Policy on Legislative Requirements pertaining to U.S. and Georgia Constitution

During the 2012-2013 academic year, Catherine Whelan and Craig Turner were authorized by the 2012-2013 Executive Committee (at its 28 Sep 2012 meeting) to amend certain motions in the online motion database for consistency with the actions documented in the minutes of the University Senate. This motion (1112.APC.002.C) was among those to be amended. One amendment and one clarification for this motion are in order. Amendment: The motion text that was acted on by the University Senate at its 24 Feb 2012 meeting was as follows. To adopt the following as university policy 1.To institute exams on U.S. and Georgia Constitution in order to satisfy the legislative requirement for graduation. 2.That the passing grade for each exam shall be 60%. 3.That students who opt to take the exams instead of POLS 1150 will be required to take the course after three unsuccessful attempts at passing either exam. 4. Students who are registered for POLS 1150 will not be allowed to sign up for the US or Georgia Constitution exam during the semester they are taking the course. Clarification: There is a another motion 1213.APC.002.P (replacing 1213.APC.001.P) pertaining to electronic recording that is separate and distinct from this motion (1213.APC.002.C).