student Association-is extending the flexible grading policy to the Fall 2020 semester. Students enrolled in most classes at QC can convert letter grades from B+ to D (undergraduate students) or B+ to C- (graduate students) into a grade of Credit ("CR"); F can be converted to No Credit ("NC"). Unlike traditional letter grades, grades of CR or NC do not affect grade point averages. The flexible grading option is not available for categories of courses needed for licensure or certification, or for prerequisite classes with minimum grades set for progression in a particular course sequence. Queens College's policy is designed to help prevent adverse impact to students as they advance with their education or pursue professional tracks. To summarize, you can opt in for a CR/NC grade for any or all courses that aren't on the exclusion list. You can, of course, keep any and all regular letter grades you earn. A dedicated website on the Queens College portal https://provost.qc.cuny.edu/flexible-grading-policy<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zeGB5aSEk6hWq6OmL4Wt-epRhuX096AcWck6Lcm4s9_TJcYflKsiE3o6QLwzNX0q5Kh0oPloVw917hAxvcq3QxLskpAMSA7DNKb3VAG3JcwzdCQ40S2u_QBINFoSRUqjCwk9Z_aNO7zg7l_DsBnxBYPnVwN6lxCxZUosrouga4H6mdzoYt1z9A==&c=kp3pxuJUjXX23Hk3Scj5IDeRW1F6DuLqKq8dGUyC-BMoU_HsbhkieQ==&ch=eSmofweB6N-pOV-I8aqcpvu0mvC0K30JE2A1Umvu3vtSclpFI_lOeQ==> covers the policy, FAQs, and courses that are exempt from the flexible grading policy. As you weigh your alternatives, please be aware that Saturday, December 19, is the deadline to withdraw from a class, provided a grade hasn't been entered for you for that class yet. You will have a window from December 24 until January 12 to choose CR/NC grades. Whatever you decide, know that Queens College is proud that you have continued your education under uniquely challenging circumstances. [https://files.constantcontact.com/72c72f1d001/4cf4a60b-f6b0-441c-ac17-21b196...] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as CUNYfirst attendance and grading information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through QCmailers. Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367 Unsubscribe sima.mandelbaum@qc.cuny.edu<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D&ch=56028790-b559-11e3-8d85-d4ae52754055&ca=1c797c64-1282-4f02-af5d-94d0e07ec111> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D&ch=56028790-b559-11e3-8d85-d4ae52754055&ca=1c797c64-1282-4f02-af5d-94d0e07ec111> | About our service provider<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-provider> Sent by qcmailer@qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qcmailer@qc.cuny.edu> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>