¶ … 2nd appeal to the board members of Florida International University School of Journalism and Communications for the purpose of re-admittance with the intent of graduation.
A began at Florida International University in 1994 and enrolled in Television Production in 1996 and have worked full-time while going to school part-time as well as struggled with numerous interruptions of unemployment and personal finance.
The School of Journalism received accreditation in 2002, along with changes in grading and course policies. Many students were excluded or forced out of this program, myself included. The Grade Point Average, GPA, requirement for graduation has changed from 2.50 to 2.75, however, the GPA requirement for admittance has changed from 2.00 to 3.00.
A completed the College-Level Academic Skills Test, CLAST, in the Fall of 2003 and completed my minor in Spring of 2004. Today, I am considered a low division of senior status. My 2.52 GPA falls within the requirements for graduation. Since my first appeal, I have been forced to re-take courses in an effort to increase my GPA. In fact, I have a 3.00 GPA from my last 12 credits.
I believe that I qualify to be accepted because I have demonstrated that I have improved my grades and I have completed most of the new requisites for the program. I am currently enrolled in school and I have paid my own way for the past two years due to the fact that I have exceeded my credits hours and no long qualify for financial aid.
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