[1] Continuing auxiliary academic support that addresses the needs of students of different aptitudes, learning styles, life situations, and educational backgrounds shall be made available for all developmental and entry-level courses. The availability of this support shall be taken into account when providing placement advice to students who wish to proceed rapidly.

[2] Assessment, placement, and developmental courses shall be matched to the educational goals and previous educational experience of each student, with opportunities for reassessment.

[3] Assessment, placement, and developmental courses shall concentrate on mastery of the skills and material needed to pass the TASP test or identified as essential by the faculty teaching entry-level credit courses in the degree or certificate program the student wishes to enter.

[4] Within the limits imposed by the least restrictive reasonable interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, ACC shall maximize student choice and flexibility respecting mandatory remediation and the TASP tests. When required, mandatory remediation shall be provided in a form that matches the pace at which the student can successfully participate.

[5] Students shall not be involuntarily removed from college-credit courses due to their performance in developmental courses as long as they are still willing to participate in a remedial program at the level required by THECB regulations.

The Austin Community College Board of Trustees adopted this policy on January 22, 1996 and amended it (addition of value statements) on July 7, 2008.

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