I attended Baker's Occupational Therapy (OT) program for about 6 yrs off and on. I was only late to class a couple of times and absent twice. I carried a GPA of 3.28. I was the treasure of the Pi Theta Epsilon OT's Honors society as well as a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
In the second to the last quarter before entering the Masters of Occupational Therapy program I receive a "D". I was told by Dean Crain to take a year off. I was officially kicked out of the program. Today I have a BS of Pre-OT a useless conciliation prize so graciously awarded to me. I can not practice my first love, because all student graduating after 2007 must have a Masters of OT. When employers see the "pre" they automatically think I'll be returning to finish my degree.
Many would ask why didn't you return?
I did, but was first told by Dean Crain that the program had been changed to the degree that I would not be successful. Then I was told that there were too many students applying, then I was told my grades were not high enough. I got the hint..even if I did apply I wasn't going to get back in. So I called all the programs in the United States, I was told I could get into their programs but would have to retake my under grad again. I am not going to spend another $40,000 dollars for something I already have.
MY Gripe...
I know of at least one other student who earned two D's and was allowed to progress in the program. This student was late to class almost every day, cheated on papers, copied and used others work but passed it off as his/her own.
Academic honesty, integrity, and ethics are required of all members
of the Baker College community. Academic integrity and acting honorably
are essential parts of professionalism that continue well beyond courses
at Baker College. They are the foundation for ethical behavior in the
workplace. Attending Baker College is a privilege, and students are
expected to conduct themselves in a manner reflecting the ideals, values
and educational aims of the College.
Academic integrity requires that work for which students receive credit
be entirely the result of their own effort.
Acting honorably in an academic setting requires
more than simple honesty. Academic dishonesty
takes place whenever students undermine the
academic integrity of the institution or attempt
to gain an unfair advantage over others. Ignorance
of the Colleges
Honor Code is not accepted as a valid excuse
for prohibited conduct. The following lists
include some examples of Honor Code violations,
and are not intended to be exhaustive:
There are three possible consequences for violating Baker Colleges
Honor Code:
In cases involving violation of the Honor Code, determination of the
grade and the students status in the course are left solely
to the discretion of the instructor. The faculty
may seek guidance from administrators. The
instructor will report the incident to the
Colleges administration
to establish, investigate or determine potential
patterns of dishonesty.
bakercollegevictim
flint,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, August 16, 2013
Hello,
I was treated the same at Baker College in Flint,MI. I appealed and was denied. I filed a complaint with the US Department of Education and it is now in process and possible investigation of Baker College.
underminded
Jackson,#3General Comment
Fri, December 09, 2011
It really sucks that Baker's program did that to you. Unfortunately you gotta let it go. Baker is not a school like L.A., CO., FL, IL, and then some! Just let it go Boo <3 Live it as a beautiful mishap so you can absorb the REAL out of life <3