1. Implement and oversee the Collegiate Skills programs and report regularly to the Faculty Senate,
2. Monitor the appropriateness of the Collegiate Skills courses in light of the program's goals and general policies,
3. Resolve differences arising among various staff and faculty groups sharing responsibility for various Collegiate Skills,
4. Review and monitor testing procedures,
5. Provide coordination between Parkside's Collegiate Skills program and skills programs of private and public schools in the area.

II. Skills Levels

We recognize three levels of competence associated with Collegiate Skills.

Level I - The level of competence in a given ability normally expected of all entering students at the time of admission. For students who do not demonstrate this level of competence in one or more areas advising will be required and special help will be given. Students registered in an undergraduate degree program (i.e., all students except special and graduate students) who fall below this level of competence in the crucial areas of reading, usage, and designated math skills will be required to take remedial programs within their first 15 credits of work at Parkside. Students who fall below this level in other areas must begin their remedial programs within their first 30 credits of work at Parkside, since achieving Level II competence may take more than one semester.

Level II - The minimal level of competence to be demonstrated by all students as a condition of graduation. Because this level of competence is also required to succeed as a student in advanced courses at the University, students registered in an undergraduate degree program are required to demonstrate Level II competence by the end of their first 45 credits of college work. Transfer students presenting more than 30 credits at entry must demonstrate Level II competence by the end of the first 15 credits of Parkside work. Students failing to demonstrate this level of competence in one or more areas will be required to participate in the Prescriptive Advising Program. Adviser approval of course load, course selection and registration changes will be required for students in the Program.

Students who do not follow the prescribed schedule will be dropped from the university. Students who have completed the Collegiate Skills requirements and who are in good standing will no longer be required to participate in the Prescriptive Advising Program.

Level III - Possible higher levels of competence in a given area that might be required of students majoring in a given department or program.